June 30, 2006
Rucker Performance Announces S&S Pro Tuning and VFI Certification
FORT WORTH, Texas (June 30, 2006) – Rucker Performance announces that the factory has been designated as a Pro Tuning Center by achieving certification in both S&S VFI (Variable Fuel Injection) and Sidewinder Training from S&S Cycle.
Rucker Performance is one of the top dealer centers in the United States with the S&S VFI certification. Rucker Performance Factory Manager and Director of R&D Jason Delago attended a five day school for Sidewinder training for all S&S engines and VFI training. Technician Travis Gray received his Sidewinder certification also. With this advanced training and expertise, Rucker Performance is qualified to work on all engines equipped with S&S fuel injection as well as the full line of S&S engines. The experienced Rucker Performance staff has the capability to use the Pro Tune II software and the SuperFlow dynamometer.
“The S&S Sidewinder and VFI certifications represent the highest level of commitment to training and performance at Rucker Performance,” said Bill Rucker, President of Rucker Performance. “With the introduction of the new fuel injected Assassin in our production line, it is critical for us to have a team of trained and certified technicians.”
The VFI training includes an in-depth classroom session that prepares students for live motorcycle tuning with S&S Pro Tune II software and follows with an all-day session on the SuperFlow dyno to put what is learned in place. By completing both aspects of the training at the La Crosse, WI, S&S facility, Rucker Performance is certified to work on all S&S fuel-injection systems.
Bill Rucker and Brett Smith
“Having known Bill ever since I entered the v-twin industry, there was no doubt he would want to be one of the first dealers to become an S&S Pro Tuning Center. Bill and his people are always cutting edge,” said S&S president Brett Smith. “My only disappointment—and Bill’s as well—is that S&S is not quite ready to provide training and certification for our Proven Performance Warranty Centers. Once we’re ready for that, Rucker Performance will be one of the very first such centers and will service the critical Dallas/Fort Worth area for us.”
About Rucker Performance
Founded in 2004 by Bill Rucker, Rucker Performance has quickly become a leading designer and manufacturer of custom American Muscle and Chopper motorcycles, high performance street rods and professionally restored vehicles. Rucker Performance offers a comprehensive line of four production motorcycles, custom and retail paint, engine modification and restoration. Rucker Performance has an in house design department that has the capability to complete the ultimate in extreme, signature graphics and paint selection. www.ruckerperformance.com
About S&S
S&S Cycle has been a leading manufacturer of Proven Performance V-Twin motorcycle components and engines for over 45 years. George Smith and Stanley Stankos founded the company in 1958 in Blue Island, Illinois. Shortly after the founding of S&S, George, and his wife Marjorie (whose maiden name was also Smith), bought out Stanley Stankos and Smith & Stankos became Smith & Smith (S&S). In 1969, S&S moved from Blue Island to Viola, Wisconsin and expanded to La Crosse, Wisconsin in 2004. This 3rd generation business supplies components and/or engines to several large custom OEs (see the S&S website for a listing). For more information, please contact Howard Kelly at 608-627-0284 or at hkelly@sscycle.com. www.sscycle.com
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Contacts:
For press information, contact:
Meredith Husak: (817) 838-3200, mhusak@ruckerperformance.com
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