Creating a new club?

[sportster]

Hi interested to hear everyone comments on the best approach to creating a new club.

Should it be a sc, rc, or mc, do I need to contact the main 1% clubs. We will not be running a three piece back patch it will only be a one piece patch.

[jaffaonajappa]

Why a new club? Tried the existing ones and want something different??
Mate, going off and seeking 'approval' from the 1%'er estabilished 'clubs' seems like your asking if they will Let You forma club? Proly not the best start - assuming you arent looking to compete with them?

You are talking Club, yeah? Not something else??

[Laava]

Why would you need to contact the 1% clubs? Are you going to be dealing in drugs and crime primarily? Oh I get it, this is a pisstake right?

[sil3nt]

I heard knox make the best back patches :yes:

[sportster]

Hi definitely a club only, just tring to do research on how to create a club and lots of sites say you have to ask the 1%. Most sites were in the states so this may explain.

I want the new club to be able to wear a patch without having it ripped off them

[pzkpfw]

Make it yellow and black horizontal stripes.

I hear that's available.

[Laava]

So I have a VT500 Honda. Will I be able to join your club or is there certain criteria that need to be met? Serious question.

[Gubb]

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[sportster]

Sorry must have and use as your main form of transport a Harley sportster powered motorbike.

Hog is more for the big vtwins and guys with lots of money, I think the sportster is one of the most under rated bike around. Yet it's such a versatile bike.

[Laava]

OK. There is a section here just for this thread called Hogs and other cruisers.
Me, I will ride anything I can, not biased to just one brand of bike. Good luck with that.

[sportster]

Thanks laava

[jaffaonajappa]

Hi definitely a club only, just tring to do research on how to create a club and lots of sites say you have to ask the 1%. Most sites were in the states so this may explain.

I want the new club to be able to wear a patch without having it ripped off them

Ahhh k.
Assuming ur serious, wanting a bike club only, not an outlaw or 1%er club or gang or whatever. And for whatever reason, the current clubs arent your thing.

Make a club. keep it informal - u might want to incorporate it as a society or whatever whatever one day - but perhaps wait a year or two to see if the club idea still works for you first?

In NZ, from all I have heard, no backpatch gang looks at a sidepatch club as competition or a problem. Per se. So you have no risk of your patch getting ripped off you for that reason. Ok, theres lately been a story of a HOG or Ulyses guy getting his side patch taken off him up the far north (last year?) - but this wasnt from any bike club/gang - just local pricks.

Best way to meet the current clubs and members - turn up to the rides, poker runs, that are held yearly. mix n mingle. Most side-patch clubs these days are very different from the back patch clubs,.

Dont ride a pink colored bike, no sparkly red tassels off the bars.....you'll be fine.

Oh yeah. Restrict your membership - otherwise idiots join, think theyre Gangstas, and ruin your club rep. And then you run the risk of the gangs taking an interest. Or the boys in blue.

[Laava]

Just a thought tho. If you are riding in a group and you all have patches on, people will think you are a gang. Clubs don't do this, only gangs. So bear that in mind.

[sportster]

ThanK Jaffonajappa and laava I will keep that in mind.

I have been to a few ride and while there are a few clubs out there I want to offer something new and different. I like a lot of you people use my bike everyday rain hail or snow so were about riding not just weekends

[Virago]

Dude - seriously...? :facepalm:

[sportster]

Sure why not you not a club person, maybe a lone wolf

[fokky]

oh dear..........sons of anarchy much?

[DrunkenMistake]

What you do is man, Go find some Tribesmen or something, ride on up and get off your bike, find the dumbest looking fucker you can see, and give him a good smack in the face, then run your little titties off.

Thats step one to creating a 'Club', this is how you seek approval from a 1% gang/club.

Step two is a little more difficult,
If you dont know how to do it, Dont do it.

[tigertim20]

Hi interested to hear everyone comments on the best approach to creating a new club.

Should it be a sc, rc, or mc, do I need to contact the main 1% clubs. We will not be running a three piece back patch it will only be a one piece patch.
Start by offering to suck dick for one of the bigger gangs. Once youve taken it up the arse enough, theyll lt you start your own chapter.

Hi definitely a club only, just tring to do research on how to create a club and lots of sites say you have to ask the 1%. Most sites were in the states so this may explain.

I want the new club to be able to wear a patch without having it ripped off them
Well, why does it need a patch? you want to have the image, and membership restrictions of a gang, but not deal with the stigma of appearing as though you are a gang, hmmmmm yeah, nah. why the fuck cant you just have a 'motorcycle' club, why restrict to one type of bike? Theres nothing different about a 'you-cant-join-because-your-bike-makes-too-much-power-per-litre' clubs, nor about the 'my-harley-is-worth-more-than-your-harley-cos-my-whores-sell-more-ass-and-P-than-your-whores-do' type clubs. wanna be different? then try and do something thats actually different

Sorry must have and use as your main form of transport a Harley sportster powered motorbike.

Hog is more for the big vtwins and guys with lots of money, I think the sportster is one of the most under rated bike around. Yet it's such a versatile bike.

versatile, I can agree here.
Boat anchors
tractor engines
keep mechanics employed
are an efficient way of converting energy into noise without the awful side effects of horsepower, like them stupid newfangled plastic sportsbike thingies
get that instant 'look at me Im a cock' aura


















P/T

[DrunkenMistake]

versatile, I can agree here.
Boat anchors
tractor engines
keep mechanics employed
are an efficient way of converting energy into noise without the awful side effects of horsepower, like them stupid newfangled plastic sportsbike thingies
get that instant 'look at me Im a cock' aura



Maybe your patch can have a warning label reminding the rider to adjust his suspension for his overly inflated ego, and another that reminds him/her not to use their machine on any road with corners, Harley's should only have flat squared away tyres.


