Abutre's
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Abutre's 1% is a Brazilian motorcycle club. Formed in São Paulo in 1989 by Pateta, Luizão, Miltão, China and Reginaldo, the club has approximately 60 charters all over Brazilian states, Argentina, Spain, Japan, U.S.A and Portugal. The word abutre translates into English as vulture.
In spite of Abutre's youth, as compared to another traditional motorcycle clubs in the world, Abutre's is proud to carry the traditional philosophy of the 1%ers and to be the largest motorcycle club south of the equator[citation needed] , and the third largest in the world.[citation needed] All members are true motorcycle enthusiasts and would give their lives for the club.
Abutre's have clubhouses in each charter that are used for meetings, parties and shelter for other members visiting or passing by.
[edit] Rules and hierarchy
The club officers are:
- President: Pateta
- Vice-President: Élcio
- Treasurer: Ursão
- Juridic: Rubinho.
- Discipline: Lira
Each chapter has a director, and a sub-director.
After that, the members are:
- Escudo Fechado(Full Colour)
- Meio-Escudo(half Colour)
- Próspero(beginner).
Abutre's only official support motorcyle club is called RAÇA, and is formed by bikers younger than 25 years old. Its slogan is Abutre's MC 1%: Vontade de muitos, sorte e coragem de poucos. Will of Many, Luck and Courage of a few...
According to the Abutre's bylaws, a biker has to be older than 25 to join the club.
All of the members motorcycles and trikes are painted black, with no exception.
