LA CROSSE, WI (January 12, 2007) S&S Cycle, Inc., manufacturer of high-quality, American-made engine assemblies and Proven Performance® components, successfully procured EPA Certification on all three of its V-Series engine families. This is in compliance with the rules and regulations of the EPA’s letter of guidance dated July 25, 2006 CISD-06-15 (MC). The purpose of the EPA letter was to permit engine manufactures to adopt a “worst-case” engine certification process as part of the national program for highway motorcycles. This process will allow any customer or small volume manufacturer (<3000 annual units) (excluding California) to build an approved motorcycle “for highway use.” To be considered for approval, the customer must follow the requirements provided with the engine pertaining to installation and maintenance. S&S customers will have the option of choosing from EPA certified V-Series engines in 3 5/8-inch bore (96 cubic inches), 4-inch bore (113 cubic inches) and the 4 1/8”-inch bore (124 cubic inches), all equipped with carburetors. Engineering Manager Michael Scaletta said, “This is a historic day for S&S. The goal at S&S was to be one of the first, if not the first engine manufactures to sell an EPA certified engine according to the letter of guidance. This in turn will allow dealers and distributors to purchase an S&S Certified engine with no additional gaseous emissions testing needed for an on-highway motorcycle in 49 states. I would like to thank the MIC V-Twin association for their hard work on this issue. Indeed, this is a good day for the v-twin motorcycle enthusiast.” “This is a very important announcement for the v-twin industry, including every builder and shop in the US. We have been working hard on these certifications since the letter of guidance was issued in July of 2006 and I’m extremely happy to see all three of the engine families approved just as the 2007 season is ready to kick off,” said VP of Product Development, Scott Sjovall. The request for a Certificate to cover all three of the S&S engine families has been approved by the EPA and S&S is in possession of the Certificates. Each EPA Certified engine will come with an Installation Manual, Engine Owners Manual and permanent label to designate the vehicle meets EPA regulations. Some of the information listed in the Installation Manual will include the gear ratio (n/v), worst-case vehicle weight, exhaust system back pressure range, and label placement. The Owner’s Manual will include the emission component warranty, engine maintenance requirements, and anti-tampering requirements given by the EPA, to name a few. “The S&S product development team, particularly Jan Smith, is to be congratulated for the effort put forth to allow S&S to be the first in the performance aftermarket to obtain certification through the EPA’s engine certification program,” said S&S president Brett Smith. “Additionally, the joint effort put forth by peers and competitors alike on the MIC’s American V-Twin Aftermarket Committee is indicative of what working toward a common goal for the sake of an entire industry can accomplish.” Smith went on to say, “I would especially like to thank Pam Amette from the MIC and Tom Austin from Sierra Research in assisting the committee with making this possible. What started with a letter of guidance issued by the EPA on July 25th, 2006 has become a reality on January 11th, 2007 for S&S and its’ valued customers.” | 
