Summer Sales Recap Amidst A Pandemic
One of the main concerns for dealers right now is getting inventory, both new and pre-owned, to keep up with the demand set forth in the summer.
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.
Any Day on the Pan or Shovel is a Good Day!
I don’t know too many bikers that like being told where and when they can or can’t go, or even that they must stay at home. So, having said all that, I’m proud to say that our business is pretty dang good!
NPA: September AWP in Review
As temperatures start to cool down, the off-road category in the wholesale powersports market is heating up.
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.
Tech Tips: Servicing Coolant Systems
The use of liquid cooling is at an all-time high for powersports engines. All modern liquid cooling systems use a pump to circulate the coolant through the system.
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.
Apparel Pro: Riding Pants
Over the years, there have been significant improvements to the look and feel of riding pants, making them both stylish and comfortable.
Shop Talk: Check Behind the Couch
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.
Go Anywhere: ARGO’s 2021 Lineup Drives Demand
The ARGO team was prepared to take on the unexpected and “Go Anywhere” to overcome obstacles, even in the face of a pandemic.
A Gathering of Wild Heathens, Uh, Maybe!
Bigun and I just returned from Sturgis and we had a swell time! This was the 80th Annual Black Hills Rally and normally, it would have been packed, but in the “New World,” it was only about 50% of the normal expectation.
Exceeding Customer Expectations in the Finance Office
Expectations about where the industry would be at this time in March were grim, but the social distancing-friendly nature of powersports vehicles proved our expectations to be incorrect – and for good reason.
