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"You're not a REAL biker!" and other BS in motorcycling


So you consider some motorcycle riders to be more legit than others based on things like their lifestyle and bike type? What is a real biker, and why does it matter to some riders? This podcast attempts to answer some of the questions and look at the divisions.

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