Gateway BMW Motorcycles
This St. Louis-based dealership takes cues from the restaurant industry to serve up good value and above-average customer service.
Show Preview: AIMExpo
With the inaugural American International Motorcycle Expo (AIMExpo) just weeks away, the buzz surrounding the show continues to amplify.
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.
The Best of the Best: Vote for MPN’s 2013 Dealership Superstar Finalists
These Superstars show innovation in their field, great compassion for their dealership and its customers, and remarkable salesmanship. Every year we consider many nominations, and we are proud to present the 2013 class of Dealership Superstars to you!
Dominion Powersports Solutions to Host Free Webinar for Suzuki Dealers
The hourlong webinar will provide service department promotional strategies by Suzuki dealers and Suzuki Motor of America management members, as well as marketing tips from Neil Pascale of Dominion. The webinar will take place Tuesday, Sept. 10 at 2 p.m. Eastern.
ARI Announces Sponsorship of Klock Werks Kustom Cycles
Klock Werks co-founder Laura Klock and daughters Erika and Karlee will attempt to be the first mother-daughter-daughter trio in land speed racing history to go over 200 mph on the same bike: a Triumph 675R with a turbo setup. Brian Klock, Laura’s husband and co-founder of Klock Werks, will attempt a record for the “World’s Fastest Trike” on a modified Triumph Rocket III.
AIMExpo Announces Curriculum for Education Program
PowerSports Business Institute @ AIMExpo (PSBI@AIMExpo) will take place over the first three days of the event, offering 40 classes focused on improving every aspect of a dealership’s business model – specifically the key areas of sales and marketing, digital solutions, services and operations, and powering profits. A consumer program will also be offered.
Powersports Sales and Marketing Veteran Joins Acorn Woods Communications
Ron Benfield brings more than 20 years of experience in the motorsports industry, and most recently worked for Saddlemen as director of sales and marketing. He’s also worked with brands such as Mitsubishi, Hyundai and Suzuki.
ARI Announces Upgrade to AccessorySmart
ARI is offering all powersports dealers the opportunity to try AccessorySmart free for 30 days at www.TryAccessorySmart.com/Free-Trial. Highlights of the upgrade include an expanded library of manufacturer and distributor catalogs, full fitment data, new user tools and more.
K&N TB-1213 High-Flow Air Filter
Designed for the 2013 Triumph Trophy SE touring bike, this High-Flow Air Filter offers low air intake restriction, resulting in increased throttle response, horsepower and torque. It’s designed to slide directly into the OEM air box without any fitting or cutting required using an injection molded OE-style mounting frame that offers a very secure fit.
Dominion Powersports Solutions to Host Inventory Reduction Webinar
As part of its complimentary Pulse Webinar Series, Dominion Powersports will discuss different inventory reduction approaches during its next session on Wednesday, Aug. 14 at 2 p.m. EST.
Yamaha Announces Second Quarter GRANT Award Winners
This funding cycle contributed more than $62,000 to projects supporting safe, responsible riding and open, sustainable OHV access to trails and riding areas.
Dealership Superstar Deadline Closing In!
Glitzy showrooms and rows of new bikes don’t make great dealerships — they sure can help, but a dealership is only as good as the team that drives it. That’s why MPN teamed up with Mark Rodgers and the Peak Dealership Performance team to create the Dealership Superstar program years ago. This year’s deadline is fast approaching, but it isn’t too late to submit your nominations!
How Much Is Downtime Costing Your Shop?
We’ll be comparing June data from a good-performing metric 20-group with the national norm (NN) numbers and the averages for the Top 5 dealers for this group in each category. We provide some of the key total store metrics as a point of reference for the service numbers. Total store gross margins have continued to
Engine Removal and Installation
Cyclepedia.com offers advice on how to make the engine removal and installation processes as smooth as possible.
Don’t Be The F&I Guy
The customer’s perception of your F&I guy can be a tough obstacle to overcome. Read on for some pointers on how to transform your finance department’s image.