"Don't wear things that represent you as something you are not." Well, this is just good all-around advice that everyone should follow.

I wear a couple of Viet Nam Era Marine Dog Handler patches in memory of my brother that didn’t come back , along with his In Memory patch . I am not trying to represent myself as anything except honoring my brother who was killed 50yrs ago . He was 19yrs old and gave his life for his country .

You can wear whatever you can back up.

I ride alone, no patches, sober. My three rules work for me. In my 70s, big bike, anywhere, everywhere, any time, any weather except ice. Never an issue, no BS. keep that stuff in your world. Been riding since 1982.

Coming from an MC, nobody really cares if they see someone wearing a "Son's of Anarchy" back patch because by now every biker knows it's a TV show.

Words of wisdom from an old man. “Don’t start none there won’t be none! Everyone is a push over until you push to far.

Fine, I’ll just wear a sponge bob patch. Come at me. Lol.

US flag code states that when the US flag is displayed upside down it's a distress call. I'd fly mine upside down because our whole nation is in distress right now

Interesting video, very informative. I actually pulled my vest out of the closet after watching to make sure I wasn't representing myself as something or someone who I am not. I'm proud of my country, I have an American flag on my chest over my heart with no other patches or pins above it. I'm a retired Navy Veteran (30 years service) I have a USN patch. I belong to HOG so obviously I have that patch. And like you I don't have all the rockers or pins but I do have a HOG mileage patch representing 100,000 miles. I've got way more miles than that but you know what I mean. I belong to one group, Society of Grey Beard Bikers with their patch and another patch that says "Do You Even Beard?' I've got the classic 'POW-MIA' patch. The Harley-Davidson #1 patch. My type bike patch Street Glide. I eat ice cream so I've got a round patch that says, 'Ride Motorcycles-Eat Ice Cream' with a picture of an ice cream cone in the center of it. Yeah, I've got 'Loud Pipes Save Lives' and a 'Back Off' patch of a skull wearing a bandana. And finally I've got my very personal nick-name patch 'Silver Fox' because I'm 71 years 'young' and my hair is silver! So...all that being said...I think I'm good! Enjoy the ride and ride safe!

I personally think clubs riding down the road are BEAUTIFUL ❤

The cross goes back to the German Teutonic Knights order started in 1192. It got into biker life with the returning soldiers of WW2 the founders of early motorcycle clubs as the pins were taken off fallen German infantry and brought back to the US.

I had a Boy Scout Eagle Scout patch, thought it would be funny to wear it. Was till some Scout Leader called me out on it!

This video is awesome thank you so much man, you really welcome new riders and you’re straight forward.. much obliged

That is such a comfy looking garage, I love it!

in the right world you should be able to wear whatever you want as long as its not a club name or logo that you dont belong to. by that i also mean police,fire,military ect..

When I was 17 some hells angles chased me across the beach for the band patch I had on my punk jacket, I spoke to them briefly until they started threatening me and one pulled a knife, safe to say it’s the fastest I’ve ever ran in my life. Managed to climb the hill next to the beach and get away but boy was I shitting it. I spent like an hour hiding up a tree before running home lol

"Badges, we don't need no stinkin badges".

Crisis survivor 2020. Now that crack me up! From New Mexico, Stay safe and stay blessed. Keeping knees in the breeze brother. 👍🇺🇲🤙✌

This is the best explanation of wearing patches I’ve seen. Thanks

So far for me, you have covered the clearest discussion on what not to put on your vest if you are planning on buying one on Amazon, eBay, or Wish thanks for the heads up.

Sons of Arthritis and Ibuprofen Chapter is seen on old guys wearing cuts here in Britain

The flag being upside down means the country is in distress

Good advise Itchy . I was in a club once retired on good terms , but i seen times when somebody didnt even get a warning to not wear their patch before shit hit the fan

13 is considered bad luck (especially Friday the 13th) because on the morning of Friday, October 13, 1307, 600 knights of the Knights Templars were arrested by King Philip IV of France. Their property and wealth was confiscated, they confessed crimes under torture and most were executed or imprisoned. They were so powerful and their downfall was so astonishing that 13 remains “bad luck” to this day.

