Mar. 31, 2008 – Yamaha’s subtle changes add up
March 31, 2008
Geometric improvements on its Nytro models, a new 2-Up unit and an engine upgrade on Apex models highlight Yamaha’s 2009 snowmobile lineup. The 2009 line-up highlights include changes to the company’s Nytro lineup, including new front suspension geometry. Yamaha also unveiled three new Nytro models,... Read more »
Mar. 31, 2008 – A new direction for enthusiasts
March 31, 2008
First came closed course racing. In recent years, endurance racing has surged in popularity. Now, a Florida-based promoter is pushing what it contends might be the next wave in organized PWC competition — drag racing. WaterTop Unlimited, producer of the popular Florida Rally Series and Bimini Road... Read more »
Mar. 31, 2008 – PWC Digest
March 31, 2008
Lake Norman Powersports Promotes Three-Day Coastal Ride Charlotte, N.C.-based Sea-Doo dealer Lake Norman Powersports will be promoting a three-day excursion to the intracoastal waterway destinations of Myrtle Beach and Charleston, both in South Carolina. The 110-mile ride, scheduled for July 17-20, is... Read more »
Mar. 31, 2008 – Motorcycle Digest
March 31, 2008
Daytona Motorsports Group to Manage Several AMA Races The American Motorcyclist Association has entered into an agreement to sell the sanctioning, promotional and management rights for its AMA Pro Racing properties to the Daytona Motorsports Group, based in Daytona Beach, Fla., the AMA said in a March... Read more »
Mar. 31, 2008 – ATV Digest
March 31, 2008
Cycle Country Announces New Patented Product Cycle Country, supplier of ATV accessories, patented a product that applies up to 150 pounds of downward force to its ATV mounted plows, according to a company press release. The down pressure system (MSRP: $100) is made to cut through packed snow as a result... Read more »
Mar. 31, 2008 – Harley’s alphabetical answer for restraining dealer inventory
March 31, 2008
To keep up with Harley, you have to be up on its alphabet. It starts with the motorcycles, XL, FX, FL and VRS, with endless variations like FXDWG and the brand new FLSTB. To keep up on its dealers, you have to know what SUA, ARO and SRL stand for. This year the Motor Company has concocted what is perhaps... Read more »
Action Kawasaki Yamaha – Bradenton, FL – March 31, 2008
March 31, 2008
CONTACT Action Kawasaki Yamaha 2705 1st St. Bradenton, Fla. 34208 941/745-9521 www.actionjetsports.com OWNER Jack O’Neill BUSINESS PROFILE Imagine you’re a young PWC racer. You have a supportive dealer sponsor, lots of fun times and not a care in the world. And then your supportive dealer sponsor... Read more »
Friend & Friend – Ellsworth, ME – March 31, 2008
March 31, 2008
CONTACT Friend & Friend 227 State St. Ellsworth, Maine 04605 207/667-4688 29 Stillwater Ave. Orono, Maine 04473 207/827-2980 www.friendandfriend.com OWNERS Cooper Friend and Kyle Hildebrand BUSINESS PROFILE Kyle Hildebrand married into powersports. His wife’s family, the Friends, had been in the... Read more »
March 31, 2008: How to appropriately handle a discount dealer in your area
March 31, 2008
It seems every market area has a discount house a few hours away that’s advertising outside of their local area to lure in customers. While it’s easy to get caught up in a price war with a discounter, keep in mind if they can sell units and lose money, you can too. Dealership University has studied... Read more »
Mar. 31, 2008 – Finance Digest
March 31, 2008
KTM reports increased first-quarter sales KTM Power Sports AG’s first-quarter revenue increased by more than 15 percent, the Austrian manufacturer reported. KTM’s revenue in its first quarter for its 2007-2008 fiscal year rose to euro 149.4 million (more than $228 million) while its profit per share... Read more »
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