Honoring a Legacy: Sean Jackson on Vintage Harley History & Competition Distributing | One Gang Ep. 083

Send us Fan MailToday 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 Podcast01:45 Sean's Early Life and Love for Mechanics04:48 Building and Riding Mini Bike Choppers06:14 High School Adventures with Motorcycles08:35 Sponsor Shoutout: Leather Up09:37 Sean's Journey into Fabrication and Mechanics13:05 Career Path and Transition to Hydraulics25:02 COVID-19 and Rediscovering Passion for Bikes35:22 Joining the Cannonball Run37:57 Reconnecting with Old Friends38:59 A Passion for Vintage Board Track Racing40:26 A New Business Opportunity41:14 Acquiring and Moving Inventory41:52 Transitioning from Corporate to Entrepreneurship42:41 Setting Up the New Business49:29 Embracing Modern Manufacturing Techniques01:11:59 The Challenges of Social Media and Public Perception01:15:41 The Impact of Viral Success01:17:07 The Struggle with Dual Carbs01:17:44 First Ride and California Show01:19:23 Winning Against the Odds01:20:02 Born Free and Less Stressful Builds01:22:15 Sons of Speed and Antique Racing01:28:19 Trans American Motorcycle Endurance Run01:33:46 Recognition and Humility01:36:40 Creative Fire and Future Projects01:43:35 Speed Round: Fun and Quirky QuestionsConnect with Sean & Competition Distributing:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/axtion88jackson/?hl=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChG9bWNOEkh5M38AnFDbLYAFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/100074160288938Competition Distributing Website (Socials in Footer): https://www.competitiondist.com/Check Out Our Sponsors:LeatherUp - Use Code "CW20" at checkout for 20% off! : https://www.leatherup.com/Butt Buffer: https://buttbuffer.com/Keyboard Motorcycle Shipping: https://keyboardmotorcycleshipping.com/Connect with Cycles Worldwide:Subscribe to our YouTube channel for more episodes:   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9f5Fx7tVs67xgemZUFphawFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551644038136Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/cyclesworldwidellc/LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/sergey-tokman-2a78a6284/TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@cycles.worldwide#SeanJackson #CompetitionDistributing #HarleyJD #VintageHarleyDavidson #MotorcycleRestoration #MotorcyclePodcast #OneGangWorldwide #AntiqueMotorcycles #HeritageBikes #MotorcycleHistory