I'm an old solo rider livin' wayyyy out here on the edge with the coyotes and big cats. That said...and in my opinion, when I throw a guy a wave & he throws one back...we show respect. If your friend is a better fit with another MC, and everyone is good with it, it makes the world one step closer to getting better. We need all the friends we can keep. Kudos

Wow, thank you for the shout out. Much respect for that. Love your content as well.

For me it’s all about how he departed. If you depart one organization on bad terms, that speaks for itself. I have friends ( brothers) that ride with other organizations, other than the one I ride with. None of these are 1% clubs. All are organizations that serve a purpose! Just cuz the rags you have don’t match, don’t mean you can’t get along with others. Respect… Stay safe out there…

The fact he made a decision and voiced it at the moment he felt it was time to go shows his character, and its respectable 100%. I've had plenty of brothers shift to another club and yes they are still in my family, and we're still close as hell. Cool video man.

Mr. Monk, you're a class act. Unless someone does something completely stupid or that bringing embarrassment or discredit to the organization, he should not be disowned for leaving, and a class buddy would not abandon him. And to go the step further to make an introduction pitch for him is a class thing to do too. Good video, good job!

My organization doesn't have the same criteria as many other organizations (Veterans org.) but from being in this world as long as I have, one thing I have seen is a Hang around and a prospect is as much as a learning and interview process for the club as it is the individual, as you said, some things won't always be a good fit for everyone and that is cool, at least that guy was honest with you and himself, nothing wrong about saying, this is not for me and moving on, have more respect for someone that is honest than someone that hates what they would be doing ....best of luck to your friend (I also know that this was posted two years ago)

I had a great friend who was apart of your organization that shall not be named lol. That’s when I actually first heard of it, and was damn proud of him for going that way. He was part of the organization out in Texas and he loved every minute of it, he died a couple years back of cancer but I thank him for all he did and I thank you for what y’all do. God bless , be safe and keep the shiny side up.

Always appreciate the perspective.

Let’s start with he is a prospect and that’s what prospecting time is to see if the club is right for you and vise Versa. But if he left in good standing I don’t see it being a issue.

Definitely a subject I was waiting for you to touch on!!!! Thank you brother.

Love the fact that everything was able to be handled so well and you guys are still good. Love these vids

As always, good stuff!! Its good to see we can all operate and exist harmoniously in this world/culture! Hope he does well with the other MC.

This was a really heartening tale to hear, thanks for sharing.

Thank you for all you do and the years of service for these kids. Great videos, great information about the MO community. Will definitely be contributing.

That’s awesome n thank you for doing itc

Well done video as always. Always good to see things from the eyes of others, I'm on the MC side of things, but absolutely have tons of love for the local chapter of your organization, keep the good content coming, and we'll done on giving the info you can while following the rules you need to. Prospect period is for finding the right fit, we have received guys through the same sort of phone call, networking and trust is key for the entire community.

Great support from someone with all the experience you have is probably huge to him.

Good to have Brothers like you in my world. Thank you 👊 😎

Great vid bud I’ve honestly watched this video a few times, each time it makes me happy that there’s places out here that have real family vibes with folks that are like minded 🤙🏼

Great video ! Once a true mutual respect is given and received a brother is always a brother !

Insightful in many ways, thanks for sharing.

Reall appreciate the content you provide about club and organization life

If an Army Ranger left the army on good terms and joined the navy seals or another branch, he is still an Army ranger……BUT, lol..he better not get caught wearing his old Army uniform while in the new branch.

I used to hang out with the great people of BACA in Oklahoma when I was going to school " back in the day's ". I actually went with them on a few of theyr missions. Big John was a guy who made A LOT of memories for us!!😂😂😂 LOVE & RESPECT FROM ICELAND.

Awesome vid, been around biking communities my whole life, and feel as a two wheeler the respect towards others as brothers and sisters should always be there, whether they ride for another club or organisation. We all in this together , we ride because is part of our life , and share a common ground in our passions.

Good stuff man. Now that is what true brother hood is

Much respect for you!

Thank you for the education..

Great video great personality great organization great cause above all great communication. god bless

That’s how you take care of a brother. Lots of respect.

It is great the work you and your members are doing everyday that is such a wonderful cause. You’re articulate and informative it is a pleasure to watch your videos. You have this very personable and casual delivery that is like a motivational speaker, the way you are discreet discussing your MO is really admirable. You speak as if you have training in the field or just have a gift and speak from the heart. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and stories, God Bless!

