Claiming territory by wearing a bottom rocker can lead to violent conflict with a rival club, such as in the 2015 Waco shootout, which was partially caused by a club wearing a "Texas" bottom rocker. The wearing of them can often lead individuals to be refused service at related businesses and bars, and some biker bars have a "no colors" policy, to reduce conflict.
The badges are used to create a social bond and boundaries and, generally, belong to the clubs involved rather than the individual wearing them. Several motorcycle club members wearing their colorsĬolors identify the rank of members within clubs from new members, to "prospects" to full members known as "patch-holders", and usually consist of a top and bottom circumferential badge called a rocker, due to the curved shape, with the top rocker stating the club name, the bottom rocker stating the location or territory, and a central logo of the club's insignia, with a fourth, smaller badge carrying the initials "MC" standing for " motorcycle club". The term has its roots in military history, originating with regimental colours. Wearing such clothing is referred to as "flying one's colors". They can be embroidered patches sewn onto clothing or stenciled in paint, the primary symbol being the back patch of the club's insignia or logo and generally remain the property of the club. Ĭolors are considered to represent "significant markers of the socialization" of new members to clubs, rank and present a dominant symbol of identity and are marked with related symbolism. They are regarded by many to symbolize an elite amongst motorcyclists and the style has been widely copied by other subcultures and commercialized. Club patches have been worn by many different groups since the 1960s. Sample layout of colors and patch meanings:Ģ) Club logo + MC ( motorcycle club) patchesĥ) Special title(s), nickname(s), chapter name, charter nameħ) Side rocker – regional chapter name, charter nameĬolors are the insignia, or "patches", worn by motorcycle club members on cut-off vests to identify membership of their club and territorial location.
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