August 2007

Rucker Performance Will Build Copies Of Elvis' Bike

Powersports Business

Rucker Performance has started building 30 Nostalgia bikes according to the specifications of Elvis Presley's original 1957 FL bike.

Details include custom parts from Rucker Performance, such as the primary housing, fuel tank, dash, oil tank, kickstart adapter and exhaust system.

The hand-fabricated Rucker Performance primary housing is a hybrid of tin and cast aluminum, giving a new part an old look that is reminiscent of tin primaries from the 1950s era. Additionally, the fuel tank is channeled, modified similarly to the old-style, two-piece tanks on FL models and redesigned for a FL-style custom dash. Other details include a dimpled tank for the fuel shut-off valve has been added for aesthetic purposes only. Rucker Performance also has modified the oil tank to resemble the horse-shoe style oil tank with decorative 6-volt battery tops.

"Rucker Performance is yet again pleased to provide custom services to Bruce Rossmeyer and Southern Thunder Harley-Davidson," said Bill Rucker, founder of Rucker Performance.

"Our design expertise and manufacturing background are keys to producing the very best bikes with the ultimate in design and performance," Rucker said.

The Nostalgia bike includes front and rear fenders that are accessorized like those of Elvis' original bike. A custom seat matches the same material as Elvis' seat skirt---a basket weave patterned leather seat---and is added to each bike.

September 13, 2007 11:40 AM | send page | Press Releases