Safety Sells: V-Twin Rubber Roundup
He’s got a full tank of gas and a fresh change of oil, but when was the last time Joe Average checked his tires? “We always tell riders to check their inflation regularly because air is to a tire what oil is to an engine,” says Continental’s Greg Reich. “Proper inflation keeps the tire at
Crime Stoppers: Get a Lock On Motorcycle Security
In the U.S., a motorcycle is stolen every 7.5 minutes. In 2005, 70,613 bikes were stolen, according to figures released by the National Insurance Crime Bureau. In financial terms, motorcycle owners and insurance companies burdened a loss of $434 million in stolen motorcycles and components. Just as you take loss prevention precautions in your store,
KMS Performance Stud Kits
Because failure isn’t an option, KMS Performance has designed and produced a replacement for the OEM cylinder head and case bolts that stops head gasket failures and cracked cases! There are two kits available for the Rhino 660 and Raptor 660, plus a cylinder head kit for the Raptor 700. Sure Sellers: • Increased torque
Check Your Motivation
Sell with structure and integrity to weather the down market.
The Used Parts Salesman
Would you try to sell a customer a used chain? Bill gets beat at his own game . . .
A Lesson In Cheap
It was like buying a $250 50cc ATV online only to get the thing and realize that the wheels aren’t in the box and the carburetor is in pieces.
Inside the Industry
S&S to celebrate 50th . . . BMW buys Husky . . . Electric UTV
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.
Service Department 101
Dr. Nikki details how dealerships can increase repair order income.
A Return To The Golden Age
Scooters are once again a growing segment of the powersports market.
Big Boxes and Mass Merchandisers
The affects of the big box chain stores selling ATVs, minibikes and dirtbikes.
Red Flag!
If your dealership is considering taking on a line of Chinese powersports products take care!