Incorporation came in 1981, and Zipper's grew each and every year, even in the sometimes-harsh economy. This growth and diversification came as everyone in the company embraced "The Zipper's Way"…a set of uncompromising standards of excellence for all of its operations. A formula for Zipper's success evolved, and is built on a company wide commitment to…

• Build powerful and reliable engines…great performance mile after mile, and year after year
• Listen to the rider, solve their problem
• Group and sell the right combination of parts for the application…this is how real power is achieved
• Never exaggerate performance…meet the customer's expectation for the investment they've made
• Provide all the information you can, operate an open environment… hold tours, provide information, give out instructions, offer telephone and web site technical assistance
• Attention to detail…be thorough, be meticulous and only release a product when it's right
• Offer the best value for the price, only sell products that perform well in relation to their cost

These guiding principles were in force when Dan, Dave Zehner and the team built their first engines, and by 1985, Zipper's went racing. Their belief that you must build for power and reliability was central to a phenomenal record of drag strip wins. Between 1985 and 1995 Zipper's Race Team, racing part time, set

Today, Zipper's continues to be a major source of racing components to many race teams, as well as supplying engines and transmissions to other champions. Zipper's has also been a significant supporter of the sport of motorcycle drag racing.

The technology developed and proven on the track is available to riders through Zipper's professional Sale Associates. By working with the Technical staff, Zipper's Sales Associates can present riders and racers with a wide selection of engine, transmission and suspension modifications to satisfy any level of desired performance.

Zipper's sets the pace in motorcycle performance by constantly developing technologies that solve problems. For instance, Zipper's was the first to develop and offer an adjustable ignition for the new Twin Cam® engine… an absolutely necessary first step in performance tuning. Zipper's recently announced the availability of CNC ported cylinder heads on Harley-Davidson® castings…another exciting first.

Zipper's has often initiated alliances with other industry leaders when the marriage of Zipper's technical advances with existing high value products created new solutions to performance issues. Zipper's is always seeking beneficial relationships that result in better motorcycling.

By recruiting the best people and maintaining a state-of-the-art operation, Zipper's Performance produces high value products and services that deliver thrilling rides mile after mile, and year after year.

Contact Zipper's through our links on this web site for all of your performance needs and goals.