Outlaw Motorcyclists (2nd part)

Watson also describes their toughness, smartness, excitement, and fate. Trouble is a major theme in this subculture. This involves demonstrating distinctiveness and masculinity as well as engaging in illegal behavior. The may also stole bike part of fire-arms. All of these activities show toughness. Toughness is another important characteristic because it proves their masculinity. This is the reason why they tend to get in trouble without showing signs of weakness. Smartness is not emphasized in the bikers’ subculture. Watson states that most bikers think of themselves as being dump and ignorant. Most of them do not have a permanent job. Their various forms of looking for excitement are hanging out at chopper stores, clubhouses, bars, and riding their motorcycles. Most bikers like to live in the moment and do not think of their future. Therefore, if a biker becomes economically successful, then he is not longer a group member.
In addition, Watson describes how bikers threat women. These women are like objects to them. Generally, these women come from working-class or low-class families and display premature aging due to their lifestyle. They are usually single mother looking for excitement and opportunities with the motorcyclists. Even though bikers treat these women poorly, bikers depend on them for money. Group members do not fight over women; most of the time they exchange their women as tools.