2021 Holiday Gift Suggestions The Holiday Season is a time of sharing and the giving of gifts between friends and family. If you have riders on your list, we would like to offer some suggestions for unique and practical gifts that any rider might appreciate. The following pages are a mix of items and services offered by Thunder Roads Ohio and some of our partners. Some of our suggestions are practical items that a rider might not consider or just over look. An AMA or ABATE Membership, for instance, is something that any biker or enthusiast will appreciate but might not get themselves. Helmets, good gloves, or protective riding boots are other items that riders can always use – but often neglect for themselves. It’s also worth mentioning that you might consider getting a little something for your “Iron Steed” as well. People think nothing of getting gifts for dogs and cats – so why not for your bike? And as luck would have it, we might have a few suggestions for stuff your bike would love as well!
Independent Shop T’s and Gear If you’re looking to get a cool motorcycle themed shirt or gear for your favorite rider this Christmas – don’t pick up anything from the stack at the Big Box Store- especially if it features any of the TV bike shops or soap opera clubs. You really don’t want to be the guy or gal riding up in your SOA or Orange County Choppers shirt to Bike Night. And you don’t really want to be responsible for sending out your loved ones like that either! A MUCH cooler option is a shirt from a local independent bike shop. A shirt from the local shop will be appreciated much more and certainly convey much more thought and appreciation for the iron in the garage – not to mention the local motorcycle scene!
Trailer Hitch Motorcycle Carrier There are a lot of times when you need to bring more than your bike can carry – or you simply want your truck / car as well as your bike on a trip. If you’re taking your dirt bike to the track, a smaller bike to a rally, your café racer to a shop, or even your scooter on vacation – there is a more convenient alternative to dragging a trailer around with you. Recommended Option: The Trackside Motorcycle Carrier from RevZilla.com “The Trackside motorcycle carrier is an ideal solution for riders who want to bring their bikes along on trips. It can support up to 500 pounds and it even includes a built-in loading ramp. Convenient holes accept ratchet strap hooks to secure the bike while transporting.” Available at RevZilla.com (www.Revzilla.com/motorcycle/ trackside-motorcycle-carrier)
Know an old school BIKESTYLES fan? Or just want some cool, authentic gear? Check out www.HomeTownClothingCompany.com to check out new designs or order some old school gear!
AMA Membership
American Motorcyclist Association Membership offers so much! The perfect gift for the motorcycle enthusiast that hasn’t gotten around to signing up. The AMA represents motorcycle owners and enthusiasts all across the country – and membership is essential to ensuring the rights of riders in these turbulent times. AMA membership also has plenty of money-saving, practical aspects as well – including free AMA Roadside Assistance—which covers all the member’s vehicles and those of the member’s family members—is worth many times the $49 membership dues alone. 22 22
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