Biker for Dummies - Can I Join an Outlaw MC? 

Don't let that distract you from the fact that In 1972, a crack commando unit was sent to prison by a military court for a crime they didn't commit. These men promptly escaped from a maximum security stockade to the Los Angeles underground. Today, still wanted by the government they survive as soldiers of fortune. If you have a problem, if no one else can help, and if you can find them....maybe you can hire The A-Team.

A REAL outlaw never claims to be an outlaw. It's like being cool. If you have to say you are cool, you'll never be cool. Laws of nature.

You must have a letter from your Mom saying she allows you to join first.....

'Keep your mouth shut and do what your told'. Sounds like marriage.

Yup...this isn't what I want. After my time is up in the military, I'm looking for ZERO commitment. 😂

Quit watching SAMCRO reruns

thank you Itchymoche - I have been a friend of a club for years, and do want to be a full patch member, I appreciate every bit of advise I get from all walks of the biker world, Ride on bro - Ride safe

I wouldn't join any MC club that would have me as a member!

Of course you can!!! You gotta know some people..obviously they won't hand you a vest...you as a supporter...or hang around gotta earn it!! End of story💪🇺🇲✌️

*watches sons of anarchy for the first time*

Hells Angels Interview: Interviewer: "Have you ever killed anyone?" Interviewee: "No, but I'm a quick learner."

Outlaws just need a break from the inlaws

I'm already in the SOA fan club, so...

Worst part I think about being in a 1% club is that when you get stopped by the cops for any reason and they find out you're a full patched member they automatically assume you are associated with gang activity and you do not want a RICO charge

I ride alone. I don't need others to tell me how to enjoy my scooter, or any damn thing else.

All these rules and regulations inside an MC kinda defeats the purpose of being an outlaw, doesn't it? You replace the rules of society with the rules of the MC. If you want to be "free", there's really no point in joining an MC.

Ive got an Ebay 80cc bicycle engine kit.. can I join?

Riding is about freedom. That’s the last thing you’ll get if u join a 1% club

Hang around is for you to see if you want to join the MC. It's the Club to if you fit in with the Brotherhood. Prospect is for seeing if you have what it takes to be a Brother

My Father was in a club in early 80s on. He was always gone. Mom eventually walked away!! I heard his stories of travel, women and children in other states!!

If someone is asking how toJoin they don't know enough about the bike world

Pretty well explained Itchy in just 10 minutes , having been a 1%er . There's obviously a lot more to it, but there's the basics. Give 110% and you might make it 1%.MLH&R BK.

Hello! You have this series, Bikers for Dummies. Hmmmm.... I been a biker a long time. My real thoughts on 1%ers? Treat em like I do the police. Have as little to do with them as possible. But if you ride, no matter what style of bike, the more you ride, the more your chances of running into them are increased. My advice is if you don't have to do anything with them at that point, then don't. I don't even do the cruiser wave. They're not going to wave back and I don't want surrounding eyes to think I have some sort of association with them or worse. That I'm some sort of a wannabe. Besides, Where I live, what you have to worry about is that 13 year old, whacked out on Not-pot, covered in sports team tattoos, waving an AK-47 around. Why invite more complications? We need a video series called Dummies for Bikes. We could have videos on issues that really affect us. like How old do I need to be before I can own a trike? Or Bike reviews like Why did they put all this electronic crap all over the handlebars? And as a "real" biker I have genuine concerns.... Like Indian motorcycles. Sure they look cool and all. A little too gawdy maybe, but the motor is impressive. But look what Polaris did with Victory. They thought they could use that brand to bite into Harley's market when all they were was just another Harley clone. Instead of diversifying it's brand, they closed Victory down. Will Polaris do that with Indian too once they realize they can't grab the Harley market with it either? Especially seeing as motorcycle ownership in general is on a downside along with the population count of younger bikers interested in that style of ride? It's going to be hard enough for Harley Davidson to float through this down turn. Much more for a start-up that's that limited in production models. So as a consumer, I have serious reservations concerning those motorcycles. oops. sorry for the rant on Indians. Yeah. Dummies for Bikes. Me? I ride a 97 Valkyrie. It out chromes a mortgage glide and outruns a crotch rocket. And quite honestly, It has been the most reliable and steady mode of transportation I have ever owned. And that includes Car, truck, skateboard or kayak.