Thanks TJ, good info & also good for the rest of the bikers out here. keep up the goood work!! the kids need yall!!

If he left in good standing he is still YOUR brother, but not a club brother, and if he isn't still YOUR brother than he never was a brother.

This is an excellent video talking about a subject that is touchy in a ton of ways. Great job and that is the way to handle solid people who would do well in other organizations or clubs. Good stuff!

I really admire your and Ms. Monkey commitment to your MO and the fact you are making a difference in a child's life .... God bless you and your members!!!!

Respect for you and you're MO.

I have no clue about clubs for the most part. However what you're saying makes perfect sense to me. Keep doing what you do my man. God bless.

Yes.

You my good sir are a Great man!! Thank you for all you do!!

Like you said mr M it's ALL ABOUT THE FIT !! WHERE DO YOU FIT !!!

What a great brother you are to him, too many people let personal feelings get involved. It seems to be a win/win situation.. Great job...

Your awesome man, always knowledgable and your straight forward, "Im an old wise biker and idgaf aboutyour comments" gives me a smile everytime haha

Huge respect to this whole video!

Love the subject And appreciate the info

Great story and for me you did the right thing. This guy was honest and respectful so why not help him on his way and stay on good terms. Good call!

Thank you for your work. There is no excuse for abuse and it takes good people like you and the Org. It is a pleasure watching your vid from Australia. The world can be a small place thanks to the internet.

You sure are well respected within the community, and I can see why. Love you my good Sir, even though we have never met. MLLH&R. Your videos are genuine, informative, and you demonstrate knowledge and compassion. You are a good man, thank you for being you.

Great story! Good luck to your Brother!

Good job TJ. You really do step up to help a brother out!

I applaud you for all that you do, man! ML&R

Outstanding video, Mr. Monk! It also hit home for me. Due to a “difference of opinion “ I left an organization that I had been with for 21 years. I am out in good standing; however, some of my former “brothers” will no longer even give me a nod when they see me and have been harassing Brothers that have kept in contact with me. If I have to have the same patch as you to be your brother, then we were never brothers in the first place. The way you handled the situation with your former prospect was first class all the way! And kudos to him for being upfront when he realized your organization wasn’t a good fit for him. I hope he does well in the new MC. Thanks for your videos and prayers for you and your family and Club.

Great video. Good insight as to the power of friendship and trust. I don’t belong to any club in fact I just got back on a bike after twenty years plus I’m an old guy (66) seeing if I can ride after back surgeries. Happily I can. I think there is a chapter of “the organization that shall not be named “ up here in Boise. I’ll need to look into them. I love your channel and the way you bring knowledge about working on bikes. Keep them coming.

Thank u for all u do for kids in need. There’s a lot of kids that need good strong positive support that have infinite potential in life. ML&R

Great vid…. I’ve been training martial arts for 26yrs. We have four tenant that so align with all you said. Honour, Integrity, Loyalty and time… time being a vital component.

Totally agree with you. When I left the military the big machine goes on. I got it. But it’s weird people rotate in and out and there’s a few that remember you. So all in all I remember the olde folks and still considered them brothers. Your organization sounds great. And your chapter sounds like good people. That’s a good mission. Cheers 🍻

Love what your organization stands for and all you guys do for the most horrorific thing in this world. Last month when you first brought up the partnership with Olite I went on the site and purchased one of the coolest items I thought they had….table lamps!! I received them and was not disappointed….they are frigging bada##!! I will make another purchase this month for a pistol light to help support your guys cause. Thanks

Just stumbled on your channel. You are just a good dude that explains the Biker world very well.

Friends and brothers are real. Organizations start and are established for people with like minds to come together, for a common goal. Being a friend and brother is a plus. Staying friends are important. Unless you do something horrible leaving friends behind is not something I would do. Glad you were able to remain amicable. Drop that hand to all bikers, were all enjoying the riding life. Well done on the recommendation. What we should do for great people.

