Dominion Powersports Pulse Webinar to Feature 2013 Success Stories
The December Dominion Powersports Solutions Pulse Webinar will focus on the ways dealers succeeded in 2013, and how they plan on continuing their success in 2014. It will take place on Wednesday, Dec. 18.
AMA Announces 2013 Motorcyclist of the Year
Vice President and General Manager of Marketplace Events Larry Little has been recognized for his role in creating AIMExpo, which debuted in 2013. The award recognizes the person or persons who had the most profound impact within the motorcycling community in the previous 12 months.
ADP Lightspeed Offers Service Performance Training for American Honda
The Service Performance Techniques seminars are offered regionally as part of Honda’s ongoing initiative to assist and train their dealers on methods to improve profitability in the service department. Over two days, the dealers are introduced to several methods to improve the customer experience and manage key performance factors.
Harley-Davidson Recalls Related to Clutch Master Cylinder and Clutch Release Plate
Harley-Davidson is recalling certain model year 2014 motorcycles manufactured May 3, 2013, through Oct. 14, 2013. The clutch master cylinder may allow air into the clutch system. Additionally, some motorcycles may have been built with an incorrect clutch release plate.
Throttle Threads Dealer Uniforms
These uniforms can be customized with embroidered patches that feature your dealership’s logo or with optional name/staff lettering and accessory patches. Throttle Threads offers customized patches for different departments.
Scottoiler Automatic Chain Oilers Now Have US Distributor
Scottoiler automatic motorcycle drive chain oilers, made in Scotland, U.K., since 1984, now have a distributor for the U.S. Scottoiler recently introduced the vSystem and the Scottoiler eSystem.
Triumph by Johnson Motors
Triumph and Johnson Motors teamed up to release three T-shirts selected from an archive collection of extensive Johnson Motors memorabilia.These 100 percent cotton shirts are faithfully reproduced with vintage graphics and come in a commemorative Cycle Bath can.
Revive Your Ride! Offering Free Animated ‘Happy Holidays’ E-Cards
Powersport retailers can wish their customers, vendors, business associates and friends “Happy Holidays” with these free animated e-cards from the Motorcycle Industry Council and Revive Your Ride! The holiday e-cards are available in four different versions featuring a motorcycle, scooter, ATV and ROV.
ARI Launches New P&A Website for Yamaha’s Customer Support Group
The new website aims to deliver a custom-branded look and feel, improve the consumer user experience and appeal to current and future customers. The website also allows consumers to create a customized Wish List to provide to their preferred authorized Yamaha dealer.
Polaris Introduces Two Off-Road Models
According to the company, the Scrambler XP 1000 EPS and RangerXP 900 Deluxe Editions provide off-road enthusiasts with more options for high-powered recreational vehicles. The off-road models are two of nine new vehicles added to the Polaris off-road lineup.
BMW Recalling 2012 K1600 GT and K1600 GTL Motorcycles
BMW stated that it was not aware of any accidents, and is only aware of one minor injury that may be related to the issue. The safety recall is expected to begin this month.
Powersports Market Creeps To Annual Slow Phase
Even though prices are down versus last month, the percentage of units being sold has gone up. Sellers appear to be letting go of these units for less money, rather than trying to hold on to them as we head into the winter months. This could be a good time to stock up on inventory for next spring if you have the cash and storage space.
KTM Announces New 2014 Contingency Program at KTMCash.com
The program is open to amateurs and pros riding KTM motorcycles in motocross, off-road and road racing events. Through the program, participants can earn KTM Cash credit to spend at a KTM dealer and receive KTM Cash on a Visa debit card.
Bintelli Scooters Models
Bintelli Scooters has added three models to its 2014 lineup – The Valor 150cc, The Scorch 150cc and The Havoc 49cc. Limited quantities of the three new models are available for the holiday season.
Video from AIMExpo: Spectro Oils of America
Dave Miller tells MPN about Spectro’s featuerd product at AIMExpo. Z Clean is a zinc-formula chain lube that doesn’t stay sticky and makes chains look clean and new.
Video from AIMExpo: ARI
ARI’s director of education Bob McCann talked to MPN about what dealers can do to maximize their dealer websites for sales and marketing. McCann encourages dealers to treat their website like a brick-and-mortar location.