BFMC Chapter 78 Study Guide

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Who was the first president of the BFMC?

CB Clausen

What was Whino Willie's job during WWII?

Waist gunner on a B24 Liberator. Plane name was Pacific Tramp.

What three clubs were tattooed on Whino's arm?

13 Rebels, Yellow Jackets, and Boozefighters

What three names were being considered for the club besides Boozefighters?

Bats, Henchmen, and Characters Signup and view all the answers

Where did the name Black Rebels come from in the movie The Wild Ones?

Whino took the 1 and 3 from 13 Rebels and put them together to form Black Rebels. Signup and view all the answers

Who was originally in law enforcement and was one of the early BFMC presidents?

Jim Smith Signup and view all the answers

Who were the only Boozefighters that were cops?

Jim Smith, Johnny Davis, and Steve Myers (9 Toes) Signup and view all the answers

What club was Whino in before the Boozefighters?

13 Rebels Signup and view all the answers

Name the five original members of the Boozefighters.

Whino Willie, George Menker, Johnny Davis, Fatboy Nelson, and Bobby Kelton Signup and view all the answers

Who was Kokomo and what did he do?

Benjamin D. McKell. He was the president for the San Francisco chapter. Signup and view all the answers

Who is Jim Hunter?

Motorcycle racer. Rode the Brute in 1958 to set a land speed record. Signup and view all the answers

Who were the 78's Road Captains in the order they were voted in?

Rooster, Hallmark (appointed Catch-up and Troll), and Nonstop (appointed Mater) Rebound Signup and view all the answers

Who built the bike called the Brute?

CB Clausen Signup and view all the answers

Who created the stroker motor?

CB Clausen and Gil Armas Signup and view all the answers

How much money did Gil and CB have when they left the Big A for Daytona?

$1.50 Signup and view all the answers

How much money did Gil and CB have when they got back from Daytona?

$500 Signup and view all the answers

What two motors did Gil and CB combine to make the stroker?

the Flathead and the Knucklehead Signup and view all the answers

Who is Boozefighter Red Dog and what did he do?

Edward Red Dog Dahlgren. Rode his bike down the sidewalk in Hollister. Signup and view all the answers

What year did the embroider green bottle go on?

1946 Signup and view all the answers

Who is Walt Porter and what did he do?

He came up with the name Boozefighters. He was an honorary member. Signup and view all the answers

Who is Gary Batman Rye and what did he do?

He was National President from 1992-1995. Signup and view all the answers

Who is President of Chapter one and who are the members?

P Whino Willie and the members are all the deceased Boozefighters. Signup and view all the answers

Where were the first three BFMC Chapters located?

South Gate LA, San Francisco, and San Pedro Signup and view all the answers

What type of bikes are present-day Boozefighters required to ride?

American or WWII allies brands. Signup and view all the answers

Who rode his bike into Johnny's in the Hollister episode?

Jim Cameron Signup and view all the answers

What year did the Hollister incident take place?

1947 Signup and view all the answers

Who took the famous photo in Hollister?

Barney Peterson Signup and view all the answers

What was the Gypsy Tour that the Boozefighters attended in Hollister on July 4th, 1947?

It was a roaming series of races sponsored by the AMA. Signup and view all the answers

What was the outlaw Gypsy Tour?

It was races that were not sanctioned by the AMA. Signup and view all the answers

Where did Jim Cameron get burned up at?

The Blue Bird Cafe Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Founders and Early Members

CB Clausen served as the first president of the Boozefighters Motorcycle Club (BFMC).
Original members: Whino Willie, George Menker, Johnny Davis, Fatboy Nelson, and Bobby Kelton.
Early BFMC presidents included Jim Smith, who was previously involved in law enforcement.

Notable Members and Their Roles

Whino Willie, initially part of the 13 Rebels club, became significant in establishing the Boozefighters.
Jim Hunter, a motorcycle racer, set land speed records riding the Brute and was a TT National Champion in the 1960s.
Edward Red Dog Dahlgren, known as Boozefighter Red Dog, was jailed for allegedly inciting a non-existent jailbreak in Hollister.

Club Names and Tattoos

Whino Willie had tattoos of the clubs: 13 Rebels, Yellow Jackets, and Boozefighters on his arm.
Alternative names considered for the BFMC included Bats, Henchmen, and Characters.

Name Origins and Bikes

The name Black Rebels originated from the film "The Wild Ones," derived from a combination of 13 Rebels.
CB Clausen designed the Brute bike and collaborated with Gil Armas to create the stroker motor, combining Flathead and Knucklehead motors.

Chapter Developments

Original chapters of the BFMC were located in South Gate LA, San Francisco, and San Pedro.
The presidency of Chapter One is held by Whino Willie, representing deceased Boozefighters.

Economic Aspects

Gil and CB left for Daytona with only $1.50, but returned with $500, having accumulated this through various means.
Present-day Boozefighters primarily ride American or WWII allies brands; exceptions exist.

Events and Incidents

The famous Hollister incident occurred in 1947, capturing significant media attention and influencing bike culture.
Barney Peterson took the iconic photograph of the Hollister event, marking a pivotal moment in biker history.

Miscellaneous

The Gypsy Tour attended by Boozefighters in 1947 was a series of AMA-sponsored races that began before WWII.
The outlaw Gypsy Tour was distinguished by races organized by motorcycle clubs, operating outside AMA sanctioning.
Walt Porter, regarded as the "King of the one-liners," created the Boozefighters name and rode a surplus Army Harley 45.

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