Dealernews back issues from July 2006:
Is Terry Taylor Back to His Old Tricks?
Jul 01, 2006; ... Convicted scam artist Terry Taylor, 46, was released from federal prison May 5 after serving a five-year sentence for wire fraud in connection with a scheme in which he offered dealers bogus offers on TV advertising. But reports indicate that since his release, he may be trying to get back into ...
Survey Says ...
Jul 01, 2006; ... Every other year we survey you, the readers, to determine what you're selling, make sure you're reading the magazine, and ask what topics keep you up at night. In 2004 the economy and potential job losses gave many of you insomnia; 20.5 percent of you told us so. This year, however, the economy ...
CPSC Targets Imports, Youth ATVs
Jul 01, 2006; ... Proposed changes would establish new rules for dealers The manufacture and sale of youth ATVs could be drastically altered if the Consumer Product Safety Commission agrees to a series of rule changes aimed at reducing injuries among young quad riders. In recommending the proposed ...
Dealer Expo: Gets New Hotel Reservation System
Jul 01, 2006; ... If you experienced frustration with your hotel reservations at last February's Dealer Expo, take note: the show's producers have felt your pain and changed housing vendors. Travel Planners on April 1 replaced Ambassadors as the official housing provider for the next three years for ...
Shark Helmets, Teknic Fill Out Tucker's Lineup
Jul 01, 2006; ... Tucker Rocky announces two new additions to its product lineup: the Shark helmet line and Teknic riding apparel. The distributor formally announced the brands at its sales meeting in June, at which time it also talked about the new line of Two Brothers Racing's off-road exhaust pipes and ...
DRAG RACING INDEED
Jul 01, 2006; ... Did you ever have one of those terrible dreams where you were at a media event surrounded by a bunch of journalists, photographers and even personnel, and you were dressed up as a woman? ...
Honda, Triumph Each Hit a Deuce in Cycle World Awards
Jul 01, 2006; ... Play up the honors on your showroom floor Cycle World magazine awarded the Ten Best bikes of 2006 at an exclusive dinner and awards ceremony in Costa Mesa, Calif. It was the 31st year for this event, and Editor-in-Chief, David Edwards, noted that over the years 311 bikes had been honored ...
Commuters would use scooters 35% of time, says Piaggio study
Jul 01, 2006; ... If you sell scooters, you might want to check out the results of a survey commissioned by Piaggio. Researchers found that many U.S. workers would be willing offload 35 percent of their weekly commute to a scooter. That's about one day a week when everybody could be scootin' to ...
Like the Louvre, But With Grease and Race Fuel
Jul 01, 2006; ... "I think Bruce Brown's motorcycle film, 'On Any Sunday' is the best thing that has ever happened to motorcycling." This thought spoken by late actor and legendary motoman Steve McQueen is likely shared by many. Who hasn't watched the movie ad nauseam but still felt the gut-level need to ...
Cheaper Buell Peace of Mind?
Jul 01, 2006; ... Buell dealers now can inform their customers that the OEM has selected Sentry Insurance as the preferred provider for Buell motorcycles in the United States. As a result of the agreement, many Buell owners could end up paying lower premiums on motorcycles insured through Sentry, reports ...
Lane Changes
Jul 01, 2006; ... BlueRibbon Coalition co-founder and leading access advocate Clark Collins was inducted into the OffRoad Motorsports Hall of Fame. The HOF's nominating committee chose Collins by a unanimous vote. Collins help found the BRC to fight the growing anti-access efforts of environmental groups and ...
Get With It, Suppliers
Jul 01, 2006; ... When it comes to digital sharing, you're way behind After spending the past few years running the e-business operations at A&S BMW Motorcycles, I'm still blown away by how phenomenally behind the times the powersports industry is when it concerns technology-enabled modern business ...