This is a great example of how in the club or organization world as a prospect, we are judging you, just as you are judging us, in a vacuum. Glad you mentioned the drama lol and once the nostalgia of the cut wears off the life is still there and very real but you keep showing up and shaking hands. Then one day you're with a couple brothers going to the "Gloves", you see a couple dominant %1er big wigs, as a prospect you always lead with the hand shake and then for the fist time, he put's his arm around you, your whole world changes. Great video Monkey

Bro, number one love the org that shall not be named, as a gdi that works with bringing the community together to help kids/family's. I work with A LOT of groups, You said it well! WELL F'ing Done!

that is so fucking sweet that you guys have found a way to give that facility donations for the children

You are one solid dude, man. I just love your videos because there is always something positive about the culture to learn from them. Thank you.

I enjoy your videos. New to the biker lifestyle and learning a ton from customizing bikes to club/group stuff.

You have affirmed, respect.

Hey man. I just watched your linked video of the organization that shall not be named. I was in tears. I knew roughly who you were associated with and was excited as I had thought the one in my town was the same. It is not, but the mission is most likely very similar. As a Victim services volunteer here in Alberta, Canada, I see too many 'abuses against kids' cases. It is truly gross. When I lost my wife in 2020, a lot changed, but mostly it was me. I was blown away at how professional this organization is, and the thought of being able to merge my passion for riding with my passion for serving my community and these kids is mindblowing. We'll see how it goes, but I'm hopeful. Thanks for all you and your brothers do, and for all the people that and organizations that stand up for kids. Much respect, man. Much respect.

Big ups for helping him on his journey

WOW there is so much stuff to the organization or MC’s. I am not part of any of it. I have a cut, but don’t wear it to not get in trouble. I have it to put patches on from the destinations I rode to. When I get asked who I am riding with I respond with: I am riding alone cause I haven’t found anyone to ride with I’d enjoy to ride with. I even do 4K mile trips alone. Kind of like a lone Wolf but am not showing it with a patch or sticker. Learned that stuff with the colors and clubs from you and the guys and gals at AM leather near Detroit. Thanks for educating us and sharing your knowledge to the outsiders.

Luv ur messages to people who don't know anything bout the life of a die hard motorcycle enthusiast.. what u say is the truth.. and I 💯 % respect ur organization as kids r most definitely off limits to any kind of bullying or abuse. Keep up the great work on keeping our youth safe. LYNS

That's an awesome thing for you to say and do, Monkey!! Another great video!!

What a great story and video. It was captivating to listen to. What an excellent outcome for all.

Fair play to him, you and the P of the MC. good on ya buddy

I love watching your channel, im new here. Straight to the point, wise, respectful and informative. Lots to learn from the Professional Monkey, thanks!

Thanks for these videos they have helped me understand the biker culture better. After hearing you talk about the organization you belong to I employed some very advanced detective work, figured out the organization (I will never tell) and am now a supporter of the organization which shale not be named and fully embrace the mission.

I have, for some time, applauded the work you do, the cause you work for, and for the great people you talk about. I know that my careers leave me little time for much else but someday would feel the need to dedicate myself to such a noble and vital effort. The thought of child abuse of any type disgusts me.

Outstanding vid! Thank You for be a inspiration and good Human!

Good discussion. Life ain’t simple!

i do not know why you showed up in my recomended feed last week, but it was a good thing. i do not ride, never have, just been intrested and want to. ive watched several of your videos and enjoy all of them. im a volunteer firefighter and its kinda the same for us if a member leaves, on good terms, for another department, or retire, they are still a brother.

That was a real upstanding thing you did.

From an outside perspective on the matter it seems like the young man absolutely made the right choice of calling the best person to speak and to handle what could be a very sensitive situation. You have a certain way of communicating with people and how you handle things! Nice story about respect and love of brotherhood!

Wow, while I enjoyed this video I really felt humbled by the link you put in the description where I learned what BACA was all about. Thank you and all your brothers for all you do for our kids who have no place to turn.

Mr. Pro-Monkey, the more I watch your videos and listen to your ideas and beliefs the stronger my appreciation and respect for you has grown. GOD Bless you Sir!

