(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction
The Rolling Stones first sang “Satisfaction” 50 years ago, but judging by the latest Pied Piper dealership benchmarking study, it looks like a number of potential powersports shoppers can’t get no satisfaction from some of your dealerships today.
ATV/UTV/SxS Segment Continues to Evolve
For many years, the All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) segment of the market was a strong part of the dealer’s product and profitability mix.
AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer Phil Schilling Has Died
The American Motorcyclist Association offers its condolences to the friends and family of AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer Phil Schilling. He passed away on May 26. Schilling was managing editor of Cycle magazine, and over time became one of the most influential moto-journalists ever.
Kuryakyn Introduces Steve Veltri as VP Brand Management
Kuryakyn Holdings, LLC has formally announced the addition of industry veteran Steve Veltri as vice president brand management. In this new role, Veltri will be responsible for leading brand strategy development and execution for Kuryakyn, its performance division, Crusher, and Bahn, the new brand of precision-machined, forged aluminum accessories.
State 8 Motorcycles Medina
If you’re going to be a powersports dealer, it’s good to know how to sell used bikes. That is exactly what brothers Paul and Kirk Compton (and their father Gar) took to heart their first 10 years in the industry.
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.
May is Motorcycle Awareness Month
With the beginning of Motorcycle Awareness Month on May 1, the American Motorcyclist Association is issuing a special appeal to motorists to be aware of their driving environment, check mirrors and blind spots before changing lanes and, especially, to watch for motorcyclists.
OEM Update: ‘Made In Italy’
If you sold Ducati’s back in the day, you may have been selling radios, vacuum tubes or electrical devices.
Track Days Speed Your Sales
The doors to the track swing open at 7 a.m. Many of the attendees have been up since 5 a.m. to get to the track on time, and a hardcore group has been up most of the night working on their ride. The mandatory riders meeting is at 8:30 a.m. and by 9 a.m. the first group of riders is out on the asphalt, honing their skills.
Indian Motorcycle Named Presenting Sponsor of ‘The MEET at ACM’
America’s Car Museum (ACM) has announced that Indian Motorcycle, America’s first motorcycle company, will be a presenting sponsor at the fourth annual Vintage Motorcycle Festival: The MEET at ACM, in Tacoma, Washington, on August 22.
Motorcycle Industry Council’s Gear Up Every Ride Photo Contest
Gear Up Every Ride has launched a month-long photo contest starting May 1. The contest gives riders a chance to win nearly $10,000 in prizes in exchange for posting photos that embrace the Gear Up theme and including the hashtag #GearUpEveryRide on Instagram.
Win on Sunday, Sell on Monday
The old adage of win on Sunday and sell on Monday is not just lip service in the motorcycle industry, it’s practically built into our DNA.
Tread Lightly! Announces New Membership Incentive
Tread Lightly! and its partners Bass Pro Shops and Arctic Cat announced a new program designed to grow Tread Lightly!’s member base. Individuals who join or renew their membership will be entered to win an Arctic Cat 2015 Wildcat Trail XT side by side and high-value Bass Pro Shops gift cards.
Motorcycle Industry Council Launches ‘Gear Up Every Ride’ Initiative
Gear Up Every Ride, a new initiative built around innovative ways of encouraging riders to use proper motorcycling apparel, is launching during May’s Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. The program was designed by the Motorcycle Industry Council’s Rider Safety Committee.
Dainese Board Names Cristiano Silei CEO
Dainese, a manufacturer of high-quality safety apparel and equipment, has announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Cristiano Silei as Chief Executive Officer and member of the Board of Directors, effective immediately.
Profile: MTA Distributing
If you took a look at MTA Distributing today, you’d probably never guess the company started out as a Goodyear motorcycle tire distributor and is one of the oldest Bridgestone powersports distributors in America, but that’s where it all began.
