Shop Talk: Dead Wood Doesn’t Burn
What about your staff? Are they dried wood or dead wood? Are they tempered for the task and able to burn hot for a long period of time or have they decided to serve the rest of their time living in their former glory?
Quail Motorcycle Gathering 2019
The Quail Motorcycle Gathering in Carmel, CA, just celebrated its 11th year, with more than 3,000 attendees exclaiming over the 350 spectacular motorcycles on display.
Powerhouse Motorsports
Sweeten has been in and around the powersports industry for over 50 years, owning Ski-Doo and Arctic Cat dealerships prior to opening Powerhouse Motorsports.
Apparel Pro: Open-Face Helmets
A popular trend across helmet brands is to create a product that has that “retro” feel along with 21st century protection. Typically, the helmet style of choice is the open-face to be a vessel of this trend.
PWC Update: Batteries
Any batteries that see infrequent use due to off-season storage tend to have a shorter life span, especially if they are not maintained with a trickle charger.
Horsepower with History
At the McGraw Powersports offices in Anaheim, CA, two vintage bikes remain prominently on display, ready to greet visitors and familiar faces alike.
Apparel Pro: Riding Shoes
According to Nancy Sinatra, “these boots are made for walking,” so that means “shoes are made for riding,” right?
Communication Systems: Keeping Customers Safe
While riders are getting back on the road after a long winter, it is important to remind your customers on ways that they can improve their safety while enjoying the ride.
Tech Tips: Front Wheel Toe-In
Toe-in specifically refers to the amount the front wheels are pigeon-toed. At axle level, the center of the front tires are closer in the front than in the back.
Dallas Honda
Lamb brought his fiercely competitive flat track attitude to running his new dealership, and soon realized he had not only found something he was good at, but something he enjoyed.
Shop Talk: As Loyal as a Puppy
While I don’t know the difference between HTML and hamburger, I can tell you that there is software on the market that is less expensive than what you’re using now.
ATV/UTV Market Update
Despite the industry being plagued with challenges, such as tariffs and rising interest rates, among other macroeconomic concerns, dealers have remained positive in the first quarter, according to our sources.