P/T

[Fatt Max]

Are you fat...??

[Urano]

guys, seriously...
but...
is there any difference if you wear one, two or three patches on your jacket nad where you have it sewed?

i can't understand...
is there any word joke i don't get? are you really referring to "patches"??
i'm really, anthropologically, interested.
could you explain?

[Eyegasm]

hahaha, just had a disturbing mental image of a geezer trying to pull (or more probably peel) Fatt max's FBMC shirt of his back!!!

Soo wrong, but made me laugh.

[sportster]

Tigertim2O you are the exact reason why I choose to ride with other like minded people instead of people that think they are better than someone else, I respect all riders regardless of what they ride.

Fatt max depends who you ask my wife or my friends

[malfunconz]

groan ..... cant beleive i read this thread .

[Bonez]

How about the Sporster Appreciation Society or SAS for short? You could put Inc. at the end if you wish.

[unstuck]

In Auckland.?? Shit i may of well just stayed up there.:gob:

[sportster]

Thanks bones, that could be a great name

[Fatt Max]

hahaha, just had a disturbing mental image of a geezer trying to pull (or more probably peel) Fatt max's FBMC shirt of his back!!!

Soo wrong, but made me laugh.

I can see the terror a thought like that would bring to you mate, and I apologise for it.

Sportster, careful with the SAS name, could get you into trouble with the Jundies. Mind you, no worries if you get on TV, they will never see it in Afghanastan.....cos there they have a Telly-Ban.......

Aw fuck it....

[NighthawkNZ]

How about the Sporster Appreciation Society or SAS for short? You could put Inc. at the end if you wish.


SAS Inc. hmmm I printed pens for them last month... they are NZ ex and serving SAS members... some how I don't think they will like a bike gang ... sorry... "club"... withthe same name.

[Gubb]

I respect all riders regardless of what they ride.
Unless they don't ride a Sportster?

[AD345]

Just do it

Get a group of yourselves together and start riding. If you are dead keen on going the whole front patch/logo route then about the only thing to keep in mind is to avoid having the initials MC on the design and keep it off your back.

Other than that you're golden. Personally I'd give it a few months before going the patch/logo route, you need to make sure that the group is going to go the distance and from personal experience I can tell ya that when you give people an opportunity to have input in the design of something like that they will faff about for fecking eons...


Send me a PM if you want more info. We are in our 3rd year now and I can help ya avoid so me of the pitfalls

[Eyegasm]

Just do it

Get a group of yourselves together and start riding. If you are dead keen on going the whole front patch/logo route then about the only thing to keep in mind is to avoid having the initials MC on the design and keep it off your back.

So let me get this right, if you have a Patch/logo on the back of your clothing your going to be in trouble? ie unwanted attention from the 1%ers?

[AD345]

So let me get this right, if you have a Patch/logo on the back of your clothing your going to be in trouble? ie unwanted attention from the 1%ers?

Not always, no. And it's less about 1%'rs than it is others (drunk rugby players, bored cops, wanabe hangarounds, assorted street gang dorks etc etc)

Who needs the hassle?

[Fatt Max]

Not always, no. And it's less about 1%'rs than it is others (drunk rugby players, bored cops, wanabe hangarounds, assorted street gang dorks etc etc)

Who needs the hassle?

Fuck yeah, especially those Jenny Craig reps, they are farking ruthless.....

[Eyegasm]

Not always, no. And it's less about 1%'rs than it is others (drunk rugby players, bored cops, wanabe hangarounds, assorted street gang dorks etc etc)

Who needs the hassle?

Oh Sweet, cos putting the FBMC logo on the front would warp the shape due to the round front of the wearer...


Fuck yeah, especially those Jenny Craig reps, they are farking ruthless.....

Don't let those skinny spies invade Max!!!

[AD345]

Fuck yeah, especially those Jenny Craig reps, they are farking ruthless.....


Oh Sweet, cos putting the FBMC logo on the front would warp the shape due to the round front of the wearer...



Don't let those skinny spies invade Max!!!

Oh you cards

Such wit

Such mirth and hilarity

Such splendid anal cranial parking

You leave me breathless

[Latte]

Just do it, heaps of sportsters out there. As long as you're having fun you've done something right :D

[Fatt Max]

Such splendid anal cranial parking

You noticed......:woohoo:

[Fatt Max]

Just do it, heaps of sportsters out there. As long as you're having fun you've done something right :D

+1 to that, totally agree

Seriously, dont get hung up on the 'club' thing, just knock some like minded riders together and get out there. You will find so many people will come along out of interest and before you know it you have a group all out there enjoying the ride, the day and the company.

Doesnt really get much better than that mate

Enjoy.....

[Virago]

Tigertim2O you are the exact reason why I choose to ride with other like minded people instead of people that think they are better than someone else, I respect all riders regardless of what they ride...

Okay, chicken and egg scenario.

You'll find that Tigertim20 is a real bike enthusiast - he likes all bikes, and rides with anyone. He rides a cruiser on occasions.

By looking at setting up a club which is only open to those who ride a very specific make and model, it would appear to be you who is elitist. I don't think it will take off, but good luck to you.

By suggesting a club whose primary focus seems to be to ride your bad-ass Skirtsters around with bad-ass pseudo gang-patches on your backs, you're going to be ridiculed - get used to it. The fact that you think you need permission to do so from the other bad-asses makes it even funnier.

