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Gay Harley Bikers |
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Gay Harley Bikers |
The Story
of the "If I have to explain, you wouldn't understand" In 1992, when Harley announced Homecoming 90, a few men in the Milwaukee area thought it would be good to meet other Gay/Bi Harley men coming “Home” for the big event. With the advice and help from Luke Daniels of The Leather Journal, the word was spread. It proved good and about twenty men got the chance to meet for the first time. When the 90th anniversary party wound down, these men wanted to keep in touch as well as use the name and post office box to recruit more riding buddies in their respective areas. Most of those men had witnessed the M.C. club scene and didn't want anything that structured. It was decided the group would serve only as a network of gay Harley bikers. To avoid a clublike structure, it was decided there would be no members, just Riders. There are also no by laws, elected officers, patches, T-shirts, meetings and the like. As an after-thought, all Riders were made President and chairman of any committee they wished to form. In other words, if you want to do something, do it. Because we are a network of Gay/Bi Harley men held together by the Ride, the non structure serves us well. We contact each other by means of a roster published in our private E group, which lists only first name, city, biker and contact info. Currently there are over 150 men, most from North America listed. Over the years we have gotten to know well over 400 bikers. With this web site and our E group, the group has exceeded all expectations of those who made it happen. Originally the group was limited to men in the Great Lakes region for fear it would become unmanageable. However with the internet readily available to most, the network is available to all and the name was changed to reflect same. GHB/GLHR network is not a “dating service”. If it happens (and it has), it is up to you. Most guys use it to locate riders as they travel and to travel with. Use it to meet fellow riders with whom you can be candid and open. Who knows what else you can do once inside. Riders, their new friends and buds do their own thing and do it without obligations, meetings, regulations and the like. Using the roster found only in the E group, Riders can plan rides, rendezvous at Sturgis, Daytona, Laconia as well as more local runs. This unregulated loose concept is different and it serves us well. The facilitator Papa Joe, (who will accept beer money) qualifies new riders and publishes the roster several times a year. The roster has only the first name or handle, city, state, and contact information listed. Riders use the roster to make further contact. To enter the E group, applicants must prove they own a road worthy and insured Harley Davidson motor cycle before allowed in. This can all be done electronically by contacting Papa Joe @ BootedHawg@aol.com New riders are encouraged to submit a short bio of themselves, their experiences, interests, affiliations etc., complete with pictures for posting in the E group and available ONLY to other proven HD riders. Many non Harley bikers ask to be part of GLHR. Sorry, just as HOG, BMW, Goldwing and other owner groups have their requirements, We maintain the Gay/Bi Harley owner as the only requirement. Regarding women. There is no "non-female policy." It just happened. For whatever reason, we do not seem to appeal to LOH types. Women will not be denied, should they apply. If you are interested and qualify, complete the information found in the application,and send with proof of Harley ownership and you will be in. Proof of HD ownership Proof of HD ownership can a photo copy of current insurance, registration, or HOG membership. Take care to remove all VIN information before sending. Ride easy with a warm wind in your face.
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