[Shrug]

I'm stopped for gas in Arizona and I observe a kid on a Sportster waiting for customers to drive off and then squeezing the pump for whatever extraneous fuel might be left in the hose. It’s really really hot and I’ve been broke many times, so I offer to fill his peanut tank saying “hey buddy, you need some gas?” He looks around reluctantly agrees. I fill his before mine and went in to buy a couple of bottles of water for us. When I get out of the store, he’s peeling off, I notice “PROSPECT” on his vest. Couldn't see what club he was prospecting.


I headed out and rode a good 230 miles before stopping to gas up and cool off again. I notice a large group of bikes parked at the rest stop adjacent to the gas station. I’m sitting on Hester doing the squeeze-drip-squeeze routine with the nozzle to top off the tank when two from the group approach me, one of which is the kid for whom I bought gas. The other is a cliché looking biker type with 1% and “13” patches among other severely faded insignias. I still wonder how the kid got that far ahead of me on such a small tank of gas.

As they approach me, the elder asks the kid something to which the kid replies “yeah, him”. The elder shoves a $5 bill into my shirt pocket and says “He aint your brother.” For some reason, as they walked away I piped up and said “I said buddy, not brother. I know the rule and I’m not patched.” Without looking back at me, the elder said “he won’t ever be either if he don’t figure his way out of his own sh*t.”

They were Mongols. Other than PGR missions, that was my first encounter in 32 years or riding with a 1% club.

 

[BDMastiff]

It can be a real eye opening experience. I'm around 1%er's all the time because I go to places like The Redwood Run and other rallies where you will find them. I've learned to mind my own business. Unless you're wearing one of their patches, you don't exist in their world. That's not to say I haven't had a conversation with them but it's usually short and relevant to a specific situation. I don't wear a patch and I never will.... to each his own.

That said, I think it's cool that you tried helping someone. Don't let their behavior minimize your kindness.

 

[Roadie09]

Maybe they left his ass there to see if he could figure out how to catch up on his own and you screwed it up for them.

 

[BillyBob]

Maybe they left his ass there to see if he could figure out how to catch up on his own and you screwed it up for them.

Yep, that was probably it

 

[Martinsurg]

Impossible to apply rational thought and kindness in a sometime irrational world! Keep the videos and pics coming!

 

[twowheel99]

You did a good thing in my book and that is to help a fellow rider out, as you said you didn't know about the patch until after the fact. I've always tried to help someone who needs help or is in a bind, I never take money I just tell the person to help someone else out in the future if you can. Sometimes a tank of gas & a bottle of cold water will get you home.......
Kudos to you Sir!!!!!!

 

[DreamRider]

Good samaritan

Impossible to apply rational thought and kindness in a sometime irrational world! Keep the videos and pics coming!

kt_scott, from the various post I read from you, I'm sure you will continue to be an outstanding samaritan! Still funny group that 1%, never heard of them..but goes to show how stupid the human race can become if not surrounded by kindness and giving folks like yourself

Keep the videos and pics coming! ? What thread is Martinsurg refering too by the way?

 

[hodgeaaco]

Well, what can you do?? You did right in my book.

On a side note, I was in an Airport the other day on a business trip, and about 6 or 7 members of the, let's say "most infamous" clubs, was walking to their gate with their colors on and rolling carry-ons....very odd scene.

 

[groupw]

I was in an Airport the other day on a business trip, and about 6 or 7 members of the, let's say "most infamous" clubs, was walking to their gate with their colors on and rolling carry-ons....very odd scene.

........ 'fly & ride' to Sturgis ?

 

[mr4teth]

1%'s are like sharks I enjoy watching documentaries about them on TV but would rather not run into them in person. I had one encounter this year. After we escaped my oblivious G-friend wanted to know why I had acted so strange and almost rude to those nice bikers who asked us to party with them tonight ...... "HELLO ... they wanted to beat the crap out of me, steal my bike and gang rape you ... THATS WHY!"

