Holiday Gifts Under $50 for Bikers

Can't afford a new Harley for the biker enthusiast on your shopping list this holiday season? Not sure if saddle bags are in style this year? Not a problem. There are plenty of original, funny, or useful gifts under available for people who love motorcycles. Here are several, all under $30.

JC Whitney, or www.jcwhitney.com, has a dizzying array of motorcycle related products available. If you're not sure where to start, gloves are always a sure bet for almost every bike rider.

The Open-Knuckle Leather Touring Gloves are perfect for warmer weather protection. Priced at $14.99, they are a good buy. Lightweight, they provide a great fit and tight grip. The gloves are unlined and are open on the back over the knuckles, as well as the finger tips to aid in ventilation and prevent perspiration. Material is natural grain cowhide leather, black in color, and with an adjustable hook and loop wrist closure.

For cold weather biking, the Black Lined Deerskin Gloves are ideal. For $16.99, they are made from 40 grain Thinsulater to provide maximum warmth. These gloves are tough and washable and come with an elasticized wrist and keystone thumb.

If you think you can't find a simple leather jacket that looks cool enough for a biker to wear but doesn't break your bank account, then you haven't seen the ones featured in The Lakeside Collection, or www.lakeside.com for $22.95.

These jackets are made of genuine patch leather and have a 100% polyester liner inside. Both the men's and women's styles have a zippered front and are dry clean only. The women's jacket has two zip plackets on each side and buckle up placket belt straps. The men's jacket has two fold down pockets, button cuffs, and an elastic waist.

Women's sizes come in Small (6/8), Medium (10/12), Large (14/16), and Large (18/20). Men's sizes include Medium (38/40), Large (42/44), Large (46/48), and XXLarge (50/52).

If the biker on your list is a woman, then she might enjoy a lighter weight jacket that still looks like it was made for the open road. The Ladies' Motorcycle Sweater, priced at $23.95, is a variation on the standard motorcycle jacket.

Ideal for cool days, this jacket is made of 100% machine washable acrylic and fashioned after typical leather look. It has the same style collar as a leather jacket, along with an off center front zipper and 2 side zip pockets. The sweater jacket is available in 3 colors; red, olive, and black. Sizes are Medium (10/12), Large (14/16), and Large (18/20).

On a lighter note, Harriet Carter, or www.harrietcarter.com, has some unique gift ideas for motorcycle fans.

The Harley Davidson Encyclopedia is a 439 page history of the world's most popular motorcycle. At $29.98 you will get a detailed guide of every aspect of the bike legend. Spanning the years 1903 to present, it is filled with color photographs and facts that will entertain for hours.

On a more humorous note, the Biker's Guide to Life will make even a non-biker laugh. For only $7.95 you can be treated to tips, philosophy, and illustrations that will make you see motorcyclists in a new light. Some priceless lines include, "Bikes don't leak oil, they mark their territory." And don't forget, "When you're riding lead, don't spit." This book is guaranteed to become a favorite with the biker in your life.

As a compliment to those books, why not buy a pillow to lean back on while reading? The Motorcycle Pillow is priced at $9.98 and measures 13 inches by 9 inches. The size and price aren't what you notice most though, it's what is stitched on the fabric. "You never see a motorcycle parked outside a psychiatrist's office," is the saying that many bikers will understand, claiming that riding is the best therapy of all.

Get out there and grab one of these reasonably priced gifts. Remember, the more you save on presents, the more that leaves for gas in the tank. Every biker will appreciate that.