[Spearfish]

Maybe go for the subtle badge/symbol of belonging?...

Braid yer tassels with a knot for each level of rank?

"Here son, you have risen from the lowly rank of "prospect" to a fully fledge member of the brutha hood and earnt the mana of the Tassel Braiders... INC"

Prolly wont need to inform the 1%ers they are sharing their turf though.....

[Taz]

Wild Hogs?

[sportster]

Thanks all for your ideas and feedback.

To answer some of your question re why a specific bike make model etc. I feel to be able to offer a better club you need to stay specific and focus, opening up to everyone makes it hard to share technical knowledge, swap parts run swap meets bike displays etc. I have done many rides with groups from hog to pink ribbon and they are all very friendly but lack something

I just happen to choose to ride a sportster,

[skippa1]

Patches are so "yesterday"
How about a real point of difference? Jandals maybe? A secret wave(KB) or wax your logo onto your chest?:shutup:

[sportster]

Virago Maybe you could read information on this web site.

http://www.rcvsmc.net/

[White trash]

Just a thought tho. If you are riding in a group and you all have patches on, people will think you are a gang. Clubs don't do this, only gangs. So bear that in mind.

Bullshit. Have you seen the size of some of the HOG patches?

[huff3r]

Bullshit. Have you seen the size of some of the HOG patches?

You mean they aren't a gang? :shit: :blink:

[White trash]

By looking at setting up a club which is only open to those who ride a very specific make and model, it would appear to be you who is elitist. I don't think it will take off, but good luck to you..

Really? I take it as a good way to meet people interested in the same bike as you and share resources. Similar to the Impala Owners Group for example. Or Mopar connection.


By suggesting a club whose primary focus seems to be to ride your bad-ass Skirtsters around with bad-ass pseudo gang-patches on your backs, you're going to be ridiculed - get used to it. The fact that you think you need permission to do so from the other bad-asses makes it even funnier.

Where the fuck does he say anything about thinking Sportsters are bad-ass? And as for calling them Skirtsters, from a guy who rides a Virago? Really?! If ever there was a gay bike, tarted up to suit ladies, it's a Virago dude.

[unstuck]

Like the FIRM here in gore, no one laughs at them:shutup: My advice would be to do whatever you feel is right for you and yours,good luck mate i hope it works out for you.:rockon:

[Paul in NZ]

If you want to form a Sportster club - fill yer boots mate. Put an add in the paper, in the local HD shop window or on trademe etc, good idea, why not. Even if you founded a Sporty register under HOG - I mean why not?

However, once you put a club insignia on your back you are into a whole different place and you would have to be dreaming if you think otherwise. Sure, ulysses and hog dudes sort of get away with it but seriously - who are you trying to kid....

If you want to join a bloody gang - do it, if you want to be a sporty fan, you dont need a patch (in fact you will turn a lot of people off)

[NighthawkNZ]

this is a funny thread...

its all a conspiracy yah know... its the aliems... opps wrong thread... lol

[AllanB]

Just a start with a few interested Sportster runs. Post up on here for a start - Sunday morning run or something. If you start to get a bit of interest you can get a badge made up or armband or something.

Just build it slow with like minded people - gives you a chance to weed out the tossers!

A good place to start would surely be you local HD dealers - ask them if you can stick a flyer on the counter/window organising a Sporty ride.

And for the KB neigh-sayers. It is possible that his guy is on to something - I've seen quite a few attractive ladies riding Sportys - he may be increasing his 'shag' chances here!

[Virago]

Where the fuck does he say anything about thinking Sportsters are bad-ass? And as for calling them Skirtsters, from a guy who rides a Virago? Really?! If ever there was a gay bike, tarted up to suit ladies, it's a Virago dude.

Ooooh, right where it hurts...:lol:

Fairy muff...:shutup:


Virago Maybe you could read information on this web site.

http://www.rcvsmc.net/

Thanks for that, but I don't see the relevance of an American web-site about motorcycle clubs - or all the stuff about patch-holders, tribalism, 1%ers or brothers. Seriously, is that what you're into?

You're right about HOG - they can be incredibly elitist - I know of a couple of Sportster riders who have found a certain level of snobbery in there.

By all means, set up a Sportster club for outings and support - but don't worry about the superficial paraphenalia and role-play stuff - you'll just be creating another HOG. And you don't need anyone's permission...

If you want real cameraderie that doesn't involve the superficial, get involved with a few regular rides through KB. Sure, you'll get your leg pulled about your choice of ride - just like Virago riders - and anyone who rides a Honda - but you'll find some really nice motorcycle enthusiasts who simply enjoy biking.

[unstuck]

Whats wrong with honda,they invented the motorcycle didnt they?:yes:

[Fatt Max]

If you want real cameraderie that doesn't involve the superficial, get involved with a few regular rides through KB. Sure, you'll get your leg pulled about your choice of ride - just like Virago riders - and anyone who rides a Honda - but you'll find some really nice motorcycle enthusiasts who simply enjoy biking.

Thats the go

[wysper]

are an efficient way of converting energy into noise without the awful side effects of horsepower

This is my absolute favourite one! I know it is meant to be an insult, but it is one of the reasons I love my sporty.

Twist the throttle - lots of noise - huge grin - and I still have my license.

[DrunkenMistake]

Dont bring the honda's into this rubbish thread .. They have a bad reputation as it is,

Although myself and Hayd3n and I were talking about a Honda Motorbike Gang,

'The Nice Guys MC'

..

