Valkyrie Riders Cruiser Club
July 25, 2025, 09:02:43 AM *
Welcome, Guest. Please login or register.

Login with username, password and session length
Ultimate Seats Link VRCC Store
Homepage : Photostash : JustPics : Shoptalk : Old Tech Archive : Classifieds : Contact Staff
News: If you're new to this message board, read THIS!
 
MarkT Exhaust
Pages: [1]   Go Down
Print
Author Topic: Back Patch  (Read 970 times)
Harv
Member
*****
Posts: 91


One Bad Motor Scooter

Des Moines, Iowa


« on: August 14, 2019, 07:34:02 AM »

We are heading for Arkansas and I want to wear my vest. I have a large in color back patch of a dragon and the words  "Valkyrie Ride The Dragon" on it. One half inch under that I have a straight patch of an image of a Valk.
My question is should I wear it or remove the back patches? I did get hassled in Indianapolis a few years ago for having the back patches. I hate the fact that 1%'ers can dictate what I can wear but not enough to fight (too damn old) or die for.
Logged

Harv Wink
Chrisj CMA
Member
*****
Posts: 14789


Crestview (Panhandle) Florida


« Reply #1 on: August 14, 2019, 07:44:43 AM »

Generally anything that resembles a three part patch (not just three patches) but like a VRCC patch with your name or handle patch and location patch  all made to look like One image will get you in trouble.
Logged
DirtyDan
Member
*****
Posts: 3450


Kingman Arizona, from NJ


« Reply #2 on: August 14, 2019, 08:48:47 AM »

The term motorcycle club and territory (rockers) seem to be the biggies in that realm

Dan
Logged

Do it while you can. I did.... it my way
Jess from VA
Member
*****
Posts: 30501


No VA


« Reply #3 on: August 14, 2019, 08:56:08 AM »

The term motorcycle club and territory (rockers) seem to be the biggies in that realm

Dan

The bottom territory rocker was what I always heard could be trouble.

If you are in THEIR claimed territory, that was the trouble.

It seems to me if you claim no territory, and identify no competing Club (Gang) (and are prepared to explain this if it becomes an issue with some guy), you should be fine.  Experienced 1%ers are probably not your problem, rookies, wanabees and new guys could be. 

But this is why I have never worn any kind of back patches of any kind, ever.  I'm an independent. 

But what do I know? 
Logged
TTG53#1717
Member
*****
Posts: 156

Far West Texas


« Reply #4 on: August 14, 2019, 11:33:56 AM »

There are 6 or 7 rider groups in Arkansas that use a single back patch.

I’m not familiar with which 1% clubs are currently dominating in that state but from
the description of your patches I would think you’d be ok if they’re on a LEATHER vest.

A denim vest with patches is far more likely to raise their hackles .

As long as you don’t have... MC, 13, 1%, I Support ___ , a territory rocker etc. anywhere else on the vest  I wouldn’t thInk you’re likely to get any hassle.

That being said, there is always the chance that overzealous prospects will let their testosterone boil
over and try to get your goat.

Be glad you’re on a Valk and not a custom HD you built yourself. That was my cross to bear with A&P back east.

Wishing you a fun, safe trip
Logged

‘97 Standard Purple/White
‘13 XL Seventy Two
‘54 KHK
VRCC 1717
Gryphon Rider
Member
*****
Posts: 5227


2000 Tourer

Calgary, Alberta


« Reply #5 on: August 14, 2019, 11:40:20 AM »

What you describe would not raise an eyebrow.
Logged
3fan4life
Member
*****
Posts: 6959


Any day that you ride is a good day!

Moneta, VA


« Reply #6 on: August 14, 2019, 12:10:38 PM »

Doesn't sound like it should be a problem.

A PIC would help tremendously.


I have been wearing this on the back of my jacket for years with no problems:


« Last Edit: August 14, 2019, 12:14:31 PM by 3fan4life » Logged

1 Corinthians 1:18

da prez
Member
*****
Posts: 4365

Wilmot Wi


« Reply #7 on: August 14, 2019, 01:40:33 PM »

  I am to the point that I DO NOT CARE. Hassle me if it makes you feel good. I will turn my back on you.  During one incident , I told the pos , I have been shot , stabbed and divorced , what is next.
  There will always be someone with a tea cup full of gonads that want them kicked.

                                   da prez 
Logged
Harv
Member
*****
Posts: 91


One Bad Motor Scooter

Des Moines, Iowa


« Reply #8 on: August 14, 2019, 02:10:25 PM »

Thanks for all the replies. I decided to take off the back patches so I can ride without having to even think about any problem. I will still fight if I have to but I'm too old to go looking for trouble (like I to). Wink
Logged

Harv Wink
old2soon
Member
*****
Posts: 23402

Willow Springs mo


« Reply #9 on: August 15, 2019, 07:14:15 AM »

           When I wear my vest so it's seen I have a large Old Style beer patch on the back in the middle very noticeable. When I wear my dayglo green mesh jacket in the middle on the back very noticeable is a Honda Valkyrie on a black back round. On my leather riding jacket on the back in the middle very noticeable is the large Red White and Blue Valkyrie Riders Cruiser Club patch. All of my jackets and vests and a few of my ball caps also show I'm a Nam Vet. As does the license plate frame on Phatt Ghurl. Up too this point in time I've never been hassled about my parches. I seem to recall when certain venues were named for Inzane Admin stated to Not show rockers. Being as I never had any rockers was way easy to comply. Rockers show you are claiming territory. Don't claim territory even your home town. I have a small State of Illinois patch on my vest and only one time a long time ago I just told them It's where I'm originally from. Maybe time to remove That patch!  2funny RIDE SAFE.
Logged

Today is the tommorow you worried about yesterday. If at first you don't succeed screw it-save it for nite check.  1964  1968 U S Navy. Two cruises off Nam.
VRCCDS0240  2012 GL1800 Gold Wing Motor Trike conversion
f6gal
Administrator
Member
*****
Posts: 6882


Surprise, AZ


« Reply #10 on: August 15, 2019, 10:56:44 AM »

I'm familiar with the patch you described.  It should not be a problem, since no territory or club is mentioned.
Logged



You can't do much about the length of your life, so focus on the width.
Pages: [1]   Go Up
Print
Jump to: