Paid PostPosted on Jun 30, 201410 Things You Probably Didn't Know About Biker CultureThe need for speed is real. Don't forget to tune in to Biker Battleground: Phoenix, Tuesdays 10/9c on HISTORY, for even more lessons.by Biker Battleground: PhoenixBrand PublisherLinkFacebookPinterestTwitterMail 1. When the chopper scene collapsed in the '80s, Paul Yaffe single-handedly salvaged Phoenix's motorcycle scene by betting on baggers. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 2. Baggers are named for their saddle bags, but were a crazy bet considering their generally older target audience. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 3. Offering a line of bike mods is the difference between working out of a shop… and your garage. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 4. Winning a motorcycle building show like Sturgis can make your entire career as a bike builder. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 5. Playing with fire is encouraged. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 6. The more stuff you break when venting, the better. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 7. The two most important colors in the industry are black and chrome. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 8. When it comes to your work, getting emotional every once in a while is OK. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 9. Not everything has to be serious, though. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 10. And no matter how bad the fight, there’s still time for a friendly handshake. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF