Helmet Bags - Motorcycle Myths

By John Daniele
What is it about motorcycles in economically developing foreign countries around the world? Maybe it's that motorcycles have always been a cheap form of transportation as well as the fact that there are many motorcycle enthusiasts who love nothing more than to carry their motorcycle helmet bags with them as they travel on their open air bike.

Because of its long history, the motorcycle and its riders have many subgroups and mythologies associated with it. A group of riders on an assortment of motorcycles and their accompanying helmets, helmet bags and regalia represent to many the epitome of 'coolness.' Each type of rider is represented clearly in their own motorcycle subculture. Caf riders on their speedy bikes zip by on motorcycles carrying specialized equipment - all focused on speed. Mod racers can easily be seen from a distance because of their colorful bikes and associated gear. Rockers can ride their bikes with helmets, motorcycle helmet bags and jackets adorned with their favorite club or group. Every subculture in motorcycling has a trait that makes it distinctive and celebrates its own unique history.

Even motorcycle social groups and organizations take on distinct colors of their own. Some go for specific motorcycle brands or makes, like the Harley groups, with Harley bikes, helmets, motorcycle helmet bags, jackets, vests, boots, and down to key chains all strictly Harley! BMW MOA members will have nothing but BMW motorcycles, helmets, helmet bags, protective gear, and accessories. These groups band together for totally different reasons, some outrageous, some social and for a cause, some even anti-social. Some groups raise monies for charitable causes. Others are in it for the thrill of riding and racing motorcycles alone.

Some groups are more organized and influential in the motorcycle world. They all group themselves in able to build a force to be reckoned with politically and socially. Some groups even lobby for a more biker-friendly legislation that would create better traffic, safety and manufacturing laws. Each of these special groups carry with them a special insignia and trademark that they plaster on all of their gear, ranging from helmets and motorcycle helmet bags to jackets and even their bikes. In order to form a more influential group and gain clout these groups form federations and confederations. These groups not only travel, but also politically lobby. Motorcycle clubs have many reasons for forming, some for reasons of touring and casually riding, all the way to extreme sports riding and stunt-riding. And of course every club and group proudly sports their own motorcycles, helmets and motorcycle helmet bags. These accessories are all important to every rider regardless of group. Some motorcycle groups are even outlawed for reasons such as breaking traffic laws and typical misdemeanors. Most of these groups still remain the minority compared to the more respected honest motorcycle gangs.

Finally, it would be improper to fail to mention that the ladies have their own motorcycling subgroups. These clubs - dedicated to and required as membership being a woman - focus on more feminine apparel. These particular bikers tend to wear jackets, boots, pants and other clothes that emphasize their shape and sexiness. Besides their clothing, this particular subgroup brings to the biker mythology more 'feminine color' in the form of pink shaded helmets, motorcycle helmet bags and even saddlebags.