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Harley Riders and Their Harley Tattoos

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.

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!