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