CV Axle Boot Repair
The CV axle boot is a weak link in the final drive systems of four wheel drive ATVs and Side-by-Side vehicles. If the boot is damaged the joint can lose its lubricating grease and pick up debris to contaminate the joint. If the boot damage or deterioration is not addressed it will lead to a
Bryan Fuller Builds an OTC Triple Speed Three-Wheeled Leaner
Bryan Fuller, TV personality and owner of Fuller Moto, has officially begun his build of the OTC Triple Speed three-wheeled leaner. Utilizing OTC’s latest line of motorcycle service tools, Fuller and his team will convert a Triumph Speed Triple into a one-of-a-kind performance leaning three-wheeler.
Auction123 Receives Platinum Award for Best Online Inventory Marketing Tools at 2014 Dealers’ Choice Awards
Auction123, the leading provider of inventory marketing solutions for dealerships of all vehicle categories, is the recipient of the Platinum Award for Best Online Inventory Marketing Tools in Auto Dealer Monthly’s 2014 Dealers’ Choice Awards. This marks the fifth year Auction123 has been recognized in these awards.
Scorpion Returns to the RedBull Indianapolis MotoGP
Scorpion sports is returning with its corporate presence at this year’s RedBull Indianapolis MotoGP August 8th-10th. The Scorpion team in conjunction with Westfield Powersports will be offering great deals on their award winning helmets as well as a wide variety of their industry leading EXO-Wear apparel line.
Powersports Business Institute@AIMExpo Details Announced
For 2014, Powersports Business Iinstitute@AIMExpo will feature 32 educational sessions focused on improving all facets of the powersports retail business model in four key areas: sales and marketing, digital solutions, services and operations, and powering profits.
Southern Tier Harley-Davidson Acquires Second Dealership Within a Year
Southern Tier Harley-Davidson announced that it has acquired Independence Harley-Davidson in College Station, Texas. The acquisition marks the third location for Southern Tier Harley-Davidson with stores in Binghamton and Painted Post, New York and now College Station, Texas.
Kuryakyn To Premiere New Performance Division
Crusher, the all-new Performance Division of Kuryakyn is the latest development from the designer and manufacturer of aftermarket parts and accessories for the motorcycle industry. Experience the premiere of Crusher and debut of the Maverick exhaust series at Black Hills Harley-Davidson August 2-9.
AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer Margaret Wilson Passes
The American Motorcyclist Association expresses its condolences to the friends and family of Margaret M. Wilson, AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer and longtime patron of the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame. Mrs. Wilson passed away July 23 after a short illness. She was 98.
Rockford Fosgate Partners With Tucker Rocky For Motorcycle Powersports Line
Rockford Fosgate has announced that it has partnered with Tucker Rocky Distribution to carry Rockford’s Powersports product line through its nationally distributed Biker’s Choice catalog. The partnership kicked off on July 26 during Tucker Rocky’s mid-year dealer show.
Oxford Products USA Expands Dealer Direct, Separates from D2M
Oxford Products USA Inc. (OPUSA) has announced that effective immediately it is expanding its dealer direct network and has separated from D2M to focus on dealer direct sales and service. OPUSA, a subsidiary of Oxford Products Ltd. opened in late 2012 and hired D2M to provide sales management.
Rancho Becomes an Official Sponsor of Tread Lightly!
Rancho is a leader in the performance off-road industry. Tread Lightly! is a national nonprofit organization that is dedicated to protecting and enhancing recreational access and opportunities by promoting responsible recreation through ethics education and stewardship programs.
Rockford Fosgate Partners with Riverpark, Inc. as an OEM Distributor
Rockford Fosgate, a leader in high-performance audio systems, has announced that it has partnered with Elkhart, Ind.-based RiverPark, Inc. as an OEM distributor for recreational vehicle and motorsports channels, effective August 1.
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May Sales Department Performance
This article contains actual dealer data obtained from GSA’s 20-group reporting system. 20-groups consist of dealers from non-competing markets who meet 3 times a year to share financial and best practice information. Their goal is to grow and improve their businesses profitably. In Chart 1, total store gross margins are still light for this group
Erik Buell Racing and Parts Unlimited Team Up
Erik Buell Racing has announced that it has selected Parts Unlimited as its distribution partner for all EBR spare parts for North America. Under the agreement, Parts Unlimited will stock EBR parts and handle order processing and fulfillment for EBR’s dealer network.