why don't they ride Hondas or Ducatis?
2006-08-02 23:48:51 · 33 answers · asked by andylefty 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
The Hells Angels were originally founded by a group of men that flew in the American fighter Squadron kown as "The Hells Angels",,,,,,after the war they couldn't find anything to equal the adrenallin rush they got from flying. Many of the guys had access to the bikes(Harleys) that were used in the war at almost no cost.. Many bikes were made and then pretty much just discarded. The guys found the rumble and roar of the Harleys helped them to reacquire the rush,,,,,,,,,,now ya know
2006-08-03 02:52:56 · answer #1 · answered by Dr. Biker 3 · 2⤊ 2⤋
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2006-08-03 18:54:41 · answer #2 · answered by shel_bug66 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
outlaw bikers ? Old Outlaws I knew were mostly Harley's but about 1/4-1/3 rode other brands. At the time their rules were road worthy bike preferred 500cc or over. A couple were riding R69 BMW's like mine, many others were riding the English bikes like Triumph, BSA, and Enfields, Nortons. When Honda came out with 750-4 a couple got them also-wasn't exactly a popular choice with many others in clubs but local 'Harley's only' rules didn't get to national level at that time. Some info on German Hells Angels clubs seem to indicate only about 1/2 the bikes are the seemingly image preferred Harley's.
2016-03-16 12:54:16 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because Harleys are all about a badass image (and not much else). So, if you want everyone to think you are an "outlaw" you ride a Harley. If you want a good motorcycle that actually has some performance, comfort, and quality engineering, you don't.
2006-08-03 03:00:19 · answer #4 · answered by JeffyB 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You don't know any Angels then do you?
There are many "Angels" on Honda's, Ducati Monsters, Moto Guzzi's, Buels, Triumphs... Not just Harleys...
You should get out more..
2006-08-03 14:09:15 · answer #5 · answered by engineer 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because Hell's Angels are of purely American origins and they honor the only American motorcycle! You may find some Hell's Angels also ride old Indians too, which was the other great American bike, but there aren't many of those original ones left anymore.
2006-08-02 23:55:43 · answer #6 · answered by Ms T 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
HA members do not only ride Harleys, but they are prevelant due to how easy they are to acquire and how inexpensive they can be. I lived the biker life working for Indian Motorcyle working all the rally's and such, and partied with plenty of guys from the Red & White. They ride Harleys, they ride Indians, they ride Big Dogs they ride customs....you just won't see one caught dead on a rice burner :-)~
2006-08-03 18:12:13 · answer #7 · answered by surfingbill 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
They dont all ride HD's only the American ones and the other ones that dont' know any better.
When I were a lad they rode BSA's, Triumph's, Royal Enfields and all sorts of stuff.
2006-08-03 04:20:07 · answer #8 · answered by Tom H 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
hell's angel's are an american biker gang you dont see japenese gangs driving harleys do you? besides smart ppl buy harley'sbecause they are AMERICAN besides there werent many big bikes back in the day but the generel rule is if you can keep up your fine oh and the best crotch rockets you can by for torque are made from harly moters and there the best plus some did drive indians and now there are kit bikes and custom bikes with american moters and other parts in them
2006-08-03 00:02:05 · answer #9 · answered by tweekweed1988 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Get the book "Hells Angel" by Ralph "Sonny" Barger. He started the Hell's Angels, and explains all. Ironically, he says he dislikes Harley's cuz mechanically they are shite. He much prefers Jap bikes cuz they're reliable.
2006-08-02 23:56:43 · answer #10 · answered by That English Dude 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