TRUE BROTHERS go through hell and back again, that is what sets true brothers apart from the fake. Brothers are not perfect by any means. Each has their downfall and go through ups and downs, challenges and changes right and wrongs but it is the true brother(s) that stand by his side when he has fallen not taken sides but watching over him! It is the true brother that forgives when his brother has done wrong and lets him know that he has done wrong. True brothers make their brother aware of their weaknesses and help him along on his winding road back from hell. It is a true brother that can man up and take responsibility for his actions when he did wrong and ask for forgiveness! But it will be only the true brother that will forgive him. TRUE BROTHERS go through hell and back again.  

Champ Rauch – Motopsychoz MC – Milwaukee, WI (2010)

Brothers!

The word “Brother” has become much abused in the motorcycle world these days. Seems like if you buy a bike and a new set of leathers everyone else that rides has now become your brother! Some call it Brotherhood when sharing the wind on two wheels. Some call it brotherhood when you ride a few roads together. Just what truly is brotherhood?There are brothers in Christ, brothers in Masonic temples and brothers in several organizations. Elite military units commonly form a brotherhood among the members of squads. Navy Seals for example, are more than the sum of their individuals.  They become more than just a team. They become brothers, totally committed to one another up to and including giving their lives for one another if necessary. Men that have shared combat together have formed such close relationships as to call each other brother. While these are no less committed than any other brotherhoods, when it comes to the motorcycle world, there is also a very strong bond among those that call themselves brothers.

What is a Brother in the MC world?

Once you’ve gone through the hang around period, the members of the club have viewed your behavior, your attitude, your dedication, trust and loyalty to be there. If you’ve actually completed this period, then you may be asked to become a prospect. During this time you are put under a much more intense review. You and the other members of the club find out if you are suited to be a part of the club and if you can accept the other members as brothers just as much as if they can accept you and call you brother. Can you dedicate yourself to the others as close as you would your own flesh and blood? Many times it is an even closer commitment than family. The person that you call brother becomes family as a part of his as well as you being a part of theirs. A common phrase used in MC circles is. “I am my Brother’s keeper”. This means you will support him and help him any way you can, sometimes to the point of selling your bike to help him, quitting your job to go help him and take that extra step to help a Brother out.

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