An Independent's Run-ins and Encounters with a 1% MC
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- čas přidán 16. 02. 2022
- Itchy relates his random interactions with 1% MC Club members through his life of riding motorcycles. How do you react?
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I stumbled in to the Cabbage Patch Bar one nite, and The Outlaws MC had the whole place. I was pretty hammered and didn’t realize until after I ordered a beer. I soon realized the trouble I could have put myself, guzzled down the beer, and promptly go the hell out of there. That was Daytona Bike Week 1987, and I haven’t had a drink of alcohol since.
I wouldn't call you old but you've outlived a lot of your peers for sure. No surprise given you have the attitude you do, seems like you know you're due respect but also know that trying to extract it at all costs does you more harm than good. The anecdotes are interesting enough but your wisdom is the real deal. Thanks for sharing your stories of a life well lived, hope the adventures continue for you and the wife!
good to see you again and doing what we all love! being with our Bikes. many blessings to you and your wife.
My good friend who is not a 1% was that a biker bar and was sitting at the bar next to one of the top 1% club members... They started laughing and joking together having a great time lots of great stories... It all went well... A few months later he happened to go into another bar and saw the same 1% sat next to him and said hey remember me.. the 1% said just get away from me! .. which he should have took to hint..... No remember me we were drinking and having fun a few months ago at blah blah bar... Boom one percenter punched them knocked them right out! When a 1 percenter tells you to leave him alone believe me that's a warning .. take heed
Great raconteur mate, really enjoyed listening to your encounters. I'll be back for more!
Love to hear the stories from your past!
You have lived a very colorful life!
Thanks for sharing!
My pleasure!
Always a great story. Really enjoy your channel. Best of luck with the appointment. Have a great weekend my friend.
Another great video and continued prayers for your wife my friend!
hi ,am based in the uk,just want to say love your attitude,knowledge and wisdom,shame a lot of this comes with maturity and having to go through bad experiences.great respect to you sir,take care and very best wishes from this side of the pond lol,cheers.
Wow, thank you
I haven't been on in a while so i was happy to watch another Itchy video! Hope V is doing great! Hope u have a wonderful spring. It'll be here soon. Stay safe.
Welcome back!
By the grace of God I'm an introvert and stay to myself.
Like you say itchy about the old school bikers man I have learned so many life lessons by being blessed to have known them. I think intelligence recognizes intelligence
Thank you for the opportunity to watch your video. It was very informative.
In the 70\s I was a hangaround with a local club. Rode with them, partied at the clubhouse and ran 'special errands". One day a bunch of them came to my house and demanded I return 4000 dollars I was accused of burning from them. They told me I had until noon to give them the money. I had no idea what that was all about so I decided to leave town for a while until I figured it out. I stayed at a bikers house about 50 miles away and he would give me intel on the b/s I was accused of. After a few days I had enough facts together and called the president and told him I'd meet him at the clubhouse to discuss this. I finally cleared my self but decided to break away from that b/s.
P.S. a few days before they showed up at my house I got a call from a friend at 4 AM and all he said was
" How could you do that? 4000 dollars man, why?"" and he hung up. I never heard from the guy again!! Another friend got his leg shot off by these dudes.Another time I un willingly got in the middle of a gunfight and was taken downtown, because the dude shooting at us got killed The 70's was a rough time I am surprised I survived them. Since 1980 I never rode with a club member or the clubs, except the "Sons Of God MC my friend joined. Life has enough problems let alone asking for more. CHEERS
I didn't read that one in your book Marty! Good thing to remain independent!
Was a hang around in the early 80s. Bounced at a topless club that a 1% club had some "old ladies" dancing at. First time I saw a kilo of blow on the desk top. Went to several crazy afterhour parties and banged some honeys- dope everywhere. Ended up on the business end of a .357 once. lucky to be alive. Have been to clubhouses since, but I ride alone or maybe with a buddy or two.
@@alripley5335 Yes and certain clubs act as if they are patriots, but Cocaine profits go to terrorist organizations
@@martincvitkovich724 Pretty crazy times. I was a kid in my early 20's, and reckless. Learned a good lesson about people. Made me get serious about school and a career. Also made me realize I like riding alone.
