Father's Day Gifts for the Motorcycle Lover

It's Father's Day, and you're stumped again. If you're tired of buying ties and your dad (or spouse for those with small children) loves motorcycles, these gifts are sure to be a hit.

The Long Way Round DVD set is a unique documentary filed around the world. Motorcyle enthusiasts Ewan McGregor (of Star Wars and Trainspotting fame) and friend Charlie Boorman motor through Europe, Russia, Mongolia, across the ocean to Canada to the US. Follow their adventures as they try new and unusal food (yuk!) and heartwarming moments as they meet up with wayward street children.

Dads will appreciate the Mini Beast Motorcycle Air Horn for Harley Davidson�. Dubbed as the "loudest motorcycle horn in the world", this beauty will warn motorists to get out of the way. If your dad doesn't have a Harley, make sure this horn is compatible. Give the gift of safety.

For those working with a bigger budget, the Tom Tom Rider is perfect for motorcycle enthusiasts. This portable GPS system can be mounted on the bike as well as in automobiles. Using Bluetooth technology, your rider can listen to directions through headphones. The touch screen works well, even with thick gloves during cooler weather. Like most other GPS systems, this unit can direct you to points-of-interest such as the nearest gas station, hotel, or restaurant. The screen is easy to read, even when zipping along the highway at freeway speeds.

For your literary-loving motorcyclist, Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance is a classic. Recounting the journey of a father and his eleven year old son, the book has received wide acclaim.

Most motorcycle-owning dads love to customize their bikes. From chrome wheels to heated hand-grips, a gift certificate to a local dealership is always a cherished gift. Also try an on-line vendor, but make sure that it caters to your special dad's bike. To make the gift card more cycle worthy, wrap it in a folded bandana (do-rag), or a piece of leather.

For traveling cyclists, dads like to have compact, lightweight gear, especially if they're sleeping outdoors. Therm-a-Rest camping pads are a great option to keep dads comfortable. Add a light-weight water-proof sleeping bag and dads have an instant place to sleep wherever they end up on the road. Check out the camping/hiking section at REI to find these light-weight options that will fit easily into a bike's saddle bags. While you're there, browse the selection of solo tents and compact cooking gear.