#1- DONT ASK

Itchymoche - I think it could be a lot of fun. What I had an issue with in watching one membership like video. The Mantra was to back your brother not matter right or wrong. I figured the affiliation was for mind slaves, as otherwise we are gifted with an understanding of what can be right and what can be wrong. If joining a club can add to who you are, then I see it could be even a good thing. But if it expect you to discard what moral compass you have, or what self respect you have left in life, in order to wear their colors, then how could it be a good thing for you. But as far as riding in groups, well, if staggered, I would be glad to be last ion line -

I have thought about joining a MC club but my family needs me even more , I respect what they do , and love to watch the Hells Angles ride tight and fast, it is awesome these guys know how to ride , and the best thing it's also a brother hood and the club , far as I know comes first in their lives for me I'm a family man with no time to spare , where do these guys find the time when I'm done work I am drained right out good work guys ;)

"Everything they ask of you, they expect you to do." I have spent my entire life despising "yes-men" so the video ended right there for me. I do not do the bidding of others. Real men stand alone.

Some of the nicest guys I've ever met. Respect

And most of these clubs require 100% yes vote at church from all chapter members once you pass prospective and probationary status. One dissenting vote means a no go for you in that club. But in reality..if you make it to where that club is ready to vote on you...All full patched members know you and like you already. Its not a defined strict rigid process. Again....its a family type deal.

Be a free biker, without being told what to do. Ride with a friend and just have fun. I work to hard to have too join a MC to be told when to ride.

Thanks 4 the wisdom support your friends and community and Ride for the betterment of Humanity.

Strictly independent here..I knew enough members that are still in prison to know that ain’t nothing I care for

Ya hang out and go to runs and ride with your buddies and treat everyone with the utmost respect and also try to distance yourself from idiots. You get as good as you give in life and that's pretty much how it works. I personally don't belong to a 1% organization. I belong to the American Legion and Legion Riders and that takes all of my time. It's on the up and up and it keeps me honest and fulfilled as a person. I like to dedicate myself to my veteran brothers and helping them out. I do cross paths with various clubs and we keep on good terms with most everyone. Life is too short to be making enemies and going places you are not committed to.

If you want to join go knock on the door of the clubhouse on a Saturday night at 7pm.

I know of a guy that went to the door of a 1%er club house and asked to hang around and is now a full patch member. Just goes to show sometimes doing something outta the box can work.

The man speaks the truth. Your all in or your not. For most of you, your better off joining HOG. You can come and go as you please. You do not have that option in a club.

i was patched at 13 when i joined the scouts,im 55 now and ride a yammy 660

Wild Hogs for life!

I just commented on ur video about darker sides of Biker parties saying i just found ur channel. That was incorrect when i saw this video i remembered seeing ur channel quite a bit a year or 2 back. Glad i got brought back.

When he said doen'nt instead of doesn't, it reminded me of Gemma Teller from Sons of Anarchy

I would re-title this not to be for an "outlaw" motorcycle club, but for any serious M/C. The outline you provide is a great example of just how serious being a member of a real M/C should be. Becoming a brother should be a long and arduous process, as should leaving. You can't "choose" family and when you join an M/C you're becoming family -- that includes all the benefits, the detriments as well as that strange uncle who drinks a bit too much. ;-)

To much politics for me in the clubs. Seemed like all they ever did was ride to area meetings hosted by the Banditos, or ride to the club to have a meeting, or ride to a bar where a party was hosted by a club. I got a motorcycle to ride. To RIDE. I don't want a destination. I don't want a schedule. I don't want to be in a line, in my spot, doing someone elses speed. You might as well just rent a damn bus at that point. I ride for the freedom of riding, so why would I want to be in a MC with all the rules for everything I do? Seems people just get in the clubs these days so they have the bragging rights to say "I got a cut" and wear as much "Harley" gear as possible. Sorry, I don't get it...

