Ed "Mr Lucky" Martin, known as "Edo" in Japan, grew up in Tochigi-Ken and Saitama-Ken riding in the sidecar of his dad's "Rikuo", a Japanese version of a Harley. "I grew up as a missionary-brat in Japan during the 50's and 60's, and our transportation back in those days was the old 45 flathead with sidecar," Ed said. He's been a part of the custom motorcycle market ever since, and returned to Japan in '94-'96 working with Japanese dealers on behalf of Custom Chrome.

"I built my first bike when I was 13 using parts from a motorcycle junkyard the 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 I did perfect the art of 'bump-starting' a bike."

He moved back to the U.S. in 1963. "Saved my nickels and dimes and a year later 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! Of course, the first thing I wanted to do was to 'chop' it. Inspired by the bikes I saw in 'Wild Ones' and other biker movies of the early '60s, I went to town. Stripped it down to the bare essentials, then mounted a 19-inch front wheel, small solo seat, etc. I kept the suicide clutch and tank shift though just to make it interesting!"

"Guess motorcycles are just in my blood," Ed added. "I've spent 33 years since then in the motorcycle industry, most recently as president of Chrome Specialties. It was a neat gig, but when it was acquired and merged with Custom Chrome last year...

His new "MrLuckyStore.com" website is devoted to the Hard Core Chopper lifestyle offering "Cool Parts For Your Ride" and "Cool Threads For Your Hide".

"The 'Jammer Cycle Parts' side of my website is where you'll find the cool parts for your ride, and I've put together a product line focusing on the retro, chopper/bobber styles of the '60s & '70s," Edo said. "Springer front-ends, girders, rigid frames, jockey shifts, coffin tanks, trumpet mufflers, ape-hangers--all the chopper parts that Jammer introduced back in the 1970's, which are once again the rage."

Along with the Jammer brand came copyrights to the old "Jammer's Hanbook", and he brought it back to life on the website as well. Go to the "Jammer's Handbook" section and check out the "Tech Tips". "We've loaded all the tech-tips & how-to articles from the 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 cool threads 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 at biker events across the country with their "Mr Lucky's" truck/trailer rig.

Ed will hit the road soon. He'll be hunting for cool new products designed by Hard Core builders to sell through the "Mr. Lucky" site. If you've developed a hot part, don't hesitate to contact Ed at ed@mrluckystore.com. He's a brother and can be trusted with your designs.

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