Band Patches, Live To Ride - Ride To Live, Military Patches 

What I wear on the back of my jacket is...saddle soap. Conditions the leather nicely.

From my personal experience I've had lots of bikies down here in Australia come up and chat away with me about bands and music when I'm at the pub and wearing my battle jacket for the most part they seem to have respect for battle jackets

A Rick Astley band patch probably would get anyone in trouble, to be fair.

Happened to find your channel on here's mate! everything you said is true. I am a former U.S. Marine and we have the same advice you provide in this video. If you want to show your pride in your service, there are clubs out there strictly for Veterans. We adhere to the same rules or code that you have touched upon here. Thank you for your invaluable knowledge on the subject. Cheers to you mate and my friends in the Royal Marines! I know a few of them watch your videos. Be safe out there!

Always enjoy your videos dibber, very insightful and hope you're keeping well in health!

A club I was in told one of the regions to remove a 10"? roundel that they had put on there cut. All the patches that the club sold were MC approved and 4" . I told one guy that some of his members were riding with a bottom rocker that said England. The guy nearly fell through the floor. The problem he had were the members were spread all over the area and when they had a meet these guys wouldn't were that cut. My cut has 4/5" patches on the back my leather jacket has the punisher skull on the back.

Good to see you back. Can't wait for the support patch vid. Want to get them on my cut but seriously don't want to offend. Keep up the good work and ride safe.

its called freedom wear what you like .but dont copy outlaw club patches.

Glad you're back dude! I thought something happened to you, Keep up the good work! LH&R from Hungary.

the only problem you can get from wearing band patches it's to get involved in a discussion about where you may have seen the band, why you like the bands or in the worst case arguing about the band it self, but it's always friendly and around a beer.

If anyone in the UK has a problem with Iron Maiden are they really British?

Most clubs have a support website where you can get all their support gear. Hats, shirts,bananas, ext. Stay safe and support properly.

Thanks for clarifying this stuff Dibber, i wasn't sure if i should customize my summer motorcycle jacket with the patches i made. Great channel by the way! :)

I got independent, medic, a heart, a big skull in mid back (under independent), two eyes, a medic symbol, two cat heads, a don't ask/noyfb, an ace card, an anonymous, a no club, a good sight and a certified insane patch. That's the patches I have on now. I haven't had any trouble anywhere jet.

Thank you for not playing your intro. I finally got it out of my head. And now that I said it, it's back in my head and I'll be saying it over and over for the next fortnight. lol

Hey man, its been awhile since you posted. Glad to see your doing alright. Thanks for the interesting well informed video

One of my old Sgt Maj said to me "The Army can't MAKE you do anything, but it can MAKE you fucking wish you had!" I guess it's the same with patches, if you want to big time it wearing a patch you can wear whatever you want, but someone might make you wish you hadn't.

Saw the title of the video and panicked, have a battle jacket with of band patches, thank you for putting my mind at rest haha.

I would like to add that it is not JUST three piece patches that you need to be aware of. ANY patch that symbolizes a group of riders needs to be approved by the local dominant, even one piece patches. In my state (I live in the US), the dominant 1% club is a single piece patch. It doesn't have to be three pieces to catch hell. It's really about the purpose of the patch. Does is represent a GROUP, or is it clearly an individual expression sort of thing. In another state, when I was in my late teens/early 20s, some of us spray painted our group's name on our vests. We meant no offense, but we didn't really know any better at the time. We were confronted by the local 1% club, which is one of the big 4 here in the states, a three piece. They realized we were young and didn't know any better, and we showed them respect by listening. They kind of took us as just kids having fun, but gave us the run down, the "rules of the road" so to speak. Some of my friends went on to join their support club later, and then patched as one of them even further down the road. Keep in mind, that was how this club CHOSE to handle it. Others might not be so understanding. Three pieces are the most common and the most needed to avoid, but ANY patch that symbolizes a GROUP of riders needs to be approved to avoid confrontation with the dominant. Bottom line, if you're unsure about a patch you want to wear as an individual, ask someone who knows the game. If you and your friends want to wear the same patch, regardless of pieces, get the okay from the local dominant first.