Lets see how many people know about the 'You always meet the nicest people on a Honda'

[NighthawkNZ]

'You always meet the nicest people on a Honda'

Ghey... ...

[Maha]

Just a thought tho. If you are riding in a group and you all have patches on, people will think you are a gang. Clubs don't do this, only gangs. So bear that in mind.

Those 'Seed of Abraham' riders are the ones you have to look out for.

[Brett]

This all reminds me of the Southpark episode with the Harley riders.

[sportster]

Hi nighthawk I notice you have the Southern rider link in you reply, after going to the site I see they are closing it down.

If this is your site I may be able to help with hosting etc. Would be a shame to close it down

[Virago]

Hi nighthawk I notice you have the Southern rider link in you reply, after going to the site I see they are closing it down.

If this is your site I may be able to help with hosting etc. Would be a shame to close it down

:lol: :lol: :lol:

Read the date of that post...

NH, it might be time to move that from the Home Page...:facepalm:

[Bonez]

SAS Inc. hmmm I printed pens for them last month... they are NZ ex and serving SAS members... some how I don't think they will like a bike gang ... sorry... "club"... withthe same name.SASI in case you didn't get it.

[NighthawkNZ]

SASI in case you didn't get it.

Oh I got it... but I would rather face the SAS that been called SASI :lol:

[Bonez]

Oh I got it... but I would rather face the SAS that been called SASI :lol:Took a while but you finally got there :blink: Of course the first "S" could stand for "Skirster" and the official colour "salmon" instead of black.

I hope things work sportster.

[admenk]

From reading some of these replies, it seems to me it's not the 1%ers you need to worry about, but half the people who've posted on this thread :innocent: Some of them seem to think you should ask for their permission! People join clubs / groups all the time that share a common interest / make etc. It's only elitist when you go round telling everyone how much better than them you are, and unfortunatly, you get them on all types of bike.

[Bonez]

From reading some of these replies, it seems to me it's not the 1%ers you need to worry about, but half the people who've posted on this thread :innocent: Some of them seem to think you should ask for their permission! People join clubs / groups all the time that share a common interest / make etc. It's only elitist when you go round telling everyone how much better than them you are, and unfortunatly, you get them on all types of bike.Damn right.

[willytheekid]

Hi sportster.

Just do it!, if you love what you ride & feel the need to ride & hang out with other like minded sportster owners, do it!. :yes:

Theres Guzzi clubs, honda clubs ..shit theres even vespa clubs :woohoo:, don't see why a sportster club/group wouldn't work.

But drop the "patch" & "1%" mentality, it could backfire! (no-pun intended :shutup:)
EXAMPLE:
I had a huge "200mphr club" patch on my jacket years ago, had a car load of blackpower pull up beside me on my 73 triumph trident...Then I saw the sawn-off sitting in there lap :shit: they gestured for me to turn sideways so they could read the patch clearly....honestly thought they where gonna blow me away.... Sold that jacket to the leather shop in palmy the next day.
........Somethings just arn't worth the trouble for the love of biking :scooter:

[Flip]

Darn right 2.

Who the fuck is the MCC who ride crappy jap bikes called the Spool riders? WTF is a Spool anyway, sound like some thing that you find between your toes.

You probably want to keep away from both the affiliated and non affiliated motor cycle clubs, they probably wont want you pissing in their patch and you don't want to be associated with them in the long run. It will be very likely they will think you are taking the piss, if so watch out! If you organize a Sportster run probably best if you do it under the HOG umbrella as they have a large membership, just ask the local road captain if he is cool about it and go for it.

Some of the responses here from jap bike owners just reinforce why Harley riders look down their noses at jap owners. Fuck all Harley's are traded in on Hoondas and there is several good reasons for this, top of the list is they are disposable vehicles and just like disposable lighters they burn well.

[White trash]

Fuck all Harley's are traded in on Hoondas and there is several good reasons for this, top of the list is they are disposable vehicles and just like disposable lighters they burn well.

It might interest you to know that we trade a good number of Harley's on Can-Am Spyders though. It seems people want to be a little different to the herd and HDs are like stinky farts, every arsehole has one.

[Laava]

Some of the responses here from jap bike owners just reinforce why Harley riders look down their noses at jap owners. Fuck all Harley's are traded in on Hoondas and there is several good reasons for this, top of the list is they are disposable vehicles and just like disposable lighters they burn well.

You just made a hypocrite out of yourself dude.

[Grubber]

Darn right 2.

Who the fuck is the MCC who ride crappy jap bikes called the Spool riders? WTF is a Spool anyway, sound like some thing that you find between your toes.

You probably want to keep away from both the affiliated and non affiliated motor cycle clubs, they probably wont want you pissing in their patch and you don't want to be associated with them in the long run. It will be very likely they will think you are taking the piss, if so watch out! If you organize a Sportster run probably best if you do it under the HOG umbrella as they have a large membership, just ask the local road captain if he is cool about it and go for it.

Some of the responses here from jap bike owners just reinforce why Harley riders look down their noses at jap owners. Fuck all Harley's are traded in on Hoondas and there is several good reasons for this, top of the list is they are disposable vehicles and just like disposable lighters they burn well.

But what came first, the chicken or the egg. In other words, did the Harley lads get above themselves before they were given shit or the other way round.
I had a couple of Harleys and i have to say, i think it's Harley lads gettin above themselves. When i was riding them, they all thought their shit didn't stink and from what i have still seen that tends to still be the case.

