Powersports Business back issues from December 2005:
Yamaha settles suit with Patriot.(HOTNEWS)
Dec 05, 2005 ... Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A., Cypress, Calif., and Japan-based Yamaha Motor Co. Ltd. said a settlement has been reached in their lawsuit against Patriot Motorcycles Company. On Oct. 12, 2005, Yamaha filed suit against Patriot Motorcycles Company and Yamoto Motor Corporation ...
Ohio settles with five Michigan dealerships.(Brief Article)
Dec 05, 2005 ... Five Michigan powersports dealerships have agreed to pay a total of $76,000 in restitution, plus $54,000 in costs and fees to the state, following a settlement agreement with Ohio Attorney General Jim Petro. Petro said he filed suit after consumers in 23 Ohio counties filed ...
Munroe Motors opens second Ducati location.(Brief Article)
Dec 05, 2005 ... San Francisco Ducati dealership Munroe Motors plans to celebrate the opening of a second Bay Area location, called Munroe Motors East Bay, on Dec. 3. Munroe Motors East Bay is located at 15296 East 14th Street in San Leandro, Calif. The area's previous Ducati dealership, IMX of ...
LeFrancois retires.(Rit LeFrancois retires from Yamaha Motor Corporation USA)(Brief Article)
Dec 05, 2005 ... Rit LeFrancois has retired from Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA, Cypress, Calif., after 28 years in various marketing environments for both the motorsports and parts and accessory divisions. Throughout the years, LeFrancois' ...
BMW K 1200 S sets land speed record.(HOTNEWS)
Dec 05, 2005 ... A 2006 production model BMW K 1200 S has set a world land speed record in the 1000cc-1350cc stock, partially stream-lined, naturally aspirated motorcycle class at Utah's famed Bonneville Salt Flats. The 167hp motorcycle, piloted by 56-year-old Andy Sills, of San Francisco, Calif, reached ...
Next census will count franchise businesses.(HOTNEWS)
Dec 05, 2005 ... International Franchise Association (IFA) President Matthew Shay said that plans are being completed by the U.S. Bureau of the Census to include questions about franchising in the 2007 Census of Business. The Economic Census, which is conducted every five years, provides a ...
Champions honored at Awards Banquet.(HOTNEWS)
Dec 05, 2005 ... It was a star-studded evening Sunday, Nov. 20, where all of motorcycle racing gathered for the 31st Annual AMA Pro Racing Championship Awards Banquet at Paris Las Vegas. The evening was hosted by Jamie Little and Todd Harris. Champions of 2005 were honored and highlights of the evening ...
Toyota signs as AMA Motocross sponsor.(HOTNEWS)
Dec 05, 2005 ... Toyota has signed as the new series sponsor of the AMA Motocross Championship. Beginning in 2006 the series will be called the AMA Toyota Motocross Championship presented by FMF The sponsorship is a multi-year commitment. As part of the sponsorship agreement Toyota will have a ...
Road America plans major improvements.(HOTNEWS)
Dec 05, 2005 ... The Road America board of directors and staff has announced a three-year, $5 million facility enhancement plan. The three-year plan will provide for additional track and facility opportunities, and dramatically affect paddock operations at the Elkhart Lake, Wis., facility. ...
Harley recalls Dynas.(HOTNEWS)
Dec 05, 2005 ... Harley-Davidson Motor Company (NYSE: HDI) has issued a voluntary safety recall on 2006 model year Dyna series motorcycles built between June 9 and Oct. 19, 2005. Approximately 13,400 motorcycles are included in the recall. The transmissions in the affected motorcycles have a defect which ...
Piaggio promises changes: U.S. parts situation addressed at first U.S. dealer meeting.(Piaggio Group USA)
Dec 05, 2005; ... DENVER -- Piaggio officials on their home turf during the EICMA show in Milan cut their festivities short to fly to the United States for the first ever Piaggio Group USA Dealer Convention, held here Nov. 18. In attendance were approximately 175 dealer representatives plus ...
EICMA 2005: a photo delight.(Brief Article)
Dec 05, 2005 ... The new home for EICMA, the International Motorcycle Exhibition in Milan, features modern design, column-free exhibit space, people movers and plenty of glass and steel. The 1,560 exhibitors participating in this year's show used nearly 700,000 sq. it of exhibit space. The wide aisles and ...