Love the Hat!! Great content mate. I did 16.5 years service in the RAN

UK Patch protocol is complicated and can be daunting. But take this advice and you wont go far wrong. again Dibber good advice

the most stupid thing someone can do is to wear a MC patch if the person is actually not in a MC

Good to have you back. It's funny but when I was younger and stupider I really like those T shirts that had "Airborne-Death From Above" on them. But I couldn't bring myself to wear them because I was not in the army. But then after I joined the army and went airborne I bought the shirt. I wore it like once and never again. I just felt no need to wear the shirt and just thought it was silly. But the army cook shirt was cool, "Death From Within" and crossed fork and spoon.

Glad you're back making vids.

I have a vest that I wear sometimes when I'm riding alone that has my military history on it and some random patches, but the only back patch is from a motorcycle association. When I ride and wear with my MC kutte, I only wear what the MC wears and what I've earned.

Happy New Year, Dibber!

Was a little worried about what i had on my waist coat but you made it very clear what was acceptable and not acceptable. Thanks

Thank you so much i am glad you made this video, i would never disrespect an MC I have a megadeth shirt that says ''arsenal of megadeth'' tshirt sewn on my jean vest but no rockers of any sort

Good to see you back on youtube

Corduroys flares with open-toe sandals - is that combo allowed? Snagged ‘em in the open primary occasionally on my Shovel but never got any hassle otherwise. I just rag that fucker all over the knot end.

Im glad you touched on this topic as I'm a big Motorhead fan and have a Motorhead jacket that I ride out on the bike that has caused controversy with MC members and Barstool Bullshitters both have been respectfully told to get knotted as it is not a three piece nor does it sport any "MC" patches.

good to see you back

The advise is if in doubt dont do it, then you can go anywhere and not worry about it, patches just cause problems.

Thats quite interesting to note whats acceptable , have a good weekend Dibber :)

thanks Dibber,for these fascinating insights, into the Dark and mysterious world of Motorcycle Subculture

Nice Cap Ol Mate and it's good to hear about the reasons for different Patches and when and not to wear them, P&L :0)

Motorhead!

Couple of the blokes at our work place are in the same MC and do loads of rides for charity and the kids at Christmas, Dave had a British legion and a few other patches to show respect for our war heroes...I do not have anything to do with bikes or a MC but i think its great what the biker clubs do for charity.

Hi Dibber, I have a question about front patches. I belong to a group of people with various skills (e.g. fire, custom vehicles etc) and often perform at metal festivals/bike events etc. A lot of us wear a variety of patches (bands, custom made, personal etc- and not BLS) and we were recently given front patches with our nicknames, roles and other things which are earned. Is this a problem? Is there a place we shouldn't put them? I've checked with a friend in a US club, who said all was fine, but I'm in England and would like a second opinion. Respect to you, your videos are great.

Love the Channel and just getting into learning about MC culture, Im local to the UK and thinking of going for my CBT. All this information is awesome and I totally understand how important respect and patches are! Out of interest how does being a "Nomad" work? Are you still affiliated with a club and what happens to your patches? Any info is really appreciated thanks guys.

All Dibber said in this video could be applied word by word in Spain too. Good job Dibber.

Dibber, Although you speak mainly about the territory of Great Britain, but I think that what you say can be extensively used on the continent. My question is how do you find wearing the "bite me fanboy" patch from Lobo comic book? I've seen it several times on back of t-shirts or jeans cut vests. For me it looks like three-piece patch and I suppose it was to look like mc patch. As far I’m not planning to put this patch to on my cut, I’m still wondering, if it would be ok having it printed on the back of a t-shirt. Respect, R.

