Creating a new club?

**sportster** · 10th May 2011, 10:15

Virago Maybe you could read information on this web site.

http://www.rcvsmc.net/

**White trash** · 10th May 2011, 10:15

Originally Posted by 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.

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

**huff3r** · 10th May 2011, 10:18

Originally Posted by White trash

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

You mean they aren't a gang?

**White trash** · 10th May 2011, 10:20

Originally Posted by Virago

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.

Originally Posted by Virago

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** · 10th May 2011, 10:25

Like the FIRM here in gore, no one laughs at them

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.

**Paul in NZ** · 10th May 2011, 10:36

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:Me** · 10th May 2011, 10:41

this is a funny thread...

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

**AllanB** · 10th May 2011, 10:44

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** · 10th May 2011, 10:46

Originally Posted by White trash

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...

Fairy muff...

Originally Posted by sportster

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** · 10th May 2011, 10:53

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

**Fatt Max** · 10th May 2011, 11:10

Originally Posted by Virago

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** · 10th May 2011, 11:17

Originally Posted by tigertim20

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** · 10th May 2011, 11:20

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:Me** · 10th May 2011, 11:22

Originally Posted by DrunkenMistake

'You always meet the nicest people on a Honda'

Ghey... ...

**Maha** · 10th May 2011, 11:23

Originally Posted by 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.

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