A close friend of mine once met a dude who was a 1% prospect. They quickly became friends because they sat together at mechanics school. They started hanging out daily and for a couple months all was fine. At some point the prospect asked my friend to borrow a 200$ and my friend agreed. Next week he got the money back as promised. All was fine. A couple weeks later the prospect again asked to borrow money; this time it was 2000$ dollars. My friend borrowed him the money since it was all good the first time.
Three weeks later my friend hadn't gotten his money back. The Prospect kept saying he'd pay back soon, but turned out to be harder and harder to get a hold of and he was ghosting my friend.
My friend was pissed but just had to drop it and accpt loosing his money... But then a month later 5 bikers showed up at his parents house claiming that he owed the bikers 4000$.... My friend was totally confused about the situation, but the bikers were load and violent and threatened him with breaking his parents knees if he didn't pay up the following friday,...
Here is how it ended: First we contacted one of the biggest newspapers in our country and told them the story. next day it was frontpage news how Hells Angels threatened an innocent family.
Next step was to call the Hells Angels Clubhouse and talk to their Sergent at arms. We eksplained the entire situation to him. All he ever said was, I'll take care of that prospect, he won't ever be a problem again and we are no threat to you what so ever. Your money is gone, but the story ends here....
And that was that... Oh, I allmost forgot: None of us ever saw or heard from that prospect ever again... As far as I heard he was told to move to the neighbouring country and never come back...
Anyways, my point was that this story is similar to yours, and it is what made me realize never to trust a 1%er or even worse their prospects.
Good video, thanks. Hope your wife doing well. Prayers for you guys. Peace ✌
Thank you for sharing your story.
My pleasure!
Thank you!
Thanks for the story Bud !!
Good story. God bless you and yours bro itch
Wow. More good stories. I partied every weekend with a pres and vice pres of a one percenter club. For ten years. They said if you party with other members and have a confrontation we can't help you. They won't let you call us
My first Video Of You...I love Hearing About you Life And With The Men I consider Heros when I was young...I Have the Utmost Respect for The Hells Angels and The Outlaws...Growing up I Looked Up to The Pagens...And Was lucky enough to Run into them...One of the Members Was a Very Good Friend of my Father's and watched me grow Up...When I got To see him Their He gave me the Biggest Hug...I Miss see him and The few that were kind enough to speek to Me...I believe what you say..Their Bad apples in every Organization but in the end We all Just want to Ride and feel free...
First time viewer. Interesting enough to keep me watching the entire thing. I wanted to comment on your bike. I like it quite a bit. It's nicely done without being overly done.
Welcome aboard! And thanks. I appreciate that!
Yes.no doubt.i get it.be safe you both.
Hey, your garage looks really cool; well organized and very clean!!
Nice show Mark.. Thanks...
Thanks for watching the vids Buzz!
Brother you really are the real deal! Down brother but know when it gets too deep! Your well being first and family! Good luck with the wife's appointment! Always a pleasure!
I appreciate that
Hope all is well there with you and Vee . I use that simichrome polish also , i get the 250 gram can from amazon which is a little bigger than a tuna fish can . Was getting my hopes up of a early spring with temps on wed at 50 and all the snow melting but while i watching this on Thursday evening we are getting dumped with nine inches of snow with the weather man saying there are two more possible systems like this we could get hit with before Feb is over , UGH . I need a bike ride . Lord Bless you both .
I use it on firearms. Great stuff!
Curmugon Club I'm in . Twist the wick don't look back....appreciate the video very good !
Even though having common sense will keep you safe, lots of people lack having common sense. You get it across very good and I appreciate that. Your man cave resembles my own but I installed ceiling boards and it's super warm in winter and cool in the summer. By the way, we have the same kind of mini bikes!!
Right on!
Stay healthy and good luck it's the code of the road ....Sledge out !
Sir I have just retired my patch, from a 1% club and I am sorry that you have had experience like this, and please know we are not all this way, yes unfortunately their are some that don't have respect for others. This is what is the problem, why we as 1% clubs have a bad reputation. And it's sad . But you are a good man. Bless you and your family
MLHR. Thanks Mark. Much appreciated.
Concur.
