S&S ANNOUNCES NEW DUAL FEEDBACK CLOSED-LOOP FUEL-INJECTION SYSTEM
VIOLA, WI (March 11, 2005) S&S Cycle announces plans to market its new Dual Feedback Closed-Loop Fuel-Injection system. For almost 50 years S&S Cycle has been known as the performance leader in the V-Twin market. Of their high performance engines, components, and assemblies, their fuel delivery systems have brought them the most success. Without question, the S&S teardrop air cleaner over an S&S carburetor is recognized worldwide as a performance icon.
Shortly after third-generation family member, Brett Smith, joined the company in 2002 he made a commitment to the future by strategically focusing the company on the proven performance of S&S fuel delivery systems. Working closely with the product development team, headed by Scott Sjovall, along with important input from engineer, Roy Meyer , they developed a dual feedback closed-loop fuel-injection system that would work in original equipment applications and continue to lead the performance industry.
The result of that effort is now here as S&S Cycle is the first company in the American V-Twin market to bring a Dual Feedback Closed-Loop Fuel-Injection system for big twins to the public. The system will be available with either the traditional S&S teardrop air cleaner or the new dual-runner induction system. This state-of-the-art system will increase engine performance while greatly reducing emissions output - essentially providing the best of both worlds.
"We have been testing this system in various settings for over a year," said S&S VP of product development, Scott Sjovall. "In addition to extensive laboratory testing, we have been conducting real- world road tests with a multitude of bikes in remote locations, along with riding to rallies across the country and the daily testing around our facility in Viola," continued Sjovall. "This is by far the most solid development program we've conducted for fuel delivery systems in years - this system has definitely proven its reliability and enhanced performance."
A select group of Original Equipment American V-Twin manufacturers will be using this system on specific 2006 models, taking advantage of the S&S closed-loop systems technology that allows a performance engine to meet stringent EPA guidelines and still deliver outstanding performance and excellent rideability. However, the S&S closed-loop system is not limited to O.E. manufacturers; it will also be available to qualified S&S dealers this fall.
Performance enthusiasts and shops across the world will appreciate the S&S closed-loop system tuning capability. Essentially it is self tuning, so once you load a basic map into the control module, the sensors - one per cylinder - will tune the bike constantly and for the life of the engine. From cam changes to pipe swaps, the S&S closed-loop system will tune the bike without hours of time on a dyno. Additionally, as the engine is subject to different types of riding, altitude, climate and load, the S&S closed-loop system will watch the performance of each cylinder and keep the optimum fuel mixture, while maintaining superior emissions control.
"Over the years, fuel delivery systems have put us on the map," said S&S president, Brett Smith. "Our re-commitment to these systems will allow us to be a one-stop experience for aftermarket performance enthusiasts, dealers, and OE's alike. This dual closed-loop fuel injection system is a premium, state-of-the-art product that will both improve performance of the engine and reduce gaseous emissions as we prepare for inevitable regulatory changes in 2008," continued Smith. "I am very proud of our world-class product development team for allowing us to be the first to bring this technology to the American V-Twin market; it is an honor to carry on the tradition that my Grandfather started back in 1958."
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 including: American Ironhorse, Arlen Ness, Big Bear Choppers, Big Dog, BMC, Bourget Bike Works, Hellbound Steel, Swift, Titan, Ultra, Vengeance, & Victory (please see the S&S website for a complete listing).
For more information, please contact Brian Conyers at 608-627-0325 or at bconyers@sscycle.com . The S&S website is located at
www.sscycle.com