Track Days Speed Your Sales
The doors to the track swing open at 7 a.m. Many of the attendees have been up since 5 a.m. to get to the track on time, and a hardcore group has been up most of the night working on their ride. The mandatory riders meeting is at 8:30 a.m. and by 9 a.m. the first group of riders is out on the asphalt, honing their skills.
Schuberth North America Announces Mike Talarico as Marketing and PR Manager
Schuberth North America has named Mike Talarico as its marketing and PR manager as the company gears up for another year of growth. Mike has served as Schuberth North America’s technical communications manager since 2010.
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.
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!
Shifting Gears
Printing All The News That Fits
D.I.D. X-Ring Chain and Sprocket Kits
D.I.D’s high-performance, long wearing X-Ring Chain and Sprocket Kits feature either a gold or unplated D.I.D ZVM-X Super Street or VX Pro-Street Chain coupled with a high carbon, heat-treated, steel rear sprocket and chromemoly steel countershaft sprocket.
Lazer Star Lights LED Driving Light Kits
Lazer Star Lights LED Driving Light Kits for cruiser motorcycles are built to provide additional lighting for cruisers and include a pair of Lazer Star’s LX LED’s and specially designed mounting clamps.
Klock Werks Triumph Rocket III Motor Trike Sets World Land Speed Record at Bonneville Salt Flats
The Klock Werks Triumph Rocket III, piloted by Brian Klock, posted a top speed of 136 mph and broke a FIM World Record at the recent speed trials at Bonneville Salt Flats.
Western Power Sports Announces Updates to Sales Team
WPS’ recent growth has resulted in an expansion of its personnel. The company has hired several industry veterans to assist with various brands, including FLY Street Gear, Shinko Tire, Sedona Tires & Wheel, Spidi and HardDrive, WPS’ recently launched American V-twin division.
Dealer Expo: New Technology Review
Technological innovation was easy to find at the 2013 Dealer Expo in Indianapolis, Ind. Here is a rundown of the latest and greatest products showcased for powersports dealers: AccessorySmart Imagine, no more flipping through paper catalogs searching endlessly for SKUs, or ordering the wrong item because the SKU was handwritten incorrectly. AccessorySmart by ARI Network
ARI to Exhibit at Dealer Expo
The company will be on hand at booth No. 5841 to offer product demonstrations, prize giveaways and interactive games. ARI will also host a grand prize drawing for an autographed Travis Pastrana jersey. All registered powersports dealer attending the show are automatically eligible to win.
Cycle Barn Smokey Point
Few people imagine that a profitable business is waiting for them under the hayloft of an old barn, but that’s where Cycle Barn’s owner, Jim Boltz, found his calling.
Get Out The Vote: The 2012 Dealership Superstar Finalists
Voting for the ultimate Dealership Superstar has opened. Read the Superstar finalist profiles today and cast your vote!
Ballistic Batteries Featured on FSN’s ‘Motorhead Garage’ June 17
The Ballistic EVO2 Battery, manufactured by Ballistic Performance Components, will be featured June 17 on the Motorhead Garage TV series on the nationwide Fox Sports Network.
Pro Skid Plate
Moose Racing’s Pro Skid Plate is constructed from a flexible high-density polyethylene. This technical plastic is 6mm thick for maximum protection of the frame and cases.
Kevin Schwantz Signature Seat by Saddlemen
Saddlemen’s Kevin Schwantz Signature Seat for sportbikes features Kevin’s world famous No. 34 as well as his signature embroidered on the seat.