As a Mexican American born in NYC, and started riding an Indian Motorcycle Scout at age 38. I have to say riding a motorcycle is the greatest feeling I have ever felt. Every ride is a new experience, being on the BQE going over 60 feels like freedom. Yes we have terrible drivers out here but if more people give up driving a car for driving a motorcycle they'll understand the true feeling on being out on the road.

Thank you ABC for painting a historic MC in a positive light, for once. To the Dragons, your contributions to the community at the MC level and at a local level will be remembered for generations.

@wanaraz

Жыл бұрын

What community?

I can't believe this guy is 80 years old

I've had many great times there; at the clubhouse when they've had dances, community events. "Defy the stereo-type" Great guys.

The L.A. Rattlers and The Choppers -- two other black clubs who should be remembered. Benny Whitfield's yellow Knucklehead chop would look great on the road today. Those NorCal-styled choppers have staying power. Thanks, ABC7, for creating and posting this video. Ride safe!

It nice to see some posit stuff about Oakland . Only one thing old school Oakland people still call it East 14th not International Boulevard . Thank You for a look of some great people .

Wonderful and exciting story. Thanks so much. I used to see these guys around when I lived in Emeryville. Great guys.

A great club with a great tradition 😎👍

My friend, Patrick Leahy, a SoCal chopper OG, spoke highly of these guys. He respected their style in custom bikes greatly.

Badass awesome people clubs been around years most respectful MC

Rip toby gene 🐉🏍️✊🏾🌉 rip Sonny barger 😈😇 ⚡⚡🤘🏻 both legends who inspired me 2 ride Harley's! 😭 They both will be missed!

R.I.P. Toby R.I.P. Sonny Ride In Peace.....

Well done, I appreciate this story.

I used to hang out with the Dragon's when I was younger my pops was awesome!

Literally educating everywhere I go. Thanks for your help! C

God Bless the Dragons.

I don't care what you Ride Harley Davidsons / Cruiser / Sports Bike / Sports Touring Bike / Naked Sports Bike / Classic Sports Bike's late 70/early 80's Kawasaki KZ , Honda CB , Suzuki GS , Yamaha XJ 650 / 1000 / Maxi Sports Scooter / smaller scooter / Super pocket bike / Pocket Bike / Racing Motorized Bicycle / Cruiser Motorized Bicycle / Motorized Mountain Bike / Super Moto Riding is riding as long as you are happy enjoy your self that's what matters Ride Safe Everyone From Phoenix Bike Club

Great story, but looks like the Dragons need some you blood in there. Today's youth can use mentorships like this. Joining a club like this can provide that support.

@michaelsatterfield7944

Жыл бұрын

Sadly all clubs are going through it. Today’s youth can’t handle the responsibilities of being in a real brotherhood.

@expendable4h002

Жыл бұрын

It’s true people don’t want to prospect, they don’t understand what breaking down the ego is. They would rather join an RC.

I am so proud to know thes guys and even more proud that papa Joe is my God Fatha ❤❤❤☺️

Respect to these men for holding it down for their club, going strong for 6 decades and never folding and staying true to thier club 💯

Them some cool peeps.Riding motorcycles with your buddies is the best.Keep the rubber side down friends.

Great video and fantastic story 👍

💯💯💯Man what a remarkable story and an amazing club .I have been riding motorcycles for 10 years now and im so thankful I got into it .keep the rubber side down man

Great reporting. As a black man I need to see my brothers and sisters coming together. Thank you.

So Beautiful to know. Thank you

Excellent! 🇺🇸

❤ I'd like to hang out with these guys

You won't see a better looking Knucklehead than the one that Bennie had, Holy Mackerel !...

@williambarry8015

Жыл бұрын

That is a nice bike.

@ranchodeluxe1

Жыл бұрын

fact. That thing is exquisite.

Wish you guys would expand to the sacramento area.✌🏽✌🏽

Shout out from Clarksville TN I have family in the Bay area ..,🏍️💪🏽💰👷🏽‍♂️👍💯❤️

Respects

Most American clubs are hard working Americans. Thanks for not painting it Racist, nor Gang. I am an Indy. Yet I have nothing but respect for clubs. They work hard.

82yrs old.Hes in unbelievable nick

Just great.....

Right on I'm from the North Bay. SO.County. late 50s.🙏🏽👍🏽✋🏽🤙🏾✌🏽😎.

so cool

Love this 🖤

Incredible opportunity party like no other

The Saturday shell never forget

Good job (po hop) enjoyed your interview 👏

Super cool

Outcast MC is another black MC organization.

❤

🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

Dragons!!!!

This is what it's all about! Nobody's killing nobody nobody's mother crying. Nobody's waisting away in a stinking cell being told when he can do this and that. Now! Let's build! 🤛🏾😎 🏍️

Cool.

