What is the true meaning of the term OMG "OUTLAW MOTORCYCLE CLUB"

The term "Outlaw Biker"or "Outlaw" as it refers to the motorcycle community first came about back in the late 20's and early 30's. The "A.M.A." (American Motorcyclist Association) (1924 to present) replaced the "F.A.M." (Federation of American Motorcyclists) (1903-1919). Throughout the early 1900's both groups were pushing for the organization of all motorcyclists and motorcycle clubs. Both FAM and AMA charged both membership and monthly dues, set rules for both conduct and organization and as a reward offered good cash payouts in its races. Due to several reasons, the depression being one, many riders and clubs resisted joining the AMA. The AMA responded by attempting to shame and discredit non AMA riders and clubs. AMA said those who didn't join were operating "Illegal" and were nothing but a bunch of "Outlaws" referring to their nonconforming position. When the term "Outlaw" was first used it never referred to a person or club being a involved in criminal activity. Comments made by a city officials after both the 1948 & 1949 Gypsy Tours on July 4th weekends in Hollister & Riverside, CA referred to all the troublemakers as "Outlaws". After both the Hollister and Riverside incidents the stage was set for the division between AMA and the "Outlaws". The AMA members had their rules to operate by and the "Outlaws" had theirs. AMA were about looking and acting respectful to everyone. AMA even awarded trophies to the best dressed club at AMA events. The "Outlaws" did the opposite, they looked and acted as obnoxious as they could, the worse the better, they would hold impromptu street races to raise a little hell.

Below is a photo of an arrest from Hollister 1947 which was made famous in Times Magazine. Also is the movie "The Wild One" starring Marlon Brando which was a Hollywood remake of the Hollister Biker Riot.

Their are a few of these original "Outlaw" clubs around today like the Market Street Commandos, Galloping Goose & Moonshiners to name a few. 

These were the original "Outlaw" clubs, the forerunners for today's "Outlaw" clubs.

A.M.A. Trophy awarded to an A.M.A. Motorcycle Club for A.M.A. events or dress

An A.M.A. Motorcycle Club at an event awarded for their appearance 

Non A.M.A. Motorcycle Club don't care about their appearance

An arrest at the Hollister CA 1947 "Biker Riot"

1947 Times Magazine report on the "Biker Riot"

This photo shows that the above photo was a staged photo

The movie based on the 1947 Hollister "Biker Riot"