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Some guys believe they need deodorant when not otherwise prohibited, if worn, stick with an unscented natural deodorant used very sparingly so it isn’t noticeable. Some deodorants may also damage leather.
Additional Casual leather gear was traditionally earned one piece a time as one gained experience and knowledge. Additional casual leather may also include:
- A black leather vest might replace a jacket in warmer weather, open “bar vests’ which don’t completely cover the chest are generally preferred, although biker vests which close can also be worn.
It is best to purchase boots that you can try on first at a local store to ensure the correct fit, as sizes do vary. We are proud that in 1954 our first member of color, Raoul Vasquez, designed the club logo that we still use today. Join us for a unique and unforgettable journey, where you can meet like-minded people and discover the beauty of the Pacific Northwest on two wheels.
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Wearing Leather:
Beyond the sensual masculine appeal of leather, wearing leather boots, accessories and gear is an expression of ones identity with the leather community.
The gay male leather culture began to emerge in the late 1940’s out of the post-WWII biker culture.
We welcome all legally licensed and insured motorcyclists who wish to participate in our events, regardless of their riding experience or the make and model of their motorcycle. These protocols for wearing leather included:
- Always wear boots, military or motorcycle style, preferably black.
- Always wear a wide leather belt, plain, not fancy.
- Never mix brown leather with black leather.
- Never mix chrome or silver trim with gold or brass trim.
- Long pants only, Levis or leather, no shorts.
- Chaps indicate more commitment than Levis, and leather pants indicate more commitment than chaps.
- Leather jacket must have epaulets ( and exception was made for motorcycle riders).
- Head gear is reserved for Tops or experienced bottoms only.
- Bottoms may not own collars, a Top may allow them to be the custodian of a collar owned by the Top.
- A bottom wearing a collar is owned by the Top that owns the collar, other Tops are not to engage a collared bottom in conversation, but other bottoms may do so.
- Never touch the bill of a bike cap (cover), including your own.
- Never touch another man’s cap (cover) unless you are very intimate frients or lovers.
- Leather other than boots and a belt must be earned as a rite of passage as one gained experience and knowledge.
- Wearing gloves is reserved for heavy players, glove fetishists or biker riders.
- Indicate SM preference, keys left for Top, keys right for bottom. Those who switch are second class players and not to be taken seriously.
- Full leather is reserved for after 10:00 p.m.
The back side of a vest is traditionally reserved for a leather/motorcycle club member patch or leather community title-holder patch.
- A leather harness has become a popular optional part of leather gear in more recent years, may be worn when one isn’t wearing a shirt. Harnesses including chain are also an option.
Guys prefer to shower and be clean and smell natural. Purchase the best quality leather boots you can comfortably afford. Facebook Page, Meetup Page
Satyrs Motorcycle Club, Los Angeles, California (founded in 1954)
Spectrum Motorcycle Riding Club, Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas (Facebook Page)
Twin City Riders, Minneapolis, MN
Warriors Motorcycle Club, Los Angeles, California (closed) (no working link)
The Satyrs Motorcycle Club of Los Angeles
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The Satyrs Motorcycle Club of Los Angeles is the oldest running gay men’s motorcycle club and organization in the world.
They reorganized again 3 years later with a few rough starts as the One Society. A leather harness has also become a popular optional basic purchase for wear when not wearing a shirt.
Remember that in traditional leather culture leathers were typically earned one piece a time as a rite of passage, it is best to treat your next purchase with the same respect.
While not endorsed by CMEN, a partial list of leather shops is provided for your convenience. Some local leather clubs hold leather swap meats which present an opportunity to purchase used leather gear at a fraction of the price of new leather gear. Thrift stores can also be source of used leather motorcycle jackets, boots and other items.
Additional Information:
1 Baldwin, Guy.
Ties that Bind; SM / Leather / Fetish Erotic Style; Issues, Commentaries and Advice. 2nd Edition, 2003, Daedalus Publishing Company, Los Angeles. Photographs published by English photographer Tom Nicoll and drawings published by Tom of Finland beginning in the mid-1950’s helped to further define the image of gay biker leathermen.
Leather gear generally continues to follow the image of the post-WWII biker culture, with influence from military uniforms, law enforcement uniforms and the old west.
Today, they are known as the One Archives Foundation at the USC Libraries, a respectful national repository of LGBT history.
Harnesses are also functional for leather play. Shirtless is typically a popular option in bars and at casual events. Casual leather typically includes the following basics:
- A black leather motorcycle jacket is also a basic in colder weather. During the mid-1970 faded snug fitting jeans became popular in both the leather and general gay men’s community and continue to be popular. In Europe leather pants are typically worn, leather pants have become more popular in the U.
S. in recent years. Leather shorts are now an option for casual wear. Traditionally a jock can be worn underneath if needed, but not underwear.
- A t-shirt or tank-top may be worn when a shirt is desired or required. Following some early traditional protocols solid black is preferred for Dominants, white is preferred for submissives, black may also an option for submissives in some areas, grey became an option by the mid-1980’s.
These manufactures all offer black leather work or motorcycle boots as described above, most offer high quality boots made in the United States or United Kingdom.