[knarf]

Out of historical curiosity and always looking for ‘connections’ ... how long has this been going on?

[pandoraou812]

For bikers, "it's all about trying to find some independence here in America," says William Dulaney, a consultant to National Geographic's upcoming "Outlaw Biker" series. "Why bikers don't like helmet laws and pipe laws, it's all about choice: If states came out and required bikers by law to ride without a helmet, they'd all wear one, it's that funny."

Oh BS. I know guys who can ride without helmets & wear them anyway. I know guys who hate them. I have had the chance to ride without & I would rather wear one, my hair gets too tangled up. As for pipe laws, I like loud pipes , it lets senior drivers know you are around them. They tend to want to run you over or off the road where I live.

[JoeGar]

Out of historical curiosity and always looking for ‘connections’ ... how long has this been going on?

I'm not sure exactly, but I know it has been going on since the early 1990s. Myrtle Beach's Bike Week has always been more of a Harley event whereas blacks, by and large, lean more toward non-Harley sport bikes.

[deport]

One article I was reading said it has been going on for the past 65 years...... So back in the 40s it seems was the beginning. Another article I saw said the bike week was moving to New Bern, NC. Who knows what they will do. It may take a year or two for a concensus to develope over where/when to hold the bike week.