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Nov 15, 2010 | 07:32 PM

#11

rmatt34

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From: Nude Hampster....

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Originally Posted by bigpercentcountry

Travis Pastrana has gained Evel Knieval type fame in modern times.

In fifteen years no one will remember Travis Pastrana ... (that's not to say he's not awesome, he is)

but he is no Evel Knievel ... (But he may be more famous than "Evel Knieval")

Nov 15, 2010 | 07:42 PM

#12

MNPGRider

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From: SW Minnesota

Steve McQueen would get my vote as actor/collector/racer. Most well known role: The Great Escape

Peter Fonda would get my vote on most well known actor (and also a biker) in a biker role: Easy Rider

Kenny Roberts would be most well known professional racer among the older generations (like me ! )

But for overall name recognition: Hands down, Evel Knievel.

Nov 15, 2010 | 07:42 PM

#13

32vld

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From: LI, NY

A guy named Harley and three brothers named Davidson.

Nov 15, 2010 | 07:44 PM

#14

MNPGRider

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From: SW Minnesota

You didn't ask about women or actresses. Let's not forget Ann Margaret.

http://www.rippin-kitten.com/wp-cont.../02/am_duo.jpg

http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:3...1238873331&t=1

Nov 15, 2010 | 07:49 PM

#15

honestbob

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From: way down upon the Suwannee River

Marlon Brando! When the Wild Ones came out I was hooked on motorcycles for life. The opening scene with all the bikes coming at the camera still gets me.

Nov 15, 2010 | 07:56 PM

#16

rmatt34

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From: Nude Hampster....

To me... the one man most influential man in all of motorcycle kingdom was .....

Malcolm Smith ... ("On Any Sunday" along with Steve McQueen )

that's what MSR stands for on the motocross gear (for those that don't know)

American HERO !!!

Nov 15, 2010 | 07:58 PM

#17

krwould

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From: On a hill among the hills, PA

One of the wealthiest, Malcom Forbes... collected over 50 Harleys and probably involved in the sale of a bunch...

Last edited by krwould; Nov 15, 2010 at 08:37 PM.

Nov 15, 2010 | 08:13 PM

#18

dan conner

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malcom forbes did a lot of touring around the world. he and roger hull(road rider mag.) toured russia back in the cold war days. forbes was a fine ambassador for all who ride today.

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Nov 15, 2010 | 08:14 PM

#19

krwould

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From: On a hill among the hills, PA

Quote:

Originally Posted by dan conner

malcom forbes did a lot of touring around the world. he and roger hull(road rider mag.) toured russia back in the cold war days. forbes was a fine ambassador for all who ride today.

Yup... but I wonder how he would be percieved here?