[sportster]

Your right a lot or Harley riders do think there shit dont stink, A lot of them also choose to look down on me just like they do with jappa owners because I choose to ride a Sportster.

[nodrog]

I have a sporty motorcycle, can i join?

[Fatt Max]

Better keep an eye out for this lot as well.....

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[sportster]

Thanks Fatt MAx I'll sure look out for them, I notice you decided to run MC instead or SC or RC any main reason. Thanks

Nodrog sure if have a sportster and are serious.

[Fatt Max]

Thanks Fatt MAx I'll sure look out for them, I notice you decided to run MC instead or SC or RC any main reason. Thanks

Nodrog sure if have a sportster and are serious.

Set up as a fun group, no membership fees, no commitee, no 'management' structure, no upper level and DEFINATLEY no fucking politics.

Just a bunch of bikers doing fundraising work and lots of eating. Why MC? Cos Fat Bikers Motorcycle Club sounded funny at the time and it seemed to fit.

There is a big pisstake in there and everyone who attends the events can see that. It's not a gang, it's not a political group and it certainly aint a fucking diet class.

Its bikers having some fun

Sort of what your group sounds like.....but possibly a few KG's lighter

[ellipsis]

....I belong to a Sportster club already...its fucking easy to suss..Im the only member, but its cheap and club meetings are simple too..sometimes I get carried away with the whole thing and fight with myself..another good bit is Im in charge...the drawbacks are...sometimes I dont know whether to follow myself or just leave myself behind...subs are never a problem...I tried the patches but I still smoke 10 to 15 a day...my club rallies are easy to organise too...sometimes I just go down to my shed and polish the club machine...sometimes when I really want to get the club out there and noticed, I will go for a ride...get on with it mate...

[Maha]

....I belong to a Sportster club already...its fucking easy to suss..Im the only member, but its cheap and club meetings are simple too..sometimes I get carried away with the whole thing and fight with myself..another good bit is Im in charge...the drawbacks are...sometimes I dont know whether to follow myself or just leave myself behind...subs are never a problem...I tried the patches but I still smoke 10 to 15 a day...my club rallies are easy to organise too...sometimes I just go down to my shed and polish the club machine...sometimes when I relly want to get the club out there and noticed, I will go for a ride...get on with it mate...

I bet your Club Rally's are quiet?..

[ellipsis]

I bet your Club Rally's are quiet?..

...my wife bitched one night when I started up my T20 and filled the shed full of castrol R perfume...she reckoned I was probably breaking some rule of my own...when I argued that I got along well at rallies, even with jappies and their riders, she just changed tack like girls do and told me to 'shut the fuck up, or my rally days were over'...I did...she has her own club..and I do as she directs...but when I grow up, things will be different...

[admenk]

...but when I grow up, things will be different...

...just don't ever let that happen :woohoo: Would anybody ride a bike if they grew up? (I know, we should ride like grown ups etc etc)

[Fatt Max]

...just don't ever let that happen :woohoo: Would anybody ride a bike if they grew up? (I know, we should ride like grown ups etc etc)

Aha, the words of wisdom...good on ya sweatheart....

[Laava]

You are just looking for an excuse to get those arseless chaps out of the bedroom you sick man!

[unstuck]

....I belong to a Sportster club already...its fucking easy to suss..Im the only member, but its cheap and club meetings are simple too..sometimes I get carried away with the whole thing and fight with myself..another good bit is Im in charge...the drawbacks are...sometimes I dont know whether to follow myself or just leave myself behind...subs are never a problem...I tried the patches but I still smoke 10 to 15 a day...my club rallies are easy to organise too...sometimes I just go down to my shed and polish the club machine...sometimes when I relly want to get the club out there and noticed, I will go for a ride...get on with it mate...

Brilliant.Sounds like my kind of gang...oops club.:yes:

[AllanB]

....I belong to a Sportster club already...its fucking easy to suss..Im the only member, but its cheap and club meetings are simple too..sometimes I get carried away with the whole thing and fight with myself..another good bit is Im in charge...the drawbacks are...sometimes I dont know whether to follow myself or just leave myself behind...subs are never a problem...I tried the patches but I still smoke 10 to 15 a day...my club rallies are easy to organise too...sometimes I just go down to my shed and polish the club machine...sometimes when I relly want to get the club out there and noticed, I will go for a ride...get on with it mate...


Cool.

I've my own Honda club like that. I'm trying to see if I can claim back some club expenses on my tax! Sometimes I allow my mates to ride with me too even if they own Suzukis, Triumphs, HD's and other inferior brands.

Heck I've even set up a mirror in the shed so I can check out my own leather clad arse - hey it is a Honda club so one has standards to keep up to.

FYI - I'm looking sharp! :sick:

[ellipsis]

FYI - I'm looking sharp! :sick:


..I thought that too...then she told me 'I was more like a prick'..

[HenryDorsetCase]

Ahhh k.
Assuming ur serious, wanting a bike club only, not an outlaw or 1%er club or gang or whatever. And for whatever reason, the current clubs arent your thing.

Make a club. keep it informal - u might want to incorporate it as a society or whatever whatever one day - but perhaps wait a year or two to see if the club idea still works for you first?

In NZ, from all I have heard, no backpatch gang looks at a sidepatch club as competition or a problem. Per se. So you have no risk of your patch getting ripped off you for that reason. Ok, theres lately been a story of a HOG or Ulyses guy getting his side patch taken off him up the far north (last year?) - but this wasnt from any bike club/gang - just local pricks.

Best way to meet the current clubs and members - turn up to the rides, poker runs, that are held yearly. mix n mingle. Most side-patch clubs these days are very different from the back patch clubs,.

