Biker gangs

[SMOKEU]

Why is it that members of most biker gangs ride Harleys? Hells Angels, Rebels, and many of the other criminal organisations all seem to ride them! Why don't they ride mopeds? Or motards? Or sports bikes? Do they all ride Harleys just to try and make up for something they don't have?

[p.dath]

Maybe Harleys are easier to steal?

[Usarka]

Hells Angels formed about 8 years after the japs declared war on their country. So they rode american bikes..... Might have something to do with it.

[cynna]

did they make japanese bikes back then?

[p.dath]

Harleys tend to be loud. They are large, and they have a lot of "presence".

Seems a good fit to me.

[Scouse]

Hells Angels formed about 8 years after the japs declared war on their country. So they rode american bikes..... Might have something to do with it.Ok if that is the case it must beg the question why do they wear German helmets then?

[Usarka]

Good point was just a thought..... The japs were loathed though, the germans had a bit of respect...

[Corse1]

Harelys are about the only bikes that will handle the generaly fat useless ass of a gang member.

[riffer]

You know, maybe it's just me, but I have a real problem with gangs calling themselves "motorcycle enthusiasts."

http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/4648957/Rebels-arrival-big-problem-says-ex-cop

[nosebleed]

Ok if that is the case it must beg the question why do they wear German helmets then?

For the engineering.

Same reason any of us buy german.

[Teflon]

Image. I think it would be funny if they all dressed up like power rangers on sports bikes doing 300 clicks everywhere.

[ellipsis]

...you may find somewhere that Sonny Barger said of the Goldwing...if they were around a lot earlier they may have been the bike of choice...

[JimO]

i have seen a devils henchman riding a ducati, dont know what the devil thinks of that though

[Toaster]

You know, maybe it's just me, but I have a real problem with gangs calling themselves "motorcycle enthusiasts."

http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/4648957/Rebels-arrival-big-problem-says-ex-cop

They are hardly about to admit to what we all know.... that they are organised criminals.

They ride bikes the same way they conduct their criminal activities... aggressively and without regard for anyone else but their own selfish greed.

NZ is far too tolerant of crime of any kind. Political correctness and human rights let this scum walk all over society.

All criminals should be properly punished, not slapped into a taxpayer funded hotel for a free holiday.

[Toaster]

i have seen a devils henchman riding a ducati, dont know what the devil thinks of that though

It is not unusual to see associates riding an occasional sports bike.

They haven't earned enough from illicit drug sales to buy a HD... or haven't found one to steal yet.

[admenk]

They are hardly about to admit to what we all know.... that they are organised criminals.

They ride bikes the same way they conduct their criminal activities... aggressively and without regard for anyone else but their own selfish greed.

NZ is far too tolerant of crime of any kind. Political correctness and human rights let this scum walk all over society.

All criminals should be properly punished, not slapped into a taxpayer funded hotel for a free holiday.

I take it you're not a fan then ?

[KiWiP]

Read 'Hells Angels' by Hunter S Thompson. Gives a pretty good view into why they are as they are.

[popelli]

did they make japanese bikes back then?

yes japan was making bikes back in the late 20's early 30's, one of the first companies set up in japan was harley getting bikes made under licence

[AD345]

yes japan was making bikes back in the late 20's early 30's, one of the first companies set up in japan was harley getting bikes made under licence

Yep

Rikuo,

Good short version of the story here (http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2008/07/16/japans-motorcycle-wars/)

[superman]

Japanese gangs seem to ride shitty bikes for some reason.

[Deano]

The Abu Dhabi (??) Desert Warriors ride Harleys. As seen on Discovery.

[hellokitty]

Hells Angels formed about 8 years after the japs declared war on their country. So they rode american bikes..... Might have something to do with it.

Yes, this is what I have read in a book somewhere - there was a basic history lesson on the Hells Angels that said exactly that.
American pride etc....

[Fatt Max]

Harelys are about the only bikes that will handle the generaly fat useless ass of a gang member.

Cool, must get them to join the Fat Bikers MC then

[Fatt Max]

Image. I think it would be funny if they all dressed up like power rangers on sports bikes doing 300 clicks everywhere.

That would look fucking great man....

Seriously though, they never wave eh

[Hans]

Ok if that is the case it must beg the question why do they wear German helmets then?

Nice tradition started by the GIs that came back with said helmets as souvenirs.

[Smifffy]

That would look fucking great man....

Seriously though, they never wave eh

Some have waved to me, more gimme the head flick.

[Smifffy]

I think also Harley Dealers are good for taking folding stuff for good deals on new Harleys, no questions asked.

The price of Harleys it's easier to launder more cash per transaction than, say a V-strom.

[Corse1]

Cool, must get them to join the Fat Bikers MC then

Yeah you might have missed the "useless" part

[Teflon]

That would look fucking great man....

Seriously though, they never wave eh

They don't? I ignore them.. and like fuck I would acknowledge anyone who dresses up like a gimp driving a tractor.

[ynot slow]

But they must have farkin hard arse skin,no gloves,half lids,vests,wow I'll never be able to ride one,skins too soft.

Incidently in the speedway world Rotorua stockcar club has been known as Rebels for years,they're now worried the "rebels" tag could prevent sponsors coming on board for supporting their super stock team.

[Bikemad]

they ride HOGS coz they "livin the dream man"................fuckin overgrown schoolboys who cant let go of the comfort the school uniform gave them..........call themselves 1%ers.......they remind me of the skit from monty pythons the life of brian.............."you are all individuals"..........."yes...we are all individuals".....DOH!

[Flip]

Lots of hard men here today i see!

You lot have got to get out more.

[Banditbandit]

Ok if that is the case it must beg the question why do they wear German helmets then?

They ride Harleys in the states because of the All-American image ... (strangely enough the Angels are very patriotic ...) ... those who wear Nazi helmets do so to piss off the straights ...

[Banditbandit]

But seriously, Sonny Barger (founder memebr. Hells Angels) trashes Harleys in one of his books. Says he rides them because of the image, but if he was sarting out now he'd ride a Honda ST or a BMW ...

[MSTRS]

Stone's 'gang' had the right idea. It just never caught on...

[dogsnbikes]

Ok if that is the case it must beg the question why do they wear German helmets then?

it helps disguse their work clothes :2guns: