Motorcycles Have Become Mainstream Transportation

"I like smoke and lightening….heavy metalknown as a "bitch bar") for women passengers, a CB
thunder! Racing with the wind…and the feelingradio in its helmets and outstanding safety features
that I'm under" sang the 1970's rock groupand gas mileage. Additional accessories and parts for
Steppenwolf in "Born to be Wild." This was one of thethe Gold Wing and other bikes are readily available at
first rock songs to glorify the freedom and power ofdealerships 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 "Easyworn by all motorcycle riders and passengers; your
Rider," motorcycles have become a symbol ofhelmet, and "leathers" could save your life in an
freedom on the open road. Each year the small townaccident.
of Sturgis, South Dakota, holds the largest motorcycleFor 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 townGroup club not only vehemently defends the
in the Black Hills were motorcycle devotees of all agesengineering genius of this motorcycle, but also
can party, attend rock concerts and simply enjoyencourages its members to hold rallies for charitable
talking about their favorite subject with othercauses 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 anpopular 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 asallure for motorcycle enthusiasts.
outlaws, mostly criminals. But today, all has changedRecently a bike called "Lethal Injection" has captured
and riders are viewed as true fans of the vehiclesthe 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. Thesecubic 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 prizedstaggering power in their motorcycle. This bike's full
motorcycle because of its fully-equipped componentsdescription is easily found on the Internet.
such as an automatic starter, a back "sissy bar" (also