UTI enrollment up 17.7%.(DIGEST)
Dec 05, 2005 ... Officials at Universal Technical Institute, Inc. (NYSE: UTI) say the school's average undergraduate enrollment for the 12 months ended September 30,2005 was 15,390 students, an increase of 17.7% from 13,076 students for the same period a year ago. The company is targeting average ...
BMW Motorrad earnings up.(DIGEST)
Dec 05, 2005 ... Worldwide sales of BMW motorcycles during the first nine months of 2005 were up 12% compared to the same period in 2004, the German manufacturer reports. BMW Motorrad, a unit of Munich-based BMW AG, posted revenue of approximately $1.19 billion for the first nine months of the ...
Brembo sales up 6.1%.(DIGEST)
Dec 05, 2005 ... Brembo, the Italian producer of brake components, says it had net profit of $34.9 million for the nine months ended September 30,2005, up 6.2% from a net profit of $32.8 million for the same nine months in 2004. The company reported sales of $631.7 million during the nine-month period in ...
New venue helps draw big crowds for 63rd annual EICMA show.(Brief Article)
Dec 05, 2005 ... MILAN -- The 63rd International Motorcycle Exhibition (EICMA), held here Nov. 15-20 in the recently opened Milan Fair complex, set records before the show even opened. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The exhibition area was 29.3% larger than last year's show, covering 686,575 ...
EICMA is testament to Italian artistic flare.(FOCUS: EICMA 2005)
Dec 05, 2005; ... MILAN -- The Hotel Cristoforo Colombo is only a few steps from the subway the ending at Rho Fiera, the fairgrounds that is the new home of EICMA, billed as the world's largest motorcycle show. It's an 11-stop ride, usually a quick and convenient way to get from downtown to the suburbs. ...
Knockoffs are knocked out.(Heard in the Halls)(EICMA)(Brief Article)
Dec 05, 2005 ... At least one exhibitor from China had an unpleasant surprise at EICMA this year when he tried to show an unauthorized, nearly exact replica of another maker's machine. The aggreived manufacturer complained to EICMA officials who immediately banned the offending model from the ...
Schedule change?(Heard in the Halls)
Dec 05, 2005 ... Some United States exhibitors weren't happy about the change in show dates from September to November this year, saying it was too ...
Best facility.(Heard in the Halls)
Dec 05, 2005 ... Some exhibitors at EICMA say the new facility is the best in Europe and is much better than the ...
MV Agusta for sale?(Brief Article)
Dec 05, 2005 ... Word has it that a decision will be made in December by Proton Malaysia Group whether or not to sell its majority ownership position in the Italian motorcycle company MV Agusta. Proton purchased MV Agusta out of bankruptcy proceedings in 2004 by agreeing to supply 70 million ...
Ownership changes boost Italians: Chinese sourcing changes aftermarket.
Dec 05, 2005; ... MILAN -- The planned sale of American ownership in Ducati to Italian investors and the consolidation of Aprilia and Moto Guzzi under the Piaggio flag have strengthened the Italian motorcycle industry this year, says a leading Italian motorcycle industry executive. [ILLUSTRATION ...
EICMA is showcase for OEMs.(FOCUS: EICMA 2005)
Dec 05, 2005 ... MILAN -- Michael Lock, the man who heads North American operations for Ducati, likes to go to international shows like EICMA to get a feeling for how other OEMs see the marketplace. Despite the fact that motorcycle sales have been off this year throughout Europe, three OEMs have been ...
Ducati's Hypermotard concept is hot.(FOCUS: EICMA 2005)
Dec 05, 2005; ... MILAN -- Ducati's Hypermotard concept bike was one of the darlings of the 2005 EICMA, even winning a Best of Show design award from the Motorcycle Design Association (MDA). The MDA is made up of more than 100 inhouse motorcycle designers from around the world. MDA said Ducati ...
Participation in U.S. pavilion is reduced from previous years.
Dec 05, 2005; ... MILAN -- Steve Christini and David Boyer greeted a steady stream of visitors to their small booth in the United States pavilion here, talking about Christini's invention, an all-wheel drive motorcycle. It's their first EICMA show, but it's going well. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...
