Original RAT Patch

[WildBill]

The original was the design in your avatar.The difference being,it was surrounded by a green circle.If I wasn't so computer illiterate,I'd post a picture.I would buy a couple of your patches if you get them made up.Maybe you should just get a hundred made up and see how it goes.

[OutlawS3]

I'd take a few too. Then just resell them to our pack memebers. Usually when people see them the want them too.

[Squidly]

I received a number of emails so far.....and a warning about this kind of activity here. So to be on the safe side and not offend or upset some one, I'm going to switch over to the dedicated SPRINT site, which I hope isn't an issue with the moderators/administrators (I am only posting the link to the site...not a link to the thread I'll post there....SORRY....but I'm still SQUIDLY there too, so you should be able to find me easily in the GENERAL DISCUSSION section):

http://www.sprintowners.com/

Hopefully this won't be a problem for anyone....and just to make sure, I'm going to ask those who have sent me private emails to do the same there. I was encouraged to suggest that instead of buying them, that I go ahead and ask upfront for the money. Given the responses I've received I think 100 patches should do the trick. You can private email me, I will respond with the final price and give you my mailing address.

Hope this works for everyone.....

[sykerocker]

This thread brings back some memories: Back in '96 when the original RAT announcement flyer came out, I was in the middle of doing up the colors for a motorcycle club that I'd helped found. Having taken delivery of the colors, the owner of the outfit was admiring his work (the patch had been designed by my ex-wife, a professional graphics artist) and mentioned that he'd be really interested in doing other work of this type, not just the usual embroidered bowling shirts, etc. which were his stock in trade.

I had the RAT flyer with me, showed him the design, and a week later I've got a couple of RAT patches, large enough to fit nicely on the back of a leather jacket. I passed a couple off to Jim Howell at Howell's Triumph (Harrisburg, PA, he's now retired), and Jim (I guess) showed them off to the Triumph rep on his next trip through.

Next thing I know, I hearing the word 'lawsuit' . . . . . . little matter of something called copyright . Happily, Jim adopted the patch for his RAT chapter, the King's Men, claiming that's why they were made in the first place, ToA backed down, and all was well.

Just the same, if ToA could get that uptight twelve years ago when things were kinda loose and friendly, I wouldn't want to think what they're capable of now. Conversely, since Triumph has virtually allowed RAT to fall into cobwebbed hell (I'm fairly certain the position of American RAT director has been unfilled for quite awhile now, no raids are planned, and local groups are totally on their own) it might be a moot point.

Syke
Deranged Few M/C

[Squidly]

Finally got the art work....and before I proceed need to make sure everyone understands that I'll need to receive payment prior to placing the order (order takes 2 to 3 weeks after payment)...there may be delays depending on how many of you respond and the time it takes to get all 100 patches accounted for....so be patient. You can send me a private email indicating how many patches you want and I will send you back the cost (including postage) that you will need to send to me. BTW....I'm not in this
to make money, so I'm not set up for personal checks, PayPal or credit card transactions....so you'll need to either send cashier checks or cash....sorry, I don't see any other way...like I said this isn't a business thing with me.

Here is what we're looking at:

[Squidly]

Originally Posted by cafetbird

As I recall, the original RAT patch was round, not triangular. It had the logo you show here in the center of a white background.

Scot

Of the company's I looked at the following company (PATHCES4LESS) already has the patch available as shown below for those of you who like it on a circle background....you can contact them directly to order your patch:

[WildBill]

Thanks for posting the patches4less design.I'm pretty sure that is the patch my buddy will want.I'll look into it.

[cafetbird]

Cool - how do you search their site for the patches they have available?

[quote=Squidly;953765]Of the company's I looked at the following company (PATHCES4LESS) already has the patch available as shown below for those of you who like it on a circle background....you can contact them directly to order your patch:

[Squidly]

Interesting tid-bit here.....I spoke to Patches4less yesterday and evidently misunderstood what they were saying. They stated they have produced a number of patches for Triumph Clubs in the past. Because they are for specific groups they can't produce them again except for that group. However the guy I just spoke to, indicated they can make the patches just like the art work I received from them....so if you want to pursue the "circular" patch, contact Luke (as listed below) and forward him a copy of the art work I posted here....they would be happy to produce them for anyone....especially since they wouldn't be for any specific group...except Triumph owners.

CONTAC INFO:

Luke
Sales@patches4less.com
Ph 1-866-847-2824
Fx 1-866-841-0416

[road_dog]

Has anyone contacted Luke (patches4less) to inquire about ordering the patch? I'm wondering how much they're selling for.


Also... I've seen references to just about every year patch except '06. Did they produce a RAT patch for the tear '06? Through the generosity of members here I've managed to obtain an '08 patch (thanks Ian) and a couple of '07 patches (Thanks John). Because my bike is an '06, I'd really like to have a patch of the same year... anyone?