Two Guys and a Truck
The evolution of Helmet House
Why They Buy: Suzuki C109RT
Bob Kallenbach of Kent, Ohio, discusses why he purchased his Suzuki cruiser.
Expanding in the Midwest
Kansas dealer cashes in on farm market and enthusiast bikers
Dealership 101
MPN has teamed up with Gart Sutton & Associates and SEMA to present the 2010 Dealer Update Workshops Nov. 1-2 in conjunction with the SEMA Show in Las Vegas. 14 training sessions covering eight topics as well as two keynote discussions and an industry panel are open to all powersports dealers. In addition, dealers can browse the Powersports & Utility Vehicle section of the SEMA show floor to catch up with the industry’s newest innovations. Browse the seminar schedule below and visit www.semashow.com/mpn to register today.
One-On-One With GSA President Gart Sutton
1. Tell us about your own history in the powersports business. My grandfather started a Ford dealership in Los Angeles in 1921. I worked in this dealership for many years, honing my skills in sales, sales management and F&I. After I left the dealership, I was hired by Honda to design and teach the
MPN Book Review
With school back in session across the nation, it seems only fitting for MPN to roundup top titles that you and your customers should add to your reading lists. Not so much into reading? Don’t worry, we’ve got a picture book or two on the list, and we’ve already written the book report for you!
Open-Faced DOT Helmet Options
DOT is the standard for helmet sales, but swap meet booths and mail order outlets still litter the market with bargain-basement novelty lids designed for “fashion” worn by both uneducated, budget-conscious buyers as well as riders skirting their local helmet laws. Use this guide to stock up on appealing DOT-approved open-faced helmets.
Working The Windy City
Chicago Cycle Expands Haehn’s Success
Battling the Bear
The agony and ecstasy of being Harley-Davidson
Two-Wheeled Therapy
There’s a lot going on at Iron Horse Motorcycles. People are looking at bikes for sale, phones are ringing, the parts counter is busy and riders are leaving their bikes for service. It’s a pleasant, steady buzz, not a high-pressure frenzy, and while that energy vibe is partly due to southern hospitality and a location-based motorhead mentality, it also comes straight from the top.
Industry Profile: K&L Supply
Service and Safety Sell
Dream of the Mountain Man
The Design and Development of 2Moto’s RadiX.