I don't remember hardly any baggers when I was growing up in the biking scene. Raised between Philly, Camden, and Delaware almost every bike was a naked machine. I would say that 90% of the bikes were naked cruisers. A guy may have a tool bag. Lots did the backpack thing or tied stuff onto the back seat or backrest.
When we did see baggers they were more than likely being ridden by the really old people. You know, over 40. Even my 75 Gold Wing was made as a naked bike. When Vetter got his hands on it I was so upset I could cry in 1976.
So now as soon as somebody gets a bike, it appears the trend is to throw a windshield, bags, crash bars, floor boards, spotlights, and whatever else we can do to make it like an apartment.
Just thinking about the trends. I read Baggers are 60% of the bike sales today.
Now, don't get me wrong, one of my bikes is a bagger. Other than the Victory Cross Roads LE, I have never seen a bagger I really liked the look of.
It would appear the trend has gone from naked bikes to the utility of taking your stuff with you.
We road to Sturgis and Florida from Philly with stuff tied to the bikes. Didn't need no stinking bags!
Just thinking out loud.
