1954 Bud Ekins Verne Hancock Trojan Leather Jackets - Vintage Motorcycle Article For Sale
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Original, vintage magazine advertisement / articlePage Size:Approx 8\" x 11\" (21 cm x 28 cm)Condition: Good
New U.S. Distributor for TWNThe General Merchandise Company, 601W. 148th Street, New York 31, New Yorkannounces through their President Mr. MarvinII. Newton, that they have been appointedexclusive U.S. distributors fo rthe GermanTWN (German Triumph).Mr. Newton has been associated withmotorcycling for the past 20 years and is wellknown to dealers. Machines will be ware-housed in New York, Texas and other WestCoast points to be selected.The TWN line consists of five modelsranging from the 50 cc. motorbike KNIRPSto the 350 cc. Boss which has a special cy-linder and two carburetors. It created greatinterest at the recent Frankfurt MotorcycleShow. Mr. Newton believes that the 200 cc.Cornet model will be popular in the U. S.Frank Cooper Goes WholesaleFrank Cooper recently moved the locationof his store to 5832 So. Broadway in LosAngeles. Frank informs us that he will be awholesale dealer only. Frank Cooper is theCalifornia distributor of AJS and Matchlessmotorcycles and parts.Zundapp Adds New SidecarZundapp Distributors in New York re-cently announced the addition of a handsomesidecar to their 1955 line. The new modelwill include such features as a beautifulbumper, tool box and tail light combinationin the rear. Top speed of the machine isapproximately 75 mph.Nick Nicholson—James DistributorNick Nicholson, (Past winner of the Catalinaroad-race, Amateur winner of the Daytonaclassic) recently was named as the CaliforniaDistributor for the James Motorcycle Co.Nick’s temporary address is 1360 Junipero,Long Beach, California.Bud Ekins—Verne HancockOur District 37 representatives for the sportsworld, are having a tough job in England.On their first time out, Bud grabbed off sec-ond place while Verne took 4th. In the Cots-wall they were only allowed to ride in theinvitational race since they hadn’t as yet re-ceived their F.I.M. cards. I understand thatthey will soon leave for the National Champi-onship scrambles tournaments to be stagedthroughout Europe. CYCLE will print theresults of these races each month.TWN Knirps 50 cc.SO - CAL SPORTS(Continued from page 45)Crankers M/C Half MileJuly 4th—The Crankers M/C of Delano,California were the sponsors of a Three StarHalf Miler held in their home town this week-end, consisting of the usual Novice, Amateur,Expert events. The meet was co-sponsored bythe American Legion post #124. Despite theheat, riders turned out in convincing numbersto compete for cash prizes.Chuck Basney, familiar sight to SouthernCalifornia fans, topped the star studded fieldto take home the pot o\' gold. Another fa-miliar sight was novice rider Jim Wray, whotopped all in the novice class.CHAIN MAINTENANCE(Continued from page 42)Alterations and renewals will be infrequentif the chains are given regular attention. How-ever, to be ready to repair or alter the lengthof a chain, keep a few spare parts, an ex-tractor tool and a pair of special pliers inyour kit.To shorten a chain containing an evennumber of pitches: remove the dark partsshown in Fig. 1: replace by cranked doublelink and single connecting link, dark parts asFig. 2.To shorten a chain containing an odd num-ber of pitches: remove the dark parts shownin Fig. 3: replace by single connecting linkand inner link, dark parts as Fig. 4.To repair a chain with a broken roller orinside link, remove the dark parts shown inFig. 5: replace by two single connecting linksand one inner link, dark parts as Fig. 6.—2TWN Cornet 200 cc,Verno Hancock — Bud Ekins
TROJAN LEATHER SPORTSWEARFACTORY TO YOU SINCE 1932The TROJAN NIGHT RIDERThe Night Rider — a two-tone jacket of topgrade horsehide with washable white steer-hide. Added protection for riding after dark.Top grade front-quarter horsehide by FLYNNTAN.100% nylon lining quilted on wool. Leatherpockets. Inside breast pocket, inside leather bot-tom bands, zipper sleeves and pockets, belt loops.All our jackets are individually tailored — noassembly line methods. Guaranteed to fit ormoney back. This price is factory to you—nodealers. We make ‘emlEither style — NightRider or Champion . .Sizes 36 to 44. Other sizes at slight additionalcost. When ordering give height and weight.Detachable Laskin lamb collar $5.00 extra.$34.95Deposit required on allorders. Add 3% salestax if in California. Wopay postage on prepaidorders.LADIES’ JACKETTop grade steerhide$22.95The TROJAN CHAMPION1024 SOUTH LA BREA, INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA47September, 195416958