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  • The Crocker Story

    I found this on the Vintagent site.... http://thevintagent.blogspot.ca/2012...ker-story.html and thought some of you may be interested.
    Cory Othen
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  • #2
    Got my new copy of "The Classic Motor-Cycle" today and a nice cover shot and article on a couple of Crockers.
    Robbie Knight Amca #2736

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    • #3
      Good to know Robbie! I'll have to see if I can get my hands on a copy! Thanks!!
      Cory Othen
      Membership#10953

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      • #4
        That was a good read, thanks for the link. Anyone know why Crocker never continued production after WWII?
        1964 FLH
        1972 R75/5
        1996 XL1200C
        2001 R1200C
        2007 FXSTB
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        • #5
          Hey Jim,

          It is my understanding that Crocker went in the hole on every V-Twin he sold. His machine shop essentially subsidized his motorcycle production. Crockers cost more than both the Harley and Indian of the era and the War was the end of bike production for him. The government would not allow precious materials to be released to him for his last remaining "nearly" finished machines and he scrapped what was left and called it a day.
          Cory Othen
          Membership#10953

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          • #6
            A test ride has been had!!! http://thevintagent.blogspot.ca/2012...h-crocker.html
            Cory Othen
            Membership#10953

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