I did a lot of stupid things before I had kids, but lets face it, I'd prefer not to put my woman or my children through a criminal or "club" lifestyle. As many of these MC's will openly admit, they are an organized club that derive a living from illegal street proceeds. I respect MC's that openly declare this fact. At least their up front and honest. And the biker lifestyle/ life, ie, living on the edge, partying, assaults and/or crimes that promote the club, posture up its rep, eventually come back to the individual member (karma, consequence, jail, death). If you want to build a family, or have a family that love you, I'd stay away.
However, if your single, and it's a choice and a lifestyle you desire. Than go for it, it's none of my business. I lived beside a SOA for the H and A. Lovely neighbour. Never bothered me or my family. Had quite the harley collection. looked after my house when I went to work. He was away from home doing a bid while incarcerated. Things never got hairy or narly. However once in the while the club would pass by or party in his backyard. This was the only time things got rowdy (never disrespectful, lots of eye candy to boot).
I don't disrespect clubs. I just stay way clear. I never mix friendly with friendship with club members.
That said I like getting out with friends, riding bikes, going hooligan, getting rowdy and enjoying some good ole misadventures. But that's as far as it goes for this old turk.