Dont ride a pink colored bike, no sparkly red tassels off the bars.....you'll be fine.

Oh yeah. Restrict your membership - otherwise idiots join, think theyre Gangstas, and ruin your club rep. And then you run the risk of the gangs taking an interest. Or the boys in blue.

:(

I'm out then.

[Drew]

Pretty funny read. I'll join up if I ever have enough money to buy an XR1200 (that still counts as a sporty right)? I want the XX which is all black if that helps.

[jaffaonajappa]

Oh I got it... but I would rather face the SAS that been called SASI :lol:

LOL. Ur mad. seriously mistaken. Do you ride a Honda?:gob:

[sportster]

Yip sure any sportster powered motorbike or trike.

Thanks all for your feed back good and bad. Some interesting views

[unstuck]

At the end of the day, you can do whatever you like. Have fun with it,dont take life to seriously and go for it.:yes: But seriously you should look at getting a honda.:innocent: Good luck.:sunny:

[Katman]

Yip sure any sportster powered motorbike or trike.



Trikes are ghey.

[imdying]

LOL. Ur mad. seriously mistaken.He's got nothing to worry about... the only civvies they bash are the ones they're married to.

[DrunkenMistake]

LOL. Ur mad. seriously mistaken. Do you ride a Honda?:gob:

Better than riding your sister ;)


nah just taking the piss, dont spit your rag.

[jaffaonajappa]

Better than riding your sister ;)


nah just taking the piss, dont spit your rag.

Ha. doubt youd have the forearm strength to hold on pal....been lost off the back often?

But seriously...whats better. Honda or Toyota?

[DrunkenMistake]

Ha. doubt youd have the forearm strength to hold on pal....been lost off the back often?

But seriously...whats better. Honda or Toyota?

With all the recalls Toyota have had recently, I would have to say Honda ;)

[Cracker]

....I belong to a Sportster club already...its fucking easy to suss..Im the only member, but its cheap and club meetings are simple too..sometimes I get carried away with the whole thing and fight with myself..another good bit is Im in charge...the drawbacks are...sometimes I dont know whether to follow myself or just leave myself behind...subs are never a problem...I tried the patches but I still smoke 10 to 15 a day...my club rallies are easy to organise too...sometimes I just go down to my shed and polish the club machine...sometimes when I really want to get the club out there and noticed, I will go for a ride...get on with it mate...



Great read, my outfits identical to yours, ever thought of a Franchise deal.
One advantage of being President of the club is you can also be the Sargent of arms which is the serious side of the business. The club had an incident where a can of chain lube was sprayed all over the clubs two bikes. The code of conduct required a serious punishment and therefore after a signed confession my two young sons were found guilty and banned from the garage for life. Fucken Ah.

[sportster]

Gota love the sense of humour on this site

Sorry Guys Honda Davidson Sportster just doesnt sound the same. Owned many jappa bikes in the past and one day I saw the light. Dont worry one day you too may see the light.

[unstuck]

Blinded by the light.:sunny:

[Spearfish]

I think the way sportster has handled the thread bodes well for his project.

[DrunkenMistake]

Blinded by the light.:sunny:

Looks more like a sunflower.. Ohhh
I know,

What about a pretty coloured HD? with pretty little flowers and smiley faces? im sure then no 1% gang will see you as a threat? :]

[tigertim20]

Tigertim2O you are the exact reason why I choose to ride with other like minded people instead of people that think they are better than someone else, I respect all riders regardless of what they ride.

Fatt max depends who you ask my wife or my friends

If youd looked at the bottom of the post, youd have seen it was a pisstake,

Having said that, Why the need for yet another 'club' surely there exists a suitable club in your locality that fits your basic needs? unless 'like minded people' means 'wankers who only want to hang out with people of the same type of bike'

And yes, Id be saying that if someone wanted to start a 'Yamaha R1 club' with associated patches etc etc.

Your going out of your way to try and set up a club with the style, imagery and machinery that mimics 'cocksucker gangs' as i like to call them.

[tigertim20]

you know what, why not do something different? outside the box like.
Instead of a patch, why not make it mandatory for all members to carry on their person a furry, pink strappy handbag?
or 'pro gay marriage' T shirts, that will show you're not a 'gang' and that you have a point of difference!

[jaffaonajappa]

you know what, why not do something different? outside the box like.
Instead of a patch, why not make it mandatory for all members to carry on their person a furry, pink strappy handbag?
or 'pro gay marriage' T shirts, that will show you're not a 'gang' and that you have a point of difference!

Thats not new or different. Come to JaffaLand some stage and have a look :P

[sportster]

Tigertim20 how am I going out of my way to set up a club with a style like a gang.

No suitable clubs in my area unless you can show me other wise.

[sportster]

While I may like pink a hand bag no maybe we can all ride our sportys in pink teddies now that would be different, it would be the gay parade every Sunday

[tigertim20]

You guys have a TBC in orcs?
(Tranny Bikers Club...sorry solly!)

[DrunkenMistake]

Thats not new or different. Come to JaffaLand some stage and have a look :P
You havnt met Solly


You guys have a TBC in orcs?
(Tranny Bikers Club...sorry solly!)

Has he showed you his Boulevard tattoo as well?

