This video embodies the spirit of the American biker and shines a light on what we think.  If you are a Biker then you know what I’m talking about. I am going to post below, as promised, “The Biker Code” the code that should be firmly engrained on your brain! For those that it is not and our up-n-comers it is posted here for you to memorize and  live by from this day forward.

The Biker Code

“What we believe and live & die for“

It used to be that all bikers shared a common bond, an unspoken code of ethics and behavior that transcended words and was built on actions. There was never a bible written on this Biker’s Code, and there was no need for such. But the times are a-changin’ and there seems to be a lot of new riders out there hungry for the code. These days the riders you see blastin’ down the tarmac are just as likely to be clad in shorts and sneakers as jeans and engineer boots. And the roughest, toughest-looking biker you pull up next to could be your doctor or lawyer and may be wearin’ a Rolex watch under his leathers. There’s nothing wrong with that, so long as these new riders learn the Code of the West just as we old-timers did.

Being a biker used to be about using your creativity to take a basket case old hawg, and using only grit and ingenuity, turning it into a one-of-a-kind eye dazzler, then risking your life on the asphalt, on a bike you made yourself out of pride.

     Bikers wore leather and grease because they knew cagers would just as soon run them down as look at them, so they had to be intimidating. We were a breed unto ourselves with no union, no support group, and in many cases, no family (they threw us out). We had to make it in the world of our own, against all rules, against mainstream society, and against all odds. You know, we survived and prospered because of the Biker Code of the West and we never took shit from anybody.

As an old scooter tramp named Jug once said, “It’s every tramp’s job to school the young. How else are they gonna know a Panhead from a bed pan?”

With that in mind, we bring you a primer on the basic two-wheeled Code of the West. Take heed, brothers and sisters, for our Code is a hallowed one filled with:

The Biker Commandants

Don’t take any shit: Be kind to woman, children and animals, but don’t take any bullshit. This is an essential part of being a biker. It has to do with respect and honor. Anyone can be a brash, quick-tempered lout. 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 if problems yourself and never feel the need to snitch someone off. Snitches are the lowest life forms on earth, right up there with bike 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.

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 if just moral support, if that is all you can give, it’s better than riding on by. Remember life is about the journey and the ride, not just getting there. You already are 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 yo 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.

All right, now let’s review. You are a biker, a modern-day knight of the road. Protect the weak, walk tall and stand proud. Your word is your bond. Stick to your guns. Don’t take any shit. Life is not a drill.

Now go forth and ride When in doubt, ride. That’s what we do…ride. If you want to ride around in a Day-Glo Hawaiian shirt and sandals, go for it, but if you intend to look like a goof, at least don’t act like a goof. These commandments are just a few of the broad strokes, there is a lot more to being a biker than buying a bike. If you just buy a bike, you are a motorcyclist. Being a biker is a way of life, a proud way.

The Biker Prayer : To keep you safe when your on the road  and return you to your loved ones

Code Of The West

You don’t need decorated words to make your meanin’ clear.

Say it plain and save some breath for breathin’.

Don’t never interfere with something that ain’t botherin’ you none.

If you find yourself in a hole, the first thing to do is to stop diggin’.

Never grumble. It makes you about as welcome as a sidewinder in a cow camp.

If you’re ridin’ ahead of the herd, take a look back every now and then to make sure its still there.

It don’t matter so much how long a ride you have, as how well you ride it.

Always drink upstream from the herd. Never kick a fresh turd on a hot day.

The first thing you do when you get up in the morning is put on your Stetson.

Don’t worry about biting off more than you can chew. Your mouth is probably a whole lot bigger than you think.

When it comes to cussin don’t swallow your tongue; use both barrels and air out your lungs.

Don’t get mad at somebody who knows more than you do. It ain’t their fault.

Talk low, talk slow, and don’t say too much. Generally, You ain’t learin’ nothin’ when your mouth is a-jawin’.

If you want to forget all your troubles, take a little walk in a brand-new pair of high-heeled ridin’ boots.

The wildest critters live in the city! Trust everybody in the game, but always cut the cards.

The quickest way to double your money is to fold it over and put it back in your pocket.

Don’t let so much reality into your life that there’s no room left for dreamin’.

Makin’ it in life is kinda like bustin’ broncs: you’re gonna get thrown a lot. The simple secret is to keep gettin’ back on.

Go after life as if it’s something that’s got to be roped in a hurry before it gets away.

Don’t squat with your spurs on!

Never miss a chance to rest your horse.

There you have folks the words to live and die for a true  “Bikers Code“  I  sincerely hope you take these words to heart and commit them to memory if you intend to become a biker because I guarantee It is the code that many road whores like myself live by and take very seriously.  I hope to see each and every one of you on the road somewhere and we can kick back and some fun together!  Just memorize the “Biker Code” first so we don’t have problems when we meet.

“Biker Steve”

"May The Wind Always Be At Your Back, And The Sun On Your Face"