Okay, this is going to be the last time I am going to write a statement on this "it is the inner not the outer" line. I completely agree that as Masons we need to judge the internal and not the external. That if a man who is a janitor or ditch digger comes into a lodge to join, we have to purely judge him on his internal merits and not profession. That man should not be denied the light of Freemasonry because of their appearance (relating to their occupation), and status in society. This is an endearing quality makes it so Freemasonry has safety guards not to turn into a good 'ol boy club or encourage mercenary motives for joining. To say nothing of the great diversity it brings our fraternity.
You have made the choice outside of your occupation to ride a motorcycle and dress the part. You dress according to the norm and standards of a culture that you most likely aren't dependent on for income. If people make active statements regarding their clothing, tattoos, and piercings, than I and others will judge you as such. You made the active choice to wear the leather vest, wear patches, look like a tough guy. I know you have a choice as I have a great co-worker, and he rides a motorcycle. He in no way dresses that way when riding, so, no you don't have to dress that way.
So you can't have your cake and eat it to, if you don't want us to judge you on your appearance on something that you have complete control over than you need to weigh that when entering a lodge. Yes, my mother lodge has great brothers who ride motorcycles and play the part, but don't think that they don't know that if they make an active choice to dress a certain way, that men are going to judge them for that choice.
You need to weigh it, and I have no problem with people judging me, as this page and comments made towards me people have accused me of all sorts of things. But a matter of fact of society is that we do judge people to some degree on their outer appearance, especially if they make the active choice to dress that way.
Hopefully this is not too offensive, but I see a double standard being applied here, and it bothers me.
S&F,
-Bro Vick