Creating a new club?

**Gubb** · 10th May 2011, 07:40

Originally Posted by sportster

I respect all riders regardless of what they ride.

Unless they don't ride a Sportster?

**AD345** · 10th May 2011, 07:45

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** · 10th May 2011, 08:02

Originally Posted by 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.

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** · 10th May 2011, 08:09

Originally Posted by Eyegasm

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** · 10th May 2011, 08:16

Originally Posted by AD345

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** · 10th May 2011, 08:57

Originally Posted by AD345

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...

Originally Posted by Fatt Max

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

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

**AD345** · 10th May 2011, 09:08

Originally Posted by Fatt Max

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

Originally Posted by Eyegasm

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** · 10th May 2011, 09:10

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

**Fatt Max** · 10th May 2011, 09:14

Originally Posted by AD345

Such splendid anal cranial parking

You noticed......

**Fatt Max** · 10th May 2011, 09:18

Originally Posted by hiss

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

+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** · 10th May 2011, 09:20

Originally Posted by 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...

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** · 10th May 2011, 09:21

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** · 10th May 2011, 09:48

Wild Hogs?

**sportster** · 10th May 2011, 10:07

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,