| How it all started:
After winning 5 National T.T. Championships from 1968 to 1970, Skip Van
Leeuwen had to make a decision about after his racing career - what would
he do? He decided to do what he loved best - motorcycles. He began working
in the wholesale motorcycle business in 1969 for Buco Helmets. Driving
through the 6 Western states, knocking on dealers' doors, Skip was thinking
"this is great - I'm getting paid for seeing my friends, and I'd
do it for free!" In 1973 Skip started as a manufacturer's rep with
Buco Products and Olympia Gloves, and began distributing a few products
like MX socks and tie-downs, which we still carry today. 25 years later,
Skip's still working at what he loves - motorcycles. He now has two of
his sons, Curt and Eric, in the business. The Van Leeuwen commitment to
the customer - to have name brand products at competitive prices, with
friendly, fast service - still carries on today. We hope you all enjoy
the motorcycle business as much as we do, and together we will share another
prosperous year! |
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Never Give Up! This image
of Skip exemplifies the competitive spirit still alive & well today at
Van Leeuwen. While leading a race as a novice at famous Ascot Park in
California, Skip's throttle cable broke. Rather than D.N.F., Skip simply
bare-handed the cable, forcing him to control the bike with just one hand,
even over the T.T. jump! And, yes, he won the race! |
