Wholesale Prices Up In Most Categories vs. ’15
[dropcap]O[/dropcap]ctober frequently brings to mind images of goblins, stock market crashes and pre-election fear-mongering. Thankfully, Average Wholesale Prices (AWP) this October were nothing of the sort. Prices in general were flat to slightly up over both the prior 3-month average and the prior year averages. Compared to the prior three months, Domestic Cruisers rebounded from
Baggers and One Uneaten Pancake
[dropcap]D[/dropcap]ear Ma, I hope you’re well up in Heaven, we are doing ok down here in Dallas. Last weekend we hosted the Baddest Bagger – Dallas edition. The show is put on by Paul Yaffe and American Bagger magazine. It travels the country and has a really good following. This was our second year to
Apparel Pro: Boots
[dropcap]I[/dropcap]n terms of motorcycle protective apparel, boots are often the least thought of apparel item. Apparel reviews abound on helmets, jackets, pants and race suits, but why is it that we never hear much about footwear given that riding shoes and boots are generally the one thing we wear all day without removing when in
September Average Wholesale Prices In Review
A summer came to an end, September Average Wholesale Prices (ASP) were mixed. In comparison to the prior 3-month average, Domestic Cruisers declined notably, Metric Cruisers and Sportbikes declined moderately and Off-Road products were flat to up. Wholesale prices in September fared similarly but slightly better than last year, with Off-Road categories up nicely, Metric
‘Dog Days’ of August Brings Modest AWP Dip
Temperatures during the “Dog Days of Summer” tend to be the hottest in August, and the opposite can be said for the “Dog Days of Powersports” when it comes to wholesale pricing. As 2016 continued its normal march, Average Wholesale Prices (AWP) declined further in August compared to the prior three months as the wholesale
Everyone Should Have Two Bikes to Ride
[dropcap]D[/dropcap]ear Ma, I just returned from the 76th annual Black Hills Rally in Sturgis, SD. This was my 30th Sturgis Rally in a row. I’ve been every year consecutively since 1987. This year was good, although it was not as crowded as the last few years. My pal Joe T. bought a beautiful home up
DPD, Mean Women & Ethel The Evil Octane
[dropcap]D[/dropcap]ear Ma, I hope you’re doing well up there in Heaven, we are going nuts down here in Dallas. We have so much cool stuff happening and my head is spinning just trying to keep up with it all! We recently finished my RF Custom Victory Octane just in time for Sturgis. We actually had
July Average Wholesale Pricing in Review
Although pricing felt stable from June to July, Average Wholesale Price (AWP) fell in July across the board in powersports. Domestic Cruisers and Sport bikes experienced the largest decline, while other street and off-road categories were more modest. Compared to the prior three months, Sport bikes and Domestic Cruisers declined 11% and 14% respectively, Metric
Summer ‘Softness’ Began in June
The Summer season for Average Wholesale Prices (AWP) officially began in June.
God Bless Muhammad Ali, Motorcycles & Midgets
Rick Fairless gives his input on his shop and midget wrestling.
May Average Wholesale Prices Strong and Stable
Average Wholesale Prices (AWP) in May were strong and stable, coming in flat to slightly up over the prior three-month average.
Riding a Triumph Back Into the ’60s
Ma, you know I own a company called RF Custom Parts (www.rfcustomparts.com). Well, that company specializes in making cool custom parts for Victory Motorcycles.