[flyingcrocodile46]

Mate! All this talk about starting a new club and changing down your ride after 'seeing the light' etc is a little hard to understand. As a few others have mentioned, it doesn't make sense to start another club when there are already perfectly good clubs that specialise in your ride of choice.
:yes:
http://antiquetractorsforum.com/viewtopic.php?p=143489
http://www.vintagetractors.co.nz/

[unstuck]

Flying crocodile.:yes::yes::yes:

[sportster]

Thanks flyingcrocodile46 that gives me some great ideas on customization

[DrunkenMistake]

Mate! All this talk about starting a new club and changing down your ride after 'seeing the light' etc is a little hard to understand. As a few others have mentioned, it doesn't make sense to start another club when there are already perfectly good clubs that specialise in your ride of choice.
:yes:
http://antiquetractorsforum.com/viewtopic.php?p=143489
http://www.vintagetractors.co.nz/



LMAO by far the best reply yet!

[buellbabe]

Sorry must have and use as your main form of transport a Harley sportster powered motorbike.

Hog is more for the big vtwins and guys with lots of money, I think the sportster is one of the most under rated bike around. Yet it's such a versatile bike.

WOW I was sorta taking this thread seriously until I read this post.

Are you for real? How narrowminded can you be?
FFS!
Sportsters only?
Do you really think you are that special that you need to have a club?

For the record I am a huge Sporster fan but even when I owned one I never had a issue with riding with big blocks(...or anything else for that matter). Whats yours?

Oh and since you say "Harley Sportster Powered Motorbike" I guess that means Buells are acceptable ? YEAH RIGHT.

hahahahahahahaha I wouldn't want to be in a club that has such narrow criterior. I ride with all sorts and am HAPPY to do so.
Seriously,why don't you try that approach?

And sorry for having a go at you when I have never even met ya but I am just gobsmacked...

[sportster]

Buellbabe I am serious and sportster powered means sportster powered so yes Buell are included.

So why the restriction, I have never said I will never ride or be seen with other bikers on other types of bikes, I plan to still ride on charity events etc this will never change.

I think some people are missing the point in that all I am trying to do is get a group of people who share the same enjoyment for the same type of bike together. Call us what you will. This group of people can now share there knowledge and experience with each other as it has relavance to what they ride.

I have two sportsters one been an ironhead that to some is a peice of crap to others is a great bike. Trying to find someone real and not just in a forum to ask question share tech tips etc is hard in a open bike club.

If you are new to owning a Buell and something goes wrong wouldn't it be great to be able to visit a website or call a club who has a group of people than can offer a resolution to you problem. Sure the Stealership is there but as the bike get older they dont really care, your left to troll the interent for a fix.

Just my thoughts

[imdying]

Don't worry mate, some people are pretty ignorant... they confuse focused with narrow minded :facepalm:

That Ulysses club is full of narrow minded fucks... imagine all they could learn from young cunts if they widened their focus... :laugh:

[Big Dave]

Call a Buell a Sportstser engine around anyone who worked for Buell and they really get the hump.

Ironically it's the way that the XR1200X is now enough of a Buell that Harley really didn't need their 'mad scientist' any more.

[jaffaonajappa]

Don't worry mate, some people are pretty ignorant... they confuse focused with narrow minded :facepalm:

That Ulysses club is full of narrow minded fucks... imagine all they could learn from young cunts if they widened their focus... :laugh:


Bwahahahahhaaaaa!

[Drew]

Ironically it's the way that the XR1200X is now enough of a Buell that Harley really didn't need their 'mad scientist' any more.

Doesn't have the STUPID inside out brakes to overheat and distort like fuck though.

Chalk one up for Harley on the points board!

[Teflon]

Your right a lot or Harley riders do think there shit dont stink, A lot of them also choose to look down on me just like they do with jappa owners because I choose to ride a Sportster.

Quite the opposite really.. I find jap sports bike riders talk the most shit..

Harley riders seem more down to earth with nothing to prove

[DrunkenMistake]

Quite the opposite really.. I find jap sports bike riders talk the most shit..

Harley riders seem more down to earth with nothing to prove

Partly due to having nothing to prove, Besides straight pipes and industrial deafness.

p/t.

Although I do know 3 Harley riders (personally), and all 3 have told me the following,
"Dont lube your chain its a myth, Never ride in the rain its far too dangerous, dont lean into corners as you will lose control and come off."

[Big Dave]

Doesn't have the STUPID inside out brakes to overheat and distort like fuck though.


Neither does mine. They work just fine.

[scumdog]

Although I do know 3 Harley riders (personally), and all 3 have told me the following,
"Dont lube your chain its a myth, Never ride in the rain its far too dangerous, dont lean into corners as you will lose control and come off."

See, H-D owners can bull-shit just as good as sprotsbike riders eh!:woohoo:

[igor]

can i join. what the requirements. shag a goat or something.

[Big Dave]

Spot the Ag bike rider.

[unstuck]

A ford V holden kinda thing now.:yes:

[DrunkenMistake]

See, H-D owners can bull-shit just as good as sprotsbike riders eh!:woohoo:

I thought I should add the (Personally) part seeming as I know you own a Harley and you dont seem to be a fuck knuckle haha

[sportster]

Thanks all for the great feedback good and bad, i have decided to just do it so I'm sure you jappa guys girls, and trannies will one day wish your too could join the elite pink bag riding tractor sounding sporty club that you guest it only allows sporty powered bikes, at least if you do decide to sell you bike you may be able to trade it in on the latest match box toy ready for summer.

[Smifffy]

Thanks all for the great feedback good and bad, i have decided to just do it so I'm sure you jappa guys girls, and tranny will one day wish your too could join the elite pink bag riding tractor sounding sporty club that you guest it only allows sporty powered bikes, at least if you do decide to sell you bike you made be able to trade it in on the latest match box toy ready for summer.


