Shifting Gears (Apr.): Printing All The News That Fits
Dealer inquiries wanted! Powersports industry brand builder Rod Derifield is back in the saddle… literally. Most recently president of the Motorsport Aftermarket Group (MAG) Off-Road Group, including DragonFire, Malcolm Smith Racing HardParts, ProTaper, QuadBoss and Renthal, Derifield launched ROR Brands in conjunction with the Laughlin River Run. “ROR Brands is founded on a passion for
J&P Cycles Ultimate Builder Custom Bike Show Crowns ‘King of the Builders’
The competition ran through all seven IMS shows and awarded over $57,000 dollars in cash and prizes at the championship round in Chicago and also named Nick Beaulieu as the 2017 “King of the Builders.”
Center Stage At EICMA
Small Bikes and ‘Modern-Retro’ Variants Headline Milan Show Unlike America, new unit sales are up in Europe, with new motorcycle registrations hitting double digits in key markets like Germany and Italy. So it is no surprise that the OEMs all saved some show-stopping models to show off to the more than half million consumers and
Bell Helmets and Cafe Racer XXX Partnered Up for a Good Cause
Bell Helmets and Café Racer XXX recently partnered to put together an incredible charity ride in India, through the Himalayas in support of the American Himalayan Foundation and its goal of ending human trafficking.
Southern California Motorcycles
To Stay at the Top So Cal Brings its A-Game Everyday Southern California is a hotbed of motorcycling. It’s a place where even wimps who hate rain and cold weather can ride all-year round. It’s also a place where there are motorcycle dealerships around every corner, and distinguishing your establishment from the den of the
Southern California Suzuki to Host a Grand Re-Opening Event
Southern California Suzuki in Brea will be hosting a special event August 6 to celebrate the Grand Re-Opening of Southern California Suzuki. They are the Suzuki Enthusiast’s dealership and the brand new 2,700 square foot showroom features the 2016 lineup including apparel, gear, and accessories.
Cashing In On Cafe Racers
These folks are not an isolated phenomenon. Cafe racers are a worldwide trend. Today, cafe racers are being built from Ireland to Singapore by small shops and homebuilders. Streets in Los Angeles, London, Tokyo and Rio de Janeiro are home to loud exhausts, custom tanks, bikini fairings and accessory seats.
Whiskey Grade
Located in the bustling neighborhood of Ohio City just outside of downtown Cleveland, Ohio is home base for Whiskey Grade, a moto fashion and fuel-inspired apparel store.
Corazzo 6.0 Jacket
Corazzo Design International and Corazzo Design North America is a small motorcycle and scooter riding apparel company established in Portland, Oregon in 2004. The company offers high quality jackets and gloves. Its latest jacket is the 6.0.
Southern California Motorcycles Receives Top Global Dealer Award
Triumph Motorcycles recently presented its global dealer awards during the Global Dealer Conference at the Excel Center in London, England. Southern California Motorcycles, based in Brea, Calif., was the only United States dealership, and only dealership outside of Europe, to receive Triumph’s lifetime achievement award for “Outstanding Contribution to the Brand.”
Sudco Keihin FCR41 Performance Carburetor Kits for Single Cylinder Motorcycles/ATVs
Sudco Keihin FCR 41-millimeter Performance Carburetor Kits are designed for all Japanese and European dirt models, streetbike and ATV single cylinder machines. The kits also include a pre-jetted Keihin FCR41 Carb plus the necessary push/pull throttle cables and a push/pull throttle assembly.
When To (And Not To) Work On A Vintage Motorcycle
A lot more goes into working on vintage bikes than you may think. Read on to decide if this niche market is right for your dealership.
Replica Motorcycles: The New Vintage
In the last few years, it has become possible to not only display classic bikes, but to sell new bikes with that classic appeal. Customers who prefer old-school styling and simple, comprehensible mechanics now have several alternatives to buying an old bike with an uncertain history.
Electric Boogaloo
Does the Electric Motorcycle Market Have Enough Moves for 2012?
Go Pro Powersports Introduces PRIME Off-site F&I Services
Go Pro Powersports Services (GPPS) has announced that it is now offering independent motorcycle dealers a no hassle off-site F&I department through its PRIME financing program.
Triumph to Enter Indian Market, Names Joshi Managing Director
Iconic British motorcycle manufacturer Triumph has announced that it plans to enter the Indian market.