I wear the same hat with pride Bro. Our old mate is one of a kind

I don't live in the U.K. But I'm making a 3 piece patch as a memorial to what happened in Las Vegas back in October as my fiancé was part of it, well it will be technically a four piece as there will be a patch between the center photo and the bottom rocker

I know most music patches are approved, but one got me curious. Those two rocker patches Bon Jovi wore on a denim jacket. One said that band name, the other said New Jersey

US Navy 75-85 disabled vet. And totally understand earned... Mad respects to anyone, be it a mc club or some kind of a vet club who earned their colors

So I'm working on starting a ministry and I plan on wearing a simple back patch round single piece with the name of the ministry at the top and our county and state at the bottom on the inside circle that should be good right? I haven't found any clubs that resemble it yet.

im thinking about getting a leather vest with just band stuff on it nothing to do with actual motorcycle clubs but i still get told its not acceptable even though it would have nothing to do with actual clubs on them, and this was in a rock pub Glasgow by the way?

Thanks For Clearing That Up Dibber !!!!

Hey Dibbler, or anyone, hope you can help. I was looking at maybe starting a group in my hometown that is not an MC, its just a community group of sorts, and we had this idea of a single piece back patch claiming no turf or territory, just the name of the group and an insignia. (And it wont be set up to look like a 3 piece but its all attached, I know that's not a clever loophole.) Would this be okay or is this a good way to catch a beating?

Came across your vids by accident Dibber. I'm a member of a Military MC. Our patches and regalia had to be approved by the UMC, universal motorcycle club council, who 'requested' a small change. A skull was replaced with the Federal Star from the Aussie flag. 1%ers welcome us in colours where they don't wear theirs. The respect I get from some pretty hard lads at my local for putting my hand up is pretty cool. A big up to the UK MMCs and all Sappers. Ubique

Happy to see you are ok mate

Hi Dibber. great site, enjoy your comments and advice a lot. Quick question, is it acceptable to wear a support patch on your vest belonging to a 1% MC when you ride your bike through an area which "belongs" (probably not the correct word !) to a different 1% Club ?. I only ask as I was "approached" by a member of a Support Club in my area (a Support Club for the local 1% Club) and "advised" that I shouldn't be showing the patch on my jacket. Your advice would be very much appreciated, I don't want to show disrespect to the local MCC & 1% Club. Although, I would confess at this point, I did tell the guy to "f*** off" . . which he did . . . .

I have become a supporter of my local MC with your videos&help,when i get my bike,i'll go mc!

I'm from wales, and love the place, wondering if I could get in any trouble or heat for having a welsh flag on my cutoff?

How come Motorhead back patches are ok when they are set out as a 3 piece? Is it because it's Motorhead and very few people are going to mistake it for a fake MC? Or is it that the Motorhead patch is usually one big patch and not 3 separate patches?

I belong to the Watain Disciples, the fan club for the black metal band Watain. The band wears 3 piece cuts very similar to a club, and the Disciples wear similar cuts, with a different back patch. The band wears a top rocker ("WATAIN") and a bottom rocker ("Black Metal Militia"). Disciples can use the same rockers, or have the top rocker say "Black Metal Militia" while the bottom has their territory, "US Division," "Canadian Legion," etc... I chose to use the same rockers as the band, without territory, because there are a couple different 1% clubs in my area, I didn't wanna have anyone think I'm part of a new MC moving into town.. I should point out, unlike BLS cuts, Disciples must earn some of the patches by bringing certain tributes to the band when they tour.

I wanna say thanks for making this video because I like to add random patches that I like to my cut, I've been worried about what I put on and now I know what patches to stay away from.

I have a HD patch that looks like 3 piece but it's only one piece is that ok

Hi Dibber are you a member of the AFB, plus is there other military Mc's in the UK ?

This I don’t believe has been addressed. The removal/taking of the jacket/vest/waistcoat what exactly happens in that situation? And does it have to be a highly ranked member of the MC?