Aftermarket products plentiful in Milan.(FOCUS: EICMA 2005)
Dec 05, 2005 ... MILAN -- With nearly 1,600 exhibitors showing products at the biggest motorcycle show in the world, there isn't a lack of new product. While the timing in November might be late for some manufacturers, trade and consumer attendees were able to find almost anything in the seven huge ...
N.H. lawmakers approve ATV park.(ATV Digest)
Dec 05, 2005; ... Lawmakers in New Hampshire approved plans to buy a large parcel of land near Jericho Lake for a new state park that would feature hundreds of miles of trails for all-terrain vehicles. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The City of Berlin is contributing land it owns near the lake ...
Feds to open more California dunes.(ATV Digest)(Brief Article)
Dec 05, 2005; ... The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has released draft management rules for off-highway vehicle (OHV) use within California's 160,000-acre Imperial Sand Dunes Recreational Area (ISDRA). The rules would apply to 33,000 acres of space that will replace OHV access lost in 2000. Under the ...
Off-road park closed in Calif.(California)(Brief Article)
Dec 05, 2005; ... A popular area for off-road vehicle enthusiasts on the Tehama County side of California's Black Butte Lake has been closed until further notice. The decision came after the deaths of two teenage riders there in recent weeks. A 17-year-old died Nov. 5 from head injuries sustained ...
Motorsports park in New Jersey?(ATV Digest)
Dec 05, 2005; ... Racetrack property buyer and developer American Racing Capital Development (ARC) and New Jersey Motorsports Park (NJMP), a motorsports resort development company, have signed a letter of intent for ARC to take over major ownership of New Jersey's Thunderbolt Raceway. "The ...
Service matches riders with sponsors.(SponsorHouse.com)(Brief Article)
Dec 05, 2005; ... SponsorHouse says there are more than 100 companies currently accepting sponsorship applications from ATV racers on its Web site, SponsorHouse.com. There are account options ranging from free to premium services available to help all types of riders search for and locate ...
Honda takes Baja ATV win.(ATV Digest)
Dec 05, 2005; ... Honda was responsible for four of the first five ATVs that finished the 38th Annual Tecate SCORE Baja 1000 desert race, held Nov. 16-20. Top teams included: 1) Wayne Matlock and Chad Prull, TRX 450R, with a time of 18:06:53; 2) Wes Miller and Dan Creech, TRX 450R, with a time ...
Euro market shapes quad design.(ATV)
Dec 05, 2005; ... Powersports manufacturers enjoying brisk sales of ATVs in places like Germany, Spain and France now are padding their product line-ups with four-wheeled vehicles specifically designed for the European market, where, out-fitted with lights and turn signals, and licensed as farm machines, ...
Lemon and Barretts.(Power Profile)(Company Profile)
Dec 05, 2005; ... CONTACT Lemon and Barretts RR1, Box 193X Mineral Wells, WV 26150 (304) 489-1377 www.lemonandbarretts.com OWNERS Paul Lemon and Rod Barrett BUSINESS PROFILE Lemon and Barrett started ...
Dan Gurney Alligator news.(Cycle Update)(Brief Article)
Dec 05, 2005; ... The 36 Limited Edition "Grand Prix" Gurney Alligators, introduced two and a half years ago, have been sold out. A few units kept in reserve are presently being completed for in-house use. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] While the 36 models were being built by AAR craftsmen ...
Riders helping riders.(riding while intoxicated )(Brief Article)
Dec 05, 2005; ... Georgia is hosting a statewide pilot project to confront the problem of riding while intoxicated through a program in which motorcyclists will hear the message from a source they trust the most--other riders. "Riders Helping Riders" is based on research showing that ...
Nevada inmates building choppers.(Cycle Update)
Dec 05, 2005; ... In Nevada, a new program will allow prison inmates to build motorcycles dubbed Big House Choppers. The Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles has licensed the program to operate as a manufacturer, and the National Traffic Safety Administration approved vehicle identification ...
McNeal: Yamaha ready for 2006.(MOTORCYCLE)
Dec 05, 2005; ... Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Yamaha Motor Corp., Yamaha's U.S. subsidiary entered the year with the introduction of the company's new four-stroke Apex and Nytro snowmobiles; then showed the new YFZ450, Raptor 700, and Wolverine Sport ATVs; a Special Edition Rhino 660 and a more ...
