Blinky-FSO wrote on 09/17/13 at 06:07:28:jcstokes wrote on 09/17/13 at 01:00:36:Before logging in this time I noticed the Voodoo Vintage ad saying you could support SuzukiSavage.com by buying five stickers for $5US. While the stickers may appeal to many on this forum. I may be one of a "I like stock S40's" minority who has little or no time for "cool" "badass" or other quaint expressions. I have problems getting my head round skulls and crossbones. I'm not a pirate and I wasn't born until after the Nazi SS had been disbanded. I'm not a sticker person either but if a more "moderate" type of sticker were to be produced I could be in the market. Hope this little rant doesn't get me flung out of here.
Well said and I agree. The death head and other violent symbolism is well ingrained in the motorcycle community. It is to the point that the logo for an organization calling itself "Bikers Against Child Abuse" is a closed fist with BACA across the knuckles. What is the intent of such a logo? Violence will be met with violence? Probably a great organization but with a poorly thought out logo.
Let's face it, to a great many of us, biking is not just about riding, but how you and your bike look and the image you want to project. If a rider wants skulls, chains, a Nazi helmet and an SS patch, that is fine with me. I will putt along with my full face helmet, hi-viz jacket, and a nickname for a three eyed fish.
Good hunting
I have a "violent" theme for my Silver Savage, but it more of a "tongue in cheek" kind of statement.
I called it "the disturbed bunny".
Hand painted by "Preacher" Pin Stripe artist.
Original art by Mike Feeney (last picture). I emailed him for permission to use it, never heard back.
(2nd picture is from when I lost that cover for 3 months when a bracket broke.. and the mowers ran over it. Hey.. I found it at least!)