Godspeed and Blessings for You and Yours
HAHAHAHAHA...!! The story about your wife and the bikers was hilarious!! She sounds like a neat lady and typical of most women they don't seem to have any problem laying out what 'she' thinks, to anyone! Thanks for the humor mate and all the best to you and your dear wife!
Glad you enjoyed it
We used a lot of Neverdull in the Navy...polishing the bright work. LOL. I keep a can of it for things around the house. Good stuff.
Right on
The 1%ers demand respect. I have been to a Bandido wedding and a funeral, it has been OK.
Hope you an Vee are doing good, thoughts an prayers my friend, Raydar
I been thinking about a lift table, I miss mine that I had in Chicago, was kinda hard hauling it down to Mexico, also what I notice now days is I'll be sitting in my garage surrounded by my gleaming bikes, and some tourist Biker type walks by, ( tell by the Tatts) and hair, either they don't say nothing, or right away they start telling me about there ride and year of bike thats at home,
Those people I just get them to Shine on, Yes Itchi the old days are over with, we allways complimented each other's rides not brag about what we used to ride, But the nice thing about living here the weather is always nice,( same latitude as Hawahi) and a few younger bikers come by on the week ends from some of the big cities, and its like the old days except now I'm old,
Exchanged a Shovelhead motor for some residential tree work at an 1% er's home here in Oregon. Camped out on the lawn for the night so as to start fresh and finish next day, as I was turning in, was asked by the home owner (Club President), "you're gonna stay up and work on bikes with us aren't you ?", I said no, and told him why, he took it pretty good...
1% consist of 40% psychopaths and 60% sociopaths.
Show respect, get it, no pussies aloud, nice guys, had good number of hells angles, and outlaws declare me an honorary member, good guys, always had your back, proud to just be recognized as just a friend.
I've hung out with outlaws of one type or another all my life ,it's always been some of the most fun I've had plus some of the best drugs I've done never had much of a problem. One rule to follow don't f#@c with people and you should be fine
Oh yeah, semi chrome. Still use it and have since 1970.
i am a motorcycle guy that grew up riding them starting about 1970. 1970 bridgestone 70 2-stroke street my dad got for some reason for us kids. blessing blessing blessing. thanks dad. anyhow... i know am 68 widower k-9s/felines and bikes with engines on them. actually around1968 got a moped peddle bike 2-stroke; i was trying to hide from my mom and dad knowing about, it ran and peddled just like magic. today i have a 1200 and a 1100 that i have not driven yet. can not wait to find the perfect time to start riding again.
so i am concerned what might happen to me now-a-days when i start riding and maybe stop in to the local bar for a beer and next thing i know i have to deal biker club members 1%er-wan-a-be attitude like the one that pushed your wife. great for your wife she pushed him back and he left. sooo coool. it is my pleasure to be subscribed to your channel. namaste. imho,edwinstarr22
Nice Garage!
Hope your both well.
nice vid--99% of the world are cowards--thats why you never see a 150 lb man whipping on a 300 lber--and its very easy to talk and start shit when you have backup or youre high or sauced to the gills...... i know a few that arent in that group......not talking bikers but the world in general--the baddest dudes keep quiet and stay humble and when shit hits the fan, they take care of their business --best thing is to stay out of potentially dangerous situations ........
The Jay lenos car spray detailer works really well on chrome and is real easy to apply and wipe off...gotta get the orange liquid....10$ for a 16oz bottles works on paint too but it makes the chrome look crazy good
Thanks for the tip!
love your chats cat....shiny side up...always
😊 thank you
Ya bud I think we've all had at least one of those types in our lives that we had to cut ties. Always a sad situation but better for the soul. Somethings are better left alone. I hate to lose friends but some friends can be toxic and is just better to move on. Live and let live. Hope Vee is well prayers as usual guys. I need to polish up my fatty too. Lol dirty but I ride not polish.
I remember one hot summer day in North Charleston, S.C...a fine looking young gal was waiting on the steps of the trailer I shared with a room mate...He wasn't there and I had no key yet, so she offered to climb through the window because she had an urge to urinate...Never mind that the window was closed and she was wearing a blue jean mini skirt...
