Everything on this machine is correct except the original hemispherical cyliner heads, which were replaced by later style “Wedge-combustion-chamber” cylinder heads. The original hemi heads were prone cracking due to the poor aluminum alloys of 1936. Crocker brand motorcycles were manufactured at the Crocker aluminum foundry located in Los Angeles, CA.
The Sturgis Motorcycle Rally is the largest motorcycle rally in the world. It is held annually in The Black Hills and in Sturgis, South Dakota for 10 days during the first week of August. It was started by local Indian dealer Pappy Hoel in 1938. Since its beginning, private area businesses throwing events such as races, concerts, and rides have made, and continue to make, the Sturgis Rally what it is today. 2023 will mark the 83rd annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally.
