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The StaffMarch 19, 2020
Tucker offering enhanced drop ship program
During a time of continued uncertainty, it’s always nice to know exactly where your business partnerships stand. In a move…
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The StaffMarch 19, 2020
Polaris supply chain from China slowed: report
As the economy continues to slow in the wake of the COVID-19 (or “coronavirus”) outbreak, seemingly all industries are beginning…
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The StaffMarch 19, 2020
Helmets now getting special treatment at dealership
Dustin Lloyd, general manager of Cycle North Powersports in Prince George, B.C., offered the following update to the dealership’s customers…
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The StaffMarch 18, 2020
GO AZ Scottsdale announces March 18-31 closure
GO AZ Motorcycles in Scottsdale, Arizona, announced Wednesday that it will be closed through March 31. Here’s a letter to…
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The StaffMarch 18, 2020
Harley-Davidson temporarily suspending U.S. production
Harley-Davidson announced on Wednesday that the company is temporarily suspending production at its U.S. manufacturing facilities from March 18-29. Here’s…
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The StaffMarch 18, 2020
Sheffield: Dealers should know their Ground Truth
By MARK J. SHEFFIELD Normally you see a problem coming at you, but COVID-19 swooped in from the periphery and…
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The StaffMarch 18, 2020
Minnesota dealership closes two locations temporarily
St. Boni and Minneapolis Motorsports announced the temporary closure to the public of both dealership locations. Both shops are scheduled…
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The StaffMarch 18, 2020
Find It Now GPS announced as ride event sponsor
Find It Now GPS, producer of the original Early Warning GPS Security System, continues to expand its consumer reach after…
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The StaffMarch 17, 2020
Mobile service pickup, delivery being offered
Banner Recreation and Marine, with locations in Kelowna, Golden and Vernon, B.C., has offered this information to its customers: “To…
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The StaffMarch 17, 2020
Another take on shops staying open vs. temporary closure
From our friends over at GP Motorcycles of San Diego, an e-newsletter to its customers says of the dealership: “WE…
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The StaffMarch 17, 2020
Dealership in temporary closure; staff getting paid
It didn’t take long for a dealership in Missouri to decide that closing its doors temporarily is the best remedy…
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The StaffMarch 17, 2020
Ducati closes until March 25 to reorganize production lines
Ducati, the motorcycle manufacturer located in Borgo Panigale, Italy, is shutting down its plant until March 25 to implement the…
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The StaffMarch 17, 2020
MV Agusta’s northern Italy plant to remain open
Varese, Italy-based MV Agusta announced that it has decided, in agreement with workers’ representatives and in full compliance with the…
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The StaffMarch 17, 2020
Governor’s request leads to voluntary closure of dealerships
Some powersports dealerships in one state are beginning St. Patrick’s Day with the idea of not making much in the…
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The StaffMarch 17, 2020
Vendor permits pulled at Bike Week, but traffic not affected: report
The city of Daytona Beach revoked vendor permits at Bike Week on Friday to discourage large gatherings because of the…
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The StaffMarch 17, 2020
SBA provides guidance for plan and response to coronavirus
The U.S. Small Business Administration is providing guidance for businesses and employers to plan and respond to coronavirus disease 2019…
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The StaffMarch 12, 2020
Northwest service dept. retail jumps in Feb.: Lightspeed data
Service departments at dealerships in the Northwest region that use the Lightspeed DMS saw their business skyrocket in February compared…
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The StaffMarch 12, 2020
6D Helmets, Beaubier form partnership
6D Helmets LLC has announced a multi-year partnership with four-time MotoAmerica Superbike Champion Cameron Beaubier. With the goal of expanding…
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The StaffMarch 12, 2020
AMA names Sayre to director post
Mike Sayre is the new Director of Government Relations for the American Motorcyclist Association. In his new role, Sayre will…
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The StaffMarch 12, 2020
Honda cancels Supercross autograph sessions due to coronavirus
American Honda regrets to announce that due to the growing threat of coronavirus (COVID-19), Honda-supported supercross teams (Team Honda HRC,…
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