Gifts for Bikers That Are Not Another Skull Keychain
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Bikers get gifted a lot of skulls. Skull keychains, skull shot glasses, skull ashtrays. Most of it ends up in a box in the garage.
The issue is that biker gifts usually get bought from the aesthetic rather than from the activity. Riders are practical people who spend real money on gear and real time on maintenance.
Know what kind of rider he is
This matters more than anything else on this list. A Harley guy, a sportbike guy, an adventure rider and a vintage restorer have almost nothing in common besides two wheels. Buying cruiser branded anything for a guy on a KTM is the same mistake as buying Army gear for a Marine.
What riders actually go through
Gloves wear out. Visors scratch. Chain lube runs out. Bar grips get worn smooth. Microfiber towels disappear. These are unglamorous and constantly needed.
A good tie down set is another one. Every rider needs them, most have cheap ones, nobody upgrades voluntarily.
Apparel that works off the bike
Here is the thing about riding gear: it only gets worn while riding. Regular clothes get worn constantly.
A shirt with the right attitude gets far more use than a branded jacket he already has three of. Our dark humor designs sell heavily to riders because the humor overlaps almost perfectly with biker culture. Blunt, a little offensive, and not asking for approval.
If he is a bigger guy, and a lot of riders are, check XLT sizing rather than just grabbing a 3XL.
The gift nobody thinks of
Garage stuff. A decent stand. Good lighting. A rolling seat. Riders spend as much time working on the bike as riding it, and the garage is usually the neglected part.
What to avoid
Anything with a generic skull on it. Novelty helmets. Wall art. Cheap leather. And do not buy him a patch for a vest unless you understand exactly what you are doing, because that carries meaning you may not intend.