On-The-Engine Valve Spring Compressor
In this month’s installment of tech tips, we’ll take a look at the proper use of Goodson’s CF-HDIF On-The-engine Valve Spring Compressor, which is designed to be used on Harley-Davidson Sportster EVO-2008, Evolution and Twin Cam engines.
Harley-Davidson Announces CKD Assembly Operations in India
Harley-Davidson, Inc. is moving forward with the launch of operations in India to assemble motorcycles for the Indian market from component kits supplied by its U.S. plants. The Company expects the CKD (complete knock-down) assembly facility to be operational in the first half of 2011.
Year-to-Date July 2010/2009 Data Comparisons
Last month, we looked at the June numbers. This month, we’ll see how July 2010 YTD stacks up when compared with 2009. These charts represent data averages compiled from top-performing members in selected groups. Chart 1: I’m pleased to report that total store gross profit is continuing to improve. More importantly, Net Operating Profit is
Wisconsin To Give Harley $25 Million Tax Incentive
Wisconsin has offered Harley-Davidson a $25 million tax incentive for keeping its plants located in the state and to protect jobs, according to a report in The Journal Sentinel. The deal is aimed at protecting about 1,000 jobs at Harley-Davidson’s Milwaukee area plants.
Zero Motorcycles Appoints Team Of Motorcycle And Technology Industry Veterans
Zero Motorcycles has announced the appointment of Steve Salyer, Vice President of Operations, Richard Kenton, Director of Customer Service and Floyd Goshorn as Director of Developmental Purchasing.
Kart Industry Council Launches New Website as Part of Its Extreme Makeover
As part of the re-launch of the non-profit trade association for the performance karting industry, the new KIC website will become an important resource that addresses a different point of view for business members of the karting community.
Harley-Davidson 2010 MDA contributions reach $3.3 million
The Harley-Davidson family of customers, dealers, employees and suppliers presented a contribution of $3.3 million to the Muscular Dystrophy Association Sept. 6 during the annual Jerry Lewis MDA Labor Day Telethon. The 2010 contribution marks the 30th year Harley-Davidson has supported MDA, and brings its cumulative fundraising to more than $76 million.
YTD June 2010/2009 Data Comparisons
Last month, we looked at May numbers. This month, we’ll see how June 2010 YTD stacks up compared with 2009. These charts represent data averages compiled from top-performing members in selected groups. Chart 1: Total store gross profit is continuing to rise as is net operating. Business is still slow, but these dealers
Dealer Management Systems Help Your Business Grow
Your DMS not only enhances your ability to sell to your existing customers, it will also let you know if it is actually profitable for you as well.
True Grit
How does a guy from Jersey come to build and design a race bike in his spare time?
Golden Ticket
TGB Offers Scooters With Promise
Scooters Still Sell
While Q1 Sales Figures Are Down, The Scooter Segment Still Shows Potential.
Destination Dealership: Blue Moon Cycle
Vintage Sells in Georgia
MPN Hits 35
MPN stays true to its core mission as it celebrates 35 of bringing dealers today’s hottest product news.
Improve and Maintain Good P&A Margins
Steve shares one dealer’s secrets to amazing part and accessory sales.
Buggies Light Fire to the Off-Road Market
Unlike the scooter industry, which I often write about, there is a lack of information on buggies. There is no DOT, consumer safety board or even a consumer reports magazine testing these units in the United States. It’s caveat emptor for the dealers when they are doing research on a particular brand they wish to carry.