OEM Archives - Motorcycle & Powersports News

If you’ve been in business for any length of time, you know there will be ups and there will be downs. Most dealers can do well when business is booming. Those who really prosper do business when others say there’s no business.

PODCAST: Go Anywhere with ARGO

The ARGO team was prepared to take on the unexpected and “Go Anywhere” to overcome obstacles, even in the face of a pandemic in 2020.

PODCAST: 15 Minutes a Day

What would it be like to take total control of time? It only takes 15 minutes a day.

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PODCAST: Petition to Revive Dealership Drives Thousands of Signatures

Bob Ladd owned Shenandoah Harley-Davidson from 1998 to 2011. Under new ownership, the dealership permanently closed its doors in August 2020. Community members gathered together to create a petition to bring Bob back into the dealership business.

PODCAST: Check Behind the Couch

PODCAST: Go Anywhere with ARGO

The ARGO team was prepared to take on the unexpected and “Go Anywhere” to overcome obstacles, even in the face of a pandemic in 2020.

In-Store Dealer Operations: The Unlikely Key to Your Digital Success

Original Air Date: October 21, 2020

On-Demand Webinar

Sponsored By Blackpurl

In 2020, while overall consumer demand in powersports has been surprisingly high, the sudden shift from direct storefront operations to more distanced and digital ones caught many dealerships flatfooted. This sharp change in course has thrown many dealers into disarray, allowing inefficiencies to drain cash and resources from what should be almost record-setting sales.

In the coming year, dealers must align their longstanding business practices with these new innovations to keep margins high, deliver excellent customer satisfaction and be ready for another round of unexpected challenges.

During this panel discussion featuring a powersports dealer, a dealership strategy consultant, and a technology expert, you'll learn how your dealership can:

Unify customer experience and product fulfillment across all sales channels
Decide which numbers you need to pay attention to in order to optimize your operations
Forecast and budget where it matters most - growth and profit

Speakers

Derek Bannister
Founder & Owner
Banner Recreation

Brian Schumacher
President
1043232 B.C. Ltd dba
Momentum Consulting

Brian Kelley
Systems Architect
Blackpurl

VIDEO: Joe Rocket GPX 2.0 Gloves

Joe Rocket’s GPX 2.0 full gauntlet gloves are an updated, more street-oriented version of their popular GPX track gloves. These gloves offer protection, style and comfort and won’t break the budget.

Apparel

Ladies Velocity 3.0 Glove Review

My first impression of the Ladies Velocity 3.0 Glove by Joe Rocket took me by surprise. The stitching and pattern of the back of the glove drove my eyes straight towards the script “Rocket” logo on the knuckles, adding emphasis toward the reinforced fingers.

Apparel

Joe Rocket Full Blast Glove

With a pre-curved finger design, this glove have a waterproof insert and a conductive material on the fingers for instant touch screen access.

Apparel

Apparel Pro: Winter Jackets

Without the right jacket, snowmobile and powersports riders will limit their time outdoors and ultimately spend the season longing for the summer to return.