S&S Cycle
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| Type | Private |
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| Founded | 1958 |
| Founder(s) | George J. Smith and Stanley Stankos |
| Headquarters | Viola, Wisconsin |
| Key people | George J. Smith, Marjorie Smith, Stanley Stankos |
| Products | Motorcycle engines |
| Website | www.sscycle.com |
S&S Cycle is a motorcycle engine and parts manufacturer that was founded in 1958 by George J. Smith and Stanley Stankos in Blue Island, Illinois.[1] The company started by selling high performance pushrods for Harley-Davidson motorcycles,[2] and today they still make parts for American V-Twin bikes. The company's current president is Stephen Iggens.[3][4]
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[edit] History
Soon after the formation of S&S, George's wife, Marjorie, bought out Stanley Stankos and Smith & Stankos became Smith & Smith.[5] In 1969, the company moved from Blue Island to establish a new headquarters in Viola, Wisconsin. S&S still operates at this location, but opened an additional facility in La Crosse, Wisconsin in 2004.[6]
In June 2008, the company held its 50th anniversary celebration in La Crosse, WI, over 28,000 motorcycle enthusiasts attended the celebration according to the La Crosse Tribune.
[edit] Engine technology
S&S was the first motorcycle engine manufacturer to produce pre-certified United States Environmental Protection Agency compliant engines,[7] lifting the burden and cost of performing the complicated EPA testing procedures from the companies and enthusiasts who buy S&S engines. The company also produces TÜV certified engines,[8] and has even succeeded in complying with California's unique emissions requirements.[9]
[edit] References
- ^ SSCycle.com
- ^ Quality for 46 Years: Proven Performance by S&S
- ^ Brett Smith Bio at SSCycle.com
- ^ S&S Cycle Company Profile at bizjournals.com
- ^ S&S Cycle and ExxonMobil Team Up
- ^ S&S Cycle, Burning up the road
- ^ S&S Cycle procures EPA Certification
- ^ "S&S Cycle announces TÜV approval of a Carbureted V-Series Engine to EURO III Noise and Exhaust Emission Standards". 14 May 2009. http://www.bigtwindealer.com/bigtwin/Industry+Press+Releases/SampS-Cycle-announces-TUumlV-approval-of-a-Carbure/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/598303.
- ^ "S&S Engines Now California Certified". 28 April 2009. http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/4/3261/Motorcycle-Article/S-S-Engines-Now-California-Certified.aspx.
