Make the Most of Your Pre-Owned Motorcycle Profit Center
Establishing pre-owned motorcycle sales.
Tapping into the Vintage Motorcycle Market
Vintage motorcycle sales could be your next profit center.
CCI’s Buffalo Chip Challenge Sponsorship Gives Students Edge
Custom Chrome International (CCI) is helping sustain the motorcycle industry by promoting the education of its future technicians. CCI recently announced that it will join forces with The Legendary Buffalo Chip in Sturgis, S.D., and other leading motorcycle businesses in its sponsorship of the 2011 Buffalo Chip Challenge.
Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame Names 2011 Inductees
The Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame recently announced the Hall of Fame inductees for 2011. The Sturgis Motorcycle Hall of Fame is designed to recognize individuals or groups who have made a long-term positive impact on the motorcycling community.
Zero Debuts New Line of Electric Motorcycles at Indy Dealer Expo
Zero Motorcycles will showcase its 2011 electric motorcycle lineup – Zero S, Zero DS, Zero X and Zero MX models at Dealer Expo 2011, Feb. 18-20 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. Along with highlighting its new product line, Zero will also be presenting its business plan to interested motorcycle dealers who are looking for ways to connect to new consumers and new lines for their businesses.
Erik Buell to Speak at Motorcycle Hall of Fame Breakfast at Daytona Fundraiser
The annual Breakfast at Daytona fundraiser is set for March 11 at Daytona International Speedway.
Add Secondary Profits
XY POWERSPORTS Helps Dealers Add to the Bottom Line with Its Affordable Lineup of Quality UTVs
Viper Announces Marketing Relationship with duPont REGISTRY
Viper Powersports Inc. has announced its 2011 marketing relationship with duPont REGISTRY. duPont Publishing Inc. publishes six luxury/lifestyle titles, including duPont REGISTRY, that reaches individuals whose net worth significantly exceeds what is traditionally considered upscale
MRP Adds New United Motors Manuals To Its Website
MRP has completed adding all the United Motors of America repair and parts manuals to the dealer support section of its website.
Martin Caf
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MRP Adds New Manuals To Industry Support Section
MRP has completed adding all the United Motors of America repair and part manuals to its dealer support section of the MRP website.
Powersports Dealer Update Shifts Dealers Out Of Survival Mode
The Powersports Dealer Update sessions held in conjunction with the SEMA show in Las Vegas, Nov. 1-2, provided dealers with key strategies to survive and thrive as the powersports industry enters a period of recovery.
Year-to-Date July 2010/2009 Data Comparisons
Last month, we looked at the June numbers. This month, we’ll see how July 2010 YTD stacks up when compared with 2009. These charts represent data averages compiled from top-performing members in selected groups. Chart 1: I’m pleased to report that total store gross profit is continuing to improve. More importantly, Net Operating Profit is
Lessons From the Past
Vintage bike businesses share their recipes for success.
Destination Dealership:Small Market, Major Player
What happens when a nice young woman with a background in retail management meets a nice young man with a degree in aviation maintenance? They get married, move to the country and start a successful Ducati shop. Bend, Ore., boasting a population of about 80,000 and located near the geographic center of the state, is
Summer Sales Performance
Check if your performance numbers match some 20-group members