Monster Women Roll Call

[jdubbs32584]

Well shit. I didn't realize it was referencing something. Anybody wanna explain to a n00b? 

[Kyna]

Okay, this is a response from another n00b, but if I recall correctly the 1% are a reference to the motorcycle "outlaw" gangs from days gone by.  I'm not sure if it's used to reference current outside the law motorcycle groups or not. 

[dolci]

Okay, this is a response from another n00b, but if I recall correctly the 1% are a reference to the motorcycle "outlaw" gangs from days gone by.  I'm not sure if it's used to reference current outside the law motorcycle groups or not. 

It is by LEOs and former LEOs. 

[duqette]

Well shit. I didn't realize it was referencing something. Anybody wanna explain to a n00b? 

According to my bf (who is a pretty knowledgeable guy), back in the day (60's, 70's?) the AMA was trying to promote a more positive image of your average biker. They famously said that 99% of all motorcyclists are law-abiding people just like you and your next door neighbor. Pretty much right away the actual outlaw biker gangs (Hell's Angels, etc.) started referring to themselves as the "1%", even to the point of having "1%" patches, etc.

The idea that we (us ladies) would be the 1% is indeed pretty funny, not to mention clever.

We REALLY need T-shirts.

edit:

Here's some info off the web:

site: http://wapedia.mobi/en/Hells_Angels

copy:
The Hells Angels Motorcycle Club (HAMC) is a world-wide motorcycle gang whose members typically ride Harley-Davidson motorcycles. In the United States and Canada, the Hells Angels are incorporated as the Hells Angels Motorcycle Corporation. Some members of the Hells Angels and other motorcycle clubs nickname themselves "one-percenters" in response to the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) claim, made after the infamous Hollister affair, that ninety-nine percent of motorcyclists were law abiding citizens, and the other one percent were troublemakers giving everyone else a bad name.

[whidbeymonster]

i am in for shirts 100%! just tell me where to send the check!! anyone a graphic designer? i am a nurse, so medical needs yes, art needs no. though my 1 year old thinks i am a pretty great artist! ha ha
tara
 

[TiNi]

may i kindly suggest moving this conversation to a new thread? 

[Kyna]

I believe this thread would be the appropriate place for further discussion.

[Cookie Monster]

Maybe its too late, but what the heck...

1. DuCaTiNi (melissa) - NW CT - '05 620
2. brlchief (Brenda) - NW CT - 09 696
3. ScorchedCarbon (Kathy) - Austin, Texas - '09 M696
4. mcgalinmd (deb) - western Maryland, 2004 S4r (Blue, the fastest color)
5. JBubble (J) - Charlotte, NC - 07 S2R 800 Black (not dark)
6. MAZ (Michele) - Iowa - 2009 M696 Red
7. msincredible (Paula) - SF Bay Area - 2007 M695 Black/Red
8. duqette (KT) SF Bay Area - 2001 M750 Rrrrrrrred
9. m0t0g0th (Susan) - SF Bay Area - 2002 M620 dark
10. scienceiscool (Nicola) - Atlanta - 2005 S4R red with extra fast stripe
11. Thelmalou (Lyndy) - Ft Worth TX - 2001 M600
12. dolci (lisa) Washington DC area, 05 620  red/ red
13. aprilmaybe (April) - SoCal - 2004 620 once silver now white
14. whidbeymonster (Tara) - near Seattle - 2007 695 black on black
15. Ducatista (Emily) - outside DC - 1999 900s metallic black
16. ro-monster (rowan) - San Francisco - 1998 M900 yellow (named Grendel)
17. IndustrialGrrrl (Michelle)- NYC- 2002 M620/900 urban camo
18. ridelikeagirl (Felicia) - No AZ - '94 M900 red, '00 Cagiva Gran Cyn red/black
19. Geaux (Jen) - DC - '03 620 red
20. tfmktm (Keri) - Everett, WA - '02 S4 red (for now)
21.  Stella (Polly) - Denver, CO - '04 620 Capirex
22. lauramonster (Laura) - outside Philadelphia - '06 S2R 1000
23. Kyna (Alicia) - Madison/Milwaukee, WI - no ride of my own.  
24. czaja (Mary) - Seattle, WA, 2000 M900sie Yellow!
25. Cookie Monster (Naomi) - Minneapolis, MN '97 M750 pewter/gold

[TiNi]

Maybe its too late, but what the heck...

it's never too late... this is a running list... 

[Grio]

I'm even later...