Hi Dibber, would you need the green light to have a one piece on your back with an Mcc name and logo ? I'm just curious, not asking for any purpose just wondering how it works. So if it was all in one patch, no bottom rocker or top rocker. I'm gonna hazard a guess that anything to go on the back of a cut will need to be sanctioned by a local MC ?

hey love the channel could i put a full back piece of my units cap badge on the back of a cut or would that be a no go.

Here in the U.S. I've got a large skull within an American Flag back patch on my vest with Harley Davidson on top and Motorcycles on the bottom rocker and have never had a problem. Just don't add (MC) or a State with it and you should be fine. Outlaws MC run in my state of FL and have never bothered me.

What if I design my own patches and put it on my vest. Does it consider as wrong?

good to see you uploading again mate. I've been meaning to ask what's the name of the song that's on your video intros

Nice one man! In one of your videos you've given advice about creating a MC. Also, you have explained the difference between an MC and a MCC. Could you give some advice about creating Riding Clubs?

Brilliant video mate!

I think the biggest reason i respect and bikers and have become one my self is the massive amount of respect they give to our vets. As well as the fact that our vets played a major roll in creating the "code" that most bikers and MC's live by. The reason the patches mean so much is because they are considered a clubs version of military medals and honors. They have to be earned the same way, with actions and show of commitment. Same with rank. I never served myself due to my knees being shot. But I was born on November 11. I feel its my responsibility to make sure no one ever forgets what those men and women did for us. I am very proud of my countries military history. (Canada) I am also very proud of our link to the UK and their military as well. (considering for most of Canada's existence we were a part of the UK military lol) My Grandfather died fighting in Vietnam with the french air force in 59. So that also has a lot to do with it as well. anyways great vids.

hi dibs. what's the thinking around "scooter clubs" I've seen a few over the years with the top rocker bottom rocker and club emblem. is this a total different thing altogether. many thanks.

would it be okay for me to have my regimental logo (Royal Anglian Regiment) in a 3 piece configuration, for example on the top line "Royal Anglian" then the logo, and on the bottom my Battalion?

anothet great video as always Dibber

Is it wrong to wear one back patch of a tv show "sons of anarchy" on my cut ? I mean it's just the symbol nothing else

Hi whats the protocol on wearing the motorcycle make of your bike on your jacket, ie the logo of the bike you ride? ie i ride a victory, i have a small patch which is identical to my tank logo, victory motorcycles, simple, if i can wear it where would be acceptable to put it? might sound a silly question?

Just wondered with rockers, if you were to wear rockers with live to ride ride to live on with no type of patch between them would that be offensive in any way?

I hope you can clear something up for me please, i have joined the RBL riders branch. My question is can i wear a side rocker with the words ‘veteran’ on the side of my cut off... i admire and am in awe of MC clubs and dont want to piss them off.......saying that, how do i find the dominant MC club in my area, that being Milton Keynes.

Now I have a question. I was at my local grocery story and this guy was wearing a denim jacket with various patches all over it. There were some music patches, a couple flags, and various symbols. What caught me is that he had a patch for the 101st Airborne on his sleeve. Isn't it frowned upon to wear that patch if he wasn't an actual member of the 101st?

This video was helpful

Hi mate, I've been following your channel for a while now. I've got a quick one for you. I'm a biker, but I'm also a die hard Motörhead fan. I have a big back patch (yet to be stitched on). It's a big square one with the classic warpig logo, but it has the band's name at the top and 'England' at the bottom. I'm pretty sure it's alright as it's not a 3-piece set up with the top and bottom rockers like the BLS one, but I thought I'd double check before getting it put on because I don't want to cause any disrespect or offence amongst patched clubs.

I have a denim cut with two small Motorhead patches on the front on either side of my chest. Is that likely to cause me trouble?

