Surprisingly strong retail sales boost Polaris
January 28, 2011
Stronger than expected North American retail sales led to a record 2010 finish for Polaris Industries. The Minnesota manufacturer reported sales and market share gains in each of its vehicle categories in its fourth quarter, leading to all-time highs in revenue and net income. Side-by-side sales largely... Read more »
Arctic Cat reports vastly improved sled sales
January 28, 2011
Significant snowmobile sale increases to dealers and distributors fueled Arctic Cat’s improved third quarter. The Minnesota manufacturer reported gains in both overall revenue and profit in its most recent quarter. New sled sales propelled that growth, as snowmobile sales in the quarter rose 33 percent... Read more »
Motorcycle Industry Council names new board members
January 28, 2011
The final results of the 2011 Motorcycle Industry Council (MIC) Board of Directors election are in. Three directors, representing aftermarket/allied trades members, were chosen to serve two-year terms. Newly elected director Steve Johnson, president and COO of Tucker Rocky Distributing, will join re-elected... Read more »
Scorpion and Peak Honda Racing team up again for 2011
January 28, 2011
Roadracing frontrunners Peak Honda Racing celebrated a banner season in 2010 with no less than seven WERA Class Championships, four WERA National wins and one AMA Amateur Championship. In fact, the team of Oliver Gooden and Nick Lefurgey finished on the podium 93.2 percent of the time. The Peak riders... Read more »
S&S Cycle adds V-twin industry veteran
January 28, 2011
S&S Cycle Inc. has welcomed Scott Seaman to its team as warranty rebuild and remanufacturing service manager. A familiar face in the V-twin industry for more than 20 years, Seaman is a lifelong motorcycle enthusiast and has been riding and working on motorcycles since the age of 7. He worked for... Read more »
Vee Rubber — Traveler Tire
January 26, 2011
How to avoid, ‘No thanks, I’m just looking’
January 26, 2011
Salesperson asks, “Can I help you?” Shopper answers, “No thanks, I’m just looking.” Ten minutes later the shopper walks out the door. The shopper was interested in motorcycles. You are interested in selling them a motorcycle. What was the problem? You heard what the shopper said, but this is... Read more »
Harley-Davidson to build more bikes in 2011
January 25, 2011
Harley-Davidson’s better-than-expected fourth quarter led the company to increase its expected 2011 production. The manufacturer said today it will shift its production strategy, shipping more motorcycles next year to its U.S. dealers than it anticipates selling at retail. Harley expects to build 221,000-228,000... Read more »
Lawmaker introduces bill to stop lead ban
January 25, 2011
A Montana Congressman has introduced a bill to end a ban on the sales of youth dirt bikes and ATVs that may contain traces of lead in some components. U.S. Rep. Denny Rehberg (R-Mont.) introduced H.R. 412, the Kids Just Want to Ride Act, on Tuesday, according to the American Motorcyclist Association... Read more »
Learn how to increase PG&A sales during Wednesday’s webinar
January 25, 2011
PG&A sales are boosting many dealers’ sales, but improvements can be made to increase the department’s profitability at most dealerships. Advice on that department and others will be given Wednesday to participants in the latest webinar from Powersports Business, CycleTrader.com and PowerSports... Read more »
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