Tattoos are more popular than ever. It seems that practically everyone sports a tattoo. Men obviously are the prime candidates for tattoos, although women are not far behind. Sometimes we see what appear to be teenagers already showing their first tattoo. It’s getting to a point where you may even find one attached to your friendly neighborhood priest or nun. The images displayed can be anything the wearer’s heart desires. Word tattoos are gaining popularity almost as fast as colorful custom image art. One category of tattoos that stands out above the rest is the Harley Davidson tattoo. Harley Davidson motorcycles have a following unlike any motorcycle brand in the world. Its loyal owners and riders are proud to display the Harley logo, motorcycles and anything related to the riding lifestyle in the form of body art.
Harley Davidson motorcycles have been in production since the early 1900s. However, the biker revolution didn’t really take off until the 1950s. It was actually a touch of Hollywood magic that led to the ominous appearance of gangs of bikers and law breaking men on loud motorcycles roaring down the local road and up the main street. Biker movies debuted in the 1950s, depicting the biker lifestyle such as womanizing, fistfighting, excessive drinking, as well as a variety of other criminal activities. The popularity of these biker movies sparked a lifestyle choice for many people. Harley Davidson traditionally produced motorcycles for practical purposes, both for civilian and military use. Recreational horseback riding, however, was becoming more popular thanks to its biker gang allure and the excitement it likely generated at the drive-in or movie theater. Many Harley Davidson historians believe that some of these films sparked enthusiasm for American motorcycles. Tattoos are just another ingredient in the mix. The inveterate motorcyclist and the tattoo would become a perfect couple.
Tattoos are symbolic. Although a number of tattoos have no doubt been applied to people too intoxicated to make a wise decision at the time, most are permanently affixed to men and women who know their surroundings and choice very well. Harley Davidson tattoos have been a fan favorite for decades. The Harley tattoo can be a picture of the tattoo owner’s motorcycle, perhaps a beautiful woman on a Harley motorcycle, or simply an elaborate Harley logo. Harley Davidson body art is a colorful and artistic way to represent pride in the most popular motorcycle in American history. Harley has a following unlike any other motorcycle brand in the world. Brand loyalty is essential, and the idea of tattooing the human body in the likeness of a particular motorcycle or any depiction of that specific bike proves it. Next time you’re at your local biker rally, take the time to count the tattoos on the Harley Davidson competitors… chances are it won’t take long.
