*Thoughts to Ponder*

 

Brotherhood: I don't believe that you can explain in words, what brotherhood means in the biker world......If you got it, the right ones will know. it does not come when you buy a Harley-Davidson, it is not part of the warranty nor the leathers you wear. It does not come when your break in mileage comes around, nor when you get your first service appointment. It does come with Respect, Honor, and Devotion to those who would stand by your side in good times & bad. It comes when your brothers accept that you have what it takes to be respected, trusted, and faithful to the end. If it never comes, you weren't meant to be part of the Brotherhood..... If it does, be proud and don't F*#@! it up!

 

•Don't Take Any Shit: Be kind to women, children and animals, but don't take any shit. This is an essential part of being a biker. It has to do with respect and honor. Anyone can be a brash, quick-tempered asshole. Be cool, stand tall and backup what you say with action

 

•Never Lie, Cheat or Steal: Another way of saying this is to always tell the truth. Bikers are always the greasy bad guys in the movies, but every real biker knows that his word is his bond. Your word is all you have in life that is truly yours. Guard it carefully and be about something noble, for you are a true knight of the road.

 

•Don't Snitch: If you see a wrong, fight it yourself. If you are about anything, you'll take care of problems yourself and never feel the need to snitch someone off. Snitches are the lowest life forms on earth, right up there with biker thieves. This rule goes hand in hand with the next one.

 

•Don't Snivel: Absolutely no one likes or respects a sniveler. Another way to say this is hold your mud. Still another way to think of it is, "Don't sweat the small stuff." Most of life's little inconveniences work themselves out whether you snivel or not. Keep your chin up, dammit! You're a biker, not some lowly mollusk.

 

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•Never Say Die and Never Give Up: Whether it's in a fight, a debate, or a business deal, no matter how bad it gets, a biker never gives up. That's why you see a lot of wealthy bikers these days, 'cause they don't know how to quit in any element of their lives. In the biker world of rugged individualists, only the strong survive.

 

•Help Others: When a brother or sister is broken down by the side of the road, stop and help them. Even moral support, if that is all you can give, is better than riding on by. Remember life is about the journey, the ride; it's not just about getting there. You are already there. And don't just help bikers, show the world that we are better than our image portrays us. Courtesy costs you nothing and gives you everything.

 

•Stick to Your Guns: Do what you say you'll do, be there when you say you will. This is called integrity. This also goes back to standing for something. Like the song says, "You've got to stand for something or you'll fall for anything."

 

•Life is Not a Drill: Yeah, this ain't no dress rehearsal. This is life ~ go out and take big bites of it. You've got no time to lose and bikers don't stand around waiting for the party to come to them. You only go around once. Tomorrow you could be road kill, thanks to a chain smoker asleep at the wheel of his Caddy. Live life now, make the most of each moment. This is not a drill.