The Biker's Code

I ride purely, and only, because it is fun. I ride because Ienjoy the freedom I feel from being exposed to the elements, and thevulnerability to the danger that is intrinsic to riding. I do not ride becauseit is fashionable to do so. I ride my machine, not wear it. My machine is not asymbol of status. It exists simply for me, and me alone. My machine is not atoy. It is an extension of my being, and I will treat it accordingly, with thesame respect as I have for myself. I strive to

understand the inner-workings of my machine, from the mostbasic to the most complex. I will learn everything I can about my machine, sothat I am reliant upon no one but myself for its health and well-being. Istrive to constantly better my skill of control over my machine. I will learnits limits, and use my skill to become one with my machine so that we may keepeach other alive. I am the master, it is the servant. Working together inharmony, we will become an invincible team. I do not fear death. I will,however, do all possible to avoid death prematurely.

Fear is the enemy, not death. Fear on the highway leads todeath, therefore I will not let fear be my master. I will master it. Mymachines will outlive me. Therefore, they are my legacy. I will care for themfor future bikers to cherish as I have cherished them, whoever they may be. Ido not ride to gain attention, respect, or fear from those that do NOT ride,nor do I wish to intimidate or annoy them. For those that do not know me, all Iwish from them is to ignore me. For those that desire to know me, I will sharewith them the truth of myself, so that they might understand me and not fearothers like me. I will never be the aggressor on the highway. However, shouldothers mess with me, their aggression will be dealt with in as severe a manneras I can cast upon them. I will show respect to other bikers more experiencedor

knowledgeable than I am. I will learn from them all I can. Iwill not show disrespect to other bikers less experienced or knowledgeable thanI am. I will teach them what I can. It will be my task to mentor new riders,that so desire, into the lifestyle of the biker, so that the breed shallcontinue. I shall instruct them, as I have been instructed by those before me.I shall preserve and honor traditions of bikers before me, and I will pass themon unaltered. I will not judge other

bikers on their choice of machine, their appearance, ortheir profession. I will judge them only on their conduct as bikers.

I am proud of my accomplishments as a biker, though I willnot flaunt them to others. If they ask, I will share them. I will stand readyto help any other biker that truly needs my help. I will never ask anotherbiker to do for me what I can do for myself. I am not a part-time biker. I am abiker when, and where ever I go. I am proud to be a biker, and I hide my chosenlifestyle from no one. I ride because I love freedom, independence, and themovement of the ground beneath me. But most of all, I ride to better understandmyself, my machine, the lands in which I ride, and to seek out and know otherbikers like myself.