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June 27, 2005 – Tucker Rocky Holds 5th Annual ATV Retreat

More than 150 people gathered at the WB Ranch in Whitney, Texas, June 3-5 for Tucker Rocky Distributing’s fifth annual ATV Retreat and Ride, an event designed to educate the company’s sales representatives about new product scheduled to be distributed during the coming year.
Those in attendance included dozens of TR sales reps; representatives from 26 suppliers; and, for the first time, 30 of the company’s top dealer customers.
Suppliers in attendance included Warn, Scott USA, Galfer, Doskocil, BMC Air Filters, K&N Engineering, QuadWorks, Goodyear/Dunlop, ITP, i-Shock, Progressive Suspension, Swisher, Cycle Country, DG, Houser Racing, Cobra, Big Gun, FMF, HMF, LRD Performance, Tommy Topper, Kart Accessories and Black Line. Also on display were items from Tucker Rocky’s own QuadBoss and Ducks Unlimited lines.
Suppliers new to Tucker Rocky’s 2006 ATV catalog include BMC, LRD Performance, i-Shock, Kart Accessories and BlackLine.
BMC
Based in Bologna, Italy, BMC was founded in 1973 as a motorcycle accessories distributor trading in Yoshimura, Bridgestone and Kayaba product.
The company entered the automobile aftermarket industry in 1991, and started producing its own air filters in 1995 following an inquiry from Ferrari’s Formula One race operation.
Since 1996, BMC air filters have equipped F1 and American Le Mans teams for manufacturers including Ferrari, Toyota, Williams BMW, Prost, Sauber, Minardi, Porsche and Audi.
Then, upon entering the motorcycle industry and following good performances by Team Yamaha Belgarda and Team Suzuki Alstare Corona in the World SuperSport Championship, the company began offering its motorcycle product to consumers.
BMC offers standard powersports filters and filters for direct induction models. Covered ATV brands include Honda, Kawasaki, Kymco, Polaris, Suzuki and Yamaha.
LRD PERFORMANCE
LRD Adjustable Exhaust systems allow riders to specialize or fine-tune the power of the motor to match their riding style.
The LRD adjustable exhaust systems work on a unique slip fit design. Simply use a 10mm wrench to loosen and tighten the jam nuts and shift the powercurve either to the left or the right. A quarter of an inch turn will shift the power curve about 50-75 RPM, allowing the rider to adjust where he or she needs the most acceleration and how soon they want the power to come on.
The company’s exhaust line features product for Honda’s 250R, 400EX and 450R; Kawasaki’s KFX400; Suzuki’s LT80 and LTZ400; and Yamaha’s Banshee, Blaster, Raptor and YFZ450.
i-SHOCK
HydroDynamics USA, Inc. of Florida manufactures i-Shock brand product. Originating with suspension components for the pit bike market, the i-Shock brand recently expanded into ATVs.
New product available this month was designed for the Honda TRX450, TRX250 and 400EX; Yamaha YFZ450, Raptor and Banshee; Kawasaki KFX400; and Suzuki LTZ400.
Items include the i5500 and i4500 complete front suspension systems; the i3500 and i2500 A-arm complete kit; i-Shock F-8 Series; i-Shock P-51 Series; upper and lower brass knuckle ball joints; ball joint press tool; tie rods; brake lines; bushing/sleeves and grunts.
KART ACCESSORIES
A division of Vialink – a product development firm specializing in industrial design, mechanical engineering, prototyping and Asian sourcing – Kart Accessories offers aftermarket products for the Kawasaki Mule, Kubota RTV900, Polaris Ranger, Yamaha Rhino and Yerf-Dog Rover/Scout.
Parts and accessories include snow plows, unit covers, bed covers, soft top, electric winches, grab lights, a 175MP and 250MP power box, side view mirrors, a water bottle and cage, a windshield, hood rack, and an 11-gallon gas tank.
Vialink is headquartered in Raleigh, N.C.
BLACKLINE
BlackLine is a trademark of SFI, a 49-year-old company specializing in steel fabrication and custom stamping.
BlackLine’s product line-up includes 52″, 60” and 72” Plow Blade assemblies and an Acutator Lift Frame. Product was designed to fit vehicles by Arctic Cat, BRP, Honda, Kawasaki, Polaris, Suzuki and Yamaha. Also applicable, Club Car’s XRT1500, Husqvarna’s HUV4420, the JD Gator T Series, Bobcat 2200, Cub Cadet Big Country, Carryall UTV, Toro Twister, Cushman Truckster, EZ-GO ST and Bush Hog Trail.

– Guido Ebert

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