Honda, Yamaha lead Brazil's motorcycle market.(MOTORCYCLE)
Dec 05, 2005; ... A total of 106,426 two-wheelers were produced in Brazil in October 2005, said the Association of the Manufacturers of Motorcycles, Mopeds and Bicycles (Abraciclo). Brazil's four main motorcycle brands include Honda, Yamaha, Sundown and Kasinski. The organization said Honda ...
San Jose BMW.(Company Profile)
Dec 05, 2005; ... CONTACT San Jose BMW 1886 W San Carlos Street San Jose, CA 95128 (408) 295-0205 www.sjbmw.com OWNERS Chris Hodgson, Dealer Principal BUSINESS PROFILE San Jose BMW owner Chris Hodgson ...
Reno Halrey-Davidson/Buell.(Power Profile)(Company Profile)
Dec 05, 2005; ... CONTACT Reno Harley-Davidson/Buell 2295 Market Street Reno, NV 89502 (775) 329-2913 www.renohd.com OWNERS John and Marci Crowell BUSINESS PROFILE John and Marci Crowell purchased H-D of ...
Dream Demo wraps in Florida.(Making Waves)(Watercraft World)(Brief Article)
Dec 05, 2005; ... Watercraft World magazine's 16th Annual Dream Demo recently completed in St. Petersburg, Florida. The six-day event saw a group of eight reader test riders, as well as the magazine staff, put most of the latest craft through their paces. Craft were on hand from ...
Hahn Memorial Endurance Race.(Making Waves)
Dec 05, 2005; ... Event promoters Jim Russell and Mike Follmer recently announced that the 2006 Mark Hahn Memorial Endurance Race is set for February 25th at the Crazy Horse Campground in Lake Havasu City, Arizona. Last year, Follmer and teammate Billy Womack won the 300-mile event in 5 hours and 13 ...
Boating fatalities declined in 2004.(Making Waves)
Dec 05, 2005; ... The United States Coast Guard released statistics that show recreational boating fatalities declined nationally in 2004 to 676, the lowest on record ...
IJSBA promises better communication, cost controls.(International Jet Sports Boating Association )
Dec 05, 2005; ... Scott Frazier, new managing director of the International Jet Sports Boating Association (IJSBA), declared the 2005 World Finals a success, despite the fact that it did not have the title sponsor of year's past, nor the sheer volume of spectators in attendance. The primary reason, ...
WPSA/ESPN2 make a deal.(World PowerSports Association )(Brief Article)
Dec 05, 2005; ... The World PowerSports Association (WPSA), White Bear Lake, Minn., has agreed to a deal with ESPN2, said Kent Lungstrom, an executive with PowerSports Entertainment Inc., of which WPSA is a subsidiary. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] WPSA, formerly known as World Snowmobile ...
Companies sign racing sponsorships.(Snowmobile Report)
Dec 05, 2005; ... Ski-Doo Racing has teamed up with Smith Optics for the 2005-06 snowmobile race season, Ski-Doo racers will sport Smith eyewear as the "Official Eyewear of the Ski-Doo X-Team"; and Peatherlite Inc. will extend its ...
Arctic Cat, Atomic renew.(Snowmobile Report)
Dec 05, 2005; ... Arctic Cat announced November 7 it has renewed its relationship with Atomic Snowboards and the companies will continue a ...
Dealers enter Polaris Hall Of Fame.(Polaris Industries Inc.)(Brief Article)
Dec 05, 2005; ... Polaris Industries Inc. recently inducted two dealers into its Hall Of Fame. The dealers, Bair's Polaris-Victory of North Canton, Ohio, and Tri-City Polaris of Centerville, Utah. Others entering the hall are Bob Eastman, a former Polaris snowmobile racer and race team ...
Charity notable in the snow industry.(Choko Design International Inc. donates snowmobile jackets to Kelly Shires foundation)
Dec 05, 2005; ... Suzy Cayley didn't chose her snowmobile jacket based on style or her brand loyalty--she picked it for its cause. Cayley wears a black and silver Snow Run jacket with a small, pink twisted ribbon embroidered on the right sleeve near the cuff. It's made by Montreal-based clothier ...
Lakeside Motorsports.(Power Profile)
Dec 05, 2005; ... CONTACT Lakeside Motorsports 10964, 90TH Ave. Mecosta, MI 49332 (231) 972-4146 www.lakesidemotorsports.net OWNERS Ed Richter BUSINESS PROFILE Located halfway between Big Rapids and Mt ....