I sure glad there are experts on the subject

Much respect to the the video

DONT join an outlaw club! Couple of friends joined over the years. They welcome you with open arms, treat you and protect you like family but if you decide enough is enough and you want to leave the club even if you had a good reason to then thats when things will turn to shit. Whether you behaved yourself, showed a TONNE of respect thats when you realize that all this time you were just a walking asset. Threats and extortion etc, it all comes out of the bag. Please think twice.....

I'm too old to need a tree fort.....

just to make clear. like most 1% outlaw clubs we welcome new prospects, just write a nice short letter or even a greetings card telling us a little about yourself, likes. dislikes favourite colours etc, you get the picture, don't worry about being able to ride as we'll teach you. c'mon. don't be shy come up and say hello, what's the worst that can happen.

Why would any sensible person join a club where you get beaten up if you want to leave? Where is the brotherhood in that?

Just find some friends who also ride. You don't need to join a club...

why would you want someone telling how and where to ride 😂

This whole outlaw biker club thing to me means nothing but trouble.

Joining a motorcycle club feels like a quest to do with side quest

Sounds like prison. No thanks

He right on the money with that he is saying.

Worked in LE, ops support. Remember back long before there was social media, RU-vid or anything else. You had a bike and you went to be a hangaround and that can continue until they want you to be a part. Once you become a prospect, you have to fill out a background and they do your background because they hire a PI to do it.

I used to have a Schwinn Outlaw biker club as kids. Now a days I stick to ATV's. Ride on!

Its pretty sad when a bunch of grown Men choose to leave their wife's and kids lives to be a part of that lifestyle.

Very well presented.

No more possible than Peter joining the Roman army after the day of Pentecost.

Sign ups this Saturday to join the Starbucks Warriors

A guy buys his first Harley and next thing you know he gets curious about joining an MC. After a season or two of Son's of Anarchy and a pinch of the Laughing Devil's reality show and their balls swell up. If you need a tutorial on how to become a brother in a 1% MC you should stop at that and don't even think about joining a club again. Depending on the MC or chapter, etc. you will be greeted with anything from laughter to near death experience. 1% MC's are serious business. No, they aren't what you see on the Discovery channel. I would venture to say that alot of dudes are born and raised to be able to fit in. A bike doesn't make you a biker as much as a horse makes you a cowboy. If you are a person who stands out and can represent a club, follow the rules and would take a bullet for your brother than most times you will get introduced and invited. I was in a support MC for our territory's 1% MC. When the boss says ride, you ride. Nuff said. The media try to convince the masses that all bikers of all MC's are murderers, drug dealers, rapists and thieves. The push an incident involving one or two members and demonized the entire club. Why is it when a cop fucks that they do their best to maintain the integrity of the entire police department? 1% don't stand for that. It's fair it's good and it's about brotherhood and respect. I'm no longer with any club. I was offered to prospect a number of times for our 1% MC we supported. I told them that I couldn't do it and that I just didn't pack the gear to patch over. I've heard stories where people joined because they had no choice. In my case I was respected for being honest and for not having the fear to admit it. You only get what you give. Good luck out there newbies.

things I love about living in arizona is that I see biker clubs all the time it's so cool and when its all Harleys its even cooler one time I saw to clubs next to each other one Harleys the other club Indians it was so cool

From what I’ve seen members come mostly from dysfunctional families and have a strong need for a new family and will protect it at any cost.

..another thing I'd add is if you're asking "what's in it for me?" your head ain't in the right place.

Years ago I was stealing tips off the bar at a local biker bar. I was gonna get 86ed so I ran back and hid amongst the biker club members. So this one dude starts talking and bought me some more drinks, so I hang out for a wile. A little latter he asks me about prospecting. I said I didn't know shit about where to find any gold around these parts!

How long does it take to get a Meth patch?

1. Get a Harley 2. Be an outlaw 3. Go to war

Patches? ...Patches? ….. We don't need no stinking Patches!!!

