Comments on: Update From The New Crocker Motorcycle Company.

By: lebomm

lebomm — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 18:28:48 +0000

Michael;
As a longtime rider and fan of the classics (my first was a SV Harley 45 in 1971), I’m already scheming for ways to amass 70 grand for one of your kits. As a tool & die maker, I’m salivating over the prospect! Keep up the fight !

By: Michael Schacht

Michael Schacht — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 20:38:12 +0000

The Crocker engine is proprietary. At least as much as one could be, having been developed over 70 years ago. The New Crocker Motorcycle Company has taken the original company’s design and updated it with modern internals and a non compromising “fit the box” attitude. The new Crocker engines look exactly as the originals, and will be available in either the Parallel Valve or Hemi-Head. Remember, Crocker’s OHV Hemi beat Harley’s OHV Knucklehead to the market by 4-6 months in 1936 with the first American production overhead valve engine in a motorcycle.

By: Nicker

Nicker — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 20:05:56 +0000

Ron,

RE:
“… like to see an updated proprietary engine…”

Right.
it’s gonna be tough differentiating themselves from the rest without a “different” motor.

-nicker-

By: BCOOL Products

BCOOL Products — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 17:13:44 +0000

B’COOL Products have been supplying limited fenders to Crocker for the past two years on an as needed basis and look forward to continue working with Micheal and Crocker Motorcycle Company. I have had the pleasure of visiting their Toronto operation prior to the “share holders fight” and came away very impressed with both the quality and exacting detail invested into each and every part they reproduce.
There was never any doubt in my mind that Micheal would be back with his Company. We wish him all the best in this venture and fully support him.
Go! Micheal Go!

Randy Briley

By: ridley

ridley — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 22:06:44 +0000

This is pretty awesome. I hope it all works out.

By: charlie brectel

charlie brectel — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 18:20:13 +0000

very cool brother
i will hook up with you when you come out to calf.
bikers inner circle
charlie brechtel

By: rodent

rodent — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 14:54:35 +0000

The new Crocker that I saw at the ‘07 edition of the Legends of the Motorcycle at Half Moon Bay was very interesting.

By: Gar

Gar — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 14:21:23 +0000

These are totally cool! I hope they make it this time around.

By: Attila

Attila — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 14:12:41 +0000

Michael,

Thanks for the positive update. Does the newer business plan still include offering reproduction parts? If so, when in the time line does parts availability come into play? A good friend and multiple Crocker owner will be happy to hear this news and excited to receive fenders. Wishing you all the best.

By: Mike Kiwi Tomas, Kiwi Indian MotorCycles

Mike Kiwi Tomas, Kiwi Indian MotorCycles — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 13:58:08 +0000

Crocker was directly tied to Indian as he was either a dealer or distributor hence so many similarities or design cues. But certainly not to take anything away from Mr Crocker as he was a marvelous engineer and a heck of a designer. I’d put him 2nd in American motorcycle design to Briggs Weaver whom I hold in the highest regard.
It is tough to bring back a once famous brand but I believe it can be done with the right team. We’ve seen the results of some like ExHen and especially Indian which would have to be the ultimate classic example unfortunately.

By: rodent

rodent — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 13:34:37 +0000

Wasn’t Crocker a derivative of Indian…Upscaled with OHV’s? Corbin had a couple, Decker has some.

By: Michael Schacht

Michael Schacht — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 07:22:22 +0000

I agree RedNeck. Mike has done a great job with Kiwi Indian.
We also view our brand in the same way as you guys and have no interest in producing 400 bikes per year. We expect to produce our first run of 100 bikes over a 12-18 month period once we are set up and after that we shall see. The Crocker Big and Small Tanks have always been and will always be an extremely limited production motorcycle. We promise.
Again, thanks for the great reception!

By: RedNeck

RedNeck — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 06:34:40 +0000

Michael,
I don’t know the extend of your company business plan but I would certainly like to see very limited production of those bikes so they keep their value. Last thing we want to see is another Excelsior Henderson or even Indian, trying to take advantage of a name, thinking they can sell 400 bikes a year at $40,000 a pop.

As an example, I think Kiwi has done a great job with their company plan, keeping it pretty small and to a certain number of key customers. I believe Crocker falls into the same category. But hey… it’s just me.

I will certainly keep an eye on what you are doing. I love the brand… has a lot of history. That’s good news to have you back.

By: Nitrous Phil

Nitrous Phil — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 05:07:52 +0000

Cyril,

You’re doing a good job giving us a heads up with whats happening.
this and several other articles you’ve posted give us all alot of information as to whats going on where.
Good job bro and to the crocker guys you see how word travels fast.
Nice to have a good reception.

By: Michael Schacht

Michael Schacht — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 04:30:08 +0000

Crocker would like to apologies to those who feel this article is lacking information. In fact this was not an article but a personal “heads up” email to Cyril that he decided to post. He sure gets excited by good news. You gotta love him! Thanks for all your support and feel free to visit the Crocker website or email any questions to info@crockermotorcycleco.com.

By: Michael Schacht

Michael Schacht — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 04:13:12 +0000

It is a good question Dave.
Crocker will produce its first 100 bikes as exact replicas of the original to commemorate the approximate 100 produced from 1936 to 1942. Once the first 100 are completed Crocker will then produce their updated version. Possibly a foot shift, hand clutch version with a 4th gear.

By: Dave B.

Dave B. — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 02:28:36 +0000

Are the 100 units mentioned (in the article above) the only units they intend to make, or just all they intend to make per year?
Hope that doesn’t sound like a goofy question, but the article is not clear.
At any rate, it will be fun to see some “crocks” on the highway.

By: Conrad Nicklus

Conrad Nicklus — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 22:01:04 +0000

Go Crocker!!! I have some pictures of some old Crockers. I love them!!

By: RedNeck

RedNeck — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 21:08:04 +0000

Hey Michael!! Glad to see you’re taking this company back to reality. I am sure Jeff Decker is also happy to see that Crocker is back in business. Good luck!

By: RON

RON — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 15:13:24 +0000

I really wish this company well!! But I’m afraid the prices they’re going to have to charge are going to be out of a lot of peoples range(unfortunately I’m one of those), but I would sure like to have one. And would like to see an updated proprietary engine.