Month: March 2019

The Gardena, California Yellow Jackets Motorcycle Club, the Original Yellow Jackets, are an “Original Motorcycle Club”. Established in 1938, the Yellow Jackets Motorcycle Club is one of the oldest clubs still in existence in the United States.[1] Early Southern California clubs included the 13 Rebels, the Yellow Jackets and the Orange County Motorcycle Club, which all existed before the founding of the Boozefighters, whose actions during the Hollister riot were fictionalized in the film The Wild One starring Marlon Brando, and whose formation in 1946 marks the beginning of the “one percenter” outlaw motorcycle clubs. [2] They met at a small bar called the ‘Crash Inn’ in Southern California, and eventually made the owner an honorary member. Many different clubs were represented at the Crash Inn. Clubs that could be found there included The Sharks, The 13 Rebels, The Top Hatters, the Boozefighters, and the Hounds to name a few. They would belly up to the bar, laugh, drink, and have a good time. Of course that was a much different time. The Gardena chapter was represented at the July 4th, 1947 Hollister, California celebration. this became known as the Hollister riot, depicted in the film The Wild One and often referenced as the birthplace of the American outlaw biker[3] The Yellow jackets MC is a national club, meaning that its membership is spread across the entire country, with multiple chapters in various states and Canada. They are also in Italy and Korea. Formed as a racing club, the Yellow Jackets along with the other “Originals” set the stage for the development of the modern American motorcycle club. From its roots in the California motorcycle culture, the club began to spread eastward, growing its ranks with new members, and absorbing members from other clubs. Today Yellow jacket membership stretches from Alaska to Florida, Canada, Italy, France and Korea “They existed much earlier than the start of World War II; even as early as 1930, and were incorporated in 1938. the Original Yellow Jackets, also known as just the “Originals”, competed in races sanctioned by the American Motorcycle Association (AMA).[4] The last surviving member of the Originals, Bob MacMillen left us in 2016, and he lived in California, though the

Born July 12, 1939 Died March 22, 2019 (aged 79) Occupation Motorcycle designer, entrepreneur Years active 1960–2019 Known for Custom motorcycles Relatives Cory Ness (son), Zach Ness (grandson) Website www.arlenness.com Arlen Darryl Ness[1][2] (July 12, 1939 – March 22, 2019) was an American motorcycle designer and entrepreneur best known for his custom motorcycles. Ness received acclaim for his designs, most of which are noted for their unique body style and paintwork. Contents [hide] 1 Early life 2 Career 3 References 4 Further reading 5 External links Early life[edit] Arlen Darryl Ness was born in Moorhead, Minnesota on July 12, 1939 to Elaine and Ervin Ness, and moved to San Leandro, California when he was in the sixth grade.[3]

Rest in Peace Arlen………….