What does a diamond patch mean?

The "13" on the patch stood for the Top 13 "Outlaw" motorcycle clubs in Southern California, the Top 13 outlaw racing clubs were awarded the patch and a trophy. The diamond patch shape was used because it already stood for the anti-AMA movement and it was AMA who used the term 99% of bikers are law abiding.

What does the 13 diamond patch mean?

The letter M, being the 13th letter of the alphabet, often is said to stand for marijuana or motorcycle. Generally, it is assumed someone wearing a 13 patch is either a user of marijuana or other drugs, or is involved with the sale of them. The M also has been known to stand for "methamphetamine".

What is a 1 diamond patch?

One percenter

Some outlaw motorcycle clubs can be distinguished by a "1%" patch worn on the colors. This is said to refer to a comment by the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) that 99% of motorcyclists were law-abiding citizens, implying the last one percent were outlaws.

What does a 13 1 2 diamond patch mean?

13 1/2 is the Indigenous people's perspective on the American judicial system. We want to live our lives in a righteous way. We never want to put ourselves in a position of being judged by 12 Jurors, 1 Judge and having half a chance.

What does the diamond mean in a motorcycle club?

You pretty much got it. It means 1%er as in they are the 1% of motorcyclists who are/ identify as outlaws/ criminals and are not represented or a part of the American Motorcycle Association. That's Ann actual patch that outlaw bikers wear. 3.

Diamond 13 Patch Origins

Can I wear a 1% patch?

The American Motorcycle Association stated: “99% of the motorcycling public are law-abiding; there are 1% who are not.” Thus, the “1%” patch (Figure 1) is worn only by clubs immersed in criminality and large enough to defend the claim to be the “baddest of the bad” against all. The “one-percenter” patch.

What does 86 mean in the biker world?

One would think with all the military around here you would have found out that the "86" is one of the NRTS codes used for disposition of items "Not Repairable This Station," "86" meaning trash.

What does 13 mean to a biker?

The letter M, being the 13th letter of the alphabet, often is said to stand for marijuana or motorcycle. Generally, it is assumed someone wearing a 13 patch is either a user of marijuana or other drugs, or is involved with the sale of them. The M also has been known to stand for "methamphetamine".

What does a 3 piece patch mean?

3 Piece Patch Meaning

The 3 piece patch is normally used to identify the club as a traditional motorcycle club, shortened as MC. This type of patch is used to signify that the club is not sanctioned by the American Motorcycle Association, but necessarily not a 1% club.

What does Nomad mean for bikers?

A nomad is a member of a motorcycle club (which may or may not be an outlaw motorcycle club) or similar club who is not a member of a specific charter of the group. Some nomads live in geographical areas that have fewer than the required numbers to form a charter.

What do bikers call their girlfriends?

Old Lady. This is a term of endearment for a biker's girlfriend or wife. If a biker refers to his lady as such, you'll know to keep your paws off.

Why do bikers kiss on the lips?

The Angels differentiated themselves from society by kissing each other on the mouth as a greeting and an opportunity to shock passers-by. The bikers' kisses became immortalized in Hunter S. Thompson's book Hell's Angels: A Strange and Terrible Saga.

Why do bikers wear so many rings?

A biker ring is a manifestation of their superstition. They believe that certain symbols these rings carry can save them from trouble, bring good luck, and even drive the death away. Bikers are not the only people who wear good luck symbolism, but they do it in the most badass manner.

What does 15 mean in the Outlaws MC?

15 Homogenous Members

This is not unique to the Outlaws MC though, as virtually all one-percenter clubs are racially unmixed and don't allow women to become members, whether they are black clubs, white clubs, or Hispanic clubs.

What does 81 mean to the Hells Angels?

81 is a metonym. It stands for the 8th letter of the alphabet which is an H, and the 1st letter of the alphabet which is an A, HA = Hells Angels. Red & White is another metonym; Red & White are the colors of the club. Red letters on a white background.

What does 18 mean for bikers?

10 They Keep This Quiet: Numbered Patches Are Codes

Number 18 is usually an exclusive Hells Angels patch and not used by any other MC.

What is a 3% MC?

The Three Percenters, also styled 3 Percenters, 3%ers and III%ers, are an American and Canadian far-right and libertarian anti-government militia.

What is a 1% Hells Angel?

The term "one-percenter" is said to be a response to the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) comment on the Hollister incident to the effect that 99% of motorcyclists were law-abiding citizens and 1% were outlaws.

Is it illegal to wear biker patches?

Not everyone can wear those, including riding clubs and independents. You have to be approved by the dominant club in the area for you to wear them. Rockers are used to claim territory by the dominant club. A social riding club cannot wear a rocker claiming a territory unless the dominant club has approved it.

What does a 2 finger wave mean?

The two-finger wave is a hand signal that motorcycle riders use to acknowledge another rider when passing them in the opposite or same direction. This is used as a greeting when riders first see one another or when they part ways.

What is a lone wolf biker?

The lone wolf is a biker who prefers to be independent of an organized motorcycle club. The reason given for this preference usually lies in the fact that this type of biker does not like to be constrained by club rules.

What is the Filthy Few?

The Filthy Few patch is considered to be the most prestigious award that can be given to a member of the Hells Angels motorcycle club. It is an honor to receive this patch, and it signifies that the recipient has gone above and beyond the call of duty for the benefit of the gang.

What is the most violent MC?

Why do bikers call their vest a cut?

In the postwar period, even before the Outlaw clubs broke away from the so-called “Family Clubs,” bikers had begun to don cut-off vests, called “cuts,” and attach their “colors”, patches that showed their allegiance. These cuts began as denim, then leather, and finally were available pre-made without the sleeves.

What is LH&R?

LH&R. There Are Four Very Important Words In Life: Love, Honesty, Truth, Respect. Without These In Your Life, You Have Nothing. Wise Words.