Golden Ticket
TGB Offers Scooters With Promise
A Tradition Of Customer Service
Although there are plenty of bike dealers out there who pride themselves on delivering excellent customer service, few dealerships can boast of having established a tradition of customer service like Paulson’s Motorsports. That’s because roots grow deep at this Lacey, Wash., motorsports store; they’ve been at the same location on 6th Avenue since 1975, and
Carter Powersports 250/300cc Buggy Exhaust
Martin Racing Performance’s range of buggy exhausts is expanding. Check out this Carter powersports 250/300cc buggy exhaust for the new Carter 250 buggies. Dealer cost is $250 with a $350 MSRP. MRP carries a full range of exhausts for scooters, buggies, and off-road karts, from Aprilia to Zongshen. Check out their full selection at www.mrp-speed.com.
Sound Debate
Colleen explores the benefits of reduced exhaust sound emissions.
Attack of the Taichiko
Asian Import Market Report
ScootR Logic Center Bag
The ScootR Logic center bag fits most scooters equipped with a carrying hook or seat hinge. It doubles as a backpack with its removable/adjustable shoulder straps. The bag gets two convenient zipper compartment, and attaches to the ScootR Logic Drink Holder (sold separately). Pump up your scooter P&A by visiting www.kwiktek.com.
EMGO Brake Pads and Shoes
Emgo stocks a full line of pads and shoes for a full range of ATVs, dirt bikes, classic British units, scooters and street applications with excellent dealer margins. Call Emgo to score their latest catalog at (770) 944-3532 or check them out online at www.emgo.com.
Yoshimura R&D Scooter Exhaust
With the scooter market gaining major ground, Yoshimura has introduced three new full systems for 2009. Each system is built for performance and quality, giving scooters that trick Yosh exhaust note. Sure Sellers: • Each of these pipes not only reduces weight, but gives quicker acceleration and throttle response • Fitments for the Yamaha Zuma
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
Destination Dealership: Cycle City of Erie
Fun for sale
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.
Inside the Industry
S&S to celebrate 50th . . . BMW buys Husky . . . Electric UTV
Damn The Critics, Go Sell Something!
Robin predicts rising gas prices will boost the commuter-based scooter market.
A Return To The Golden Age
Scooters are once again a growing segment of the powersports market.