Art and classic motorcycles are synonymous. From the framed painting of an owner's classic, through collections of posters, to the pin striping on a fender, art and classic motorcycles go together.

For some enthusiasts, photographs are not enough. The painting of the Triumph Bonneville shown here is by artist Gaston Vanzet who specializes in classic bike images. Often working from an old photograph, Vanzet creates a basic drawing first before adding color and shading.

Interestingly, Vanzet often puts a different background in the painting, resulting in a perfect bike with a perfect background.

Another interesting slant on art within classic motorcycling is the painting by Sgt. Stacey Pearson. Pearson produced the painting shown here and offers limited printed copies on eBay to raise funds for a fellow officer whose family was affected by Hurricane Katrina and the subsequent flooding.

During restorations, many classic bike owners allow their interest in art to show when they enhance their bikes with special color schemes or pin striping.

A typical example is the Ducati Monza, featured in the restorations section, owned by Louise Dutton. Adding the personal touch to this machine brought Louise an award in the bikes first show.

Collectors of classic motorcycle memorabilia have created a niche for their collections of paintings and posters, with the latter now appearing in auctions put on by prestigious companies such Bonhams Ltd.

But art within classic motorcycles is not restricted to the bikes. Bikers have for years shown their individuality in the clothing they wear or how that clothing is decorated. Studded leather jackets, tassels and painted helmets have long been fashionable.