Tattoos Are Important
Members of motorcycle clubs like HAMC are extremely proud of their organizations. One way to show off their loyalty to the club is by getting tattoos. Tattoos are a common way for bikers to display where their loyalties lie, especially among outlaw biker gangs, where members may be forced to remove tattoos upon leaving the club. Also, if you happen to have a biking tattoo and aren't a member of a motorcycle club, you might want to start running. Depending on the club, those gang members might take your tattoo away from you.
Patches vs. Colors
Different patches mean different things, which vary per club. Colors, on the other hand, are usually a group of three patches: a "top rocker" with the name of the club, the club logo in the center, and a "bottom rocker" that depicts the region of the club. Depending on the country or state of your club's origin, placement can be different from others.