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Bikers look like outlaws. There are actually legitimate reasons for the way they dress and look;

Why leather? It protects a rider in the event of an accident.

Why do they look so dirty? When you ride a motorcycle, you are exposed to everything flying about on the road. Dirt and grime deposit on every surface of your body. Your hair is an attractant for moisture, hence the "greasy" hair look. If the rider is wearing a helmet, which is very heavy, their heads sweat. When the helmet is removed, the result is a nasty case of "hat hair."

What about those huge boots? Again, these are for protection. Steel toed boots protect the riders feet, and the tops of the boots guard their legs from exhaust pipe burns.

Why do they wear bandannas? This is two-fold; to protect their necks from sun and windburn, and to help disguise the dreaded hat hair described above.

Why do they ride together, like a gang? In a car, you can go to places with friends in one vehicle. If you take a motorcycle, everyone drives separately.

Why do they have clubs? Sharing time with people that enjoy what you do isn't sinister, it's human nature. There are clubs for all sorts of activities, from knitting to snowboarding.

The next time you see a biker on the road, don't be so quick to judge. He is likely to be your neighbor, or the guy who does your taxes every year.

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