I've got quite a lot of patches, flags and pins. But they're all from places, countries or rallies I've been to. Often gets a "How was that, I've been thinking of goin" or "hey, I was there too" :) My vest only represents me, nothing else. Thanks for the video.

Loved the last patch!..Good vlog today!

Cool vid, your garage is tight man!! I wouldn’t wear any patches but when you put it in the context of “stolen valor” (wearing a military uniform and never served) it really makes sense!!

Very informative, well done sir you explained that in an easy to understand way thank you

I was proud to serve my country and freedom now I look out for me and my family..

Good information and things like that I've always want to put the in memory of whoever but I kept thinking that its a 1% MC thing only I lost my great grandfather in June close to July of this year and I lost both of my great grandmas ( both died a week apart 4 years ago my great grandfathers wife and my grandfathers mother I never know her cause we don't see her till 2 years before she died but heard stories about her ) thanks for showing that after a year and a few other of things that I didn't know about like the ones you are ok to wear those patches thats cool thanks about that

Great, informative & down to earth vid man! I've got so many Memorial patches & run patches, I'd have to buy a whole damn cow to display them all!

The badge I have on my cut that gets the most love and comments is "BEER IS FOOD". I wear it on my right side under my pocket. Always a pleaser when having a stopover for a burger and a beer while out on a ride.

"These are my church clothes" patch has a greater meaning than was mentioned here. Many 1% clubs refer to attending their club meetings as going to "church" and some members MAY take offense if you're wearing that patch and aren't a club member. It'll probably depend somewhat upon a combination of your attitude and theirs at the moment. A little respect goes a long way toward keeping the peace.

I like patches and pins on other peoples jackets. None for me though, I've proven everything I ever needed to to everyone who ever mattered.

I was in a club and didn’t want to get a new vest after I removed the patches. So I got a DILLIGAF top rocker, a big cross in the center, and a “no club” bottom rocker just to cover up the holes. Never had an issue.

I'm a descendant from a Confederate soldier and I put rebel flags on my cut and I'm not affiliated with no MC.

RIGHT ON! Thank you for making this content specific video. Too many people out there not giving two sh*** what they put on their leathers. You ask them if they looked into certain patches first and they shrug. K... I will be shrugging when your disregarding ignorance is "informed".

NO PATCHES, NO PROBLEMS

Good video. Nothing wrong with displaying patches of things you are proud of, enjoy or support.

Girl scout patch video brought me here ;)

Years previous, I was called a 'poser' for an obscure military patch that has nothing to do with motorcycle culture. Currently, I have nothing on my vest. I have very little time for posturing individuals trying to gain something from 'teaching me a lesson'.

now that's great advise Itchy

Iv been riding since 1979 and in the early days would wear a cut down. Back in the day I lived in the east end of London and would frequent pubs and venues where ther was a heavy presence of an infamous mc club. I never had any drama with my cut as they call it now. Im a muso at heart and 90% of my patches reflected the music I would listen to. I did have a few patches of places I'd been. All my patches were about me and not pretending to be anyone other than a guy who liked music and motorcycles.

Back in my riding days...the club I was in never had any problems with the bigger clubs in my area...they were contacted and our patch was ok'd

nice garage! good advice.

I was a member of IRON MAIDEN MCC. South Africa for 20 years, and when I left, I was forced to hand back my Back patch. I asked if I could keep it as a keep sake, but I will never wear it. As a member you have to earn it. It basically took 2 years to earn my patch, and you have to keep earning it to keep it, and our club was quite relaxed, others are NOT!

One of my patches says I Googled my symptoms turns out I just need to go riding. The other one says I'm sick and tired of this government telling me how to live my life. I've always gone by only where what you can back up. Keep the shiny side up

“Don’t put on your back what’s not in your heart” Sose the Ghost - Demonsrow

Flying a flag upside down does not make you unpatriotic! Flying the flag upside down is a universal sign of the distress, in America is definitely in distress

I'm part of a big local music scene community (hardcore punk) that looks out for each other and have done lots of fundraisers. We lost a friend in a hit and run, he helped out alot with our little community. So one of my buddies made t-shirts for anyone who went to benefit show. Couple biker friends turned them into patches for their vests, was cool to see.

Pretty cool. You should do a video on the correct way to put your patches on.

