Did you know the Davidson brothers built their first carburetor out of a tomato can? Yep.

Last week we posted our list of The Top 5 Coolest Motorcycle Helmets of 2015. Our choices were based on Bad Ass Helmet’s much larger list of the “50 Coolest Motorcycle Helmets.”

Last year, Bad Ass Helmet published its list of the “50 Coolest Motorcycle Helmets.” This list arrived as advertised, a bloated tally that made little distinction between shock value and style. In the interest of brevity, we’ve whittled Bad Ass's list (of 50) down to five.

Over the years, Harley-Davidsons have become a steadfast symbol of the American cinema. And why not? For here we find a signature brand that appears as sleek as it is phallic, conjuring images of the outlaw gunner, crushed-black leather and denim, the wind through your sails, the open road in a dream.

Over the years, Harley-Davidsons have become a steadfast symbol of the American cinema. And why not? For here we find a signature brand that appears as sleek as it is phallic, conjuring images of the outlaw gunner, crushed-black leather and denim, the wind through your sails, the open road in a dream.

“Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in one pretty and well-preserved piece, but to slide across the finish line broadside, thoroughly used up, worn out, leaking oil, and shouting GERONIMO!!!”

“Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in one pretty and well-preserved piece, but to slide across the finish line broadside, thoroughly used up, worn out, leaking oil, and shouting GERONIMO!!!”