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Need the opinion of the wise tribal counsel. I have a jacket with 3 patches on the back, all they say from top to bottom;

 

Indian (script)

 

Indian motorcycles (the Indian head dress with the wings)

 

Motorcycles

 

 

No rockers, no MC etc. I rode on News Years day and stopped in a bar and some asshole said "you know you're not supposed to be in here with a 3 piece patch"

 

I politely asked if he saw any rockers or MC on my jacket, his reply "what are rockers?"

At that point I told him he was an asshole and pushed him aside and got a beer.

 

 

I guess my question, I have a blank vest with nothing on it, I was thinking of adding an American flag and POW flag on the front (small) and a Patriot Guard Rider patch ( I do ride missions when I can) an Indian eagle patch on front and possibly an Indian script patch and Iron Indian Riders patch on the back.

 

I know that MC clubs take a lot of pride in their patches and when they add a patch they earn it. I want to respect that, what do you think?

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I agree with your point of view, but I've learned to many folks colors are colors. I wear a vest that has a large marine corps eagle globe and anchor with an oif vet top rocker and a semper fi bottom. I get thank yous for your service from some and a constant issues with people who think its some form of mc colors. Obiously they just see a 3 patch set not what it says. When I go to laughlin I respect the no colors requests of the casinos because they go after any vest with a back patch of any sort. Outside of that best of luck to anyone who wants me to take off my vest.

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I think I have an Indian Jacket like you described.

 

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I never had an issue with any MC's while wearing it. Honestly I don't see how they could have an issue with it, I don't think it looks anything like a MC colors type patch.

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I have the same coat Fernando and there are 3 major clubs within 30 miles of here (and I mean major). I have never heard a word from any of them. The guys at the Legion always ask me to join the Legion Riders of which I refuse. Most of em are on rice anyway. I think Air Pirate ran into a drunken idiot who didn't know shit from shineola and had a strong desire to prove it.

 

A little history courtesy of the Brotherhood MC's website

 

The 3-Piece patch normally identifies the club as a traditional motorcycle club(MC). A three-piece patch signifies that the club is not sanctioned by the AMA, but not necessarily a 1% club. With very few exceptions, the club has been approved by the dominant club in the state or area.

 

The three- piece patch is awarded in three parts as a prospective member earns the privilege to wear the full patch. A "hangaround" is someone who is eligible for membership and has been invited to attend club events and runs, but wears no part of the patch. If he is sponsored by a full member and approved by the club members he may wear the bottom rocker and is considered a "prospect". If he successfully completes the training period and is approved by 100% of the members, he is allowed to have the top rocker and the "center patch" or club insignia. His colors are then complete and he is considered to be a full member or "patch holder."

 

The traditional, or "old school," three-piece patch MC is one that adheres to established protocols, traditions and a code of conduct. Motorcycle clubs differ from riding clubs or other types of motorcycle organizations as they traditionally have "prospecting" time required before an individual is allowed to wear or "fly" the colors of the group. Most club colors will also have MC printed on the rocker or as an additional small, rectangular patch

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I have no idea how anyone could consider that as anything other than an Indian Motorcycle jacket. I sent a pic over to a close friend who works A Major Gangs task force and he laughed at the thought of someone considering that as "colors"

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I have no idea how anyone could consider that as anything other than an Indian Motorcycle jacket. I sent a pic over to a close friend who works A Major Gangs task force and he laughed at the thought of someone considering that as "colors"

 

:I-Agree[1]: I don't see a LOCATION, I don't see a MC, Anyone that thinks that these are "colors" is an ASSHOLE that don't know shit about "colors" Of coarse this is JMHO :Beer-Chug[1]:

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And I called him an asshole! I have the same jacket as Fernando but my patches are red white and black

 

Any thoughts on an IIRA patch?

 

 

Thanks for the replies

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as Hasbin said ...you have no rockers....no colors and no claim on territory should not be a problem. However there are always some assholes who look at anything that has 3 patches.............

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Most them assholes don't know shit about 3--2--1---or 15 patches they r just assholes--

A Vet friend of mine was booted from Win River casino in nor cal when he refused to take off a pow--MIA do rag and another friend recently was told he had to take off his pow MIA vest at a local watering hole near me and they have several bike only parking spots out front ---guess they are only reserved for the local bicycle club.

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That would be like Hog Members being told they can't have their 'colors' on in the bar... :lol::lol::lol:

 

Seen 'em get 'miffed' when the HOG 'patch' was overlooked while others were banned.

