From: nrmendel@unix.amherst.edu (NATHANIEL ROBERT MENDELL)
Subject: SURVEY -- PLEASE PARTICIPATE!
Organization: Amherst College
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Date: Thu, 19 Nov 1992 21:48:22 GMT

Hey folks!

Some of  you may remember that I am writing a thesis for the History Department
here at Amherst College on our favorite subject, motorcycles. It looks like
I'll be comparing the popular conception of bikers with the profile I get
from this survey.  Your participation is very important, and please send me
addresses of riders who could fill out the survey but do not have access to the
network.
Please send replies to my vax account here at Amherst, as I can print out the
mail I receive here.  I'll publish the results after about 10 days -- I figure
that's enough to have heard from everyone, and thanks very much for taking the
time to fill this out.

Nathaniel,
ZX-10
Box 262, Amherst College
Amherst, Mass.
01002-5000

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1.Age (in years)?


2.Sex (m/f)?
2a.Race?
2b.Religion?

3.Occupation (if student, indicate level):


4.Income level 
  1. 0-$15,000
  2. $15,000 - $25,000 
  3. $25,000 - $35,000
  4. $35,000 - $45,000
  5. above $45,000

5. Please list motorcycle(s) currently owned:


6. What kind(s) of riding do you generally do?
  1.racing
  2.sport riding (street)
  3.sport touring
  4.touring
  5.cruising
  6.basic transportation
  7.off-road riding


7.How many months a year do you ride?


8.How often do you ride during the season?
  1.every day
  2.4-6 times a week
  3.1-3 times a week
  4.less than once a week


9.How many miles do you ride each year?


10.What is your political party affiliation?
	1.Republican
	2.Independent
	3.Democrat
	4.Other

11.How would you describe your general political leaning?
	1.Very conservative
	2.Conservative
	3.Middle of the road
	4.Liberal
	5.Very liberal


12.Mark all those organizations of which you are a member:
	1.local riding club
	2.national riding organization
	3.informal riding group


12a. If you answered "1" or "2" above, please list the name(s) of club(s)


13.At what age did you start riding?


14.What influenced you to start riding?


15.Do you think the popular conception of motorcyclists is
	1.very negative
	2.negative
	3.neutral
	4.positive
	5.very positive


16.Do you feel that the popular conception of motorcyclists is
	1.very accurate
	2.accurate
	3.inaccurate
	4.very inaccurate


16a.If you answered that the popular conception is not accurate, what factors
do you think contribute or have contributed to this misconception?


17.Is your opinion of car drivers
	1.very negative
	2.negative	
	3.neutral
	4.positive
	5.very positive


18.Do you feel it necessary to hide the fact that you ride from
	1.boss/coworkers
	2.family
	3.friends
	4.teacher
	5.spouse/lover
	

19.What stereotypes, if any, do you feel are applied to you when you
 ride?


20.Do you feel you are a typical motorcyclist?


20a.If you answered "no" to question 20, explain what you think the typical
motorcyclist is like:


21.As motorcyclists are often asked why we ride.Below is a list of seven
 reasons for riding.  Rank them from 1 (most important) to 7 (least important) as they apply to your riding:
	1.Adventure
	2.Companionship
	3.Non-conformity
	4.Sense of freedom
	5.Excitement of speed
	6.Transportation
	7.Other (please add if necessary)

Please add any additional comments:







Many thanks and enjoy the holiday

Nathaniel