Valco Cincinnati CP Specialty Tools
Put it on and take it off with Valco Cincinnati CP’s specialty tools. Use the tube-grip to quickly put down sealants and glues and use the peeler to remove them. With the tube-grip, you’ll save money, shop time and ensure a properly sized and placed bead of sealant. Removing sealant with the peeler is a
Designz Team Kore Wheel
The Kore Wheel from the female Designz Team features passionate lines with a smooth edged lip. It’s stunning in polished aluminum and looks even sexier in black! Kore components include matching footpegs, grips and rotors. As with all their parts, it is offered in chrome, anodized and powder-coated.
At Your Service
Your sales department may get customers through your door, but your service department keeps them there. “In these economic times,” says Tim Buechele, parts and accessory manager of Hammond (La.) Harley Davidson, “customers are paying more attention to preventative maintenance. They are investing in what they have, which means taking care of their existing vehicle.
Destination Dealership: Preowned Powerhouse
American Cycles, Chattanooga
Old Or Out Of Shape?
As seldom as Bill rides hard-core off-road anymore, showing off his rusty skills tends to lead to problems.
Casual Gear Guide
The draw to an alluringly edgy lifestyle brings many riders (and wannabes) into your store. Motorcycle culture is about more than the wind-in-your hair freedom — it’s a culture (or perhaps counter-culture) that provides a sense of identity. And even though you can take the man off of his bike, you can’t take the biker
More Than A Free Lunch
In this installment, the guys agree that year-round event marketing is key to gaining new customers and building lasting relationships with your loyal followers.
The Magic Number
One of the hardest battles for a sales manager to wage is to achieve that crucial balance — the fight between getting all the money and giving the bike away.
P&A Numbers
This column explores the parts and accessories department dealer data and benchmarks.
The Success Triangle
Knowledge, action and systems can be the difference in enjoying a successful profitable business in a really fun industry.
The Motorcycle Business Sucks … Clean Up Your Act
Chad refutes the doom and gloom rumors still running rampant in the industry, and Dean chimes in with some tips as to how you can keep your shop on top during lean times.
Exceptional Service
There are just as many dealers out there working as hard as they can because they just love sharing the sport with other people.
Do you know anyone else who wants one?
How to ask for referrals without sounding like a jerk. (Part 2: The Process)
Battling Turnover
Instead of being surprised and reacting to turnover, it’s a good idea to be prepared and expect it.
Heads Up!
Will Indy Helmet Highlights Offset Industry Low Lights? Random Musings From A Brain-Dead Observer
The Habitual Dealer
Seven Habits Of Highly Effective Powersports Dealers.