What happens when you join a motorcycle club?
You are free to hang around at certain club events but won’t be able to vote or state your opinion about serious matters concerning the club and its businesses. During your time as a prospect, you are mainly on your own, meaning you shouldn’t expect for members to rescue you or help you get through difficult situations.
What do you need to know about 1% motorcycle clubs?
1% bikers choose to live a set of rules which are mandated by their respective clubs. If you have been “Hanging around” a MC or are thinking about prospecting, I hope you think VERY hard about what you are doing and the consequences that can and will come. Once you have a patch you are a target.
Are there any women in a motorcycle club?
Although uncommon, sometimes even women are members of motorcycle clubs and there are motorcycle clubs that are exclusively for women. They have a separate hierarchy set for themselves as these clubs usually function on strict and organized structures.
What kind of bike do motorcycle club members ride?
There are many popular motorcycles among motorcycle club members, a sportbike is rarely one of them. Although there are exceptions like the Bosozoku of Japan, most motorcycle club members around the world prefer classic choppers or cruiser bikes to be their ride of choice.
What are the rules of a motorcycle club?
The most commonly known set of rules followed by most motorcycle clubs are derived from Robert’s Rule of Order- a list of guidelines that facilitates organized and democratic assembly of club members. It is not an unknown fact that the induction process of most motorcycle clubs is tough and rigorous.
What happens if you get expelled from a motorcycle club?
There’s a code of conduct that all motorcycle club members need to follow, and deviations can lead to fines and eventual expulsion. Motorcycle club rivalries can get brutally violent as well, sometimes leading to SoA-style shootouts.
Are there any motorcycle clubs that are bad?
The club is not classified as a member of the Big-Four MC baddies, but it has started to grow its international reach. They engage in all sorts of criminal activities including, murder, drug trafficking, violence, and more. A successful undercover operation by the police in 2008 led to the arrest and prosecution of 38 members of the club.
Can a motorcycle club bail you out of a meeting?
You may be at a pivotal point in your career, or personal relationship, but if the motorcycle club you are part of calls for a meeting, you drop it all and go. The only excuse that may bail you out is sickness or death, jail time, and of course, unavoidable professional duties.