An easy-to-use solution for service intervals

Liz Hochstedler, Managing Editor
April 24, 2013

Service Manager Pro keeps schedules, profits growing With thousands of different powersports vehicles of the road, remembering each model’s service intervals and the recommended work for each can be hard to manage. A 2010 Honda GL1800 Gold Wing, for example, needs its front forks and rear suspension... Read more »

The business of UTV racing

Tom Kaiser, Senior Editor
April 22, 2013

As side-by-sides become more capable, interest in racing grows At the genesis of the UTV craze in 2003, when the Polaris Ranger and Yamaha Rhino were the pioneers of the segment, any gearhead worth his salt could feel the potential of these utility-meets-sport vehicles from behind the wheel. With go-anywhere... Read more »

Pair of racing series provide niche for UTVs

Tom Kaiser, Senior Editor
April 22, 2013

More capable side-by-sides bring more entries With sales of side-by-sides rising and aftermarket options multiplying, the rise in popularity of UTV has brought with it new classes to racing series staples such as the East Coast’s Grand National Cross Country (GNCC) and the West Coast’s World Off-Road... Read more »

Cruiser, touring wholesale pricing up in 2013

Dave McMahon, Editor-in-Chief
April 22, 2013

NPA data shows ‘continued improvement in demand’ for pre-owned bikes Wholesale pricing for motorcycles in the touring and cruiser segments is up slightly through February compared to the first two months of 2012, according data provided exclusively to Powersports Business from National Powersport... Read more »

Add to sales in a flash with battery accessory

Dave McMahon, Editor-in-Chief
April 19, 2013

CTEK sparks sales with $10 indicator part The traffic light coloring system on the CTEK Comfort Indicator Eyelet not only shows the battery’s condition. The $10 retail product also makes for quite an interesting talking point and a potential added retail sale for consumers who are purchasing their... Read more »

Klim adds Nicholas to new sales, marketing position

April 19, 2013

KLIM has hired Brett Nicholas as vice president of sales and marketing, a new position. Nicholas, a veteran motorsports apparel expert with more than 15 years of experience managing high-volume brands and sales, joins KLIM after most recently holding the director of sales position for the Moto and Bike... Read more »

2007 Sportster 1200 Custom sees popularity rise

Dave McMahon, Editor-in-Chief
April 19, 2013

KBB.com shows cruiser views up 13 percent in February Visitors to Kelley Blue Book’s KBB.com are showing strong interest in cruiser and touring motorcycles to start. The top 10 most researched cruisers saw an average increase of 13 percent in page views in February compared to January, with one model... Read more »

Small niches are big business for Vee Rubber

Dave McMahon, Editor-in-Chief
April 17, 2013

Thai-based company sees U.S. sales double There’s no denying that Vee Rubber is a family-owned operation. The string of connected “Vs” in the company’s logo denotes the five brothers and sisters who all are in the business together. And, save one sister, their names all begin with “V.” The... Read more »

Discounting rears its ugly head more than you think

Hal Ethington, Columnist
April 17, 2013

A Gold Wing rider, a HOG club member and your brother-in-law walk up to the parts counter. And the parts manager says… No. This is not just an old, bad joke with a corny punch line. There’s more. Here comes a fireman, a policeman, the fleet manager for the city and the family that bought a UTV yesterday.... Read more »

Q&A: Dave Longren, Polaris Industries