ITP QuadCross Tires
Small-bore sport ATV riders looking for a competitive edge will be happy to learn that ITP has just released an all-new QuadCross tire just for them. At 18×8-8, this high-performance rear knobby is perfect for youth- and mini-class quads, as well as the many popular 250cc sport ATVs hitting the market — including the Yamaha
Smart Systems
The impetus behind the development and refinement of systems in any business is to streamline operations, increase efficiencies and, thus, increase profits.
Panic Is Dead
Business owners and managers become better suited at handling adversity over time, gaining the ability to listen to customers’ problems and respond with better solutions. This deadened sense of panic is, perhaps, the most important step in the development of any business owner/manager.
Click For Orders … Technophobe Logs In
Chad and Dean get logged into the Internet to share their views on why you need to be plugged in to the virtual world.
Devils and Dealers: How to be an Employer of Choice
Is letting your people explore other employers really the realm of the devil’s playground?
Destination Dealership: Cycle City of Erie
Fun for sale
At Your Service: Your Service Department
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.
Euros From Tourers
Cash in on the Adventure Tourism Boom
Buggies Light Fire to the Off-Road Market
Unlike the scooter industry, which I often write about, there is a lack of information on buggies. There is no DOT, consumer safety board or even a consumer reports magazine testing these units in the United States. It’s caveat emptor for the dealers when they are doing research on a particular brand they wish to carry.
Bridgestone Firestone North American Tire Hard Terrain Tire
Influenced by the rubbers the company’s top-tier Supercross racing stars roll on, the new M603/M604 enables riders to utilize the machine power to its maximum. Sure Sellers: • The front M603 (seen here) has a newly adopted mid-camber basin giving flexibility to tire tread without dropping the stiffness of the block • The Rear M604
Performance Machine Cartel Wheel
Curvaceous is the only way to describe the 2008 Cartel wheel. PM has a long history of pushing the design envelope of motorcycle wheels and their newest of the new is a perfect example of these skills. Seven curved spokes advance from the hub, split into 14 spars before converging into PM’s beautifully arched Contour
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.
Five Steps to Improve Everything
Whether your improvement initiative is large or small, the key is to start doing something fast.
Spare Parts: Green Start
The zero-emission Vectrix let runners breathe easy as a trio of the bikes served as the pace vehicles for the Boston Marathon back on April 21, escorting race director Dave McGillivray and race photographers along the 26-mile route. The Boston Athletic Association, sponsor of the marathon since its inception, chose Vectrix for its zero emission
Reliving The Dream
You may remember Ted Simon’s first tome, Jupiter’s Travels that hit the streets nearly 30 years ago and has sold an impressive 400,000 copies and counting. In it he regaled riders with tales of his global circumnavigation that inspired the launch of a globe rider club. Prepare to get swept up in Ted’s second journey
Destination Dealership: Preowned Powerhouse
American Cycles, Chattanooga