MIC Symposium covered business in China.(Motorcycle Industry Council )(Brief Article)
Dec 05, 2005; ... China's emergence in the powersports business is a hot topic and one that was thoroughly covered at the Motorcycle Industry Council Communications Symposium, Inroads to the Future VII, held in November. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Donald H. Straszheim, chairman and chief ...
Tucker Rocky picks up new product.(Brief Article)
Dec 05, 2005; ... Tucker Rocky Distributing say the company will begin offering off-road motorcycle and ATV products from White Brothers, now offers BERiK footwear, and has motorcycle training gear from Wheels-4-Tots. Available in mid December, White Brothers' products will include the Carbon Pro ...
Fairchild clarifies held brand offering.(Fairchild Sports)(Brief Article)
Dec 05, 2005; ... California-based garment supplier Fairchild Sports says a recent announcement by a North Carolina company with the name "Held North America" has caused some confusion among dealers and consumers regarding the availability of the Held motorcycle glove collection. Fairchild says ...
Yutaka plans expansion.(Brief Article)
Dec 05, 2005; ... Yutaka, a Japan-based company manufacturing ATV, motorcycle and automotive parts in South Carolina for Honda, plans to invest $4 million to accommodate new frame and brake lines to serve Honda ATVs. Yutaka plans to add 14 new full-time jobs and 48,000 sq. ft. to its existing ...
Asian suppliers approve new FAMI leader.(AFTERMARKET)
Dec 05, 2005 ... Established in January 1999 to address common issues for the development of the motorcycle industry in the Asian region, the Federation of Asian Motorcycle Industries (FAMI) held its 13th Management Committee meeting and an Extraordinary General Assembly meeting September 20-22 in ...
Keep score to earn more.(Dealer Dollers)
Dec 05, 2005; ... The latest addition to the widely used Light-speed DataBack suite of reports is the one-page SCORECARD, which recaps key margin figures at a glance, and quickly spotlights either sub-standard performance, or a job well done. The SCORECARD, shown below, works like this: We choose ...
September ATV profit improves.(Dealer Checkup)
Dec 05, 2005; ... The average profit per ATV sold by Powerhouse dealers in September was $772, up from $763 per unit in August, but down from the $851 posted in September 2004. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Profit per new PWC was down from $1,316 in August to $1,122 in September. No PWC ...
Vanson Cobra 2 jacket.(HOT PRODUCTS)
Dec 05, 2005 ... Specifications -- Constructed of 1.4-1.5mm cowhide, Cobra 2 provides the highest level of protection with the greatest level of comfort. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Benefits -- Offers look and construction of ...
Bell Sprint.(HOT PRODUCTS)
Dec 05, 2005 ... Specifications -- Lightweight composite fiberglass shell carries both Snell M2005 and DOT certification. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Benefits -- Sprint adds White Wicked and Blue Wicked graphics for a total ...
Galfer steel braided brake lines for Harley-Davidsons.(HOT PRODUCTS)
Dec 05, 2005 ... Specifications -- Lines available in colors, feature all the necessary hardware. Benefits -- Front hose kits include a nicely finished long T block; their rear hoses include the ...
Cortech LRX sport jacket for women.(HOT PRODUCTS)
Dec 05, 2005 ... Specifications -- Constructed of a 400-denier nylon dobby and 1680-denier ballistic polyester shell that combines with a waterproof/breathable barrier. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Benefits -- CE-approved elbow ...
Bedxtender.(HOT PRODUCTS)
Dec 05, 2005 ... Specifications -- Available for popular pickup trucks, allows motorcycles and more gear to be carried. Benefits -- Tailgate enclosure for pickups is now available with QuickLatch mounts for ...
Improving time management.(Sales Management)
Dec 05, 2005; ... Editor's note: This is the second article in a series that looks at ways of improving time management. There are a great number of self help publications that deal with time management. I've distilled the essence of some of those books into the points we're covering in this ...
National dealer group formed.(HOTNEWS)
Dec 26, 2005 ... The National Conference of Motorcycle Dealer Associations, a new non-profit organization formed to provide networking for state dealer associations, held its first meeting Nov. 15 in Dallas. Founders are Mike Marks representing Texas; John Paliwoda, California; Robert Skrab, ...