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ABOUT OUR MEMBERS!

Harry Fisher, Drill Leader Harry joined the team in 1962 when he was 16 years old. In 1979, he took over as Drill Leader and Manager. He rides a 1951 Panhead, hand-shift, rigid frame Harley that he bought when he was just a kid and is only one of about four men in the world that can do the "Roman Ride", ride two bikes at the same time. He's led his team in the Rose Parade, the Hollywood Christmas Parade, the Silverdome, Good Morning America, NY City & much, much more.

Mark Frymoyer, Ass't Drill Leader Mark has been riding in the team since he was 16 years old and has been hanging around the team for many more years than that. His Dad, Kirby, retired from the team a few years ago, so as a youngster Mark was always at the practices and shows. Mark is the "solo" stunt rider in the team. Although he can climb to the top of the pyramid and drive the 4-motor chariot, he prefers to do individual stunts - ride backward, on the handlebar, stand on the seat and just about anywhere else there is on a bike.

Sam Watson, Safety/Motor-Man Sam rode with the team originally in 1963 along with his father Sam Sr., and brother, Ray. Then Sam went into the military service for a spell, got married, and had a family. Now the family is grown and Sam is back again, doing stunts, riding drill, and generally having a good time on his Harley. Sam rides 76 miles to come to practice every Sunday morning, unless we have a show. Now that takes dedication. He is an excellent motor-man and safety-man, and the team is fortunate to have him as a member.

Tylor Hicks, Climber Tylor originally joined the team in 1968 with a '62 FLH, then dropped out, joined again in 1979 with a new 1978 FLH and dropped out again in 1989. This last time, he started back up in 1997 with a 1988 FLHS. Tylor is a truck driver by trade, but evenings and weekends you'll find him either two steppin', riding motorcycles with his friends or practicing and performing with the Motor Corps. And you should see Tylor do the Spread Eagle. Now that takes a lot of strength. Then when he climbs up on the shoulders of the Motormen, there's a lot of courage involved. No doubt about it, Tylor is an excellent Motor Corps team member.

Bruce Chubbuck   Bruce has been a member of the team since the reorganization in 1978. He is the former owner of Chubbuck's Harley-Davidson in Pasadena, Calif. He closed his dealership at the end of 1983 and went to work for the Harley-Davidson Motor Co. Marketing / Communications April 1984 as the the West Coast Fleet Manager - setting up bikes and putting miles on new ones for the media and celebrities. What a life! Now he's retired, works part-time at Pasadena Masonic Lodge, assisting visitors, watching over the building, and answering the phone. Bruce leads our Color Guard unit carrying the American flag, riding his 1936 H-D 61 OHV Model, then does the 1/2 P38 stunt with Marty or Harry.

Scott Griffin Member Scott started riding motorcycles when he was about ten years old, back on the farm in Georgia. As he got bigger, the motorcycles got bigger, until here he is, our newest recruit. Scott first saw the Motor Corps in 1998 at the Love Ride. He's been thinking about it and looking for the right bike since then, until finally everything came together and he joined up. Scott is still learning, but we're sure he will become a valuable asset to the team.

Frank Hicks, Safety Frank joined the team in 1980. He rides in the Color Guard Division but used to ride in the Drill. He can't always attend our practices and go on the road with us because, you see, he's now an ordained Catholic Priest and for some reason, he seems to always be busy on Sundays when we practice and do a lot of our shows! When he does participate, though, he is usually one of our Safety Men, making sure the top guys don't tumble down and making sure they have a good stable stunt built.

James "Butch" Swanson, Safety Butch applied for membership to the Motor Corps in November 2007 and now rides in the drill team section with no problem. It's probably genetic because his Dad, Jim Swanson, joined the team in 1964 when Butch was just a kid. It must be in the blood! Butch has a green and black 2007 Triumph which he dearly loves, but rides a 1978 black and white Harley in the shows. He said he's been riding since 1964, but his experience comes from "riding by the seat of my pants" - whatever that means! Butch currently works for the Department of Water and Power in Los Angeles and has been there for more than 25 years. We are really lucky to have Butch on the team. He's a lot of fun, works very hard to perfect his riding skills, is doing a great job as a team member - - and best of all, he brings the ice chest with drinks to all the practices and shows!

Janice Burgin, Climber Janice joined the Motor Corps in 2008 and has been doing a terrific job, standing on shoulders, handstand on the ladder, front fender laybacks - and anything else she's asked to do. At her first practice (which was actually when she came to just watch), Harry had her in a borrowed jumpsuit, borrowed tennis shoes, and borrowed helmet and gloves, just to see if she could climb up on the riders shoulders. She did and after finishing one session, she was in her first show in Yuma, AZ doing a great job. Janice and her husband, Mark, have been riding motorcycles for years. Janice has a 2009 Harley Standard and Mark rides a 1997 Custom Fatboy. She has been riding since she was 10 years old and probably never gave this kind of riding a second thought until another Motor Corps member, Jack, talked her into coming down to practice to watch! Janice works for the State of California and has been there for 15 years. She has two boys, Cody and James, and (here's a little secret) throws one heck of a grand Christmas Party each year! It's great to have Janice on the team.

Agus Widodo, Climber Agus first found out about us by looking at our website and has been practicing with the team since February 2010. He has been riding motorcycles for the last 20 year and is currently riding a 1991 Harley Davidson Sportster. His main stunts include The Horse, P38, The Basket, Chariot, and Push up. Agus says it was a little scary at first, but he is having a great time and lots of fun.

Herry Arianto, Climber Herry used to ride with a stunt team (ISHD) in Indonesia; he found our website and has be riding with the team since February 2010. He is currently riding a 1979 Harley Davidson Shovelhead. He is a long time rider of 25 years and is now doing stunts like the Totem Pole and Pyramid.

Benny Tanurahardjo, Climber Benny has been riding for over 35 years and first found out about the team from Thunder Press Magazine. He has been riding for the club for over a year and is riding a 2001 Harley Davidison Springer. He is a great benefit to us as climber. Benny joined us because he likes the change and fun of dong stunts.

James Burgin, Climber James is our youngest member and has been with us since 2009. He enjoys climbing to the top of the Pyramid, and a variety of other stunts. His agility and youth is a great asset to the team and James says he is looking forward to learning many more stunts and performing in the upcoming shows.

Rigo Soto, Safety Rigo first learned about us from our website and has been riding with the team since March of 2009. He is currently riding a 1972 FLH Harley Davidison and has been riding motorcycles for over 30 years. Rigo is on the Drill Team, rides safety, and does the Four Man Lay Back and the Horse.

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