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Is
there really a
connection between Harley
riders and
Harley
tattoos? Even though
times have changed,
it’s still a fact
that the
overwhelming
majority of Harley
riders boast a few
Harley tattoos.
There have actually
been surveys that
have compared the
lifestyle choices of
those who ride
Harley Davidson
motorcycles against
those who ride all
other types of
motorcycles and the
Harley riders share
an interesting set
of traits,
particularly their
love of Harley
tattoos. And
don't forget
about the Harley
girls!
Along
with tattoos,
Harley riders
also
indulge in the art
of body piercing
and riders often
are more than
happy to show
their stuff. The
phrase, “Live to
Ride” is one of
the most popular Harley
tattoos that
Harley riders
choose, but
equally popular
still are tattoos
that include the
words Harley
Davidson in some
manner, especially
the Harley
Davidson bar and
shield logo.
Older Harley
riders, those who
rode their Harleys
back in the day
when the image of
the Harley rider
was more ruffian
than white collar
worker, possess
some of the most
outrageous Harley
tattoos and will
show you arms that
are literally
covered with
skulls, wolves,
daggers, butterfly
wings, red roses,
barbed wire,
flames, and just
about anything
else that
they’ve been
able to fit.
If
you’re a Harley
rider but you’re
not into the pain
that accompanies the
process of covering
your arms with
Harley-inspired
tattoos, you do have
other options. You
could get your hands
on a really cool
long-sleeved Harley
t-shirt. The part
that covers the body
is black with the
Harley Davidson logo
printed across the
front but the
sleeves are printed
in a way that gives
the appearance of
arms covered with
tattoos! Your arms
aren’t really full
of tattoos, but from
a distance, no one
will know. This
hard-to-find t-shirt
won’t be cheap,
but it’s sure to
turn a lot of heads,
start a lot of
conversations and
give you that Harley
rider look!
Another
alternative pursued
by today’s Harley
riders is temporary
Harley tattoos.
Place these vivid
tattoos anywhere on
the body without
feeling any pain or
any regret because
when you tire of the
look, (or when you
have to return to
work on Monday
morning), removing
them is simple.
Temporary Harley
tattoos last
about a week and are
available just about
everywhere.
Becoming a Harley
rider actually might
be the incentive you
need to finally
decide to get that
tattoo you’ve
always been wanting
but have been afraid
to get. A Harley
tattoo is, after
all, an integral
part of achieving
that “look” that
Harley riders strive
for. Facial hair
will help as will
outfitting yourself
with the right
Harley apparel and
accessories.
One sad reality of
Harley riders is
that they’re
beginning to show
signs of aging and a
new generation of
Harley riders is
emerging. Whether or
not these younger
riders will carry on
the tradition of
Harley tattoos is
yet to be seen. But
with all old trends
becoming new again,
there’s hope that
this new breed of
Harley riders will
continue to proudly
display their Harley
tattoos!
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