State SpyderLovers logos

[dltang]

I have been thinking of having a Michigan SpyderLovers logo made up for some time, just haven't really gotten around to it. I have noticed 8Legs newest signature and I think that is so cool:

Does anyone else have one in the making yet? I would love to see what is out there.

For MI I was thinking of the spyderlovers logo in the middle of the mitten with a spyderweb strung from the UP to the LP. Of course I have no artistic talent whatsoever go if you can't envision that in your mind, I can't help. It is just a thought.

 

[irish2themax]

I am putting this on a t-shirt. Had "run it up the flagpole" as a patch idea but not much interest at the time

 

[dltang]

I am putting this on a t-shirt. Had "run it up the flagpole" as a patch idea but not much interest at the time

That is a nice patch Irish, but I was kind of looking more for state chapters of the SpyderLovers logos.

 

[8LEGS]

My logo is a work in progress. I'll see what I can make for Michigan.

 

[dltang]

Lamont, in regards to a state SpyderLovers logo, do we have to get permission from Cat specialties to use your SpyderLovers logo on a state shirt? I don't want to ruffle any feathers or infringe on any one's copyright. I was just thinking your current logo in side the mitten would be perfect.

 

[8LEGS]

Lamont, in regards to a state SpyderLovers logo, do we have to get permission from Cat specialties to use your SpyderLovers logo on a state shirt? I don't want to ruffle any feathers or infringe on any one's copyright. I was just thinking your current logo in side the mitten would be perfect.

I was wondering the same thing. I didn't want to step on anyone's toes when making the Indiana logo. I have more Ideas I would like to incorporate into the logo as it is still a Work In Progress.

 

[Lamonster]

There is a fine line on chapter patches. Those are consider claiming territory to the 1%er's and that can get you in a situation you may not want to deal with. nojoke
If you go to the 9:00 mark on that video you'll see what I'm talking about. The Mongols had a "California" rocker on their vest and to the HA this was claiming turf. I lived in El Cajon during this time and knew both of the guys that were killed. I was in Laughlin when the fight broke out there too. There are ways to get a chapter approved but it really isn't worth the trouble to me.

 

[dltang]

There is a fine line on chapter patches. Those are consider claiming territory to the 1%er's and that can get you in a situation you may not want to deal with. nojoke
If you go to the 9:00 mark on that video you'll see what I'm talking about. The Mongols had a "California" rocker on their vest and to the HA this was claiming turf. I lived in El Cajon during this time and knew both of the guys that were killed. I was in Laughlin when the fight broke out there too. There are ways to get a chapter approved but it really isn't worth the trouble to me.

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Well, I wasn't going to get quite so serious about it. Just maybe some t-shirts like your spyderlovers t-shirts only with Michigan emphasis. I am not thinking of a president or anything official or anything like that. Just Michigan Spyderlovers.

 

[8LEGS]

So is it a bad idea to have a state logo? It isn't like we are imposing on anyone or "claiming territory" over anyone. Just simply making the statement that we ride a spyder and live in "whatever state". Should we just scratch the whole idea?

 

[Lamonster]

So is it a bad idea to have a state logo? It isn't like we are imposing on anyone or "claiming territory" over anyone. Just simply making the statement that we ride a spyder and live in "whatever state". Should we just scratch the whole idea?

Maybe ataDude remembers what happen when the Texas Valkyrie club was told to remove there patches or else by the Bandidos. These guys don't care what you think it is, it's what they think it is. You can do what you want but just know that there may be a price to pay down the road.

 

[8LEGS]

Well, I wasn't going to get quite so serious about it. Just maybe some t-shirts like your spyderlovers t-shirts only with Michigan emphasis. I am not thinking of a president or anything official or anything like that. Just Michigan Spyderlovers.

Thats what I was thinking about, but guess it might be a bad idea.

 

[Firefly]

Patches?

We don't need no stinkin' Patches ! :roflblack:

 

[COSpyder]

Maybe ataDude remembers what happen when the Texas Valkyrie club was told to remove there patches or else by the Bandidos. These guys don't care what you think it is, it's what they think it is. You can do what you want but just know that there may be a price to pay down the road.

As a law enforcement person who has been riding bikes for years, I cannot agree more. I know firefighters who had to get permission from the local bandidos and hells angels to wear their logos and fly their colors in their territories. They also had to get "protection" from them for any firefighters from other states who might enter the area "flying colors." It's a world you might not want to enter!

 

[dltang]

Okay, not to get difficult or technical here but help me out. I am not talking out patches or flying or wearing colors. I am not talking about organized chapters or clubs or gangs. We already have official SpyderLovers t-shirts and polos and even ball caps. So I was just trying to tie that into a Michigan theme for the Michigan riders. Just a T-shirt. How is a state SpyderLovers t-shirt any different that wearing the current SpyderLover t-shirt I have? I am not trying to stir the pot here, I am just truly curious. If it a problem I will definitely drop the issue.

 

[Lamonster]

Okay, not to get difficult or technical here but help me out. I am not talking out patches or flying or wearing colors. I am not talking about organized chapters or clubs or gangs. We already have official SpyderLovers t-shirts and polos and even ball caps. So I was just trying to tie that into a Michigan theme for the Michigan riders. Just a T-shirt. How is a state SpyderLovers t-shirt any different that wearing the current SpyderLover t-shirt I have? I am not trying to stir the pot here, I am just truly curious. If it a problem I will definitely drop the issue.

It's different when you identify yourself with an area (turf). You may never have any problem with it but is it really worth it? If you really want to pursue this then check with these guys and see what they say.
http://www.mcoc.us/participating.html
The front is a legal rights club but what they are really doing is protecting you from other clubs that claim the same turf. This is the safest way to fly a state banner or rocker.

 

[ataDude]

Maybe ataDude remembers what happen when the Texas Valkyrie club was told to remove there patches or else by the Bandidos. These guys don't care what you think it is, it's what they think it is. You can do what you want but just know that there may be a price to pay down the road.

I remember. And, I stay away from patches... period.

There will be folks that say... "those yahoos can't intimidate me... I'm armed... or I'm tough... or..." Those folks don't quite get it... the gangs are armed, too, and typically out number you by a 5-1 (or more) margin. Even if they don't appear to out number you, there's a van full of 'em around the corner... waiting.

They don't "play fair" and are willing to fight for "their" territory. Forget about the "it's a free country..." stuff. It's not if you're in their territory and wearing anything that also "claims" that same territory.

A tee-shirt that says "Spyderlovers" is one thing... a tee-shirt that says "Spyderlovers, Michigan" is a whole new ballgame.

Think about it.

 

[SSPSpyder]

Sad commentary on what's supposed to be a fun activity.

 

[tatt2r]

you can always tattoo it on :2thumbs:

 

[tatt2r]

i grew up in lawrence mass and not proud enough of it to tell everyone ... place is a dump.... :yikes:

 

[Lamonster]

So wait a minute - what kind of 'logos' or 'colors' were the firefighters trying to wear? If it's not motorcycle related - how would it matter at all?

I mean, do you seriously think that the various Elks, Lions, Kawaines, Masons and other clubs get 'permission' from the bandidos before 'flying their colors' ? How about AAA ?

I think the whole thing is being blown out of proportion. My take was that Deb just wanted to know about the copyright on the Spyderlovers logo and if she could use it. Die-hard biker gangs wouldn't consider the Spyder a real bike anyway.

I'm sure he was talking about a Fire Fighters riding club.

Do a little research and then come back and tell us what you've learned. I'm just trying to keep members here educated as it seems that some (including you) have no clue what the potential reclamations are. I don't agee with it either but that's just the way it is.