3,200 views and only 800plus likes??? Good day Mr. Monkey, During the last years I was in the Army I got my degree in Adolescent Psychology. As a single Dad I couldn't take the job at the local elementary school working with children from dysfunctional families. My children did not need me in prison for educating an abusive parent that refused to let a child use healthy tools I outfitted them with. I love your organization! All across America I take the word of BACA members as gospel. The 1% club I grew up around and prospected with would take your recommendation and fast track an individual. I pray your friend finds a home. You Sir and Mrs. Monkey and so many others answer a calling I lack control to do. Even before my military training I used violence first, second and last so I do not fit facing "adults" that abuse children. Whether in an MO, MC or riding club friendships are made and grow. Only an individual that is outed bad can cause heartache when that friendship has to end because of organization loyalty. I appreciate your sharing your disappointment and high hopes for your friend. Personal responsibility today seems to be non existent. Keep up the good works for your children. You all are in my prayers Hoka Hey

I just watched a link on here and wanted to let you know that I have been donating to them for a few years now every time I see them at Walmart in Huntington Beach out front of the store, I let them know years ago that we're on the same page without ever having seen each other, and I appreciated them as well!!... Widowmaker

it's always good to see you videos

Thank you for these videos soon ill be deciding what club i wanna prospect for.

That is exactly what a probationary(prospect) period is for to find out if you are a good fit with the club(organization) and if they are a good fit with you its a big commitment that many dont realize

Great cause, Fun and informative videos..really cool garage keep up the good work

I know nothing about club/organization life and won't pretend that I do. I enjoy these videos as a learning experience. Thanks for the honest info Monk 👍

As a business owner people around you are extremely important. If a person isn't happy working for me and something better is on his table I must let go . If a referral is needed he will get one .Letting go may be difficult, but in the long haul it is always the best thing to do . Good story Mr M .

Thank You PM!. I started riding some 48 yrs ago. I rode for a bunch of yrs. I sold my wheels when the kids came along. Well - The wife turned into an X - And I bought a bike and rode again for a bunch of yrs. I have always worn black on black with black. I always pulled my ego back. You know - over all those yrs, the MO and MC/ 1% were a great bunch to stop and chat with. The number of riders, the gents and ladies we met. Heck - we were in snow - -14 weather - we - [GF and I ] had 2 beds at a motel. Told a 1%er to come stay with us for the weekend. He did - and he had tears - when he told me, that no one - not even his brother - would invite him to stay with his family. We have been brothers ever since. It is the relationships that count. Cheers - have whatever beverage floats your boat! It has been an honor to meet all of you.

I agree with what you are saying , he is still a brother I am in a MO also I am 55 and we do alot for the for my area and we had a younger brother looking for more of the other life and we stayed brothers.

A lot of respect for that my bro, Love and respect from CHOSEN BROTHERHOOD MC PENNSYLVANIA CHAPTER

In Kind: I just wanted to tell you that you are an awesome individual PM. Your videos are something that many that want to know about their bike or life on two wheels can be. I just want you to know from my perspective you are one hell of a guy. Shiny side up and keep the rubber down brother. God Bless you and your family.

As a former Sargent at arms for a local m.c. You are giving great information love and respect to you sir.

i was raised with the wisdom; if you don't have nothing good to say then don't say nothing at all ! love your videos brother !

I know this vid is a few months old, but its new to me. Ive watched a bunch of your stuff before and always like the content, but I have to admit this one hit me pretty hard. I have been riding close to my entire life, Ive known and met a lot of people, some of which come from clubs. But I personally have never felt the need to join one. I just ride, and felt that being in a club would cut down on my saddle time. A few months back, I met a few guys from a club near me, and for the first time, I felt that it might be a place Id like to belong. However, I am moving across the country in a week, knew it then, and I just wasnt able to commit. I really wish I could, and I believe I will be missing out on something. Listening to how committed to your group you are, and how you are trying to find that for a friend, makes me both happy for you and your bud, and a bit jealous that I dont have that for myself.

I totally agree with you. It sucks that not everybody does. I was part of an M/M and left them due to a difference of opinion. I tried continuing to be a brother to everyone that was there, but unfortunately they didn't see it the same way. I know that not everyone who rides considers me as their brother, but I view them as my brother or sister. I only call them that if they feel the same way. I love watching your videos on here. I don't own a Harley Davidson, and probably never will, but I love watching the upgrades you do to your bikes. Like the prospect that this video was done about, I agree with what your organization stands for. I've considered joining the organization, or one with the same beliefs, but it's just not my fit. Keep doing what you're doing and stay safe.

That!!!! Was CLASSY

Your doing great things God Bless!!!

100% Agree I’m part of a VRC for 18 years and have had several members leave to join a MC because they wanted that life. They are brothers yes, we still hang together they attend our runs as we support theirs. Another Great video.