Go hard bro!

[unstuck]

All the best with your club, I hope it does really well for you.:rockon:

[sportster]

Thanks guys.

So anyone got any non copyright sporty photos that they wouldn't mind been used on our website, don't really mine what sort as I can use portions of the photo in a flash banner etc, thanks

[unstuck]

My sis inlaw is supposed to be getting a sporty this week so i could ask her for ya.:yes:

[sportster]

That would be great thanks

[Smifffy]

Thanks guys.

So anyone got any non copyright sporty photos that they wouldn't mind been used on our website, don't really mine what sort as I can use portions of the photo in a flash banner etc, thanks

I thought you would soon have a club full to take pics of?

[DrunkenMistake]

Thanks all for the great feedback good and bad, i have decided to just do it so I'm sure you jappa guys girls, and trannies will one day wish your too could join the elite pink bag riding tractor sounding sporty club that you guest it only allows sporty powered bikes, at least if you do decide to sell you bike you may be able to trade it in on the latest match box toy ready for summer.
I bet you will find most of your bike was manufactured in Japan and assembled in the US, so I guess us Jappa riders should lay off the Tractor Hybrid, so im Sorry if I came on a bit too strong.


I thought you would soon have a club full to take pics of?
Its possibly too cold for HD riders at this time of the year?:facepalm:

[Berries]

Thanks all for the great feedback good and bad, i have decided to just do it so I'm sure you jappa guys girls, and trannies will one day wish your too could join the elite pink bag riding tractor sounding sporty club that you guest it only allows sporty powered bikes, at least if you do decide to sell you bike you may be able to trade it in on the latest match box toy ready for summer.
Just one bit of advice, and please don't take offence. If you do end up getting a patch made, get someone to proof read it first.

[Smifffy]

http://avatars.ibsrv.net/ibsrv/res/src:www.hdforums.com/get/forum/image.php?u=74376&type=sigpic&dateline=1248951397

[sportster]

Yip I do so far have three members. Me, myself and I. Me and myself are life members while I is still deciding.

No really I want get the website up first, work out some good places to do some Sunday rides, I would also like to get hold of all the service manua and stuffl for all sporty models so I can offer addition help to riders. Once I have a few things in place I will start to advertise

[Smifffy]

Yip I do so far have three members. Me, myself and I. Me and myself are life members while I is still deciding.

No really I want get the website up first, work out some good places to do some Sunday rides, I would also like to get hold of all the service manua and stuffl for all sporty models so I can offer addition help to riders. Once I have a few things in place I will start to advertise

Ummm I'd suggest that riding is better than web developing. Much like the FBMC started off. Try here, post up a ride with your criteria and see who turns up. Get a few things going and take it from there.

[sportster]

BerrIes, understand. It's damn hard typing this on an iPad, and I can't spell for shit

[fokky]

i got some goat pics..............

[sportster]

Smiffy understand what you are saying and I am out riding most weekends with two other sporty riders, I do web development so doing a site is not hard and just thought its better to have a mix of photos on the sIte

[jaffaonajappa]

Smiffy understand what you are saying and I am out riding most weekends with two other sporty riders, I do web development so doing a site is not hard and just thought its better to have a mix of photos on the sIte

OMG. You do web developments?
Please, link your club website once published - its gonnnna be a fascinating (proof) read.

[tigertim20]

Sorry must have and use as your main form of transport a Harley sportster powered motorbike.

Hog is more for the big vtwins and guys with lots of money, I think the sportster is one of the most under rated bike around. Yet it's such a versatile bike.

..............................

[Voltaire]

i haven't really followed this but is the just of it:

A poor spelling Ipad using web developer wishes to start a patch wearing club for like minded people to go for weekeknd rides and share information.

Whats the difference between a 'patch' and having black t shirt with KB and your logo written on it?.....probably cheaper to get made...and you can go to cafes and drink latte.

Sounds like a lot of work just to go riding with your mates...:innocent:

but each to his own.:yes:

have fun.

[Laava]

Geez Sportster, with skin as thick as yours, you won't even need a leather jacket!
Good on you for not letting anyone get under it!
Oh and good luck, as some have suggested, post up your intended rides on KB. Always plenty of bikers browsing.

[unstuck]

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[sportster]

Thanks for some of the great photos coming through I will definately use then on the website.

Thanks also for some of the positvie feed back coming through. Will post a link to the website once its finished.

[sportster]

Still looking for more Harley sportster photos for the website, thanks

[ellipsis]

....heres one...

<img src="http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac85/motorcycle-mania/SPORTSTERRR.jpg">

[Kornholio]

....heres one...

Mean, actually looks like it might be able to take a corner.... :blink:

[scumdog]

Mean, actually looks like it might be able to take a corner.... :blink:

An Ironhead with USD forks? - of course it'll corner!!

[sportster]

Dam that's A nice looking bike, still looking for more sporty photos so keep them coming, thanks

[scumdog]

Dam that's A nice looking bike, still looking for more sporty photos so keep them coming, thanks

It looks like they started with a 1980 XL - and then let loose big-time!:woohoo:

[jaffaonajappa]

Dam that's A nice looking bike, still looking for more sporty photos so keep them coming, thanks

that website up and running yet?

[Smifffy]

that website up and running yet?

I heard they needed a patch for their server....

:innocent:

[jaffaonajappa]

I heard they needed a patch for their server....

:innocent:

Oh noooo.
Damn, Id heard their server was waiting for the ISP's permission to patch.