July 18, 2007
Rucker Performance Collaborates With Bruce Rossmeyer to Build Nostalgia Motorcycles
FORT WORTH, TX – Rucker Performance announces another collaboration with Bruce Rossmeyer to build 30 Nostalgia motorcycles to be released in August.
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 Rucker Performance team has recreated a bike with authentic parts and accessories that uphold the integrity and style of Elvis Presley's bike.
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 1950’s 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 that has been added for aesthetic purposes only. Rucker Performance also has modified the oil tank to resemble the horseshoe-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. We are well-known for hand-fabricating and building challenging projects in the motorcycle and performance industry that no other company can achieve on this large of a scale and timeframe," 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."
The Nostalgia bike includes front and rear fenders that are accessorized like those of Elvis' original bike. Rucker Performance hand-fabricates parts such as the fender rail and special brackets in-house and has created a kickstart adapter unique to the 6-speed transmission. A custom seat matches the same material as Elvis' seat skirt – a basket weave patterned leather seat – and is added to each bike. Old fashioned accessories from the 1940's and 1950's are mixed with modern technology, giving this bike a slice of history reflected on two wheels.
About Rucker Performance
Rucker Performance Motorcycle Company began production in 2004 and has become a leading designer and certified EPA manufacturer of custom American Muscle motorcycles. Rucker Performance is known for ground-shaking performance with fabrication sheet metal work and a fit and finish that competes with the top one-off custom bikes in the motorcycle industry. Rucker Performance has an in house design department that has the capability to complete the ultimate in extreme, signature graphics and paint selection. Additional information is available at www.ruckerperformance.com.
About Bruce Rossmeyer
Bruce Rossmeyer's World's Largest Harley-Davidson dealership is located at 1637 North U.S. Highway 1, Ormond Beach, FL, 32174. Bruce Rossmeyer's corporate offices are located at 2871 N. Federal Highway in Ft. Lauderdale. For more information, please call (954) 724-2800 or visit www.BruceRossmeyer.com.
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