Fringe on a bike?

Question

I have fringe on my seat ,fringe on my saddlebags fringe hanging from my handlebars , My leather jacket has fringe I like the fringe look , is this out of style ? a young lady siad I looked like I stepped out of the 60s and only gay men are into fringe .give me your feed back on this , and be nice dang it

Answer 1

It's your bike and your clothes, Terry. Wear and ride what you like.
Who said the sixties were bad anyway? The only ones I hear talk about it weren't there.
I just bought two seats for my bike. Custom double Solo setup.
Fringe on the rear for the old lady, and none on the front. The reason mine doesn't have fringe is that I ride it all the time. Keeping the white fringe pretty would be too much of a pain.
My jacket has fringes and no one has ever said anything about it except "I remember that jacket."

Answer 2

As I read your question, I came across a statement that I absolutely agree with. "I will not ever put fringe tassels on my brake and clutch levers or at the end of my handlebars." Here are my thoughts. Being in fashion means you look like everyone else. Is this your goal as the Greatest Unofficial Harley-Davidson Spokesman? I was given to believe that many riders choose to ride a Harley so they can be unique and not follow the crowd. Hence all the accessories for the motorcycle and the rider. At any big rally such as Strugis one would be hard pressed to find two identical Harleys. To me this is a good thing. We are all unique so shouldn't our motorcycles be unique? I think so. As far as fringes on riding gear, I want nothing fluttering causing any kind of distraction. But that is my choice. Fringes on leather saddle bags is old school and a very classic look. Keep your outfits. Remember what goes out of style will come back in style. It is just a matter of time.

Answer 3

The fringe look isn't "in style" right now, no. Neither are a lot of other styles. The biker thing goes in cycles. About six years ago everyone wanted a long chopper, then about 2 years ago everyone was into bobbers, now baggers and trikes are taking off. All that matters is you like your bike.

Answer 4

Was the young lady a biker?.... There are very few motorcycle enthusiasts that will even criticize an others look unless it is something that could be dangerous. I know allot of people men and woman who have fringe on their bikes and themselves, Young and old. Oh and I bet if you looked at the young lady she probably had on at least one item that could be traced back a few decades anyways.

Answer 5

The lady who told you that knows nothing about being a biker. We are free spirits and don't care about conventional thought. We think for ourselves. I don't care for the fringe look but that doesn't matter. It's what you like that counts. A biker never lets others influence what he wears or doesn't wear. He personalizes his bike the way he likes it. Keep the fringe, feel good about yourself and distance yourself from the ignorant.

Answer 6

Motorcycle fashion is nothing like fashion fashion. You get the occasional trend (think of those mohawk stick ons for your helmet), but mostly things stay pretty much the same.

So fringe is not out of style.

Personally, I'm into fringe. Not so much on my bike, but I love it on a skirt and as trim with other clothing.

I do like it on others' bikes. It's fun to watch it waving in the wind.

The ignoramus you ran into needs her horizons broadened.

Answer 7

It's your bike,if you're happy with the fringe look go for it,I myself think fringe looks ok on the larger touring bikes,bbut I'd never put it on my Panhead,if I had an Evo Heritage Softail I might,but you like it so as another answer says tell the people bashes you where to go

Answer 8

I think fringe or "tassels" is one of the worst parts about cruiser's. I'm all about performance bikes, but I can respect a clean cruiser from time to time. However, fringe I just can't take.

I love the irony in how import bikes still have the "flashy" or "ricey" general social status when it's cruisers that are solid chrome, then more chrome, then chrome crap stuck onto chrome, then a ton of pointless do-dads, fringe, logos, etc stuck all over them, all while being very poor performing, loud and obnoxious.

Again, I wont knock on a taste full cruiser or chopper, but you know what I'm talking about.

So again, fringe is a little old school, reminds me of an indian jacket or something, but I'm sure if your on a huge Harley rally you'll fit in just fine and the girls will all be "ow-ow!" It's all personal preference.

Answer 9

Style your bike how you want it and not how other people want it. It's yours and not anyone elses. I personally am not into fringe but someone like you obviously is.

Answer 10

was the lady riding a bike herself.? self expression is what you make it. personally, i don't like it cause it is always flapping me or my passenger. it's your bike so make it whatever you want. I have seen lots of hardcore riders with fringe. tell her to F**K OFF
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