1. DuCaTiNi (melissa) - NW CT - '05 620
2. brlchief (Brenda) - NW CT - 09 696
3. ScorchedCarbon (Kathy) - Austin, Texas - '09 M696
4. mcgalinmd (deb) - western Maryland, 2004 S4r (Blue, the fastest color)
5. JBubble (J) - Charlotte, NC - 07 S2R 800 Black (not dark)
6. MAZ (Michele) - Iowa - 2009 M696 Red
7. msincredible (Paula) - SF Bay Area - 2007 M695 Black/Red
8. duqette (KT) SF Bay Area - 2001 M750 Rrrrrrrred
9. m0t0g0th (Kymba) - SF Bay Area - 2002 M620 dark
10. scienceiscool (Nicola) - Atlanta - 2005 S4R red with extra fast stripe
11. Thelmalou (Lyndy) - Ft Worth TX - 2001 M600
12. dolci (lisa) Washington DC area, 05 620  red/ red
13. aprilmaybe (April) - SoCal - 2004 620 once silver now white
14. whidbeymonster (Tara) - near Seattle - 2007 695 black on black
15. Ducatista (Emily) - outside DC - 1999 900s metallic black
16. ro-monster (rowan) - San Francisco - 1998 M900 yellow (named Grendel)
17. IndustrialGrrrl (Michelle)- NYC- 2002 M620/900 urban camo
18. ridelikeagirl (Felicia) - No AZ - '94 M900 red, '00 Cagiva Gran Cyn red/black
19. Geaux (Jen) - DC - '03 620 red
20. tfmktm (Keri) - Everett, WA - '02 S4 red (for now)
21.  Stella (Polly) - Denver, CO - '04 620 Capirex
22. lauramonster (Laura) - outside Philadelphia - '06 S2R 1000
23. Kyna (Alicia) - Madison/Milwaukee, WI - no ride of my own.   
24. czaja (Mary) - Seattle, WA, 2000 M900sie Yellow!
25. Cookie Monster (Naomi) - Minneapolis, MN '97 M750 pewter/gold
26. Grio (Nina) - Sacramento, CA, '97 M985 retro cafe style

[ro-monster]

Okay, this is a response from another n00b, but if I recall correctly the 1% are a reference to the motorcycle "outlaw" gangs from days gone by.  I'm not sure if it's used to reference current outside the law motorcycle groups or not. 

It is still in use. HA members and some other groups have small patches, decals, etc. with the 1% on them. Personally I would feel a little hesitant to wear something with a reference to 1% on it.

[Grrrly]

your right, it is NOT advisable to make any reference to 1% clubs if you are not a member of one.  They take that stuff serious!! Just a word of warning.

[ducnymph]

Hello ladies,

yeloducnymph(rebekah) - Alameda, CA - Monster 696(pearl)

The yeloducnymph is from my former beast the 748 bip. I was tired of my butt burning and couldn't keep both. What a temptress the 696 is 

[Girlrider]

Hello from Dallas.  Maria here... 2006 S2R 800 Black, Black, Black.  I ride with the DFWM (Listing on this board).  I'm also up to my elbows in saving a 2005 Stella Scooter that I rescued. 
Very nice to meet you all!

[TiNi]

updated LIST...

1. DuCaTiNi (melissa) - NW CT - '05 620
2. brlchief (Brenda) - NW CT - 09 696
3. ScorchedCarbon (Kathy) - Austin, Texas - '09 M696
4. mcgalinmd (deb) - western Maryland, 2004 S4r (Blue, the fastest color)
5. JBubble (J) - Charlotte, NC - 07 S2R 800 Black (not dark)
6. MAZ (Michele) - Iowa - 2009 M696 Red
7. msincredible (Paula) - SF Bay Area - 2007 M695 Black/Red
8. duqette (KT) SF Bay Area - 2001 M750 Rrrrrrrred
9. m0t0g0th (Susan) - SF Bay Area - 2002 M620 dark
10. scienceiscool (Nicola) - Atlanta - 2005 S4R red with extra fast stripe
11. Thelmalou (Lyndy) - Ft Worth TX - 2001 M600
12. dolci (lisa) Washington DC area, 05 620  red/ red
13. aprilmaybe (April) - SoCal - 2004 620 once silver now white
14. whidbeymonster (Tara) - near Seattle - 2007 695 black on black
15. Ducatista (Emily) - outside DC - 1999 900s metallic black
16. ro-monster (rowan) - San Francisco - 1998 M900 yellow (named Grendel)
17. IndustrialGrrrl (Michelle)- NYC- 2002 M620/900 urban camo
18. ridelikeagirl (Felicia) - No AZ - '94 M900 red, '00 Cagiva Gran Cyn red/black
19. Geaux (Jen) - DC - '03 620 red
20. tfmktm (Keri) - Everett, WA - '02 S4 red (for now)
21.  Stella (Polly) - Denver, CO - '04 620 Capirex
22. lauramonster (Laura) - outside Philadelphia - '06 S2R 1000
23. Kyna (Alicia) - Madison/Milwaukee, WI - no ride of my own.  
24. czaja (Mary) - Seattle, WA, 2000 M900sie Yellow!
25. Cookie Monster (Naomi) - Minneapolis, MN '97 M750 pewter/gold
26. yeloducnymph (rebekah) - Alameda, CA - Monster 696(pearl)
27. Girlrider (maria) - DFW, TX - 2006 S2R 800 Black, Black, Black