I know this is an old thread (judging by the last post thread), but I found it after seeking a similar want for a bike shoot.<br><br>In the UK, the majority of bikers are street and sport bike riders, there is a definite divide between Harley riders and the plastic faired weekend warriors, but a lot of this is due to our unpredictable weather. <img src="http://thephotoforum.com/forum/images/smilies/lol.gif" alt="" title="LOL" smilieid="25" class="inlineimg" border="0"><br><br>
You want to make them look like bad ass but not like bikers???????????<br>
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What exactly do you want them to look like? Like that stupid movie with a
bunch of wannabe badasses like Travolta? Sorry, I can't help you. No
matter how fake this person is <img src="http://thephotoforum.com/forum/images/smilies/laugh2.gif" alt="" title="lmao" class="inlineimg" border="0">
<br><br>I think what the requirement here is for, is to illustrate that they are motorcycle lover/enthusiasts without giving the impression they are a patch club MC.<br>That's how I read that anyway <img src="http://thephotoforum.com/forum/images/smilies/sexywink.gif" alt="" title="sexy wink" smilieid="126" class="inlineimg" border="0"><br><br>
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I ride a bike, I belong to a club...the last thing motorcycle enthusiasts need is to look scary, crap, we need some good PR man, Bikers are good people too <img src="http://thephotoforum.com/forum/images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif" alt="" title="biggrin" smilieid="106" class="inlineimg" border="0">
<br><br>There is a fine line between looking intimidating in a cool way vs looking like a bike rider who is just out to get the cops backs up. Trever is right. We have bikers over here who are like that - don't help themselves but to flaunt the law and 'take the P!55', whilst bikers like me try and keep within the confines of the law where possible even if it does mean slightly bending them within reason. One point in question over in the UK is the 'dark visor' issue. Our laws are pretty strict on visor laws being a certain tint, but as long as you aren't seen to be riding in a rash and irresponsible manner, 'most' police will turn a blind eye. The penalty over here for this is non-endorsement and an on-the-spot fine of around £60 (around $95). There are then the exceptions who will as Trever quite rightly says, give the majority a bad name by standing and arguing with the police when they do get pulled over. This obviously has the result in a lot of cases of winding up the police so they throw the book at the rider and go over his/her bike with a fine tooth comb highlighting any illegalities and they do have the power to impound the bike there and then if it is deemed 'unfit for road use' - loud cans, small number plate etc.<br><br>To to summarise, I reckon if you can create a shoot of a biker in a setting or with an image that looks 'Badass' but not 'Bad rotten' - job done.<br><br>A bit like the difference of having The Terminator as your dad as opposed to the biker gang from the film 'Every Which But Loose'.<br><br>That said, I'd still have a Harley if I could afford one, and def if I lived in a warmer climate.<br><br><br>Coincidentally, if there are any bikers from Europe, the US, or anywhere in the world, I run a biker website
Bike Thing Index page that welcomes members of all skill levels and backgrounds, regardless of ride, sex, colour. It would be good to get some more members from overseas on board.<br><br>Shiny side up guys <br>
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