What about a vest full of bands I listen to. Maybe I get into some trouble with some Gatekeepers. ;)

I woke up broke sticky and confused now I've earned that one

You know last time I checked this is still America! Wear what you've earned!

You can wear anything, as long as it's not tied to a club... or anything that Mr. Smith, and Mr. Wesson said you could...

The only patch I have is the broken wings, and I still haven't put it on anything, tho I can. Been down a couple times, and am an amputee.

Right now I am just saving up for a bike. So I am not in place to even think about this now. However I will keep note of this for future reference.

Never had an issue with my rockers. But then again it says “United States Marine Corps” so there is that. 😁 The only time someone said something it was just a simple misunderstanding. I have a 1st division symbol that is a 1 in a diamond and thought it was a fake 1% thing. I straightened them out real quick.

My Grandfather was in the 8th air force during world War 2 was shot down over Germany and POW for 6 months. He passed in 2018. My Great uncle was a bombardier in the 9th air force and was killed in action over Germany. What's your thoughts on wearing the 8th and 9th air force patch along with a pow patch. In honor of my family who has served.

Good video. Informative!!

Just su subscribed, enjoyed your channel. I am from London England

Thumbs Up. Good Job.

Great video. Thanks for the insight.

Sound sensable advice. I dont wear many badges, because, after 55yrs riding if I wore all the pins and badges that have collected, I would have to be lifted on to the bike. I stuck them on a display board in the workshop.

I just have two small patches on my vest. One is a three inch Harley bar & shield, and the other says "Bitch, I'm from Cleveland". Saw you on rt. 42 a while back, take care of that wonderful wife you are blessed with. Strick.......

I'm a bad enough rider so I will probably fall down all by myself, so I really don't need any 13 or 💀 on my bike. I think I'll get a teddy bear or s Coors patch😃. Thanks for the advice brother, keep the shiney side up.

Ed big daddy Roth creator of Rat Fink used a lot of iron crosses during the sixties, there was a big cross over with custom culture , surfing and hotrods. He even made a plastic german ww2 helmet you could buy. Ed Roth had lots of tongue in cheek patches in diamond shape Theres one that says 69%er.

Remember that the patches are a way to show who you are. I had someone who didn't ride ask me if we are trying to show our individuality, why do we all wear the same patches? There must be a "biker patch starter pack". I've also been told by a police officer (I spent 18 years in emergency services) that trying to act and look tough, could tend to change the way they (police) will deal with you an emergency situation. Think about these things.

I wear a red fox patch on the lapel of my leather jacket as i use to rehab red foxes.

Thanks !

Good information for those who don't know. I hear a lot of young folks saying "I wear what I want" and yes you can. You can ware a Hells Angels patch and rocker they sell them on E-Bay. However, I pity you if they catch you in it.. I don't ware anything on my jacket because I don't care what others think of me or what I like or don't but it's fine if you do. No judgement. Peace Itchy. Hi Vee miss seeing you.

You are not what you ware, but those who need to have families often find comfort and pride in belonging to an organization, that can be sacred and Nobel. Brotherhood is sacred and has always been so, since the begining of time.

Thanks for the info!

Love it

The only patch I ever put on my leather was the brand bike Harley wings....Triumph.....Norton.

Thank you sir

Had a thought I wanted to share but I have CRS too..., nice video brother

All Gentlemen’s Club fallow roughly the same rules regarding freedom of Dress Code. “Wear what you want when you want. It is what it is. But if you walk into the wrong hood wearing the wrong what you want...you gone get something you don’t want the way someone else wants it and it’s gonna be right now.”

I don't Ride in a Club , But I do wear patches. On my jacket I have a large Bar and Shield HD logo . Nothing else on the back of it and the front I have a small HD logo and 2 hard rock Cafe pins one from Edinbrugh and one from Pattaya. The reason for the HD patch is cos I managed to eventually buy a HD motorcycle completely custom ( dream come true for me and very proud of it ). As for my vest I have a lot of Flag patches on them of places I have travelled to in my life. The vest is valuable to me and me only cos if I have not been to a place the patch doesn't go on. Not all of them are flags but will state their a place of the Country I had been to.

I have most of these patches on my cut already, no worries bro,,,🙊🙉🙈

Nice vid man!

