Think Locally, Act Globally
[dropcap]S[/dropcap]hoppers are changing their habits faster than Lady Gaga changes her look. Are you keeping up with what the customer wants – or are you still in denial that the times have changed? Technology may be accelerating change, but in my opinion the Internet only makes it easier to buy more of the wrong stuff.
Danny Gray Custom Motorcycle Seats Launches New Channel Strategy
Danny Gray announced this week that it has terminated its 17-year relationship with Harley-Davidson and no longer supplies Harley’s custom seat program. The company has also announced that it has severed ties with industry giant, Tucker-Rocky. Dealers may continue to purchase their Danny Gray seats through Western Power Sports (WPS) and Drag Specialties.
Chrome Capital Moves to New National Headquarters
In order to meet the growing needs of Chrome Capital’s participating motorcycle dealers and riders, the company has expanded staff to 46 employees and moved to larger office space in Naples, FL.
Bahn Gauge Accents for H-D Batwing Fairings
Now available from Bahn are two additional enhancements for ’14-later Harley-Davidson inner batwing fairings. Sold separately, Bahn Upper and Lower Gauge Accents are machined from 6061 forged aluminum for a custom appearance.
AMA Pro Racing Announces 2016 AMA Pro Flat Track Schedule
AMA Pro Racing has announced an all-star lineup of events for AMA Pro Flat Track’s 2016 schedule. The 15-round calendar combines events steeped in the rich history of the Grand National Championship with some new cities and new circuits.
AMA Pro Racing Renews Partnership with MotoBatt for AMA Pro Flat Track
AMA Pro Racing has announced a renewed partnership with MotoBatt as the Official Battery, Charger and Tester for AMA Pro Flat Track. The Jacksonville, Fla. based company has partnered with AMA Pro Racing since 2012.
Neil Pascale Joins Garage Composites
A powersports provider of dealership training, Garage Composites, has added industry marketing expert Neil Pascale to its growing staff. Pascale joins a well-known group of trainers and moderators at Garage Composites that cater to every dealership sector in the industry.
Elio Motors’ Sound System to be Assembled in the US
Elio Motors is developing an enclosed three-wheeled vehicle with a targeted base price of $6,800 that will get up to 84 MPG. Elio Motors’ personal mobile audio system will be assembled in the United States by MTX Audio.
The Best of ‘Unknown Dealer’: Some Say Our Hero Has Struck a Chord
Who’s Got a MAP? (May 2015) There has been talk recently about more manufacturers invoking MAP policies, which is Minimum Advertised Pricing. They set a price which they think is fair, and anyone who advertises their goods at below that is cut off from supply of said goods. I give kudos to those manufacturers who have
2015 MPN Feature Highlights
Throughout the 2015 calendar year MPN focused on a number of different topics to engage you readers. Therefore, it was an awfully tough task to pick some of the year’s top feature stories to highlight in this special issue. But here are the top 10 we chose.
16 Things To Watch For In 2016
…As We Turn the Page on a Solid Year [dropcap]B[/dropcap]efore we turn the page to 2016, it is important to take stock of what happened in 2015. There was no shortage of stories across the powersports landscape in the past year, including Harley’s struggles; Polaris’ inability to keep pace with the demand for the Indian
Destination Dealership Top 5
Bob’s BMW (February issue) One part motorcycle dealership, one part vintage motorcycle museum and one part online/mail order new, classic, vintage and used motorcycle parts store, Bob’s BMW located in Jessup, Maryland, adds up to a 100 percent successful dealership. Store owner Bob Henig started out modestly by selling used BMW motorcycle parts from his
AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Member and Drag Racer Ray Price Dead at 78
The American Motorcyclist Association extends its condolences to the family of AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer Ray Price, who passed away on Dec. 16 at the age of 78. Price was the father of drag racing’s “Funnybike,” designer of the motorcycle wheelie bar and developer of the two-speed automatic racing transmission.
S&S Power Tune 4-Inch Race/Tour Mufflers with Billet End Caps
S&S Power Tune 4-inch Race/Tour mufflers with billet end caps for 1995-later Harley-Davidson touring models are now available with Power Band or Power Thruster end caps, in chrome or black ceramic coated mufflers.
Shifting Gears December 2015
Our friends at MotorcycleIndustryJobs.com report a record year for the number of “Help Wanted” ads placed in the past 12 months. We have tracked some of the highlights of this year’s new hires going back to January.
J&P Cycles Rated Among Top 25 for Customer Service
The customer is king and motorcycle aftermarket parts and accessories retailer J&P Cycles has been crowned as one of the nation’s best in the most recent StellaService benchmarking study. A leading consumer advocate, StellaService measured companies based on several tenets of customer service: phone service, email service, chatting, shipping and return policies.
