Attack of the Taichiko
Asian Import Market Report
Big Bike Parts Show Chrome Accessories
Show Chrome Accessories, available through Big Bike Parts, has expanded its Vantage Horn Covers to include Yamaha, Suzuki and Honda cruisers. Sure Sellers: • Constructed of lightweight ABS with a shiny chrome finish • Easy to install with no tools necessary; flawless chrome finish • Creates a custom look with an incredibly low sticker price
Speeding Past Sixty
Racing Legend Dick Burleson Shows No Signs of Slowing Down
“Bolt Motorcycle Hardware, Inc. Track Packs”
While hardware is hardly the hottest ATV product you’ll stock, these Track Packs from Bolt Motorcycle Hardware can easily get riders out of sticky situations. A streamlined hardware solution, the ATV Track Pack has been specifically designed as one kit for multiple brands and fits Honda, Suzuki, Yamaha and Kawasaki sport and utility quads. The
Destination Dealership: Cycle City of Erie
Fun for sale
Man vs. Machine: Can NASCAR’s Racing Philosophies Translate to Motorcycle Racing?
NASCAR lives and dies by close racing. Keeping the pack on track tight was the primary goal of the autocratic founder, Bill France Sr., and it carried on to his equally iron-fisted descendents. Team advantages are negated with rules changes. New technology is adopted slowly and carefully. The result is a race series that everyone
Mustang Boulevard Cruiser Bags
Mustang adds a little back-end comfort with its new seats for the 2008 Suzuki Boulevard M50. The 15.5-inch-wide, deeply pocketed front bucket is angled to sit the driver as far back as possible and keep him from sliding forward. Sure Sellers: • Optional driver backrest is fully adjustable and offers ultimate support and flexibility, and
Winning Incentives
New ideas for motivating sales staff.
Benchmarks
The BOC looks at benchmarks and performance indicators to ensure that all profit centers are operating at peak efficiency.
Powersports Sales Certification
Selling skills are not just applicable on the showroom floor, they’re also beneficial in every department in the dealership.
Prized Promos
To generate new and different promotional ideas, first list the goals you want to accomplish.
Inside the Industry
S&S to celebrate 50th . . . BMW buys Husky . . . Electric UTV
If It’s Tuesday, This Must Be Belgium?
Robin’s sordid tales of jet lag and bad judgement!
Scooters & Trikes
Although they both appeared a half century ago, two old products are new concepts again.
Damn The Critics, Go Sell Something!
Robin predicts rising gas prices will boost the commuter-based scooter market.
Insurance Issues
Establishing your dealership as an insurance collision repair business could be profitable for your service department.