biker

Sometimes the word "biker" is used to mean an outlaw biker, or bikie, who is a member of a one percenter1%er or outlaw motorcycle gang. Numerous members are involved in criminal activity (firearms, recreational drug usage and/or sales, etc.). Outlaw bikers often ride heavy cruiser-type motorcycles. (Motorcycles in excess of 700cc displacement are considered "heavy," and "cruisers" are large, heavy bikes designed for relaxed travel that allow the rider to sit upright or lean back. A chopper is a motorcycle that has been stripped down to the bare essentials: engine, frame, gas tank, wheels, handlebars, and seat.) Bikers tend to associate with others that share their enthusiasm, and congregate at biker events such as "bike week" rallies and races.

Motorcycle gang - A motorcycle gang (also known as a biker gang) is a motorcycle club and gang whose members (outlaw bikers and one percenters) are motorcycle riders, usually of Harley-Davidson motorcycles.Major motorcycle gangs include:

the Bandidos

the Hells Angels

the Outlaws Motorcycle ClubOutlaws

the Pagans MC

the Black Power (NZ motorcycle chapter).Other notable motorcycle gangs include:

the gypsyjokers.com.au - Gypsy Jokers Australia

the Nomads

the Rebels

the Straight Satans (notable for having members in the 1960s involved with the Charles MansonManson Family)

The Finks Motorcycle club. (Famous Biker Gang on Australia's Gold Coast where they are involved in a variety of crimes including drug Trafficking and notable disapperances and murders).

The Rock Machine (A Quebec Biker Gang)There have also been scooter gangs, notably the Mod_(lifestyle)Mods in the United KingdomUK in the 1960s.

Ozbiker.org - Australian biker news and views site ozbiker.org - Ozbiker.org

Outlaw Motorcycle Club - The concept of an Outlaw Motorcycle Club came about to describe motorcycle clubs who did not adhere to AMA standards. Later, after a rally in Hollister during the July 4th weekend in 1947, it was used by a reporter to exagerate actual events that took place. It received national attention which resulted in the president of the AMA (American Motorcyclist Association) to make a statement to the effect that only one percent of bikers give anyone any trouble. As a result some bikers started calling themselves "one percenters". Over time there evolved the idea of the "big four" motorcycle clubs: Hells Angels, Pagans MCPagans, Bandidos, and Outlaws Motorcycle ClubOutlaws. These clubs wear patches with various symbols made up of a specific set of "colors". For example the colors of the Hells Angels are red and white while the Bandidos colors are red and gold.

See also -

Greaser

Greasers

Raggare

Rockers

Teddy Boy (youth culture)

All-terrain vehicle

Anarcho-Rockers

Mods and Rockers

Punk rockPunk Rockers

Rock and roll

Bousouzoku, Raggare, Greaser

Rock and roll, Rockers, Punk rockPunk Rockers, Punk rockPunk Rockers, Anarcho-Rockers

Teddy Boy (youth culture)

All-terrain vehicle, Dune buggy

External links -

!sturgismotorcyclerally.com - Sturgis Motorcycle Rally

daytonachamber.com - Daytona Beach !RallyCategory:Subculturesde:Bi kerru:Байкеры

The Party Fowl
Women's motorcycle, beach & fashion tops & halters decorated in custom Swarovski crystals and gold & silver metallic nailheads. Men's biker T's and denim shirts.
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Dawgtown Clothing Company
Dawgtown offers todays bikers a choice in biker clothing. Rally info, bike pics, clothing and so much more. Check out Dawgtown and make it your town.
http://www.dawgtownclothing.com/

FullRubber
Gay rubber fetish sites
http://www.fullrubber.net/

Chesley's Bar & Grille
The News Herald called us the Cheers of Downriver. Our friendly waitstaff and home cooked food will make you feel right at home. Voted Best Burger in the Detroit News, Best Neighborhood Bar and Best Happy Hour. Check us out during Cruisin' Downriver where our party is the best on Fort Street! See you soon!
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Toter Winkel - A plead to all car drivers - Eine Bitte an alle Autofahrer
A plead to all car drivers. Please use your turn signal BEFORE you change lanes and look into your rear view mirror TWICE before you make your turn!
http://www.toterwinkel.de/

Turbos Germany MF aus Witten - Seite von Bikern für Biker
Kleine Vorstellungunserer Truppe, unserer Ziele und unserer Aktivitäten.
http://www.turbos-germany.de

Queen Tees
Funky Tshirts, Sassy Princess wear, Royal Tshirts, Queen Lifestyle designs,
http://www.queentees.com/

White Line Monthly Motorcycle Magazine
World's first online monthly motorcycle magazine in a home printable format! This monthly magazine is FREE for all motorcycle enthusiasts from the casual rider to the hard core biker. We have articles, babe of the month, jokes and more, in a true magazine format that you can print from home ANYTIME!!
http://www.whitelinemagazine.com/

700 Pässe in den Alpen , Dolomiten und Pyrenäen
Für alle, die an Informationen über Alpen-, Pyrenäen- und Dolomitenpässen interessiert sind. Hier finden Sie Infomationen über hunderte von Bikerrouten und Traumstraßen für Motorrad, Bike, Scooter, Quad und Cabrio
http://www.toureninfo.de/

Flow Zone
Mountain Bike Website with lots of pictures and movies, daily news and reviews. All for Free!
http://www.flowzone.ch/

The US Military Vets Motorcycle Club
A 3 piece patch wearing, nationwide brotherhood of true bikers with an affinity for the open road, an understadning of true brotherhood, and a history of service in the Armed Forces of the United States of America.
http://www.usmvmcva1.org/

Discount Leather Mart
Motorcycle Leather Jackets, Coats, Chaps, Pants, Vests, Saddlebags, Leather Lingerie plus Waterproof & Windproof Textile Motorcycle, ATV or Snowmobile Jackets and pants.
http://www.discount-leather.net/

Al's Cycle Parts
Al's Cycle Parts of Rome, NY has the largest inventory of parts and accessories for Harley - Davidson motorcycles. From our website, you can access not only information about our retail store but you can also link directly to our listings on EBay. In our Ebay online store you will find outstanding deals on popular pars and accessories for your bike. Come visit us soon!!
http://www.alscycleparts.com/

Abominogs MC
Motorbike Club from Germany
http://www.abominogs.de/

Biker Heaven
The one-stop resource for Bikers on the Internet. Live chat, message boards, and tech talk.
http://www.bikerheaven.com/

BikerTrash.com
Biker related information and articles.
http://www.bikertrash.com

Biker Leather
We have the leather you'll want to be wearing for maximum protection out on the road.
http://www.bikerleather.com