American Pickers Stars Appearing at the National Motorcycle Museum Jan. 15
Join the stars of the History Channel sensation “American Pickers,” Mike Wolfe and Frank Fritz, live at the National Motorcycle Museum, Anamosa, Iowa, Saturday, Jan. 15, 2011. The now famous team of “antique archeologists” will be on hand to tell stories about their search mission and exploits to locate any way they can!
Recognizing Excellence
Announcing the 2011 Dealership Superstar Competition
Dainese Opens New D-Store In Chicago
Following its strong market demand, Italian apparel manufacturer Dainese is spreading its reach to the greater Midwest and beyond with its first D-Store east of the Mississippi.
30-Year Industry Veteran Tapped to Lead Sales, Marketing at MAG
Motorsport Aftermarket Group (MAG) recently announced the hiring of Eric Anderson to oversee sales and marketing strategies at the fast-growing company.
ADP Lightspeed Announces Data Integration with Tucker Rocky
Integration Includes Warehouse Stocking Information for Tucker Rocky within LightspeedNXT
Grenade’s New MX Gear
Grenade Inc., the action sports lifestyle company owned by Olympic snowboarder Danny Kass, has recently expanded its line to include motocross gear.
Helmet House Appoints Joe Parr to National Sales Manager Post
Mr. Parr joins Helmet House from Ansai Manufacturing where he served as National Sales Manager on Ansai’s Fieldsheer and Pokerun apparel lines, which are both distributed by Helmet House. An avid enthusiast and industry veteran, Parr brings over 24 years of powersports sales and dealer experience to Helmet House.
Off-Road Gear Guide
While each season’s gear lineup is designed to elevate a rider’s comfort and safety, each new season also brings a fresh batch of colors, graphics, styles and patterns that would do those TV fashion designers proud.
K&G Cycles Announces New Product Collaborations
Constantly on the lookout for new and revolutionary products to add to their unrivaled assortment of quality motorcycle parts, apparel and gear available online, K&G Cycles has recently added a number of premier vendors to their list of reputable collaborators.
Expanding in the Midwest
Kansas dealer cashes in on farm market and enthusiast bikers
Dealership 101
MPN has teamed up with Gart Sutton & Associates and SEMA to present the 2010 Dealer Update Workshops Nov. 1-2 in conjunction with the SEMA Show in Las Vegas. 14 training sessions covering eight topics as well as two keynote discussions and an industry panel are open to all powersports dealers. In addition, dealers can browse the Powersports & Utility Vehicle section of the SEMA show floor to catch up with the industry’s newest innovations. Browse the seminar schedule below and visit www.semashow.com/mpn to register today.
Century Harley-Davidson
If you ever should visit Century Harley-Davidson in Medina, Ohio, be sure to wear your shades. If the sun’s shining, you’re bound to be blinded by the gleaming chrome as you make your way uphill to the dealership, located just off Interstate 71 southeast of Cleveland.
New Venues For More Revenues
Cash in on keystone margins
2010 Touring Season Starter Kit
Where the interstate ends, adventure begins, and riders of all ages and experience levels yearn to escape. Create gear checklists for all types of touring, and share them with every adventurer that walks in your door. If he’s heading for a 200-mile weekender, his needs will be vastly different from the rider embarking on a
Communication Is Key
Prep your website for the spring riding season
VaVaVroom Casual Ladies’ Tops
VaVaVroom wants to know if you’re one of those girls. I say heck ya! This trio of tops let’s me pledge allegiance to the sport without losing my femininity. The black “I Heart Motorcycles” ladies fitted thermal tee is $57.99. The baby pink “Ride” ladies relaxed fit tee retails for $21.99 and the “Talk Dirty