Circular File
Jul 01, 2006; ... Don't hate rounders because they're, well ... round I have been told that you shouldn't use rounders for apparel displays because they "only sell the sleeve" and that they're good only for closeout items. Is this true? - Name withheld Rounders are one of the best types of ...
Slice Up the Showroom
Jul 01, 2006; ... Like pizza? Then you'll understand this technique Everyone I know likes pizza. It offers a variety of toppings that complement the base of the meal (the crust, the sauce and the cheese). Everyone gets to add something to personalize their piece, whether it's grated parmesan or even red ...
Polar Opposites
Jul 01, 2006; ... Polaris struggles to keep dealers and shareholders happy (at the same time) by Joe Delmont EDITOR'S NOTE: Heavy inventories of snowmobile and AW equipment have become a problem for OEMs and dealers alike in North America as sales of products have slowed and factories have not adjusted ...
Stocks, Bonds - and Bikes
Jul 01, 2006; ... Take some cues from the financial services industry Selling a motorcycle to a woman is a lot like selling her financial products such as mutual funds, IRAs and stocks. You must make sure the woman understands what she's purchasing, and you must build trust, because the product taps into ...
West Virginia Group Teaches ATV Safety 101
Jul 01, 2006; ... Hoping to educate children about good riding habits and proper ATV safety, the Hatfield-McCoy Regional Recreation Authority has launched a ATV safety initiative in nine counties in West Virginia. The program could serve as a model for associations in states where ATV use is high ....
Three Cheers for Meat Products
Jul 01, 2006; ... In a nod toward the beauty that is dried beef, Jack Link's Beef Jerky is now the "Official Meat Snack" of the WPSA PowerSports ATV Championship Tour. "The ...
Arse Protection, Part 2
Jul 01, 2006; ... Clear documentation: the best defense against lawsuits In a lawsuit, the words you write carry a lot more weight than those you speak. When a dealership gets sued, the plaintiff's attorney will subpoena documents like the dealer's PDI forms, repair orders and e-mails looking for ...
THE SOAPBOX DERBY
Jul 01, 2006; ... Race karting could be a perfect side business, if you know what you're getting into by Shay Moftakhar with Arlo Redwine In the powersports world, the term go kart generally refers to off-road fun karts that usually aren't built for racing (though that probably doesn't stop many from ...
SPROCKET PHYSICS 101
Jul 01, 2006; ... Does lighter weight = performance gains? Special to Dealernews Editor's Note: It all started with a simple mention of a new sportbike product on page 56 in the April issue: A significant weight savings can be gained by replacing the stock steel front and rear sprockets with an ...
More Hoss to Go Around
Jul 01, 2006; ... The V-8-powered OEM increases dealer network Boss Hoss Cycles has expanded its dealer network to 36, with 27 U.S. dealers and nine international dealers. "We're excited to welcome the new dealers to our family," says Boss Hoss CEO Rad Hunsley. "Our team was able to meet the new ...
Samson's New Digs
Jul 01, 2006; ... Samson Motorcycle Products has moved. The company's new address is 655 ...
Reconditioned Profits
Jul 01, 2006; ... Encourage buyers to trade-in their bikes - now The used bike market is an underdeveloped part of this industry. It doesn't receive the attention it deserves. How many motorcycle dealerships have used motorcycle managers? We reckon not many. But implementing a strong approach to ...
The $300M 'Dividend'
Jul 01, 2006; ... BRP may offer investors a hefty payment BRP, the Canadian manufacturer formerly known as Bombardier Recreational Products, is undertaking a refinancing project that's raising eyebrows on Wall Street. BRP made progress building a solid financial foundation since it was spun off as ...
Exhaust Notes
Jul 01, 2006; ... Death Rate Debate Has any bureaucrat, statistician or industry analyst considered the explosive growth in motorcycle sales as being responsible for the increase in the motorcycle fatality rate? I have seen the ridiculous NBC program that is so jaded and lacking in facts, and understand ...
