Laconia Motorcycle Week to Celebrate 89th Year
Progressive’s Laconia Motorcycle Week, “America’s Original Riding Rally,” rounds out its eighth decade with a lineup of favorite events and activities, along with new additions to the schedule. Motorcycle enthusiasts are invited to visit and experience the scenery throughout The Granite State, along with racing and hill-climbs, bike shows and build-offs.
Best of the Web: MPN’s Top Products for 2011
Powersports manufacturers are nothing if not innovative. Each week we see dozens of new products, and each release is more impressive than the last. While the MPN team has our favorites, we wanted to see what dealers loved – leading to the introduction of MPN’s Best of the Web awards. Our website visitors voted with their clicks, and we’ve assembled the 25 most visited products for 2011.
Yamaha Donates $25,000 to Feed the Children, Celebrates Championships
Yamaha made its annual donation to the Feed the Children charity recently at its corporate headquarters in Cypress, Calif. Company officials presented two checks totaling $25,000 along with a truck load of donated items to the organization.
Top Tips to Prepare for the 2012 Selling Season
As you prepare to embark on the 2012 selling season, let’s take a look back on some of the top tips and quips we’ve shared in the Best Operators Club this year.
2011 Dealership Superstars Finalists
Finance & Insurance – Tracey Edwards F & I Associate, Chaparral Motorsports San Bernardino, California Nomination “Tracey Edwards has worked for Chaparral Motorsports for 17 years in the finance and insurance department of our organization. She grew up in Redding, California and her first bike at 8 years old was a Briggs and Stratton. She
Ducati Island Returns to the Indianapolis MotoGP Round
Ducati Island will return to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway with a fresh new layout and more attractions than ever. Nestled between turns two and three at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Ducati Island will be open to all motorcycle enthusiasts and race fans in attendance. They will be treated to an entertaining blend of technical demonstrations, new product displays, exhibitions from Ducati partners and the legendary Ducati Fashion Shows.
Mecum Motorcycle Auction to Air Live on Discovery’s HD Theater
Mecum Auctions will sell nearly 200 motorcycles on the auction block during their upcoming event in Monterey, Aug. 18-20, 2011 at the Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa on the Del Monte Golf Course.
Chicago’s Eurobike Dealer: Motor Cycle Center
How a couple of nice guys made it big in a tough town.
Cast Your Vote For The Ultimate Dealership Superstar!
Voting is now open for the 2011 Dealership Superstar competition!
AFX 911 Tribute Street Helmet
Based on the new for 2011 AFX FX-95 street helmet, this special limited edition helmet will be available in a one-time production run of 911 pieces.
Optimize Your Dealership’s Parts, Clothing & Accessories Department Operations
When operated properly, the profit from this department can absorb the majority of the overhead for the entire dealership.
Urbana Dealer Ready To Serve BMW Riders in Central Illinois
BMW Motorrad USA has added BMW Motorcycles of Urbana to its network of official BMW dealers. The Urbana, Illinois-based motorcycle retailer will now offer a complete range of new and pre-owned BMW motorcycles, parts, accessories and rider apparel, as well as service by a BMW-certified master technician.
Memorial Service Set For Tucker Rocky Creative Services Director Tom Taber
Tom Taber, longtime creative services director for Tucker Rocky, recently passed away while riding his motorcycle with a friend in Texas.
Capitalize on the Growing Women’s Powersports Segment
Clothing and accessory sales are a big part of your bottom line, so it makes sense to encourage women, now more than 12 percent of the motorcycle-buying public, to shop in your store.
Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame Names 2011 Inductees
The Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame recently announced the Hall of Fame inductees for 2011. The Sturgis Motorcycle Hall of Fame is designed to recognize individuals or groups who have made a long-term positive impact on the motorcycling community.
Grand Rapids Harley-Davidson
The Embodiment of the Competitive Spirit