Driving a Path to Success
Jeremy Prewett, owner of Outpost Motorsports in West Plains, MO, began working in a Polaris dealership right out of high school. After changing careers, he was motivated to get back into the powersports industry.
Apparel Pro: Riding and Racing Boots
Footwork in motocross is admittedly a little more involved, given the jumps and slides inherent in the sport, and as such, foot placement is key to getting optimal agility and balance on a bike.
Tech Tips: Diagnostic Tools
With the widespread use of computer-controlled ignition systems, ABS and fuel injection, the modern powersport technician needs to be comfortable using diagnostic tools.
Baxter Cycle
Baxter Cycle is unique. Most motorcycle-oriented businesses either concentrate on new parts and sales or vintage parts and service. Baxter does both.
Auctions, Yup!
While dealers can choose which auction works best for their situation and location, some attend multiple live auctions during the year to keep up with demands for pre-owned. Dealers may also attend the closest live auction but buy from several locations online.
Can Ya Dig It? Lessons Learned & Marge Simpson
In a letter to his mother, Rick Fairless, owner of Strokers Dallas, Strokers Ice House & Punch Wally Garage, as well as a few other businesses, discusses topics that are on his mind in this month’s “Can Ya Dig It” column?
Apparel Pro: Transition, Over-Glasses and Anti-fog Eyewear
Regardless of whether it is goggles, helmets or padded sunglasses, visibility is key, and any properties they have to reduce eye strain or low-visibility conditions is a boon.
Tech Tips: Starter System Troubleshooting
Electric starting systems are now found on almost all powersports vehicles. All electric starting systems have two separate circuits: one for low current, and one for high current. Both circuits are connected to the battery.
Shop Talk: Superstar?
Some of you may have a “superstar” selling for you. But, are they really? Can they perform month after month? Most importantly, a quality of world class athletes, do they make the team better by being part of it?
Tucker Show 2020
The Tucker Show, held in Fort Worth, TX, on Jan. 21-23, brought together dealers, vendors and media personnel under one roof for three days of product presentations, educational training seminars and networking.
Celebrity Status: Improving the Customer Experience & Follow-Up
In order to improve their customer outreach, Harley-Davidson of Glendale took steps to improve their customer service, starting behind the scenes with their management and sales team by adding new technology, specifically PSXDigital’s AI-powered customer experience management platform.
OEM Update: Indian On a Roll
The 2020 Challenger is the second new motorcycle unveiled by Indian in less than a year. This past spring, Indian announced the FTR 1200, a street legal version of Indian’s competition flattening FTR750 racer.
