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Amongst riders of motorcycles, the term "biker" or "'''rider'''" is used to refer to anyone who rides a motorcycle. The word "'''bikie'''" strictly referes to European and Austrailian members of "'''1%er'''" or "'''outlaw'''" motorcycle gangs. Non-riders tend to place all motorcycle riders into the same category, but within the riding community there are many sub-sets of riders. Some bikers 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—or "chopped"—to the bare essentials: engine, frame, gas tank, wheels, handlebars, and seat.) The other more popular styles of bikes are
Bikers tend to associate with others that share their enthusiasm, and congregate at motorcycle events such as "bike week" rallies and races. MOTORCYCLE GANG A motorcycle gang (also known as a '''biker gang''') is a controversial term to describe a Motorcycle Club whose members ( Outlaw Biker s and One Percenter s) are Motorcycle Rider s, usually of Harley-Davidson or Triumph motorcycles. The term is primarily used by law enforcement officials. Major motorcycle "gangs" include:
Other notable motorcycle gangs include:
There have also been Scooter Gang s, notably the Mod s in the UK in the 1960s . 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, California, U.S.A. during the July 4th weekend in 1947, it was used by a reporter to exaggerate actual events that took place. It received national attention which resulted in the president of the AMA (, Pagans , Bandidos , and Outlaws . These clubs wear patches with various Symbol s 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
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