Proclamation Recognizes Groundbreaking Impact of AIMExpo on Powersports Industry
With the third annual American International Motorcycle Expo (AIMExpo) fast approaching, it was announced today that Florida’s Orange County, host region of the event, will recognize the groundbreaking event via proclamation for its impact on the greater powersports marketplace.
One Week Until 2015 AIMExpo
With the countdown clock just outside of one week until the kickoff of the Third Annual American International Motorcycle Expo (AIMExpo), the anticipation surrounding the 2015 event continues to build as the days count down.
Winners and Losers: ‘Which One Will You be Today’
[dropcap]O[/dropcap]ne of my favorite songs by Social Distortion, which is one of my favorite bands, is called Winners and Losers. In it they sing, “Which one will you be today.” We all have a choice of what we’re going to do when we wake up each day. We’re not locked into the same old trap
Tread Lightly! and Noble Energy Celebrate Restoration Projects on Pawnee National Grassland
Tread Lightly!, Noble Energy, Inc. and the U.S. Forest Service recently celebrated the completion of three priority Restoration for Recreation projects implemented this year on the Pawnee National Grassland, near the community of Greeley, Colorado.
Kawasaki is Platinum Sponsor for AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame 2015 Induction
The AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame has announced that Kawasaki will be a Platinum Sponsor of the annual AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame induction ceremony. The ceremony is Saturday, Oct. 17, during the American International Motorcycle Expo at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando.
Chris ‘Short’ Blankenship’s Memory Races On
Final Ride On Earth But Still Riding Hard In Heaven [dropcap]A[/dropcap]lthough August marked the 1-year anniversary of Chris Blankenship’s passing, his memory rides on! From local kids tuning up for Loretta Lynns to top level pros like his buddy Kevin Windham, Chris “Short” Blankenship touched many in the motocross community before his untimely passing in
This ‘Mom & Pop’ Shop is the Biggest Scooter Dealer in Florida
Solano Cycle [dropcap]E[/dropcap]laine Haines was on a trip to Key West, Fla. and witnessed first-hand its prolific scooter culture. Returning home to Northeast Florida, she then imagined the possibilities of such a business in the historic town of St. Augustine, Fla. Her son, Martin Solano, was at a crossroads in his career and was ripe
GO AZ Motorcycles Opens Second Store
GO AZ Motorcycles has officially opened the doors to its second location at the southeast corner of Loop 101 and Bell Road. Filling a gap in the market, GO AZ is the only dealership in the area featuring exclusively European lines with BMW, Ducati and Triumph brands.
K&L Supply Co.
Humble beginnings gave way to this massive distributor and manufacturer of equipment, tools and parts [dropcap]L[/dropcap]ike many manufacturers and distributors in the powersports industry, K&L Supply Co. has evolved to meet changing needs throughout the decades. What’s unique, however, is the company’s humble beginnings and the speed with which it has adapted its business model
AIMExpo Top 10
What you don’t want to miss this year Need a good reason to attend the AIMExpo in Orlando? How about 10 good reasons to go? With apologies to a certain late night TV comedian, the top 10 reasons for attending trade shows are no joking matter. When AIMExpo decided to revolutionize the concept of a
Finding Our ‘Cool’ Place In The Industry
[dropcap]O[/dropcap]ne of the most frequent questions I have been asked in all my years in the motorcycle industry has been, “How do you land one of the cool jobs in the industry?” People outside of the industry will say that is so cool you work in the motorcycle industry. To most of us enthusiasts, the
K&L Supply Mid-Season Catalog
K&L Supply has released the K&L 2015 Mid-Season Update, featuring hundreds of new products for Harley Davidson, Triumph, Ducati, Polaris, Bombardier, Arctic Cat, Yamaha, Honda, Suzuki, Kawasaki, and more.
Nightrider.com XiED EFI Fuel Management System
Nightrider.com, manufacturer of the XiED EFI Fuel Management System, has introduced an application for all 2015 Harley-Davidson Softails. Nightrider’s Patented XIED technology is designed to work with OEM closed-loop ECM’s to maintain or improve fuel mixtures.
American International Motorcycle Expo Announces Details of 2015 Powersports Business Institute @ AIMExpo
The American International Motorcycle Expo (AIMExpo) has announced details for the 2015 Powersports Business Institute @ AIMExpo, sponsored by CDK Global Recreation (CDK) and National Powersport Auctions (NPA). AIMExpo’s comprehensive, dealer-focused educational program returns for its third year.
Printing All The News That Fits
SG_KevinDunworthJust in time for Sturgis, Klock Werks has reloaded. Kevin Dunworth, previously with Loaded Gun Customs in Selbyville, Delaware, joins the South Dakota-based team.
The Art of War: Your Dealership Against The Internet
Little is known about Sun Tzu, a mysterious person who lived in China 2,000 years ago, but the book he wrote, “The Art of War,” is still being studied by military strategists and business people.
