[asphaltgambler]

I have ridden for 25+ years and known and ridden with some real 1% dudes. The two largest clubs in this area are the Pagans and the Warlocks. HA's are around but don't have the presence.

There are the 'fringe' guys and the closer core circle of bad @ss guys in the local chapters. I've know a few fringe people that were more into the 1% lifestyle (the good parts if you will) and tried to maintain regular jobs and some semblence of a family.

Make no mistake. These are thugs; gang members who just happen to ride motorcycles. Don't ever get this aspect confused.

They are no different than the crips, bloods, ms-13 and all the other f--king gang garbage out there today. They live off of other people by stealing, robbing and sometimes killing for gain.

You'd be surprised at the actual numbers of hardcore 'club' guys that don't even have their own motorcycles. They ride to an event in a station wagon or old van.