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Most Motards know who the Gunny is, and we also know he was never really a Gunny until he reminded our fathers of how truly unique they are as Vietnam vets. R Lee Ermey was the USMC drill instructor (DI) turned actor drill instructor who woke up Gen X to the shoes they’d have to fill as young men. The Marines actually promoted him to Gunnery Sergeant years after he had already retired. That’s how cool this devil dog was to the Corps. var player = document.querySelector(‘presto-player#presto-player-1’); player.video_id = 3; player.preset = {“id”:5,”name”:”Youtube Optimized”,”slug”:”youtube”,”icon”:”youtube”,”skin”:”modern”,”play-large”:true,”rewind”:true,”play”:true,”fast-forward”:tr…

The Reason Harley-Davidson Leads With Motorcycle Clubs

Drawing parallels between a group of people and a historical order that has religious and political connotations can be seen as inappropriate and misleading by politically correct search engines and others. But for sure, anytime a holy man blesses bikers; we can presume this focuses on the positive impact of motorcycle riding and the sense of community it fosters among riders. Back in 2013, hundreds of Harley-Davidson riders gathered to witness Pope Francis bless their bikes, showcasing the strong bond and camaraderie among the motorcycle community riding Harley-Davidsons. Although Pope Francis blessed thousands of people that year, Harley Davidson and other bikers with thundering Harley engines got to celebrate their 110th anniversary as motorcycle makers! The reports go that St. Pe…

There are many motorcycle myths and stereotypes about motorcycle riders, and in particular, about older bikers. Some people believe that once you hit a certain age, you should put away your motorcycle and retire from the lifestyle. Others think that older motorcycle riders are dangerous, reckless, or just plain crazy. But the truth is, these myths are far from accurate. This motorcycle myth article will explore the truth about old bikers, motorcycle riding, and motorcycle accidents. We will also debunk some of the most common motorcycle myths associated with them as well as some truths like “loud pipes save lives” and why some riding gear is better than others while riding a bike. Myth 1: Older Bikers Are More Dangerous One of the most common myths about older bikers is that they …

No, contrary to Hollywood, not all bikers wear beards or ride in illegal “gangs.” These terms are mostly for-profit media sensationalism. Yes, most M/Cs and R/Cs use prospecting to see if a potential member is acceptable. I have had the opportunity to spend a lot of time with many military veterans in Motorcycle Clubs. I am also a motorcycle accident lawyer and an inactive U.S. Marine. Below, I will give you a rundown of different types of M/Cs, Riding clubs, and weekend warriors, and some examples and explanations here and in other countries. In short, an M/C or “motorcycle club” typically refers to an organized group of motorcycle enthusiasts who share a common interest in motorcycles and motorcycle culture. Motorcycle Clubs are often thought of as traditional motorcycle clubs. But…

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