How Bikers Are Strange?

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The riders of the Posse ride are an integral part of the whole concept and their attitudes and perception regarding the ride is what builds the brand community for Harley. This ride has been intended as a learning process for the riders as they are passionate about their Harleys and riding them. The ride will cement not only their initial perception about the brand but will also build new linkages.

Mountain bikers do not want to upset political alliances. Some mountain bikers think they should work on negotiating. Also, bikers prefer to move the boundaries to allow bikes on trails. Bikers will alter the character of those spaces.

When you’re young, there’s little that surpasses the love of a boy and his bike. From the first time experiencing the freedom of pedal-powered independence to exploring the mysteries of your neighborhood, there’s nothing else like it. It’s pure, unadulterated freedom of exploration — a feeling that Jimmy Hallyburton has managed to carry with him since the first time his sneaker hit pedal.

Much to some people’s surprise, most bikers are just everyday folk who enjoy a different mode of transport. The belief that all bikers are outlaws stems from the fact that the media only covers the bad of the biker community. Fox News would rather cover how outlaw motorcycle clubs kill each other instead of covering how some motorcycle clubs do multiple charity runs and events for children per year. This in turn makes the entire community look bad when the public is only being presented with the negative side of the culture. A study done many years ago stated that ninety-nine percent of bikers are law abiding citizens, with only one percent engaging in criminal activity. These bikers can often be found wearing “1%” patches on their clothing, signifying themselves as part of the outlaw community. At the end of the day, the biker community is like any other community, you have a small percentage of bad guys and a majority of good

Granted, most human beings are creatures of habit, and those dedicated and passionate commuting cyclists are no different. They tend to ride the same route, at the same hour of the day on their quest to to arrive at work on time. During storm season, a unity of purpose is evident. Simply observe a group of cyclists at the next stop light. Splattered with mud, soaked to the skin, they will nod at each other, in solidarity. Comrades in Gortex, they bravely forgo the comforts of an automobile or bus and spin along our transportation corridors undeterred by stormy conditions.

Motorcyclists notice the road and the world differently than those not a part of the motorcycle society. All of us have a universal role in mind of getting from point A to point B but in an enjoyable, quick, and adventurous way. Having a different way of communicating with each other and seeing the road different than anyone else makes us unique and also having a sense of being a family. Sharing a sense of attention to detail while on the road, trying to avoid those distracted drivers or obstacles on the roadway, something no car driver will understand. Anybody is capable of being a member of the motorcycle community. While an affiliate with the motorcyclist community you will notice a sense of unison as a whole and a different method of communicating

He rides to help save lives for individuals who have no other options and feel they are not part of anything. When interviewed Ronnie said that being in a biker group that goes around helping people is the most self fulfilling part of bike riding, but he also says that people do in fact judge him without even giving him a chance.He gives people the benefit of the doubt and a place in the family of the church. He was kind enough to let me borrow a motorcycle for the day and we rode to monterey and back with 46 other bikers. No fights, drinking, or drugs we involved the whole way there and the whole way back. That just proves that just because a group has common characteristics with a notorious biker gang doesn't mean that they partake in the same illegal activities as similar groups. Biker gangs ride around supporting groups and bring hope to people,they may look mean but no biker wants to look like a wimp when riding, they want to look like a total Bad Ass.

Is this biker worth getting involved with? Hell, yeah. No guy like him had come her way in a very long time. She’d just have to be careful. Being the leader of a motorcycle club has taught her not to trust anyone. Ever.

To fill their psychological needs of freedom and individualism, as well as their sense of adventure, women are purchasing customized motorcycles by the thousands. Harley Davidson has certainly recognized the women motorcyclist market as a great growth opportunity for

Increase of sales and the growth in the industry resulted to creation to motorcycle clubs as well as rallies were established. Unfortunately, lewd behavior exhibited by many people linked to the motorcycle clubs and rallies, had an image of being messy and raucous. This gave the bikers a terrible reputation. The image of Harley-Davidson was negatively affected because of the Hells Angels. All of these factors combined resulted to a sharp decline lead in demand and purchase of the motorcycles throughout the whole industry in the 1970's.The motorcycle industry provides products, which are often viewed as luxuries or desires rather than necessities. In regard to Harley-Davidson many motorcycle owners bought their bikes as a second vehicle, to use often

Rallies played a big part in the change of the biker culture. As D. Mark Austin (2009) stated: “Attending motorcycle rallies is an important component of social life for many touring motorcyclists. The significance of these events transcends the mere recreational experience of riding a motorcycle and spending time with other riders (p70). There has always been a bond between riders, ‘with motorcycles not being as mechanically reliable as cars due to being made of lighter materials causing vibrations …it is not uncommon for most bikers to stop and assist one another when there is a breakdown” (Quinn & Forsyth, 2010, p. 234). Riders passing each other will drop a hand down to signal a hello and as a sign of respect. It comes from a

Female, 25-44, it is related to our social norm, males are having a critical crowd of cyclists is a positive influence. Social group was also expected by many participants in our race to have a positive influence in making non-cyclists. One of males said that my friends probably motivate me to use the bicycle more. It’s group dynamics really and it is reported as having a large influence on cycling practices.

Let’s start off by talking about why not wearing a helmet is such a big deal. Motorcycles are the most hazardous form of motor vehicle transportation. They are less stable and harder to see than normal cars. Like any other mode of transportation, safety is important and helmets are the most important when riding a motorcycle. Your brain is very fragile and even though you have a skull protecting it, your skull can easily be crushed and if your brain beats up against your skull, it

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