It's like watching Mean Girls.

What's up Itchy. Love you bro.

The only patches I wear are rock band logo patches Nothing to do with any club affiliation whether if it’s a MCC or Metal Club

13 actually represent the 13 first clubs that broke away from the AMA events. It would be the early 1% patch.

I was told, fifty + years ago, that the 1% was a guy who was a hustler for the club. He didn't have a job and didn't pay taxes. He was the guy who could "get" things. He might have done somebody else's time. Patches, tattoos, as well as helmet stickers, trinkets and paint, can identify a participant in many other unmentionable activities. The soldiers coming back from WWll confiscated mementos from the krauts. Iron Crosses, buttons, helmets, jewelry, patches, etc. They got traded and passed down through the years.

How bout a just minding my own business patch!

Itchymoche, I saw a patch I like, it’s a skull on a Canadian Flag that says Live Free or Die in ribbons above and below the skull. I do believe in the F.T.W. acronym. Continued prayers for Vee n You.

Never had trouble with any club, 1% or other with a Widows Sons Patch. I guess there are exceptions. Be safe and well everyone! 🇺🇸🇺🇸💪🏽💪🏽

The Iron Cross has MANY meanings WELL predating the Germans introduction of it in * 1813* . Celts, French, Goths all had them in the medieval period. and one of the most over looked was the Crusader Knights for the Catholic church. the idea that it is a symbol of hate cause of a mid 1930s dictator is just annoying as all *F* to me.

I tell you one thing here where I live at they been 2 mc clubs here now there is a 3rd one its ok for now but we all know all hell about to break out

No club no rules just ride

The thing is too.. you Don't have to have the rockers at all & they still might say something

As long you're not rocking a bottom rocker with the back patch it should be fine as long as you have an original thing that fits you.

The inverted flag is not unpatriotic. It means “We are not ok”.

The most patriotic ppl wear the flag upsidedown. It's a historical symbol of expression. You feel the country is headed in the wrong direction and is in trouble.

I do have a SOA Jacket that has the top rocker and the reaper. I got it from my brother for Christmas. I have only wore it out handing candy to the children on Halloween. We did have 6 guys riding Harleys that had the vest with the three piece patch set and mc on the back. In Facebook groups for SOA and Mayans there's always someone who wants to know where they can buy the Patch Sets. I always tell them bad idea. Some listen, some tell me to F Off. This was a very interesting subject Itchymoche.

I'm not a rider myself but grew up with quite a few. Some of their lessons still stick. Patches: 1. A unit you served with in the military. 2. The make of the bike you're riding. 3. The logo of an organization you're a member of in good standing. 4. Anything you are, and can prove you are; NOT something you want to be. 5. If you're a free rider, they make 'No Club' and 'Free Rider' patches that don't conflict with major clubs. 6. NEVER claim to be something you are not. I literally knew a guy who claimed to a member of a fake club. When the locals found out about it, they kicked his ass and had 'Punk Bitch' tattooed on his chest. When in doubt, wear a clean vest. The ass kicking you save will be your own.

All of the "old schools" AKA Greybeards I knew always had a 13 and a half, rather than JUST a 13. THAT patch stood for 12 jurors, 1 judge and a HALF*SS CHANCE. I BELIEVE that when the founding fathers that originally STARTED the motorcycle gangs in the 50's and 60's wore the 13 had something to do with the fact there's 13 rings in an actual hangman's noose. (which was rumored to stand for 12 jurors/1 judge tho SOME say they stood for for the original 13 colonies.) I was told this from by Father, was Road Captain for the Saints mc after the war and before retiring in the 80's, may he R.I.P. Thomas "Wolf" Cunningham, Greatest man I ever knew! Later on came the represention of the letter "M", and depending on WHERE your from could mean what itchmoche said or just that the person liked to partake in those particular festivities, lol.

Excellent way to explain the concepts, Thanks for that. I do not agree with your comparison between an uniform and colours, however. It always amazes me how America can hold its freedom and the forces that defend it (army, law enforcement) in high esteem, and at the same time accept that some criminal gangs (that is what being a 1%er means, right?) impose their view of the world to everybody that rides a bike. But that's just me maybe.