Performance Machine Cartel Wheel
Curvaceous is the only way to describe the 2008 Cartel wheel. PM has a long history of pushing the design envelope of motorcycle wheels and their newest of the new is a perfect example of these skills. Seven curved spokes advance from the hub, split into 14 spars before converging into PM’s beautifully arched Contour
Hi Per Tech 3 Wheel
HiPer’s got a great reason to love its Tech 3 wheel — it’s 25 percent off! Your customers will also dig that it uses a three-piece modular design with carbon fiber halves and an aluminum center section. Front and rear wheels are offered in non- and single-beadlock designs. The rear wheels feature a unique dual
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.
V-Twin Vixens
Meet the Bombshell, a custom-painted H-D dressed up with four of old Hollywood’s most famous beauties created by renowned artist Monte Moore and Blacktop Choppers, both of Denver, Colorado. The highly intricate paint job on the bike features six detailed illustrations of the four different bombshells. The tank features two portraits each of Marilyn Monroe
Project Bike: 2008 Road King
Why spend a mint on chrome when powdercoating and paint can make such an impact without a pile of cash! Chad Wiggen keeps things simple on MPN’s 2008 Road King Project Bike.
Destination Dealership: Preowned Powerhouse
American Cycles, Chattanooga
Man vs. Machine: Can NASCAR’s Racing Philosophies Translate to Motorcycle Racing?
NASCAR lives and dies by close racing. Keeping the pack on track tight was the primary goal of the autocratic founder, Bill France Sr., and it carried on to his equally iron-fisted descendents. Team advantages are negated with rules changes. New technology is adopted slowly and carefully. The result is a race series that everyone
What Do I Need To Do To Put You In This Van Today?
The greatest risk for our industry is falling prey to the business practices that have earned the auto industry a negative reputation.
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
From Business To Business
We have customers all over the community, and each of them deserves our support, just as much as we want to keep theirs.
You Owe Me Another One!
Six more ways to effectively leverage the law of reciprocity and improve just about every dimension of dealership life.
Damn The Critics, Go Sell Something!
Robin predicts rising gas prices will boost the commuter-based scooter market.
The Road Less Traveled
Offer customers information and ideas to maximize their riding fun while minimizing wasted miles.
Do You “Tour” Or “Travel?”
Motorcycle travelers aren’t tourists — they’re modern day adventurers.
A Return To The Golden Age
Scooters are once again a growing segment of the powersports market.