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Honoring a Legacy: Sean Jackson on Vintage Harley History & Competition Distributing | One Gang Ep. 083
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Today we sit down with Sean Jackson of Competition Distributing, the company keeping vintage Harley-Davidsons on the road and on the track. From rare JD parts to passionate preservation, Sean is helping keep American motorcycle history alive.
In This Episode:
Sean shares how Competition Distributing continues to make high-quality reproduction parts for some of the rarest motorcycles in existence, why the Harley JD community is so passionate, and what it takes to balance tradition with modern craftsmanship.
About Our Guest:
Sean Jackson is the owner of Competition Distributing, a company dedicated to preserving the legacy of early Harley-Davidsons and American motorcycling through precision-made parts and historical knowledge.
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction to One Gang Worldwide Podcast
01:45 Sean's Early Life and Love for Mechanics
04:48 Building and Riding Mini Bike Choppers
06:14 High School Adventures with Motorcycles
08:35 Sponsor Shoutout: Leather Up
09:37 Sean's Journey into Fabrication and Mechanics
13:05 Career Path and Transition to Hydraulics
25:02 COVID-19 and Rediscovering Passion for Bikes
35:22 Joining the Cannonball Run
37:57 Reconnecting with Old Friends
38:59 A Passion for Vintage Board Track Racing
40:26 A New Business Opportunity
41:14 Acquiring and Moving Inventory
41:52 Transitioning from Corporate to Entrepreneurship
42:41 Setting Up the New Business
49:29 Embracing Modern Manufacturing Techniques
01:11:59 The Challenges of Social Media and Public Perception
01:15:41 The Impact of Viral Success
01:17:07 The Struggle with Dual Carbs
01:17:44 First Ride and California Show
01:19:23 Winning Against the Odds
01:20:02 Born Free and Less Stressful Builds
01:22:15 Sons of Speed and Antique Racing
01:28:19 Trans American Motorcycle Endurance Run
01:33:46 Recognition and Humility
01:36:40 Creative Fire and Future Projects
01:43:35 Speed Round: Fun and Quirky Questions
Connect with Sean & Competition Distributing:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/axtion88jackson/?hl=en
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChG9bWNOEkh5M38AnFDbLYA
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/100074160288938
Competition Distributing Website (Socials in Footer): https://www.competitiondist.com/
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