Boozefighters Motorcycle Club, Chapter 9

Boozefighters Motorcycle Club, Chapter 9 Chapter 9 was founded in 2001 by a core group of riders who established the Boozefighters MC and helped to create a legacy. He didn't have to look long or far.

It was 1946 when an individual named Willie Forkner crashed through a fence during a race in El Cajon, California and joined in the fun. The club he was in did not find it funny so they kicked him out. Well Willie took it in stride and went about finding other outcast veterans who found life back in the States overwhelmingly dull. Fatboy Nelson, D**k Burns, George Menker and more than a few others

were ready for a change in some of the formalities of the clubs at the time. It is said that the club was actually formed at the All American Bar, in the blue-collar town of South Gate in Los Angeles. A fitting name for a group that consisted of many Veterans of the great War, they had been there, done that so to speak and the quiet life just wasn't in them...

So “Wino” Willie Forkner joined these men together and formed "The Boozefighters" (BFMC). The group pushed the limits of their bikes and themselves, racing to extreme speeds and pushing the danger envelope. As the group's name suggests, you can be sure there was no lack of the forbidden fruits of hops, barley, and wine. This combination of speed and liquor helped the Boozefighters obtain a less than desirable reputation with the common folk. The media took that reputation to the next level when the BFMC attended the infamous Hollister, CA Fourth of July party of 1947. The party got out of hand when some juiced up Boozefighters were arrested for drinking and street racing. That incident provided much of the inspiration for the film The Wild Ones, which starred Marlon Brando. In fact, Wino Willie was believed to be the inspiration for "Chino," Lee Marvin's character in the film. Together the Hollister “riot” and the film jump started the modern American biker.

Saturday afternoon get together
08/01/2026

Saturday afternoon get together

07/19/2026
Superb visit to Nashville for Spring Nats💚🤍
05/18/2026

Superb visit to Nashville for Spring Nats💚🤍

04/05/2026
Hung out with 197 and 209 at Independence Harley Davidson for the Busted Knuckles Stunt Show💚🤍
04/05/2026

Hung out with 197 and 209 at Independence Harley Davidson for the Busted Knuckles Stunt Show💚🤍

Great weekend with brothers in Maggie Valley doing what we do for lasting memories. It’s always great touring Wheels Thr...
03/24/2026

Great weekend with brothers in Maggie Valley doing what we do for lasting memories. It’s always great touring Wheels Through Time Museum checking out so many vintage motorcycles.

Caught up with Chapter 197 last night💚🤍
02/20/2026

Caught up with Chapter 197 last night💚🤍

Chapter 9 escapes to Florida to say F winter at Chapter 86’s F Winter Party💚🤍
01/18/2026

Chapter 9 escapes to Florida to say F winter at Chapter 86’s F Winter Party💚🤍

Chapter 9 in the Great State Of Texas to pay tribute to an OWOF 💚🤍
01/18/2026

Chapter 9 in the Great State Of Texas to pay tribute to an OWOF 💚🤍

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