She was good with those old cranking trailer windows, and I tried my best not to look when she crawled through...I tried...
She let me in and took care of business, then took me to some bar for a beer...Dizzy Lizzy's...I heard rumors about it...They were true...Several patrons were wearing their Colors, but they were cool...it was the guy across the bar, staring a hole through my nose that I was concerned about...
"Oh, that's just my ex...he won't bother you"...She said the boys will protect her...
And he didn't bother me, and after a beer we drove back to the trailer...
Head games...
Subbed, why? In my 50s have an interest in biker culture even though i don't ride anymore due to health reasons. But you just seem a guy who can tell a story. This just popped up as i was looking threw biker related vids. So look forward to listening to youre thoughts. Ride safe.
I'm in my 50's as well. I hope you physically improve yourself if possible, and ride again. All Men deserve some time on two's, wind in their faces...Where they can twist their wrist and refocus themselves. I truly pray, you can get that back.
Godspeed and Blessings to You and Yours
I really really dig those bags Itchy. Where did you get them and are they the throw over the fender style or are they screwed in place? Thanks and thats one beautiful Fat Boy.
I bought the bags at a show. I wanted waterproof and something that would hold up over time... not lose shape. I had to fabricate the strap over the fender using heavy leather scraps. Had them sewed up professionally.
As we say in the uk you my friend are a Gent 👍🍺
A lot of mc members in their 30s and 40s are ex army/marines and saw too many deployments. Just like the Vietnam vet mc members before them that everyone used to be scared of.
A 1% club came through and they stopped at our drive through & Dine in Hamburger place and i was able to be around them a few minutes and they were kind to everybody but of course we were NOT bikers. Respect gets respect.
Just happened to run across your channel . Anyone around the lifestyle long enough is bound to see attitudes from more than a few people , and that includes those with a patch and the real dumb ones without a patch looking to show off in front of his friends and girl . Ain't no patch gonna be disrespected and not do squat about it . 2015 I spent a couple of days at the Chillicothe rodeo . Sitting & drinking behind the same fence & compound with the same mc ..damn good time . But while there some years before that , I seen one who was on gate duty , smack more than a few people who were walking the late night circle...he used a 12' mag lite on some unlucky folks ...crazy time's
Nice barn...........
I use same never dull in bike since a kid using same stuff on fishing lures with dad on Willamette River salmon fishing! Add a little silver polish an oh baby!
Beautiful paint color! Do you mind sharing the details?
It's called aa harlequin paint. It changes hues in different light from a root beer color to copper and gold.
Extra bedrooms we will pass threw 😂😂 You guys going to daytona for bikeweek?
In any group there will be a-holes. Especially if booze is in game. Some 1% I met are just good people and some ware those guys you dont even wanna share a word with as they might pop off.
But from my expiriance id say I met only few of those and tens of good ones. Show respect, get respect is usually the mantra.
This whole counter culture amazes me. Most of my questions would probably be insulting, because of my lack of understanding.
On aluminum cases try Dupont #7 polishing compound. NOT RUBBING COMPOUND!
Did they sell bottles of water in biker bars in the 70's? LOL...j/k....sucks you had any negative interactions with any MC Member.
Great content, I really enjoy your work.
Godspeed and Blessings to You and Yours.
Edit: Prayers up, hope all is well medically
I was thinking the exact same thing about the water.
@@rextripod6242
Godspeed and Blessings for you and your
I have to comment . The organization and cleanliness of your garage is impressive .
That's exactly what I was thinking. My barn is half the size and three times as crowded. I have to do better.
I was there easyrider 2015
Just fyi if you use the fine green scouring pads it will take the scratches right out of chrome. Like good as new. Just make sure it’s the fine stuff and not heavy duty.
Been around 1% most of my life never a member hang around at best my last encounter was with the chieftains mc at the loony ben bar laconia NH 7 stitches later I'm done with 1% ers not for me
Water seeks its own level. Guys are in 1% clubs because they are 1% type of guys.
Dysfunctional recognizes dysfunctional 😆
Well maybe i won't ride to Strugis this year. I like motorcycles and airplanes and being with retired pilots. I don't know i still might go and ride around the area and mind my own business. Good infor thank you. Bob.
