Motorcycle SUPERSHOW
With seven giant halls and 500,000 square-feet of show space, there’s a reason the Toronto, Canada show in January is called the Motorcycle Supershow. It’s the North American International Motorcycle SUPERSHOW to call it by its full name, and it has taken place over a three-day weekend in January every year for the past 40 years.
Changing the Conversation
Many who have used a scala rider Bluetooth system from Cardo Systems, Inc., say it has changed their riding life permanently. Like the world before cell phones, riders tend to forget how difficult it was to communicate before Cardo’s Bluetooth technology existed.
Something Old, Something Borrowed
In the real world not everyone can afford to pony up the dough for a brand new motorcycle. However, powersports dealers nationwide have been putting more and more emphasis on used vehicle sales, offering consumers an option for a great quality motorcycle or powersport unit at a lower price point. This is where powersports auctions come into play.
Apparel Pro: Wet Weather Gear
ADV riders are often riding through a variety of climates and conditions, so our apparel needs to be waterproof. However, ADV riders also need to have breathable riding apparel. The challenge in motorcycle apparel construction is that the more waterproof a fabric is, the less breathable it is, therefore it’s a delicate balance.
February AWP Shifts Up from January
February Average Wholesale Pricing (AWP) trended up nicely from January for all major product categories, which is typical spring season behavior. Interestingly, average prices were also below last February’s levels for most categories, which seems contradictory but in reality is not.
Kung Fu Cycles Reloaded
Thus begins the next episode of the continuing saga of KFC dealership GM Grasshopper and his quest for motorcycle dealership nirvana… or at least keeping the doors open and the lights on.
CVT Clutch Tuning Part 2
Driven clutch and belt System [dropcap]P[/dropcap]art one of CVT clutch tuning focused on the tunable aspects of the drive clutch. Part two will focus on the driven clutch and belt. While initial belt engagement and engine rpm adjustments should primarily be adjusted with the drive clutch, the shifting characteristics (especially downshifting) and belt squeeze should
Your Best Price
Don’t be so eager to please [dropcap]I [/dropcap]was recently reading a column in a consumer motorcycle magazine, and came across one issue concerning people who want “your best price.” It was written, obviously, to advise consumers about shopping for the best deal, and giving the shop a break. This column was couched in delicate terms,
Rizoma’s Design Values
How Rizoma plans to infiltrate the U.S. and Harley (V-Twin) market [dropcap]I[/dropcap]t was 2001 when Fabrizio and his brother Fabio first had an idea to start a motorcycle parts company. That idea sprouted from a conversation with a motorcycle rider who was looking for a mirror for his motorcycle. Fabrizio Rigolio, who has a background
Apparel Pro: Adventure Gear
[dropcap]P[/dropcap]opularized by Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman in their Long Way Down and Long Way Around videos, adventure riding has only grown since the iconic due traipsed both directions around the globe. ADV-everything has become big business if gauged by the meteoric rise of brands like Klim, Mosko Moto and Rawhyde Adventures. Cycle World magazine
Don’t Wing It: Q&A Tips and Techniques for Interviewing
[dropcap]D[/dropcap]espite what some HR professionals would have you believe, there is not one correct method of interviewing potential job candidates. Everyone has their own methods that work for them, especially in the powersports industry! I’m a big fan of taking bits and pieces of different styles of interviewing and making them your own. I remember
ATV/UTV Market Overview
Opportunity is Knocking [dropcap]T[/dropcap]he final 2015 sales numbers have just been tabulated by the Motorcycle Industry Council (MIC) and the result is… drum roll please… FLAT. Okay, no real surprise to the dealers in the trenches. At just under 730,000 units the grand total of motorcycle and ATV sales combined was actually up 2.2% over
