Harley Styling Chief Willie G. Davidson To Retire After 49 Years
After nearly 50 years as head of styling, Willie G. Davidson is retiring from Harley-Davidson April 30, 2012.
All-New Tour Master Transition Series 3 Jacket
All new for 2012, the Transition Series 3 is a major update to one of Tour Master’s most successful and popular jackets. It features a number of color ways and more features than you can shake a stick at.
Best of the Web: MPN’s Top Products for 2011
Powersports manufacturers are nothing if not innovative. Each week we see dozens of new products, and each release is more impressive than the last. While the MPN team has our favorites, we wanted to see what dealers loved – leading to the introduction of MPN’s Best of the Web awards. Our website visitors voted with their clicks, and we’ve assembled the 25 most visited products for 2011.
Mark’s Pillars Of Business Success
Part 2: Contain Costs and Improve Processes
CycleTrader Launches Fast Deals
CycleTrader.com has launched Fast Deals, a new weekly deals service that will provide consumers up to 50 percent off motorcycle parts, gear and accessories.
2012 RSD Apparel Collection
The 2012 Roland Sands Design apparel collection is designed “for the guy who appreciates the subtle details that make an heirloom piece, something you’ll have for many years with high quality materials, hand built and manicured,” says Roland Sands.
Sunstar Announces ‘Revive Your Ride!’ Chain & Sprocket Set Winner
Sunstar recently announced that Gene Kornegay of Golsboro, N.C. (a patron of Cyclemax in Wilson, N.C.) was the winner of a gift certificate for a chain and sprocket set as part of their 17th place prize package in the recent Revive Your Ride! WIN BIG Spring Giveaway promotion.
Helmet House Announces ‘Revive Your Ride!’ Winners
Helmet House recently gave away Tour Master and Shoei riding gear to 12 winners of the Revive Your Ride! WIN BIG Spring Giveaway. Created and funded by the aftermarket members of the Motorcycle Industry Council (MIC), the Revive Your Ride! WIN BIG Spring Giveaway was designed specifically to build excitement for two-wheeling and to bring the riding community back to motorcycle, ATV, SxS, service and aftermarket retailers.
Northern Ohio Ducati Triumph Opens Doors to Succcess
With iconic brands such as Ducati and Triumph, NODT owner, 24-year-old Carl Peshoff and operations manager Kevin Butler have been making their mark in Ohio’s vast motorcycling scene.
Motorcycle Superstore Announces Aug. 20 Grand Opening Event in Louisville
On Saturday, Aug. 20, Motorcycle Superstore is celebrating the official Grand Opening of its new retail outlet in Louisville, Ky. The party kicks off at 9 a.m. with deals on a wide selection of gear for all riding styles and a drawing for 16 tickets to the Red Bull Indianapolis MotoGP, according to event organizers.
Prexport 4-Season Jacket and Pant System
For the serious all-weather rider, Prexport’s unique three-layer comfort system includes three jackets that can be used in a combination of ways for comfortable riding during any season or under any weather conditions.
Optimize Your Dealership’s Parts, Clothing & Accessories Department Operations
When operated properly, the profit from this department can absorb the majority of the overhead for the entire dealership.
One on One with Vega’s Jeanne DeMund
At this year’s V-Twin Expo, Brian Klock of Klockwerks fame took me aside and told me, “You’ve got to talk to Jeanne at Vega’s — she’s got one heck of a story for you.” Brian wasn’t the only one talking about Vega’s success, so this spring I got Jeanne on the line to talk about
Tapping into the Vintage Motorcycle Market
Vintage motorcycle sales could be your next profit center.
2011 Men’s Street Gear
Fashion trends may drive your customers’ initial product leaning, but innovations in safety and
comfort will lead to customer satisfaction in the long haul. This month, we’ve rounded up some of the industry’s hottest men’s street apparel picks for 2011.
MIC Launches ‘Revive Your Ride! WIN BIG Spring Giveaway’ Campaign
Motorcycle Industry Council’s (MIC) Revive Your Ride! WIN BIG Spring Giveaway has been launched to run from April 15 through June 30 and offers powersports customers a chance to win one of 50 great prizes.