Have you ever wondered why bikers like skulls on their bikes? I found some interesting facts and opinions on this subject. Most believe that one of the reasons is the dangers and risks of the sport of riding a motorcycle. We like skulls because we are constantly reminded that we live a dangerous existence, and more so by riding a two wheeled doomsday machine. We are afraid of death as a people. So we embrace the fear and the fear dies leaving one to truly live for today. Skulls are a way of embracing and defeating this fear.
Then of course there are some bikers that sport skulls and other dark symbols to stand apart from everyone else, stand their ground. After all skulls represent something bad is coming or something that brings fear with it. It has also been said that Bikers as well as military, utilize the skull as signification of reckless machoism barely protected from disaster or doomed bravery that accepts their fate.
I certainly have a new view of bikers and skulls and it makes perfect sense. It appears that the vast majority of bikers wear or sport skulls to remind them to ride they must face danger and death. Honestly, I think that is incredibly brave. I will never look at skull patches, tattoos or paint jobs the same. I will remember to respect the biker and the skull for what it truly represents.
