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MBA Insurance: Rental May Be Your Answer

Motorcycle, scooter and ATV rental has become so accepted by the public that for dealers not to be renting is truly missing a growth opportunity.

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Video from AIMExpo: MBA Insurance

MPN visited the MBA Insurance booth at AIMExpo and spoke with Bert Alanko, MBA Insurance president, about the company’s rental programs for dealerships. According to Alanko, dealers use the rental program to increase profitability and sales.

MBA Insurance at the AIMExpo 2013

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Five Minutes With Your Insurance Man

Some people see the glass half empty, and others see it half full. But when it comes to insurance, there’s typically only one way to look at it: Are you covered or not? While some insurance companies say they’ll save you a bundle in no time, the unfortunate truth is you usually get what you

Insurance and Ethanol: Best Practices from a Shop That’s Doing it Right

Over the course of the last several years, ethanol has become a real problem for motorcycles. It clogs carbs, ruins fuel lines and rusts gas tanks. Team Charlotte Motorsports in Charlotte, N.C., knows how to combat this issue.

Are Women Combating Higher Gas Prices with Scooters?

As gas prices challenge historic highs, the Motorcycle Industry Council (MIC) announced recently that sales for motor scooters jumped almost 50 percent (49.6) for the first three months of 2011.

First Group of AIMExpo Exhibitors Revealed

The inaugural event will be held Oct. 16-20, 2013 at Orlando’s Orange County Convention Center.

Take on Touring: Rake it in with Rentals

As a powersports dealer, you sell the American dream, but why not offer it up as a limited time opportunity through a rentals program?

EFG Companies Grows Leadership Ranks, Expanding Client F&I Revenue Generation and Wealth Creation

Adam Ouart, Glenice Wilder and Areej Duval all take on new positions.

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Ken Roczen Announces Long-Term Commitment to FIM World Supercross Championship

Roczen returns to defend his WSX 450cc class world title in 2023 and beyond.

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Polaris RZR Pro R Factory: Industry’s 1st Purpose-Built, Race-Ready UTV

The all-new Polaris-engineered race UTV features race-tuned power, desert-proven strength and unmatched control.

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10 Crucial Tips for New Motorcycle Riders

Get comfortable with your bike and ride defensively.

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AMSAF Awarded $60,000 Grant for Rider Training Scholarships

The Arizona Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Foundation (AMSAF)announces the award of a $60,000 grant from the Arizona Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (AZGOHS). The grant, which demonstrates support for AMSAF’s mission of expanding awareness about motorcyclists while reducing rider fatalities and injuries, will be used to provide motorcycle rider training classes to the public through a scholarship program. “AMSAF is excited to continue giving out scholarships to help educate new and present riders,” says Mick

Shop Talk: Is Your Trainer King Kong?

If your dealership needs new sales people hired, and you bring in a training company who requires the student to pay, what can you expect for results?

Jason Paul Michaels Announces Partnerships with Indian Motorcycle, Baume & Mercier, Motul

Jason Paul Michaels announced his official brand ambassadorship role, along with Roland Sands and Cary Hart with Indian Motorcycle.