We’re All Fed Up!
Having been in the industry for 40 years, and a dealer principal for the last 21, I’m pretty much fed up with how we’ve been treated by the major motorcycle manufacturers.
Shifting Gears: Printing All The News That Fits
Here is the latest dirt from around the off-road market: Motocross legend Mike Bell is on a roll … literally.
2016 Wolverine R-Spec
Last month, Yamaha Motor Corp., USA hosted a rather impromptu media tour ostensibly to highlight the company’s UTV manufacturing capabilities in its Newnan, Georgia, plant.
AIMExpo Named to ‘Fastest 50 Class of 2014’ by Trade Show Executive
In an announcement last week, the publication Trade Show Executive revealed that the American International Motorcycle Expo (AIMExpo) has earned a place amongst the “Fastest 50 Class of 2014” which recognizes the most dynamic and fastest-growing trade shows in North America.
AIMExpo ‘3-Way Giveaway’ Winners Take Keys To New Rides
The AIMExpo has announced that the three lucky winners of the fan-favorite “3-Way Giveaway” contest have received their new motorcycles. OEM exhibitors, Suzuki, KYMCO and Yamaha Star once again partnered with AIMExpo to offer attendees the chance to ride away on one of three all-new models.
MIC Board of Directors Seat Opens as Sarah Schilke Rolls to BMW
Industry veteran Sarah Schilke has announced she has accepted the position of National Marketing Manager with BMW Motorrad USA, a move that opens up her previously held seat on the MIC Board of Directors. Schilke was serving her third term on the MIC board.
JB Off-Road Teams Up With Houser Racing for 2015 GNCC Championship Run
The Can-Am/JB Off-Road Team of Larry Hendershot Jr. and Tim Farr have teamed up with Houser Racing for the 2015 season. Hendershot and Farr will each be driving a 2015 Can Am Maverick XRS 1000.
AMSOIL Synthetic Dirt Bike Oil
New AMSOIL Synthetic Dirt Bike Oils deliver maximum protection and performance for a wide range of dirt bike applications in need of 10W-40, 10W-50 or 10W-60 viscosities. This new product line fulfills the demand for dirt-bike-specific motor oil both on the trail and at the track.
Shifting Gears
Since December was MPN’s annual Buyer’s Guide we missed a month’s worth of lane changes and shifting job positions. Some of the biggies, such as Western Power Sports merging with Marshall Distributing and Italian moto apparel outfit Dainese being sold to Investcorp for $162 million may be old news to you, but it is the people that really make this industry, so bear with us while we get caught up!
Tread Lightly! and Partners Complete Key Educational Program
The national nonprofit Tread Lightly! is celebrating the successful completion of the third year of an interpretive education program aimed at protecting and enhancing recreational opportunities for a wide variety of outdoor activities ranging from recreational shooting to off-highway vehicle (OHV) recreation.
Mikuni BSR33/42 Carburetor Air Cutoff Valve Rebuild Kit MK-405
Mikuni American is now making available Genuine Mikuni Carburetor and Fuel Pump Rebuild Kits for many popular OEM Motorcycles and ATVs where such rebuild kits and replacement parts may not be available from the original vehicle manufacturer.
MPN 2014 Best of the Web Awards
Congratulations to all the companies that made the list and have represented the industry well with interesting and innovative new products.
Arrow Arctic White Exhaust System
Arrow exhaust has introduced its new Arctic White performance systems. This exhaust comes with a cool white silencer and a special silver and black “Arrow” badge. Available in slip-on and full system configurations, with carbon fiber or stainless steel end cap options, these exhausts add power, function and great looks. The vast range of fitments
Mikuni BSR33 Carburetor Rebuild Kit for ATVs
Mikuni American is now making available Genuine Mikuni Carburetor and Fuel Pump Rebuild Kits for many popular OEM Motorcycles and ATVs where such Rebuild Kits and Replacement Parts may not be available from the Original Vehicle Manufacturer. Shown here is the Mikuni carburetor Rebuild Kit BSR-33 for the OEM Mikuni BSR33 Carburetor found on many
Pro Circuit 2015 Graphic Kits
Pro Circuit’s 2015 line of graphic kits offer riders the opportunity to transform the appearance of their dirt bike while showing their support for the brand. These high-quality screen printed graphic kits are manufactured exclusively for Pro Circuit by N-Style. Each sticker component is constructed of heavy-duty clear vinyl and contains a self-adhesive backing for
Wishing You a Vintage Holiday Season
Fall and winter can be slow for motorcycle retailers, but many dealers get a little boost around the holidays. “We aren’t Macy’s, but we do get an uptick,” says Tom Perkins, President of Dudley Perkins Co., San Francisco’s Harley-Davidson dealer. “We are the go-to choice for relatives who want to buy for their Harley fanatic.”