MSF and Colorado DOT Usher in New Era in Rider Training and Education
After winning the contract this summer to manage the Colorado Department of Transportation Motorcycle Operator Safety Training Program (MOST), the Motorcycle Safety Foundation, in collaboration with the Colorado DOT, is now rolling out its statewide online RiderCourse Enrollment System (RES).
P&A Training Program Aims to Win Over Internet Shoppers
What can motorcycle and powersports dealerships do to combat the rise in e-sales? That will be one of the focuses of an upcoming parts manager training program hosted by Garage Composites.
ATV Safety Institute To Offer Free ATV Safety Training
The ATV Safety Institute will provide free rider training for the third straight year during ATV Safety Week. The ASI is again working with partners across America who are volunteering to provide free ATV RiderCourses and other safety education June 3-12.
Harley-Davidson Extends Free Riding Academy Training To U.S. Military and First Responders Starting Jan. 1
Harley-Davidson has announced the extension of free Riding Academy motorcycle training to all current and former U.S. military, as well as first responders. The program will be available January 1 – December 31, 2016.
ATV Safety Institute Providing Free ATV Safety Training During ATV Safety Week
This summer, from June 6 through 14, the ATV Safety Institute will be launching ATV Safety Week throughout the country. ASI is working with partners all across the country who have volunteered to provide free ATV RiderCourse training and other ATV safety education opportunities.
Harley-Davidson’s ‘Learn To Ride’ Provides Free Riding Academy Training to US Military
Harley-Davidson has announced it is offering all current and former U.S. military free Riding Academy motorcycle training. The new “Learn to Ride” program, open to active-duty, retired, reservists and veterans, begins on Armed Forces Day, May 16 and runs through Sept. 13.
Side-by-Side Stupidity: Are More Rules Required, Or Just More Responsibility Training?
The CPSC doesn’t, apparently, know how many injuries there have been on SxSs, nor does it know if there is even a reason to impose more safety requirements on these machines, but it is certain there must be a problem. Oh, and the CPSC doesn’t know how effective any safety regulations it might implement would be.
ADP Lightspeed Offers DMS Training to Yamaha Customer Support Group
ADP Lightspeed, a provider of dealer management solutions for powersports, marine, marina and RV industries, has announced its participation in several classroom training sessions offered by Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA to their parts and accessories field support managers.
GSA Training for Dealership Owners, Managers and Staff
Gart Sutton & Associates, Inc. (GSA) has announced its fall schedule of one and two-day management workshops. These continuously-revised classes are part of an In-Depth Dealership Education, Accountability & Leadership education system.
Gart Sutton & Associates Dealership Owner Training
Gart Sutton & Associates is offering dealership management, sales management, F&I Level 1 / Level 2, parts management, service management and service advisor workshops taking place in fall 2014. The training facility is located near the airport in Denver.
Harley-Davidson Launches Training With Riding Academy
For the first time ever, those dreaming of riding can now learn on a genuine Harley-Davidson motorcycle. Harley unveiled the new Harley-Davidson Riding Academy – the only national rider training program hosted by H-D dealerships and conducted on an all-new H-D motorcycles.
Team USA Holds 2014 Speedway World Cup Training Camp
Team USA launched its 2014 Speedway World Cup preparations with a series of private training sessions at Perris Raceway. Ten invited riders took part with team manager Billy Hamill and captain Greg Hancock.
ADP Lightspeed Offers Service Performance Training for American Honda
The Service Performance Techniques seminars are offered regionally as part of Honda’s ongoing initiative to assist and train their dealers on methods to improve profitability in the service department. Over two days, the dealers are introduced to several methods to improve the customer experience and manage key performance factors.
SKIDBIKE Training Tool
The SKIDBIKE motorcycle rider training tool offers professional motorcycle training schools, academies and dealers a tool for training core braking concepts and techniques. If the rider loses control and crashes, the safety wings inhibit the fall.
Moose Racing Recalls 4,000 Motorcycle Training Wheels and Replacement Kits
Replacement wheel kits and training wheels that fit the following youth motorcycle models are being recalled: Honda XR/CRF 50, Kawasaki KDX/Suzuki JR 50, KTM 50, Suzuki DRZ 70, Yamaha PW50 and Yamaha TTR 50.