Project Bike: 2008 Road King
Why spend a mint on chrome when powdercoating and paint can make such an impact without a pile of cash! Chad Wiggen keeps things simple on MPN’s 2008 Road King Project Bike.
Man vs. Machine: Can NASCAR’s Racing Philosophies Translate to Motorcycle Racing?
NASCAR lives and dies by close racing. Keeping the pack on track tight was the primary goal of the autocratic founder, Bill France Sr., and it carried on to his equally iron-fisted descendents. Team advantages are negated with rules changes. New technology is adopted slowly and carefully. The result is a race series that everyone
Harley’s Ladies Lid
Strong Enough For a Man… But Made Just for Her!
Safety Sells: V-Twin Rubber Roundup
He’s got a full tank of gas and a fresh change of oil, but when was the last time Joe Average checked his tires? “We always tell riders to check their inflation regularly because air is to a tire what oil is to an engine,” says Continental’s Greg Reich. “Proper inflation keeps the tire at
Cruiser Helmets
Matt Thompson, Harley-Davidson MotorClothes manager, went to 2007 Daytona Bike Week to conduct seminars on how to properly fit a helmet. In between seminars, he helped women try on new helmets and made a discovery. Many women, especially those with a lot of hair, were having trouble fitting into Harley’s traditional line of helmets. Up
Not Quite Perfect
What can your dealership do to thrive and survive in a challenging market?
Do you know anyone else who wants one?
How to ask for referrals without sounding like a jerk. (Part 2: The Process)
7 Key Digital Strategies
Seven powerful digital strategies that when implemented correctly will improve dealership performance.
V-Twin Rumblings
V-Twin Rumblings: The Vibe From The V-Twin Expo.
Oil Intel
Are Full Synthetics The Hot Ticket?
Latest News
Triumph’s 2009 North America Sales Top 10,000 . . . Yamaha Canada Names New President . . . Drag Names New Sales Rep
The Used Parts Salesman
Would you try to sell a customer a used chain? Bill gets beat at his own game . . .
Inside the Industry
S&S to celebrate 50th . . . BMW buys Husky . . . Electric UTV
Scooters & Trikes
Although they both appeared a half century ago, two old products are new concepts again.
The Wonderful World Of Widgets
A rundown of some of the new product highlights and lowlights worth sharing.
Relative Vs. Absolute
Maybe running a successful dealership really is rocket science?