Go and have FUN! Please don't believe the internet. I promise, and I believe Itchy would agree...These types of problems are extremely rare...even these instances didn't resort to violence (mostly because Itchy knows how to handle himself, but because if that, he has a much much higher rate of run-ins with a variety of MC Members). Everyone focuses on the negative....If I had a bike problem at Sturgis, I'd personally rather have that problem as near to another 1%er Camp Ground as possible...That's where the smart help, tools, and mechanics would be....And as long as I introduced myself appropriately, and clearly communicated my requests and intentions... I'd be a lot better off, than it happening infront of a HD dealership.
I promise on a stack of Bibles...If your intentions are sincere, and you have common sense manners...You will never have an issue. Be sincere and generally courteous and all will be good.
You might be surprised, in the most positive ways....and that's my Prayer for everyone....Good Vibes, with like minded people. You ride, your friendly, you're good.
Why I always get blacked out bikes lol. Forget all that chrome business
lol sorry but its up to you to man up and learn they are the best guys, give respect get respect ,
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..did the bosses Sportster with that semi chrome, took the plastic coating off the engine's polished aluminum covers It looked sufficient That's how I got this🤕 got my first bike that way
Bikers and MC's are the least threatening to me. Unless you are wrapped up in the politics or have a big mouth you will be fine. They don't go around just randomly attacking people. I have seen more non biker fights in bars than vice versa.
All sounds like a pain in the ass to me, but love your vids!
My wife joked with me saying that the pandemic hasn't affected my social skills whatsoever. She then said I haven't any ! lol Hurtful !!😁 My Brother ,Son and 2 buddies are going to BikeWeek in a few weeks,so I will try and work on my inward persona.🙄. Tell V she is in our thoughts and prayers .
Good one!
Good morning, enjoyed your stories of the past and as always, the best to you and V come hang in there
Thanks so much
the only way I as an independent would have an encounter with a 1% er is if that person or people invaded my privacy. Otherwise, they would never know I exist.
Yes, you are a laidback dude if I eber did see one. Good thing too or I wouldn't tune in to your homespun yarns. Which by the weigh are a pleasant change of pace compared to a few others on the vid scene.
Anybody new to the lifestyle needs to truly digest this anecdote:
15:59
It isn't uncommon.
May I ask what state you are in?
Ohio
The wife is gangster.🤣
The problem with the clubs is most of them are trying to one up the Hells Angels, and the people in the Hells Angels are trying to build a reputation. The Bandidos are bad and it doesn't Surprise me they would push a woman. You would not have been punched by the guy though, you would have been jumped by 3 or 4 and possibly been stabbed. So good move walking away. I am in Sacramento Ca and there are gangs all over. The Mongols are the ones that even if you are not bothering them you can be in bad trouble because they have no filter and no value for anyone that is not one of them. A funny story. A friend of mine who has a big issue with respect was in a bar in Hollister Ca having a beer. He had been riding for about 6 hours and was trying to relax. The Hells Angels come in and tell him to leave. He stands up and yells back that he has had a long day, he is finishing his beer, and NO ONE is going to stop him. He sits back down and drinks the beer, then grabs his stuff and leaves. On his way out one of them stopped him and asked to talk to him. He told him he had some guts and he liked his attitude and he should come by the club house in San Jose and hang out. He ended up becoming a full patched member. His reward was he got shot one time, and did a nice sentence in a california prison.
Doesn't surprise me at all. Thanks for sharing that!
1 %er retirement plan: prison or dead.
That’s stereotyping a bit. I know several Hell’s Angels that are hard working successful business owners, raising good kids, and they certainly don’t want to end up in prison. There are good guys & bad guys in every club.
This isn’t true for every 1%er, it happens in all walks of life, from clubs, jobs, cops, even churches have types. We’ve been trying to get that shadow off is for a long time, fight in court, lots of things to try to keep good RP. Independent riders need to go to their states CoC meetings and see what goes on, see what people are fighting for. It would open a lot of eyes. Word of advice, dropping club names is a disrespectful act.
The patch is a an honor, hard work to get, harder to keep. 95% of us, regardless of club name… care about good PR, we all have rules.
