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Ducati dealers mark your calendars: on January 1, 2016, Jason Chinnock will become the new CEO of Ducati North America (DNA). Current DNA CEO, Dominique Cheraki, will be moving back to Borgo Panigale (Bologna, Italy) to take over as Ducati network development director at Ducati HQ.
Work ON Your Business Not IN It
As of this writing, we are preparing to head down to Orlando for what looks like the biggest AIMExpo ever in only its third year. Show officials say there are more than 550 exhibitors signed up with 17 OEMs on hand as well as hundreds of powersports aftermarket companies. We’re excited to be a part of it as the Official Publishers of the AIMExpo Show Daily and Show Directory as well as the Souvenir Program.
Winners and Losers: ‘Which One Will You be Today’
[dropcap]O[/dropcap]ne of my favorite songs by Social Distortion, which is one of my favorite bands, is called Winners and Losers. In it they sing, “Which one will you be today.” We all have a choice of what we’re going to do when we wake up each day. We’re not locked into the same old trap
Chris ‘Short’ Blankenship’s Memory Races On
Final Ride On Earth But Still Riding Hard In Heaven [dropcap]A[/dropcap]lthough August marked the 1-year anniversary of Chris Blankenship’s passing, his memory rides on! From local kids tuning up for Loretta Lynns to top level pros like his buddy Kevin Windham, Chris “Short” Blankenship touched many in the motocross community before his untimely passing in
Toe-in Adjustment Tech Tip
Adjusting the direction of the front wheels is one of the most basic services for ATVs [dropcap]A[/dropcap]TVs and side-by-sides live hard lives crawling over rocks, hauling loads, and crossing trails no other man-made vehicle would dare. One of the most basic services these vehicles call for is the adjustment of the toe-in of the front
Response Time is Key to Managing this New Daily Business Challenge
[dropcap]H[/dropcap]ere’s a Murphy’s Law scenario that happens occasionally at our dealerships. Somebody calls in sick on a day that ends up being one of the busiest in the entire month. As a result, for stretches of time you have a customer backup at the parts counter and probably also in the service department. Let’s say
MALCOLM: Motorcycling Legend Tells All At AIMExpo
[dropcap]T[/dropcap]here are some truly iconic images that define motorcycling. The little woodshed where Harley-Davidson was launched back in 1903 resonates with the V-twin crowd; the shot of Rollie Free stretched flat-out on his Vincent on the Bonneville Salt Flats wearing little more than his underwear rings true for speed demons to this day; Marlon Brando
This ‘Mom & Pop’ Shop is the Biggest Scooter Dealer in Florida
Solano Cycle [dropcap]E[/dropcap]laine Haines was on a trip to Key West, Fla. and witnessed first-hand its prolific scooter culture. Returning home to Northeast Florida, she then imagined the possibilities of such a business in the historic town of St. Augustine, Fla. Her son, Martin Solano, was at a crossroads in his career and was ripe
Houser Racing
The The story behind the story about Houser Racing is it’s more than just a company that produces high-quality aftermarket parts for ATVs and UTVs. Houser’s success has been the result of an entire family coming together and chipping in wherever needed, alongside employees to make the best products possible, and working tirelessly to reach
August Average Wholesale Pricing in Review
Metric cruisers and MX Segments struggle Average Wholesale Pricing (AWP) softened further in August. Street categories declined from both the prior 3-month and prior year averages, while off-road categories declined from the prior 3-months and held roughly flat from last year. Domestic cruiser pricing declined 7% from the prior 3-month average, but is generally following
Why Employees Continue To Quit?
BREAKING OUT OF THE CIRCLE (OF NEGATIVITY) [dropcap]T[/dropcap]he powersports industry talent pool ain’t what it used to be, eh? The younger generations can’t keep pace with the Greatest Generation’s work ethic. Minimum wage rate hikes are killing your profits and forcing you to pay more for less qualified help. Employee turnover is at an all-time
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Heads up! Schuberth North America has signed a slew of new players. Three regional sales managers, an inside sales rep and a digital marketing specialist join the team to better service its growing dealer network. “Adding team members that exclusively represent Schuberth and Held products will be an advantage to our dealers,” says National Sales
