Limitations
This study is limited to one area and one group of motorcyclists: visitors to a motorcycle
campground in Pennsylvania. One of the researchers is an owner of that campground and a
lifetime motorcyclist. Thus, care was taken to ensure objectivity. Demographic data revealed
that the participants are also considerably older than the general population of motorcycle
riders. The median age of 55 versus 40 in the MIC study (Motorcycle Industry Council, 2009),
with an average age of 59. With the aging of baby boomers, further study is needed to
determine if this age is representative. Also, the ratio of men (85 percent) to women (15
percent) may not be representative of the population. As previously mentioned, the survey
instrument was untested and needs to be retested.