There was a time when helmets weren’t mandatory when riding a bike, and when safety manuals were just mere suggestions no one paid too much attention to, the rules were to just get on the bike and go.
These photos show those times when motorcycles were people’s babies, they weren’t just part of an activity or an accessory, but a whole lifestyle for some people, they were their identity.
And across decades, people just trusted their gut and skills, and had no caution on the road. This was life on wheels without any rules.
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Biking dreams at 21
Looking confident just having a chill moment.
2
"My parents showing off their bikes"
Achieving new levels of cool.
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Suzuki in campus, 1994
Fresh jeans and absolutely no concerns.
4
Power couple in the 70s
Matching bikes with unmatched energy.
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Four riders in one
Great vibes were not optional.
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Uniform was optional
But the great looks were mandatory.
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Backyard badass in the '60s
Parked like a legend, and posed like one too.
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Cool motorcycle, indian style
Built like a tank but super smooth.
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Borrowing a bike with friends
Matching style that goes unmatched.
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"Let me fix my heart first"
Why ruin a perfect look with a helmet?
11
Garage check
Stopping to wipe down the engine.
12
Brothers on their first bikes
When they believed nothing could go wrong.
13
Back-alley coolness
In the middle of brick walls on a sunny day.
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Zero thoughts when riding her bike
One hand on the seat and a smile on her face.
15
Living room showing
Indoor bike photos were rare but happened.
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DIY bike
Creative decisions were made and a helmet wasn't one of them.
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The shirtless era of riding
Apparently all clothing was optional.
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Laid-back rider
Feet up and no sense of urgency.
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Leather by the lake
Parked near the water like it's an accessory.
20
West Coast angels
Confidence is doing all the safety work.
