Category: Scuttlebut

Eight Famous Military Veterans Who Rode Motorcycles

The world of motorcycles and the military have always shared a close relationship, with many bikers having served in the armed forces before taking up their passion for riding. I am LCpl Ehline. Below, I am going to discuss a few facts in the scuttlebutt section many of us didn’t know. The United States Marine Corps, in particular, has produced many legendary bikers who went on to make their mark in the world of motorcycling. Here are some famous bikers who were also United States Marines: Arlen Ness Arlen Ness was a legendary motorcycle customizer who is credited with helping to create the chopper style of motorcycles in the 1960s and 70s. Before he became a master of motorcycle design, Ness served in the United States Marine Corps. Eddie Trotta Eddie Trotta is anothe…

Rumors of my death are greatly exaggerated. Me in the center, and Bill Kennedy is far right in the pic. First, I have met Bill Kennedy in the past and have been authorized to write this article. I have the utmost respect for the biker community and would never assume anything unless requesting mast. Bill Kennedy of Kennedy’s Custom Cycles in Oceanside is alive and well, contrary to rumors that have been circulating around San Diego and Oceanside since Kennedy’s Custom Cycles closed down. For you history buffs, here is a great interview of Bill in San Diego when he had the shop running. Mural Was Painted Over? After his beautiful mural was painted over and lost to history, the world wondered what had happened! Recently, there have been rumors spreading that Bill Kennedy, a c…

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