Marv Rohlfing is a true American hero.

Marv was born and raised Bakersfield. He joined the army 1965 and was stationed at Fort Ord in Monterrey California. Went into advanced infantry training and later to drill sergeant academy. At that time he was one of the youngest drill sergeants in the U.S. Army.

Soon Marv was sent to Vietnam. Soon, the CIA came in and hand picked Marv to become a part LuRRPS (Long Range Reconnaissance Patrol) that ran covert and black ops in Cambodia Laos. And in 1966 Marv was one of the first tunnel rats of the Vietnam War.

August 2nd, 1966 Marv went on operation, which killed most of recon team. Soon thereafter, Marv’s father died and he was sent back to the States.

In 1968 Marv joined the Marines. He went to tank school & graduated 2nd in his class. Soon thereafter Marv began his 2nd tour in Vietnam. He soon put in a request to be a squad leader. In 1969 Marv was wounded badly by a grenade and refused to be medivaced out of field. For his heroism, Marv earned his second Purple Heart.

Today, the effects from Agent Orange are evident. He has been diagnosed with over 41 illnesses and it takes a toll on his body. He becomes weak easily but through it all he infuses a seemingly never-ending supply of enthusiasm and passion in everything he does.

Also raised in Bakersfield, Susan Grider was born around motorcycles and racing, her father being an avid enthusiast of both. In fact at just 2 years old Susan’s father would cruise around the neighborhood with Susan snugly seated on the tank.

Susan and her first husband Jake had ordered a Fatboy from Scott at Bakersfield Harley-Davidson. In August of 2005, before the bike had come in, Jake passed away.

Susan and Marv just kind of found each other and Susan really wasn’t looking for someone. They have been together since early this year and they complement each other perfectly. They have transferred their histories and passions into one of the coolest yet deeply moving Harley’s ever built.

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