 

[CHAINSAW]

........ 'fly & ride' to Sturgis ?

MAN!!!! You owe me some glass cleaner!! I spit milk all over my computer monitor when I read that.

 

[Garemlin]

Never really had any issues with them. I have hung out with members of the Pagans a few times at a bar here that has been since closed down. In fact several years ago friends of mine in a band were playing that bar. I ran door for them. One Pagan hung out and talked to me for several hours. Near the end of the night he offered me his "property" to take home for the night. I declined for the simple fact that I knew I would owe him something someday and that was a debt I didn't want to have to repay.

 

[Frodoe]

Once But Now

Old days gone buy, I am now a member of the forever family of GOD! You did right, I've been there and kinda done that but now GREATER is HE that is in me than he who is in the world.

 

[DemonCity]

@ MrTeth

Im a 1%er and thats the most typical stereo type u just wrote. Just like saying all blacks are criminals. Im a nice guy. respect me ill respect you. Jack with me I will take care of buisness. The prospect in the story was being checked. If he cant even afford to fill his tank what is he good for?

 

[Deuce Bigelow]

My band played a Pagan christmas party last year, turns out I knew a lot of them from different places over the years, and I never knew they were Pagans.

we had a lot of fun playing that gig, they treated us with respect and everyone had fun!

 

[Shrug]

Im a 1%er and thats the most typical stereo type u just wrote. Just like saying all blacks are criminals. Im a nice guy. respect me ill respect you. Jack with me I will take care of buisness. The prospect in the story was being checked. If he cant even afford to fill his tank what is he good for?

Like I said, I've been busted broke before. I saw a kid on a bike in extreme heat who needed help. If he was broken down on the side of the road, I would have stopped then too, even seeing the patch. I didn't know his Prospect status, but in that heat, I took a risk on the side of compassion regardless. Even 1%ers have families.

I'm curious, so as a MC member maybe you can shed some light. If he was being checked, what was he supposed to do? He was by no means capable to taking anything from me by force. He and some of his friends, maybe, but not this kid alone.

 

[DemonCity]

@ktm

U seem like a good guy. What u did is appreciated by alot if people & I commend u for it. But the 1% world is different. These prospects gotta know what thier getting into. If u weren't ready for a trip u shouldn't have went.

 

[MassHD]

Sounds simple enough for me. By the way Demon nice looking ride in your avatar.

 

[dwsmith]

Thanks for the insight

Both of you, DemonCity and Scott! I live kind of a sheltered life way out here in the boonies of Southeast Indiana. I haven't experience ANY patched members of any type (that I know of). But I can tell you that I would have been inclined to help as well, that is how I was taught to treat people. I am sorry if I ever offend anyone by trying to help, and hope I never get my butt kicked for doing it, but I would try to help.
The other day I was riding along a stretch of US 50 and passed by a guy setting by the road. All I could see was him and a back pack. Me being me I went back to check on him. As I pull up to him I am looking for a bicycle and see nothing. You might ask why I was looking for a bike-he had a helmet on.
So I ask if he is okay and as I am doing this he reveals his roller blades! Now Scott what you ae doing is a great thing, especially for you and your family. From this guys broken English I made out that he had started somewhere around L.A. back around April or May and was on his way to Cape Cod! Holy cow, it makes my knees hurt just typing about it!
After finding out he was okay, I went on and left him to take care of whatever he was taking care of.
So, anytime any patched members would like to give me clues as to how to stay out of trouble with their members, I am all ears!

Thanks,

David

 

[Gummiente]

Add me to the list of people that stop to check whenever I see a bike by the roadside, regardless of what is or isn't on their backs and what they are or aren't riding. I make no claim to the 1% lifestyle, but I've been around long enough to be aware of them and respect their way of doing things.

That being said, I don't think the attitude shown to the OP by the patchholder was warranted in this case. I would not, however, have said anything after he stuffed the fiver in my pocket... from that point on, it was clearly an internal matter.