Can't be fart arsed wading through all the post here, so here my two pence anyway:
I have ridden with Motor Cycle (MC) Clubs before and still do when the mood fits. I don't on the other hand ride with Motor Cycle Gangs and don't condone they activities. I'm been a member of the BOP CC MC and am a member of the Ulysses MC. Some could even define KB as being a MC of sorts. I have ridden with ex-Motor Cycle Gangs members, some of them are top Blokes now, having left the gang way of life well behind them.
So as far as I am concerned, in no way is NZ does MC Clubs = MC Gangs. If a MC has a symbol they wear that connects them to belong to that Club, that does not make that emblem a "Gang Patch" or the wearer a "Gang Member". KB has one (as does the Ulysses), does that make those wearing it "Gang Members"?
If those on here that have a problem with MC's because they can't work out the difference between MC's and Gangs, I feel really sorry for them.
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correct. while i was in canada, i lived with a member of a local MC, which was simply called "the brotherhood" they numbered around 70 members and had been around since the 70s, with the founding members still active. during the time i was there, the young gun members were trying to encourage the idea of 'patching over' to the hells angels, which was the biggest club in the province. the angels were also trying to force a patch over. they used a club called redline for their wheeling and dealing, and were trying to do the same with the brotherhood. my then partner removed his colors and walked out of at least one meeting before the young guns backed down and so did the angels. i know for a while it ran very close to happening, but, had it gone through, a large number of brotherhood seniors would have walked out.
but, in saying that, my time amongst members of those 3 clubs and a few others was some of the best. they threw awesome parties, bought and sold drugs amongst themselves, and yet never even offered me a sniff or forced it on me. but, had i wanted to sample, it would have been there for the taking. i also knew that if i got rip roaring drunk and collapsed, id be shoved in a tent somewhere and left to sleep it off. i wouldnt trust any local guys to do that. the end result is i dont class local hells as a gang. sure, i dont trust them, but i dont fear them either.
Plus you're required to supply your own gear.
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nope, we can "make do"
I'd be one.
We all have our moments of making mistakes, even in MCs. But not once have I not been grateful that those in my MC who have made a genuine commitment are people who have continually helped me fix my bike, rescued me when I've broken down, bought me drinks, checked up on me when they knew about some family crises... etc... and I'd try to do the same for them with what I'm able to (usually sorting computer stuff for them or finding out event info). And on top of that there are people who don't want to be "members" as such but come out riding and just as much a part of the networking and fun.
Some are not always committed though. That's were I personally make a separation between a MC and an SC. A lot of the social clubs are really just call outs, everyone show up and have fun, then leaves. There is no networking where everyone could call on other members to help them out whenever wherever.
That's not to insult people who just ride with a few friends and are tight, and help each other out all the time. There's heaps out there of 2, 3, 4, 8 or more people who are strictly friends with no designation other than "This is my mate Bill..." but might as well be of the same flesh and blood.
Canterbury's PMC, PDFMC have great people and always a pleasure to run into them - some I know personally and others I talk to because I recognize their patch. Likewise, I've had people come and chat and buy me drinks as they recognize my patch.
One thing about a lot of MC though is that you don't know what they are like until you hang out with them. Talk with them. Buy them (cough cough.. me.. cough cough) a drink.
Likewise, can't assume seeing someone wearing a KB shirt is someone that isn't going to be a complete prick to you.
Sacred Bones MC. Look them up.
RE: Tribesmen and MM
While this is all second hand information...
An American temp at my job, who was very involved partying with all sorts of MC in the states, and some in NZ now that he's here.. swears by the Tribesmen being great people who would not do anything to anyone unless provoked and that they just want to have fun amongst themselves. He also said he had partied with a very southern known MC.. and was not impressed with what I suppose you could call their "raping" policy.
On top of that - and will be writing this very vaguely - a guy I have known for 3 years have had dealings of MM. He says where he comes from, a man approached MM (I suppose an associate?) chapter president and asked if he could start MM SC (motorcycle social club). The pres said it was ok but they a are not allowed to wear back patches, and patched MM members are to be allowed to be SC members.. and something about the president also saying he was to be on the committee for the SC.
Just stories I've been told. I have no reason to think the stories are lies or very embellished. I've know both those guys fairly well. I'm also not denying the fact both stories may be complete bull.
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Its a sad fact that most MC's won't tolerate my lifestyle.... Elitists....
I think the attitudes can be blamed on the media, I mean when was the last time you heard of a club doing some type of good in the news, (apart from the boobs on bikes parade..lol) also most people feel intimidated to get to know these guys so all they have to go on is what's being reported by the media, and wot they see in movies... There could be and probably are more reasons but I say it comes down to media and ignorance.
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