What Dealers Should Know About PWC and Ethanol
For years now, PWC enthusiasts have been hearing the horror stories about ethanol. Added to our fuel, it attacks rubber and plastic components, corrodes metal, acts like a solvent to loosen up years of gunk in fuel tanks, even adds enough oxygen to the mix to make engines run hotter. Ethanol also attracts water. Get
Mikuni HSR42 Carburetor Easy Kits
Mikuni American’s popular HSR42mm Series Smoothbore Carburetors are available in easily installed “Easy Kits” for all late model Harley-Davidson and other American V-Twin applications.
Social Media Newcomers: Instagram and Pinterest
In March 2012, the infamous Mark Zuckerberg, owner of Facebook, purchased an application called Instagram. Before this deal hit the press, I am going to guess that about 10 percent of the U.S. population had any clue of its existence. This is because Instagram literally took the social media world by storm, launching in November
Tap Into Consumables: Oils & Lubes
on. ———— For More Info: www.dragspecialties.com Draggons Scooter Oil Scooterworks Draggons is a new, high-quality brand of oil engineered specifically for scooter engines from 50-300 cc. Sourced exclusively from North American oil wells, Draggons oils offer superior performance and are rated to meet all OEM warranty requirements at an incredible price point. Available in quarts,
BikeMaster Parts Washer
The BikeMaster Parts Washer is another must have for the do-it-yourself home mechanic.
Premium Filtration
As you sell premium synthetic oils, are you still reaching for that stock oil filter? If you are, you’re missing an opportunity to upsell your performance-minded customers to a filter that complements their oil choice.
RZR XP 900 Intake Scoop Set
This intake scoop set for the RZR 900 XP allows the engine intake to produces better throttle response with a Ram Air effect.
Must-Stock SxS Add-Ons
Make sure these key accessories are on your shelves this season.
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.
Gryphon Acquires Majority Stake in K&N Engineering
Gryphon Investors, a private equity firm based in San Francisco, has acquired a majority interest in K&N Engineering, which makes premium air and oil filtration products for the powersports and automobile industries. Jerry Mall, one of the original founders of K&N, along with current management will continue to hold a significant investment in the company. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
2012 Suzuki LTZ400 Moflow Airbox Lid
Pro-Tec’s high-performance/high-flow Moflow airbox lid for the 2012 Suzuki LTZ400 sport ATV is designed to increase intake airflow and reduce intake restriction.
2012 Yamaha Raptor 350 Moflow Airbox Lid
Pro-Tec has available the high-performance/high-flow Moflow airbox lid for the 2012 Yamaha Raptor 350. Designed to increase intake airflow and reduce intake restriction, the Pro-Tec Moflow airbox lid is a must for modified Raptor 350s that require additional intake airflow or for any Raptor 350 owner who just wants more horsepower.
Cycle Country Sells Perf-form Product Line to Original Founder
Cycle Country Accessories Corp. recently announced that they have sold the Perf-form brand to the original founder – Doug Koelfgen.
Custom and OEM-Style Oil Tanks
Paughco’s extensive line of custom and OEM style replacement oil tanks cover just about any application you can imagine.
Dealership Management Systems Review
Is Your Dealership Running Efficiently?
Off-Road Companies Unite Again for Tread Lightly! Charity Auction
In an effort to raise money to help support outdoor recreation issues, more than 50 companies have donated at least 150 products to the nonprofit organization Tread Lightly! for its Fourth Annual Charity Auction on eBay, November 1-11.