 

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"BIKER ETIQUETTE BOOK" LINK

 

If I ride somewhere the 'leathers' are banned, I wear an oversize Levi denim jacket over the leather & go incognito.

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The guy is an idiot who has no understanding of "colors" at all! If you are interested, look into Rolling Thunder org. they are the only org. that I am aware of that have "colors" style patches on the backs of their vest that even the 1% MC clubs have no issue with at all. Rolling Thunder is not a MC but a large part of their events involve motorcycles and various rides benefiting POW/MIA, and the fact that most politicians would walk away and forget about those still missing given half a chance.

 

Semper Fi, and God Bless America!!

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And I called him an asshole! I have the same jacket as Fernando but my patches are red white and black

 

Any thoughts on an IIRA patch?

 

 

Thanks for the replies

 

The IIRA patch has been discussed at length on the members forum..you can find more info there..

 

in your case with this dumbshit, this information would not mean shit...

 

 

BUT, for future use....

 

*The Iron Indian Riders patch has been to "Church" .... ! and I don't mean in the one Charming, CA

 

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Chibbs is the new Sgt at Arms.

 

 

 

Fernando are you watching SOA DVD's "in Country" or are you home ?

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That Carpet patch rocks!! Beer-Chug[1].gif

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  • 2 weeks later...

That Carpet patch rocks!! Beer-Chug[1].gif

 

 

Hey PJ ! It was great getting to meet up with you and your family yesterday !

 

Mrs Harleynot and I had a blast with you at Poor Reds! We look forward to visiting your turf on our way out to IRIP in a couple of months !

 

Thanks again for the drinks and conversation...(talking shit about everybody on here) ..It was a blast!

 

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Hey PJ ! It was great getting to meet up with you and your family yesterday !

 

Mrs Harleynot and I had a blast with you at Poor Reds! We look forward to visiting your turf on our way out to IRIP in a couple of months !

 

Thanks again for the drinks and conversation...(talking shit about everybody on here) ..It was a blast!

 

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Everybody except me right. Answer carefully remember I am part of the harly not security detail. :P

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Al

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Hey PJ ! It was great getting to meet up with you and your family yesterday !

 

Mrs Harleynot and I had a blast with you at Poor Reds! We look forward to visiting your turf on our way out to IRIP in a couple of months !

 

Thanks again for the drinks and conversation...(talking shit about everybody on here) ..It was a blast!

 

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Back at you Steve,

 

Great time with you and Nan, I can't remember but I think we called just about everyone an asshole ;) Just kidding the IIRA guys are the best, we only ripped on the Harley riders (we were with some) and that asshole in the White House.

 

Catch up with you in May, I remember Nan doesn't eat meat so I'll keep the Elk in fridge and grill some fresh trout from the stream.

 

Best,

 

PJ

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Hey PJ ! It was great getting to meet up with you and your family yesterday !

 

Mrs Harleynot and I had a blast with you at Poor Reds! We look forward to visiting your turf on our way out to IRIP in a couple of months !

 

Thanks again for the drinks and conversation...(talking shit about everybody on here) ..It was a blast!

 

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Hey, Hnut/Steve:

 

I see "Rowdy" is in trouble again-->like father like son!!

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I'm offended , you asshole. I'm going to cry to LR to remove this thread because of your insensitive and callous remarks. :lol::lol:

 

 

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I'm offended , you asshole. I'm going to cry to LR to remove this thread because of your insensitive and callous remarks. :lol::lol:

 

 

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Well,,,We can handle this in one of two ways,,

A:You can accept my most sincere apology,,, :rolleyes:

OR

B: you can go Fuck Yourself,,, :bthumb:

 

I'll let you choose,,,

 

 

Im waiting,,,, :Feet-Up[1]:

 

 

PS: :P

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I'm still waiting for HNUT to respond to my "Rowdy" post. If he does so with pics u guys will likely get a laugh and netter understanding of what I was getting at!

 

HNUT??!!!

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I'm still waiting for HNUT to respond to my "Rowdy" post. If he does so with pics u guys will likely get a laugh and netter understanding of what I was getting at!

 

HNUT??!!!

 

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Help a Brother out, obviously I missed it...hit me with a link or a least a thread....maybe it was posted while I was in Rehab...?

 

 

 

......does this video help ?

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fPu3XDlbCMI

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