I pray for intersession for healing. been around this my whole life. when you feel ganged up on,you join a gang. Satan knows your fears and manipulates them. they ride in fear .not in freedom.

Need to ask? Not ready!

I know quite a few bikers and they are the nicest people you could ever meet

Got a friend who is in a 1% club, since 1976,not saying names. He always said that if you’re meant to join, they will find you.

if you are into drug/weapons smuggling and/or human trafficking - go ahead, join a 1% MC

Wow, this was fascinating.

This is adorable !!! Bristol Pennsylvania

I was too busy using my bike to get somewhere I needed to be to just hang out with other bikers much, but I never really met another biker who wasn't cool.

do u belong to a club? and if so which club if i may ask?

My dad used to go on bike rallies, my little brother used to wear minature colours lol.

You don't join a MC you have to be sponsored in which all comes down to who and what you know and can bring to the table.

Some of what you say is true.. but some is speculation. neverless... good basic info for those that are curious

But it's not like that here...yes of course biker clubbing or group riding is new for us...I actually ride solo...👍

Sounds almost like a biker mafia to me

what happen if you cant get licence

This could apply to bankers as well, the real bandits.

I applied on Facebook. I expect to be accepted any day now.

The time I spent in a 1% club in the late 80s/early 90s was the best time of my life. A young man's game though, now I ride Independent.

I would consider joining a club because I already know them. I already have a commitment and friendship with them. Why would you want to join a club where you don't know them? Clubs are supposed to be about the interpersonal bond first, not to wear a cool patch. There's one club I know of that I would consider pursuing because of the legacy of the club. I tried to meet some of the guys. It just never "took" and I'm not chasing after someone like a jilted girlfriend. If it's not organic, I'm not forcing it. I really believe it's about relationship first. It seems some people look at clubs as soon as they get their bike.. like it's another accessory. _"I have a bike so the next thing I need to do to be a "real" biker is join a club. I wanna be one of those 1%ers!"_ Or because TV made it look cool to be someone they're not. And, at the end of the day, I'm too rebellious and anti-social to join a motorcycle club. I question rules too easily. All of them. Now.. I'm not slighting anyone who wants the club life. More power to them. And I've had great interactions with club members. I have great respect for them. Not because they intimidate me but because they've been decent people and treated me very well. I'm just saying it's important to be honest with yourself about your reasons and who you are. (Most clubs seem to hold honesty in high regard.) While I envy a lot of aspects of it, it's not for me.

Solid advice here. The bit about leaving a club is very true, even for prospects. A guy I know got as far as a prospect patch before deciding he did not want to join, they took his bike and he left the area.

what fucking "biker" makes any comment in a u tube comments section.ever? haha

thanks for the video its guys like you that make life real great job!

Well can you cook and clean?

Funny as fuck, I tried to write something more eloquent but between my rage of such an inadequate and frankly "public image" description of biker lifestyle and tears of laughter I had to give up , all I can come up with is...Funny as fuck. I wish you every success in your new career in stand up comedy.

So if you join a "club" you get the RUNS ? WTF !

Dumb questions but do they provide your vest if your a prospect or do the mc just provide your prospect patch? All so if it’s my first time in a biker bar what should I where?

Ride safe everyone! Much respect!

Advice is solid. In UK various chapters exist, however there not all thugs, but if you cross them like anyone then issues will be soon at your door step. Respect works both ways.

You are not free if you join one. Plus family takes a back seat to the clubs priorities.

You were talking about the benefits of a full member? Can you explain, what those benefits could be? Financial? Also what I was wondering, is a full member of let's say the Bandidos or the Hells Angels, able to fully live off the MC, from whatever Income they generate? Or do you have a full time job as a source of income, while being a full member?

I’m buying my first Harley this year, I’m close to guys in the Red Devils I could prospect with them if I want to but honestly I rather just ride alone and not have to do mandatory runs and stuff like that.

There’s only 1 Outlaw club.. Outlaws MC started in McCook Illinois in 1935. OMG is a term LE started using and misrepresents all 1% clubs The title of this blog should be can I join a 1% club.