RESOURCEFULNESS VS. RESOURCELESS
Use your resources to thrive in any economy.
AccSELLeration: Shifting Your Sales into High Gear
Mark shares his AccSelleration technique to boost your sales into high gear.
Arai Corsair V Helmet
MPN’s Dean Kelly had the pleasure of reviewing Arai’s Corsair V after its launch at the inaugural MotoGP event in Indy last fall. His verdict, “The Corsair V is stacked with rider-friendly features that will make this premium lid a sure seller.” Those features include an adjustable AirWing to reduce drag and buffeting, side exhaust
GMAX GM68 Series Helmets
The GM68s return for 2009 with an all-new set of graphics. This DOT helmet incorporates nine intake vents and 10 large exhaust vents with easy-to-use controls (even with gloves on). Featuring a lightweight, thermo-poly alloy shell with water decals and a quality clear-coat finish, it has multiple shells and inner styros to both help keep
LRD Performance TORC Utility Series Exhause for Yamaha Grizzly 700EFI
LRD Performance is now offering the TORC Utility Series Exhaust for the Yamaha Grizzly 700EFI. Offered in a slip-on version, the exhaust features a stainless steel tail pipe section and an aluminum muffler canister. LRD says the innovative quiet muffler design provides maximum performance while reducing decibel output. Using a slip-fit design, high-tensile strength exhaust
Jims Big Bore Engine Kit
Crank up performance with Jims 131-inch Big Bore Kit designed to work with an existing Jims 120-inch Alpha Race Engine. Sure Sellers: • With proper induction, exhaust and head modifications, this Big Bore kit will easily match the power output of a Jims 131-inch race engine • Kit includes a set of 4-5/16-inch cylinders, a
Triumphant Return
The Thunderbird Lands Late in 2009
Competition Chemicals’ Simichrome Polish and Blue Away
Competition Chemicals is the sole North American distributor for Simichrome Polish and Blue Away which is used to remove the bluing or heat caused discoloration from chrome exhaust pipes. Simichrome comes in self-displaying cartons of 24 tubes. It is a great impulse sale item and dealers can realize a 50% profit margin selling at MSRP.
An OEM Alternative
KYMCO USA Strengthens Its Bond With The U.S. Market
It’s The Product Silly
What Your Customers Want You to Know
DragonFire Racing Yamaha Rhino DFR Dual Guns
DragonFire Racing’s Yamaha Rhino DFR Dual Guns replace the stock headers and muffler. Through the use of Auto Cad, the DragonFire team has created multiple expansion chambers, changing the diameter of the header, creating incredible low- and mid-range torque and allowing a free-revving top end. The Dual Guns Exhaust not only enhances performance, but it
5 Common ‘Marketing Mistakes’ Dealers Should Avoid
By avoiding these common errors and committing to a budgeted direct response marketing campaign, your dealership can and will sell more units, make more money and have more fun!
At Your Service: Your Service Department
Your sales department may get customers through your door, but your service department keeps them there. “In these economic times,” says Tim Buechele, parts and accessory manager of Hammond (La.) Harley Davidson, “customers are paying more attention to preventative maintenance. They are investing in what they have, which means taking care of their existing vehicle.
Jardine Performance Products ’08 Honda CBR1000 RT5 Pipe
Jardine’s been building quality exhaust systems for more than 40 years. They build on that experience with the introduction of the RT5. Sure Sellers: • Weight savings of 10.5 pounds • Power gain of more than 6 horsepower • Available in carbon fiber, polished aluminum or titanium canister Retail Price: carbon fiber or titanium, $520;
At Your Service
Your sales department may get customers through your door, but your service department keeps them there. “In these economic times,” says Tim Buechele, parts and accessory manager of Hammond (La.) Harley Davidson, “customers are paying more attention to preventative maintenance. They are investing in what they have, which means taking care of their existing vehicle.
Five Steps to Improve Everything
Whether your improvement initiative is large or small, the key is to start doing something fast.