# Biker Chains: What Are They & Why Do Motorcyclists Wear Them?

> Even if you've never ridden a bike, you've seen iconic fictional bike gangs in films and on TV. The gangs in Sons of Anarchy, The Wild One, and Mad Max, all seem to have a uniform: worn leather, heavy metals, and that…

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- **Published:** 2025-08-05
- **Category:** Cars
- **Tags:** #nothing #biker #bike #chain #gangs #motorcyclists #wear #accessory
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