Honda’s Simple Change Could Be Disastrous
Imagine, if you will, that you purchase a new car, and the turn signal stalk is on the right side of the wheel, and the horn button is on the dash, mixed in among the radio and A/C controls.
Sudco Profile
If a customer came into your shop looking for a carb kit, say for an Ironhead Sportster or older Honda CB, where would you go for it? If you’re like most of us, only one name comes to mind.
Skagit Powersports Owners Put Innovative Retail Concepts Into Place
Gary Lawyer, Bill Cameron and Pete Bangs bought Skagit Powersports in 1992, and soon started putting their innovative retail concepts into place.
Creating an Easier and More Efficient Sales Department
Technology is fundamentally changing what we do and how we do it. Just look at book buyers.
What Kind of Engine Oil Should I Use? Tech Line Questions Answered
Whenever we get that question on the S&S tech line, we know we’re in for a long conversation.
Creating Killer Dealership Events
Attracting new customers to your dealership is an important part of doing business.
Specialty Tools: The Right Tools Make for Correct Repairs
A knowledgeable home mechanic or professional technician can carry out the majority of their work with basic hand tools.
Service Dept. Sales: Servicing the Second Sale
Most customers have more than one machine in their garage. It’s an obsession.
Conducting ‘Stay’ Interviews Instead of Job Interviews for Powersports Dealers
We have all heard of job interviews and some of us have even suffered through an exit interview or two, but have you ever heard of a “stay” interview?
Kuryakyn Top Dash Accent for Indian Chieftain and Roadmaster
Carry the classic lines and styling found on the outer Indian Fairing into the cockpit with this easy-to-install Top Dash Accent from Kuryakyn. Made from lightweight chrome-plated ABS, the accent incorporates the same raised center and grooved scallop features found above the OEM headlamp housing.
Parts Unlimited Hires New Regional Sales Manager for North Central Region
Parts Unlimited has hired Steve Weir as a new Regional Sales Manager for the North Central region. Steve comes to Parts Unlimited with more than 20 years of managerial experience, including time as a Regional Vice President.
Mustang Brings Back the Golden Tickets
Mustang Seats LLC will be giving away two pairs of concert tickets to see Brantley Gilbert, .38 Special and Brian Grilli perform on Sunday, August 2. Anyone who purchases a seat from Mustang in Sturgis from Thursday, July 30 through Saturday, August 1 will be entered in the contest.
What’s That Sound? The Panama Connection & What’s Fit for Print
“Jump back, what’s that sound?” Cue Van Halen’s Panama… I recently had the opportunity to travel to Panama, filling in for someone on another Babcox magazine title at the Latin Auto Parts Expo.
ABUS Granit X-Plus Victory 68 Moto Chain Lock
The days of leaving your motorcycle unlocked are over. ABUS has announced its Granit Victory X-Plus 68 Moto Chain Lock that packs a lot of security into its small shape. When attached to the 12KS Loop chain the security becomes even more formidable.
June Wholesale Pricing Highlights
June experienced the natural decline in wholesale pricing we see each year as the market enters summer.
Long-Time Harley-Davidson Stalwart and Sturgis Hall of Fame Inductee Retires
End of an era for The Motor Company as long-time Harley-Davidson stalwart and Sturgis Hall Of Fame inductee Steve Piehl has retired.
