MPN Hits 35
MPN stays true to its core mission as it celebrates 35 of bringing dealers today’s hottest product news.
21 Actions To Take Before Playing The Price Card
Mark shares strategies to sell troublesome units without selling out.
Triumphant Return
The Thunderbird Lands Late in 2009
Doran 360M TPMS
Utilizing Doran’s patented valve stems, the Doran 360M Tire Pressure Monitoring System for motorcycles includes wireless sensors that can be installed inside or outside the rim. The monitor, which alerts the rider to low pressure situations with both a warning alert light and a digital pressure readout, can be mounted virtually anywhere on the bike.
Amsoil Synthetic 10W-30 Motorcycle Oil
AMSOIL has announced a new Synthetic 10W-30 Motorcycle Oil for the special needs of motorcycles, including maximum protection for extended service life. As fuel economy has become increasingly important, more equipment manufacturers have begun recommending lighter viscosity SAE-30 oils. This new oil is formulated with the same proven technology as the company’s 10W-40 and 20W-50
Park Tool Steering Race Removers
The Park Tool Head Race Remover makes head tube bearing race removal easy. The tool is pulled through the steering tube until the flared ends snap in behind the race. A blow on the tool head removes the race. The RT-2 fits most brands with 35-mm to 55-mm bearing races, and the RT-1 fits most
Smaller Dealers Can Succeed In Tough Times
This month Steve takes a look at a smaller dealership that is not only surviving, but making a good profit despite the tough retail environment.
Destination Dealership: Steve Selzter Honda
Steve Selzter Honda Hits Home in Pennslyvania
An OEM Alternative
KYMCO USA Strengthens Its Bond With The U.S. Market
Vintage Marketing: Old Bikes Build New Business
If you ride your restored bevel drive Ducati, Panhead Harley or Black Bomber Honda on a regular basis, you are probably used to being mobbed at gas station stops and motorcycle hangouts. A nice looking vintage bike just naturally stops traffic. “I was going to a military vehicle meet,” explains Robin Markey, partner in Bob’s
Destination Dealership: Fun Bite Center
Spend $10 million dollars on anything, and you’re going to have high expectations. That’s how much Dan Dorsch, owner of Fun Bike Center in Lakeland, Fla., poured into a complex that’s home not only to the 60,000 square-foot showroom, but also to three restaurants, a bike storage facility, UPS and FedEx shipping centers, a 25,000-square-foot
Speeding Past Sixty
Racing Legend Dick Burleson Shows No Signs of Slowing Down
PIAA Corp. Bar Clamp Brackets
Ideal for either motorcycles or ATVs, the PIAA L-Shaped Bar Clamp Brackets make installing auxiliary lamps a breeze. The brackets are lightweight, strong and easy to install. Sure Sellers: • Designed to mount nearly every PIAA light • Constructed of machined aluminium • Available for 7/8-, 1- and 1 1/8-inch bars Retail Price: $36.50 For
Destination Dealership: Fun Bite Center
Spend $10 million dollars on anything, and you’re going to have high expectations. That’s how much Dan Dorsch, owner of Fun Bike Center in Lakeland, Fla., poured into a complex that’s home not only to the 60,000 square-foot showroom, but also to three restaurants, a bike storage facility, UPS and FedEx shipping centers, a 25,000-square-foot
Strategic Motorcycle Disgnostic Scan Tool
Fred Christopher of the central garage for the City of Newport News, New Jersey, does a lot of work on the city PD’s motorcycle fleet. Here he put the Motorscan from Strategic Tool to the test.
F&I Numbers
In today’s highly-competitive market, it is essential to have an effective F&I department to pick up the margins.