The blokes that distribute Forcite and Dainese gear – that purchased and absorbed Kuryakyn and sponsored Chix on 66 – have simply been purchased out by Flip 14, “one of many largest automotive aftermarket distributors within the US.”
In line with the press launch, the acquisition of Tucker contains “sure belongings of Tucker and all of its personal label manufacturers, which embody well-known manufacturers comparable to Kuryakyn, Reply Racing, Professional Taper, and QuadBoss.”
“The change in possession will present an enormous injection of sources to higher serve Tucker sellers across the nation,” assures Marc McAllister, the President and CEO of Tucker Powersports.
“I’m assured that Flip 14 can have a big influence on the powersports trade with its method to stock and its high-quality customer support.”

Tucker Powersports prides themselves in roots reaching as deep as 1967, the place Ed Tucker began an organization “promoting motor oil out of the trunk of his automobile” (by way of LinkedIN). Now, the excellence Tucker’s constructed will likely be slowly built-in into Flip 14, who has been taking the trade by the proverbial horns for the previous sixteen years, with 2022 seeing the group awarded the SEMA Channel Companion of the Yr.
named after the 14th flip within the legendary Highway America racecourse.
In brief, Tucker’s nonetheless poised to do wonderful issues on this trade – they’ll simply be recognized beneath the Flip 14 umbrella.
“We perceive the significance of the supplier within the motorbike and UTV proprietor expertise,” agrees Jon Pulli, CEO of Flip 14 Distribution.
“We’re assured that Powersports sellers will profit from working with us, and we’re excited to proceed the legacy of Ed Tucker and others who’ve performed an necessary position on this firm’s historical past.”

Wishing all one of the best to each Tucker Powersports and Flip 14 throughout this transitional part, and searching ahead to seeing what the approaching season brings for each events!