Torco Sues Torco Racing Fuels
Jul 01, 2006; ... Torco International on March 16 filed suit against a former licensee, General Sales and Service Inc. (dba Torco Racing Fuels) alleging trademark infringement and dilution. The suit claims Michigan-based General Sales and Service continued to use Torco Racing Fuels as a trade name ...
Motion Pro's Online Offerings Could Facilitate Dealers' Online Sales
Jul 01, 2006; ... Motion Pro has launched a new Internet program that allows its dealers to take advantage of e-commerce sales without having to spend money developing a complete online sales program. By adding the Shopatron services to its new website - www.motionpro.com - Motion Pro offers dealers a ...
Across the States
Jul 01, 2006; ... Florida A pending bill would require unique license plates for motorcycles registered to owners under 21. The legislation also would make dealers of motorized scooters and mini-motorcycles display information stating that the machines are not legal for public roads. The notice would also ...
RIP: Edouard Michelin
Jul 01, 2006; ... Michelin CEO Edouard Michelin died in May in a boating accident off He de Sein in Brittany in western France. French authorities say that Michelin along with local fisherman Guillaume Normant failed to return from a fishing trip. The CEO's body was later found but Normant's was ...
Comment Card Critique
Jul 01, 2006; ... The answers depend on how you ask the questions Comment cards help you to monitor customers' questions, suggestions and problems. They also can prevent you from losing a customer's business. "Any customer relationship program should be based on multiple inputs - management ...
OUTSIDE INFLUENCE
Jul 01, 2006; ... Iron Lightning shows that servicing a wrong customer can be a right decision In 1996, after a decades-long career as a mechanic with Continental Airlines, Bill Ewerling Jr. opened a small motorcycle repair and fabrication shop. It was exactly what he wanted - or so he ...
MX's BEST KEPT SECRET
Jul 01, 2006; ... Inspire female customers by sponsoring a WMA racer Do your eyes glaze over at the thought of women racing dirtbikes? They shouldn't, because sponsoring a female racer - or just promoting a nearby women's national - could be a good way to broadcast your general support of women on two ...
Dinli Dealers Face a Tough Choice
Jul 01, 2006; ... ANALYSIS If Dinli Metal Industrial Co. moves ahead with its recently announced plans to drop production of small-displacement ATVs and focus on machines with displacements of at least 300cc, its dealers in the United States could be faced with some tough decisions. And their ...
DEALER atv: PRODUCTS
Jul 01, 2006; ... For Racin' RHINOS Elka Suspension introduces shocks with 46mm bodies (front and rear) for racing applications on the Yamaha Rhino 660. The big diameter and a remote reservoir allow for more oil displacement than stock, leading to better damping control and cooler operating temperatures ....
FULL SPEED, NO STOP
Jul 01, 2006; ... Brembo steams ahead into the wild blue aftermarket One could say that the whole of the powersports retail industry is grounded on a cliché: That most OEM and aftermarket sales can be traced back to the phrase "Race on Sunday, Sell on Monday" is not too much of a stretch. As it is ...
Sweepstakes #1
Jul 01, 2006; ... The Muscular Dystrophy Family Foundation is raffling a custom bike from Orange County Choppers. The fund-raiser will support thousands of families who receive assistance from the MDFF. "Caring for a family member with a neuromuscular disease can quickly drain a family's finances, leaving ...
Sweepstakes #2
Jul 01, 2006; ... From now through the end of the year, motorcyclists who book a motorcycle shipment with participating Allied Special Products agents will be entered to win a grand prize package featuring a Big Dog K-9 and a six-day, five-night trip for the winner and a guest to Daytona Bike Week in ...
Shows: Part of Buying Process?
Jul 01, 2006; ... More than 90 percent of those attending a Cycle World International Motorcycle Show this past season plan to buy a motorcycle of some kind within the next 12 months. So say the results of 51,000 attendee surveys taken during the five-month show tour that ended in March. Ninety-six ...