| "I like smoke and lightening….heavy metal | | | | known as a "bitch bar") for women passengers, a CB |
| thunder! Racing with the wind…and the feeling | | | | radio in its helmets and outstanding safety features |
| that I'm under" sang the 1970's rock group | | | | and gas mileage. Additional accessories and parts for |
| Steppenwolf in "Born to be Wild." This was one of the | | | | the Gold Wing and other bikes are readily available at |
| first rock songs to glorify the freedom and power of | | | | dealerships and on-line at very reasonable prices. |
| motorcycles. Followed by movies like "The Wild Ones" | | | | Keep in mind that some states require that helmets be |
| starring Marlon Brando and later the fabulous "Easy | | | | worn by all motorcycle riders and passengers; your |
| Rider," motorcycles have become a symbol of | | | | helmet, and "leathers" could save your life in an |
| freedom on the open road. Each year the small town | | | | accident. |
| of Sturgis, South Dakota, holds the largest motorcycle | | | | For many riders, there is only one King of the Road - |
| rally in the world. Thousands of cruising bikes, dirt bikes, | | | | the Harley-Davidson. The world-wide Harley-Davidson |
| and choppers descend upon this otherwise quiet town | | | | Group club not only vehemently defends the |
| in the Black Hills were motorcycle devotees of all ages | | | | engineering genius of this motorcycle, but also |
| can party, attend rock concerts and simply enjoy | | | | encourages its members to hold rallies for charitable |
| talking about their favorite subject with other | | | | causes like Bikers Against Child Abuse. Off-road dirt |
| motorcycle riders. They come from all walks of life; | | | | bikes made by HD, Yamaha and Suzuki are very |
| doctors, lawyers, blue-collar working folks and an | | | | popular in racing. Whether cruising or competing, the |
| increasing number of women motorcycle riders. | | | | joy of the open road (or track) continues to hold an |
| Decades ago motorcycle riders were considered as | | | | allure for motorcycle enthusiasts. |
| outlaws, mostly criminals. But today, all has changed | | | | Recently a bike called "Lethal Injection" has captured |
| and riders are viewed as true fans of the vehicles | | | | the attention of cyclists around the world. This is a |
| who are completely lawful, with only one two | | | | "chopper" motorcycle made by Scooter Shooterz that |
| exceptions. | | | | has set new standards for the world's bikers. A 107 |
| Indian. Suzuki. Yamaha. Honda. Harley-Davidson. These | | | | cubic inch V-twin, 4-valve heads, fuel-injected bike, the |
| are the finest motorcycles in the world, reviewers say. | | | | LI is rapidly gaining in popularity for those who want |
| For example, the Honda Gold Wing is a prized | | | | staggering power in their motorcycle. This bike's full |
| motorcycle because of its fully-equipped components | | | | description is easily found on the Internet. |
| such as an automatic starter, a back "sissy bar" (also | | | | |