Questions and Answers
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?
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Where did the name Black Rebels come from in the movie The Wild Ones?
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Who was originally in law enforcement and was one of the early BFMC presidents?
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Who were the only Boozefighters that were cops?
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What club was Whino in before the Boozefighters?
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Name the five original members of the Boozefighters.
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Who was Kokomo and what did he do?
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Who is Jim Hunter?
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Who were the 78's Road Captains in the order they were voted in?
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Who built the bike called the Brute?
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Who created the stroker motor?
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How much money did Gil and CB have when they left the Big A for Daytona?
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How much money did Gil and CB have when they got back from Daytona?
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What two motors did Gil and CB combine to make the stroker?
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Who is Boozefighter Red Dog and what did he do?
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What year did the embroider green bottle go on?
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Who is Walt Porter and what did he do?
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Who is Gary Batman Rye and what did he do?
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Who is President of Chapter one and who are the members?
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Where were the first three BFMC Chapters located?
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What type of bikes are present-day Boozefighters required to ride?
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Who rode his bike into Johnny's in the Hollister episode?
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What year did the Hollister incident take place?
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Who took the famous photo in Hollister?
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What was the Gypsy Tour that the Boozefighters attended in Hollister on July 4th, 1947?
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What was the outlaw Gypsy Tour?
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Where did Jim Cameron get burned up at?
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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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