Tasha wrote:
> Having just written a popular article on the History of Harleys and
> Indians, I think that the actual most prevalent myth is that bikers ARE
> outlaws and criminals. In reality, bikers are exactly like us. Yes,
> there are RUBs (Rich Urban Bikers), yes there are criminals, yes there
> are gardeners and plumbers. The average Harley owner is the average
> American citizen. But many charity runs, like the one in LA for Muscular
> Dystrophy, which occurs every year, are full of movie stars and RUBS, so
> people may see this on TV and get that idea.
Good points, Tasha.
Given the high prices commanded by Harleys (or Gold Wings, for that
matter), coupled with the obvious fact that most bikers also own an
automobile or truck (often a SUV) for use in when a bike isn't appropriate
(bad weather, shopping, transporting family, etc.), I would suspect that
economically the average owner would be somewhat above the national average
in terms of income. A single gardener may have a bike, but the married
gardener is unlikely to have one--or at least a good one--unless he owns his
own gardening firm. A professional, on the other hand, can easily afford
such purchases (and has the credit to finance a bike), and--in addition--can
take the time off from work for the runs (which may not be an option to the
working class owner). If that's the case, I'd be surprised if the
professionals _weren't_ over-represented among Harley owners.
Just a few thoughts.
Rick <--former Harley owner
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Rick Adams
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Department of Social Sciences
Jackson Community College, Jackson, MI
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