Glad my patch brothers treated you to a good time. Stay safe on 2 wheels, keep the tank side up and the rubber side down.
OFFO
HA doesn't cross my mind at all. I promise. I understand where you might think that....I assure you, you're focusing poorly, if that's your line of thinking. Though I certainly respect, you have a valid right, to have any opinion you want. I just wanted to add, my two, unimportant cents.
Godspeed and Blessings to You and Yours. Mutual Respect is indeed necessary, at all times.
I aint trying to get my teeth k.o 😂😂
Hey man , your gonna polish the chrome off the old gal .
Sounded like your wife was trying to collect on your life insurance. Haha
Great story, you ever thought of writing a book?
Maybe one day!
Whats happenin cats 🐈
Have rarely run-into that type of ilk, where I drink, sports bars, neighborhood bars, and the American Legion. But u never know when someone from the 1%er world might show up. If they do, I’ll be going out as they are coming in.
That's truly unfortunate. I wish I could sit with you, and buy you a beer. I'd think you'd be surprised, we probably aren't as different as perhaps you think we are. Irregardless, Godspeed and Blessings to You and Yours. Truly.
Used to use simichrompoli as it was marketed back in the 60s. Perfectly removed exhaust bluing.
The life style that comes with being in a MC, isn't for me. It took me getting married and having two kids to raise, before I figured it out. That was 33 years ago, and I don't miss it at all. God bless me with a beautiful Wife of 32 years now, and a hard working intelligent Son and beautiful, intelligent,hard working Daughter. Ohh yeah and then there is My nine year old Grandson, who I spoil rotten without regrets. Those are my reasons for being born, and I wouldn't give it up for anything else the World. At one point I had some great friends in the club, but they are all basically dead now or in prison for the rest of their life.
Good to hear a success story.
Godspeed and Blessings to You and Yours.
@@mr.perfect1er933 Right back at you My friend.
@@rpmfreak9150
High5
Yeagh your right .they are very intimidating. It's a feeling of VIOLENCE.
Wow...that's a whole different level.
You'll be fine...It's okay
I'll help ya with the chrome. 0000 Steel wool works great and does not scratch. :)
Sage advice keeps your head out of a vise . FU46
I have some motorcycle detailing vids, I spent 2-3 days on some of the touring/bagger bikes I take them apart...
Itchy, Question....I heard that club members, (any club) are not allowed to fly their colors in Sturgis as of a few years ago....Have you heard that too? I haven't been so I don't know first hand.....Good video
I have not heard that but it may be true.
That's not true.
Some of the surrounding campgrounds at Sturgis have a no colors policy, but Sturgis itself does not. You will see patched members and prospects from a variety of clubs walking around in Sturgis. Now I heard that Sturgis is supposed to be neutral ground but I don't know if that's true.
Guess if Sturgis had that policy....nevermind
Godspeed and Blessings to You and Yours
Hey Mr Mo.. just saying howdy.. give your pretty Bride a hug❤️👍🏻
Hell man …. just stop that shinin , and put on yer leathers , and ride the shit ,outa , that bike , and then scrub the bugs outa yer nice stash ! Ride hard , dude , and enjoy , the beautiful day …. But ,your story , made me remember a crazy scene , I witnessed , it was right around Christmas , in 73-74 , down in Jacksonville , N.C. , and Santa was ringing his bell , and this 16 came out of a bar , nasty lookin tattoos all over his arms , looked like he did them , homemade , but stumbled up to Santa , with his arm pulled back , yellin “mother fu*ker you owe me 10 bucks” and Santa , stepped up to the 16 , and got in his face , and yelled in his face “ mother f*cker , I don’t owe you a GOTDAMN THING “
The drunk 16 just , sorta deflated , and stumbled away , and I thought , damn , Santa Clause , don’t take no shit , from anybody ! Laughin my ass off , I had never seen Santa , that pissed off at anybody …sayin to my fellow marine , I bet he don’t get shit from Santa , this year or the next , I was only 18-19 , just caught me off guard ….love your videos !
The Bandits I knew years ago were pretty cool people. Just saying.
To hell with all 1% clubs. Stop the criminal activity.
I have no desire to be around a bunch of bikers.