Biker Patches

Bike club back patches are worn by members of motorcycle clubs for identification purposes. Some riders also wear patches to express themselves or a particular belief.

Designing Your Own Patch

If you are a Lone Wolf (a rider who doesn’t belong to any club), you can make a patch too. Before you do, go to the dominant club in your area and show the design. Ask for their approval. This isn’t really necessary. But it will indicate to the club that you have respect for them. This isn’t as scary as it sounds; in fact, the club will likely appreciate your gesture.

About Patches and Colors

Standard motorcycle clubs distinguish between colors and patches. Majority of motorcycle clubs believe that a patch has to be earned. The patch colors are also deeply symbolic. The meaning varies per club. But wearing a patch (no matter what the colors) means commitment. In other words, it isn’t something you do on a whim.

The 3 Piece Bike Club Back Patch

The three-piece patch means the club is an MC (traditional motorcycle club). The three patch has a rocker over the patch. At the bottom is the club’s territorial claim. In some cases, a saying is placed below the patch. If you belong to a traditional MC, you have to follow the established protocols and customs.

The One and Two Piece Patch

The one piece patch usually means a social motorcycle club, family or riding club. These patches rarely encounter problems with MCs, unless the design is obviously derivative. The two piece patch can stand for different things.

Rocker Patches

Rockers are curved patches on the top and bottom of the club’s logo. These should not be worn by any riding club. The only time a riding club can don rockers is if it is approved by the dominant club in the area.

Outlaws

Also known as 1%ers, the term was coined by the AMA. Sometime in the 1960s, a violent incident involving motorcycle riders occurred. In response, the AMA said that only 1% of motorcycle riders are outlaws. It was from this incident that the outlaws got their name.

Among the better known outlaw motorcycle groups are Hell’s Angels, the Bandidos, the Pagans and Outlaws. Collectively they are known as the Big Four. Outlaw groups are considered illegal in the United States and in many other countries.

The bike club back patches are more than just fancy decorations. They represent aspects about the motorcycle club. For this reason it has to be treated with respect.