BikeMaster Swingarm Bearing Installation Tool
This tool installs swingarm bearings without damaging the bearing races. It provides three necessary drivers to fit the main swing arm needle bearings and allows the user to push the bearing into the swingarm easily.
Renewable Fuels Association Challenges Beliefs Behind AMA’s Fuel for Thought Lobbying Day
Renewable Fuels Association held a teleconference to challenge the AMA’s Fuel for Thought lobbying day’s response to E15 fuel. The teleconference’s organizers stressed that E15 is not for motorcycle use and questioned AMA’s motives.
Yamaha Unveils New Viking EPS Side-by-Side
Available in August 2013, the new Viking combines Yamaha’s most powerful four-wheel drive engine to date with a comfortable three-person cab, precision steering and class-leading handling. Every vehicle will be manufactured exclusively in the U.S. at Yamaha’s factory in Newnan, Ga., for worldwide distribution.
ARI Announces Third Quarter Financial Results
Total revenue for the quarter was $8.2 million, a 44.0 percent increase over the third quarter of fiscal year 2012. Recurring revenue for the quarter increased 60.1 percent to $7.7 million, or 93.0 percent of total revenue, from $4.8 million, or 83.7 percent of total revenue, for the same period in fiscal 2012.
How to Negotiate a Great Deal
Your ability to effectively negotiate is vital to your business success.
Mobile Security Reality Check
Your smartphone, whether you want to admit it or not, is your lifeline. Read on to find out how you can give it the utmost protection.
Capitalize on Business Opportunities
We’ll be comparing April 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. Well, the total store sales figures are looking better than last month — at least for this group and for the Top 5 dealers. The
An Old Fashioned, Down-Home Dealership
Washington, Mo.-based J&W Cycles centers its business model around community involvement, customer service and personal relationships.
Honda Donates $100K to the American Red Cross’ Disaster Relief Fund
Honda has donated $100,000 to the American Red Cross’ Disaster Relief Fund to aid recovery efforts and people affected by the recent tornadoes in the Midwest. In addition, the company will donate Honda portable generators and institute other measures to provide relief to customers directly affected by the storms.
Piaggio Unveils 2014 Fly Scooter Models
The Fly 150 3V features a three-valve engine for more power and fuel efficiency, while the Fly 50 4V is equipped with a 50cc four-stroke, four-valve engine. Both models feature a low seat height of 29.9 inches and a large ergonomic seat for two-up riding.
KBC America Issues Recall of Certain Harley-Davidson Half Helmets
The recall (NHTSA campaign 13E025000) applies to Harley-Davidson Hybrid Ultra-Light Classic Cruiser Half Helmets in sizes large, XL and 2XL that were manufactured in March 2011. It potentially affects 456 helmets.
LeoVince USA Launches SpeedMob Race Sponsorship Program
SpeedMob members will receive discounts on LeoVince exhausts and carbon fiber, as well as preferred pricing on other LeoVince USA distributed brands, including Airoh helmets, the Dion Device Brake Lever Guard, GPR Stabilizer, BMC Air Filters and Bridgestone. Other perks include special promotions on tuning services, rewards programs and more.
The Search For the Next Dealership Superstar
Nominations for the 2013 award are being accepted now through Aug. 16. Once the nomination period closes, our panel of judges will select a Dealership Superstar finalist in five categories. Each of those finalists will win $300 and be in the running to be named the 2013 Dealership Superstar, who will win double their prize pot and be honored at our Dinner With The Stars during the AIMExpo.
Zero Motorcycles Announces New Distributor in Hong Kong
Yuen Ho Trading Company Ltd. will distribute electric motorcycles throughout Eastern Asia. In celebration of the occasion, Zero Motorcycles representatives presented the Hong Kong government with 59 MY 2012 Zero S motorcycles on Thursday, May 16 as part of Zero’s single largest fleet sale to date. The majority of the units will be provided to the Hong Kong Police Department for patrolling and special event purposes with a small allocation of the police motorcycles going to the Hong Kong Airport Police for traffic enforcement.
nizeX Launches Customer Loyalty Program for Lizzy Users
The new customer loyalty program is simple to set up, and even easier to use, according to nizeX. Dealers can choose to create multiple programs; for example, a dealer could offer a free loyalty program to all customers, and another (with more attractive benefits) that customers must buy into.
Centramatic Balancers for Victory 2007-2013 Motorcycles
Centramatic’s balancers are now available for Victory 2007-2013 models. They’re made of 304 polished stainless steel and a high tech combination of balancing media. The balancers mount between the brake disc and wheel hub and require no service.