Dibs, can you do a video on the rise of the MCs in England? The reason I'm asking is because in the last year I've seen Vikings, Road Rats and HA. I'm east London based and know the HA are in Bethnal Green, but the other clubs seem more prevalent than ever. I saw the HA going through Blackfrairs the other day. With regards to talking to club members as a mon biker, nor someone who wants to, is there etiquette in approaching these lads? I'm interested in your channel because I'm interested in British sub cultures. It all started with the football casuals for me and like with most sub cultures, the interesting thing is what drives people's enthusiasm

Awsome video XD yup if its gifted u can wear it when it comes from an army vet

What if i just want to put a patch of a wolf in the back of my jacket and nothing else just the wolf 🐺face can I do that

I wear whatever I want, that's all, if you don,t like it is not my problem, nobody absolutely nobody have the right to touch my balls for the way I dress. I am not in a club i I don,t need to accept the rules of a club. If the patch of my favourite band looks like a 3 piece club patch and I want to wear it... I will do. I only understand you bother me if I was wearing one patch of a M.C. not being member.

Can you have a patch of an animals head or something similar on the back of your jacket? No rockers or any writing, just a patch of a dog or wolfs head or something like that?

hey man whats the issue with someone wearing a black label society patch as its a band im from edinburgh n i see a guy go round with it no bother?is bls a biker gang somewere then i could understand also wats the deal with sons of anarcy i love that show ?

I'm glad I stumbled upon your video because I've always wondered what MCs think about the BLS vests. Funny thing is, there was a reality show some years back that followed the Ozzfest tour and long story short Zack Wylde got all upset at some kid for putting a BLS vest on and gave a whole speech about respect and how the vest had to be earned. Yet he didn't seem to realize the irony in the fact that he was disrespecting MCs himself. Also, wanted to ask about the Sons of Anarchy gear. You mentioned in the other video that T shirts are acceptable. What about a t shirt featuring the Sons top and bottom rocker?

this problem stems from the innate primal human need to belong. some people are genetic lone wolves others are lost pack wolves, needing a headsmack or a little push.

Hi dibber, good to have you back with us. I have a question regarding back patches, you touched upon it in the video but i wanted to know more. In the UK is a single piece ride to live, live to ride patch acceptable, you did say the three piece isnt, but what about a single? Thank you.

And definitely don't wear one of those Sons of Anarchy vests/patches w/rocker, or jacket. Or a blatant Lone-Wolf patch on the back of a vest that looks like a cut. Alot of clubs take that as an insult, and think that YOU think you're too good to be in a club. The best one is the Ice Cream men cut...they don't give a flying fuck what anyone thinks🤣🤣🤣 cheers!

what about pictures.... Mine has 2 big angel wings on the back. and my vest is mostly covered in those metal band logos, and those quote ones

Good evening. I recently was at an event and got a support patch. just wondering where it would be acceptable to wear on a jacket.

Sorry for another question on this but the rules regarding patches in the UK seem pretty esoteric, and I don't want to disrespect anyone, if I want to put a heavy metal style small patch on either side of my chest (wear the pockets would be on a shirt) that would be a band like Motorhead/ Orange Goblin/ Black Sabbath etc (something that may have skull and crossbones design or similar) is this fine?

I saw A guy the other week at metal show with all out three piece SOA back patch, the whole vest was a copycat. He looked like a chump ass idiot sitting on the high stool moving his head to the music with that stuff on. I hope he got intercepted.

yo dibber, what Bike would you recommend for a first time rider? cheers from Germany.

Lol, its ok to have Def Leppard on your back, just not your family crest.

a little late to the party but thoughts on the FTW patch?

Would there be any thing wrong with just a bottom rocker of the place you live and nothing else on the back?

My grandpa was in the navy

I am ex forces and have remembrance badges on my cut also a few other patches that are what I consider compliments my personality not one would I consider is or can be mistaken for a club patch and no one is going to make me take of my army remembrance patches I earnt the right to wear them