Ed “Mr Lucky” Martin, known as “Edo” in Japan, grew up in Tochigi-Ken andSaitama-Ken riding in the sidecar of his dad's “Rikuo”, a Japanese versionof a Harley. “I grew up as a missionary-brat in Japan during the 50's and60's, and our transportation back in those days was the old 45 flathead withsidecar,” Ed said. He's been a part of the custom motorcycle market eversince, and returned to Japan in '94-'96 working with Japanese dealers onbehalf of Custom Chrome.
“I built my first bike when I was 13 using parts from a motorcycle junkyardthe father of my Japanese buddy owned,” Ed said, “a rip-roaring 50cc'Tohatsu' engine powered the bad boy! It didn't stay together long, but Idid perfect the art of 'bump-starting' a bike.”
He moved back to the U.S. in 1963. “Saved my nickels and dimes and a yearlater had enough to buy my first 'real' bike,” Ed said, “a '48 Pan for $500.Wow, 17 and I had myself an honest to goodness Harley. I was stoked! Ofcourse, the first thing I wanted to do was to 'chop' it. Inspired by thebikes I saw in 'Wild Ones' and other biker movies of the early '60s, I wentto town. Stripped it down to the bare essentials, then mounted a 19-inchfront wheel,small solo seat, etc. I kept the suicide clutch and tank shift though just tomake it interesting!”
“Guess motorcycles are just in my blood,” Ed added. “I've spent33 years since then in the motorcycle industry, most recently as presidentof Chrome Specialties. It was a neat gig, but when it was acquired andmerged with Custom Chrome last year…
His new “MrLuckyStore.com” website is devoted to the Hard Core Chopperlifestyle offering “Cool Parts For Your Ride” and “Cool Threads For YourHide”.
“The 'Jammer Cycle Parts' side of my website is where you'll find thecool parts for your ride, and I've put together a product line focusing onthe retro, chopper/bobber styles of the '60s & '70s,” Edo said. “Springerfront-ends, girders, rigid frames, jockey shifts, coffin tanks, trumpetmufflers, ape-hangers–all the chopper parts that Jammer introduced back inthe 1970's, which are once again the rage.”
Along with the Jammer brandcame copyrights to the old “Jammer's Hanbook”, and he brought it back tolife on the website as well. Go to the “Jammer's Handbook” section and checkout the “Tech Tips”. “We've loaded all the tech-tips & how-to articles fromthe old handbooks,” Ed said. “And you can download wiring diagrams, rake & trail specs,fitment charts plus lots, lots more……..good stuff, so check it out. The “Streetware” side of my website is where you'll find the coolthreads for your hide, and we've got leathers, club shirts, gloves, boots,T-shirts and all the latest from West Coast Choppers, Chica Custom Cycle,Orange County Choppers, Billy Lane's Choppers, Inc and more.”
Both the Jammer & Streetware collections are sold retail direct,utilizing the “MrLuckyStore.com” website, mail-order and participation atbiker events across the country with their “Mr Lucky's” truck/trailer rig.
Ed will hit the road soon. He'll be hunting for cool newproducts designed by Hard Core builders to sell through the “Mr. Lucky” site. Ifyou've developed a hot part, don't hesitate to contact Ed ated@mrluckystore.com. He's a brother and can be trusted withyour designs.
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“Nuthin' But The Cool Stuff!