Motorcycle Good Love 😱♥️👍

FTW. 🤘🏼🤘🏼⚡️⚡️

I’m not sure if there are the orders we had the rattlers in San Francisco and my uncle was the head man

Mr Whitfield's Knucklehead is exquisite.

It's nice to hear the other side of the story knowing hell's Angels were a white only club at the time

@douglaspaterson5269

9 ай бұрын

They still don't allow black members.😢

I’d like to meet some of those guys. They seem pretty awesome. But I don’t ride a Harley … Maybe they won’t talk to me 😂

@user-xn1bo9rx5m

11 ай бұрын

be the person you imagine them to be . you can do it .

There Just Sumthin' 'bout Jobina Tho' 🤩🤩🤩 No Lie!!!!!

I like black motorcycles.

👍

A motorcycle club based on the colour of your skin. How American is that. 🙃

@ranchodeluxe1

Жыл бұрын

It's cool. When this club started, they were risking their lives riding Harley-Davidsons. They had to hang together. I'm from Sturgis, SD, I remember see black guys dragged off their bikes and beaten badly. Right on Main Street, and in the city park. Today, a black biker in Sturgis doesn't get a second look. Unless she happens to be an attractive young lady, of course.

@feraynor205

Жыл бұрын

Very American Thats the beauty of the merger riding with Sonny and the Hells Angels. Had it not been for segregation and racism that would have never formed .They did some great community activism. You missed the point of this historical club.

@ranchodeluxe1

Жыл бұрын

@@feraynor205 Something that most outsiders never gave these guys credit for was their taste in bikes and their skills In building them. If you look at Mr Whitfield's Knucklehead that's in this video, that thing is not different than what I would build today. Except today, a Knucklehead engine is $15k or more and out of my league

@kyshac81

Ай бұрын

Well the Hells Angels don’t allow black folks in so what’s the difference.

You all invited to family cookout on your manor of being the best

If its an all black club who is the white guy with the sun glasses on in the 1962 photo?

@user-xn1bo9rx5m

11 ай бұрын

he was a researching sickle cell.

Ayyy ok hells angels ✊🏿

funny, but cool

I can only say Radfree , live free be free.❤

"rode all the way in first gear"? No, he didn't.

They absolutely are not the oldest MC from the West.

J AIME LES BIKERS AFRO-AMÉRICAIN

1948 in Oakland, California Hells Angels was founded the oldest in Oakland, California so you intro title needs to be fixed.

@user-xn1bo9rx5m

11 ай бұрын

they were founded in southern california

@JesusMontiel-gu5um

11 ай бұрын

Research it’s not hard

@kooh301

11 ай бұрын

Are they black?

@MMSMIB81

10 ай бұрын

I'm pretty sure Oakland started 4-1-1957

Ask the Dragons where's the safest place to put me 😎 C

OK, now do a story about the oldest white motorcycle club in California without it being a racist hit piece. I get it, wouldn't fit your narrative.

@xmo552

Жыл бұрын

Kick rocks

@bootnazz1786

Жыл бұрын

They the ones who chose to nor allow blacks,and wear swasikas

Excellent I love it LIK DAT B1 family 🦾💯

Great job

M.L.H.R.

Where's the Diversity?!?

@FairyChild_For_Freedom-Justice

Жыл бұрын

Ri h ht if it was all white they be all over that .

@Backpackfiles

Жыл бұрын

Read "Soul On Bikes".

@daviddutra3079

Жыл бұрын

WITH THE WHITE BOYS HE WAS TALKING ABOUT...

@wanaraz

Жыл бұрын

There is none because they are exclusive black=Racist.

@wanaraz

Жыл бұрын

@@daviddutra3079 Boys? You mean black boys.

u need a Harley to join? LOL ok, im OUT then, Japanese bikes forever

Why copy the wb's? See another example of copy catting

@bootnazz1786

Жыл бұрын

Go tell that to Elvis,all your rock n rollers,white jazz and blues singers,and people copying the zoot suit

Why do you care so much about the color of someone’s skin??!

@ranchodeluxe1

Жыл бұрын

You have to know the history of riding custom Harleys in the 60s and 70s. I saw black guys dragged off their bikes, their bikes taken, and them beaten nearly to death. These guys liked each other. They trusted each other. They had to hang together to survive. My friend, a white guy who was an OG in the SoCal chopper scene spoke highly of guys like Sugar Bear and Mr. Whitfield. He respected their courage and their style in custom motorcycles. They couldn't, and can't be Hell's Angels. A white guy can't be a Dragon. But they can meet at an event and get along and that's all that's expected of civilized humans.

You had me with pics of bikes and being so black and cute,,,but, black history month? Get over it.

RACISTS

Did they show you the turn out room ?

Greetings from White Lightning, Sobrante Park. 11-5oo