Driving this morning to work I couldn't help but notice gas was at exactly $2.99. Everyone else is probably upset about that, but I'm of the opinion that's a good thing for many stores that are feeling a little more optimistic about the scooter market.On top of that this holiday season we should see more shoppers since overall the economy is doing better. So those two factors should help scooter shops everywhere. My biggest concern...

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So another Holiday Season is upon us and small dealers are asking themselves what should I stock?We'll be careful and let me tell you a few stories from the Scooter Maven's point of view.I title this Holiday story "Too many suppliers and too many factories." We made some head turns last month with our last acquisition of United Motors, the company was a staple of ATVs, Scooters, and bikes at the Dealer...

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From Thursday until Cyber Monday! Any MRP dealer can qualify buy now any order over $400 of in stock items and get a free LED watch. Plenty of free stuff for the holiday season for the stores we have ALARMS FREE LUGGAGE BOXES FREE MESSENGER BAGS FREE STICKERS FREE SHIPPING FREE LED WATCHES OVER $100 VA...

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SEMA 2010 Wrap Up VideoA quick glance at 7 days of adventures in 4 minutes, all the highlights from the floor, the booth, the drive on scooters along the strip, meeting the world's youngest Monster Truck Driver and more. If you didn't make it this year make sure to look for MRP in the Powersports Section for the Vegas 2011 Show. http://www.mrp-speed.comMake sure to look for Martin Racing Performance...

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A good friend of mine sent me an email talking about the death of the Garden Industry thanks to the Home Depots and all the OEMs selling direct online. You know what I'm talking about with those late night TV commercials on pro-tools and pro-lawnmowers. He wrote me the story on the high school coach speaking to the new player: "Are you ignorant or just totally apathetic?" screamed the perplexed coach."I...

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Over the next few weeks we will be reporting and testing on electric scooters, is there demand? what are the benefits of carrying these? Is it a consumer driven industry or is the industry pushing this without sales? Lots of questions we need to ask....http://www.mrp-speed....

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I just talked to one of my star dealers let's call him Smith, he's ok with me sharing his story, but he doesn't want the dealer across the street knowing how he's cashing in. Today he called me his first line was "Joey! You won't believe it I got me a 2007 ZUMA missing the tires and mirrors! for $100," I thought it was great. He's always happy, sold him two tires and he said he was going to paint...

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How to find parts for Hyosung, United Motors, Vespa CPI more! We have OEM for Diamo, Italjet USA, Malaguti, Linhai, Keeway, Vento QJ Benelli Andretti GY6, MH, SYM and more! http://www.mrp-speed.comWe are the only scooter parts distributor in the USA that is solely dealer direct and we are happy to send any potential online inquiries to stocking stores. So any consumers looking for Daelim parts will...

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The Scooter Apocalypse is upon us as Sears finally get's in bed with Baja ( didn't they just pay EPA a $5 million dollar fine for selling crap that was illegal ) now I know for a fact Sears does not have a dealers license for every location in Florida and this type of sale is illagal in several states, they can't service these nor do they have parts in stock. Baja has a terrible service policy. On...

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Today we are reviewing some of the best episodes of the Scooter Maven web TV show adventures! Join us for another ride around the world and some of our hits from the past.The best of the Scooter Maven Web Show!He travels the world in search of Scooter Adventures!1. VIVA LAS VEGAS! The Scooter Maven and Co test four scooters along the Vegas Strip http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mj4LKY3YXzcWe meet Elvis, test a new electric scooter,...

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What better way to end an excellent week at SEMA, but to ride out to the Vegas Sign. The Scooter Gang rides again! Our heroes test our four vehicles including a semi charged electric bike as they journey Sin City to meet Elvis!Join us for another Scooter Maven Adventure featuring Mr. Kramm, Captain Kirby, DJ Espo, and the Scooter MAVEN!Jonway 50cc 2TJonway 150cc 4T GY6Piaggio 50cc Typhoon 2TApex Electric...

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Gas prices are going up.I just drove by my local gas station and it's $2.95 for regular gas in Miami. It's November and hopefully by the end of the month it will be well over $3. Why do I think this is a good thing? We'll for starters it means people will start flocking to scooter dealerships again since our business is directly proportional to the price of gas. Every year be it 2003, 2005, 2008 higher gas prices equal a rise...

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The latest arrivals from Armadillo continue to push boundaries in the scooter clothing market. Combining classic outerwear styles like the M65 Travis B with cutting edge fabrics, to deliver the ultimate performance jacket for the fashion-conscious scooter rider, this Winter 2010/11.New for this season, Armadillo takes on the menswear staple, the M65 (Travis B). The jacket is named after DeNiro’s protagonists in the movie Taxi...

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We show behind the scene of the 8th company we are integrating into the LARGEST US based scooter parts company now offering parts for Hyosung Motors, Suzuki, TGB, United Motors and more. UM purchased from several factories including Hyosung which used components from several suppliers including Kymco 250cc engines. We also have TGB 600cc parts from the UM ATVs, we have more GY6 and Franco Morini engines....

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Over 500 Tires must be sold this week Nov 2010 DEALERS CALL US NOW ATV TIRES ...

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ConsolidationIt's a word that often scares consumers and dealers alike, but let's be honest - it was about time.I have been getting a lot of calls from Flyscooter dealers worried about the parts supply chain concerning warranties and parts. There is nothing to fear when it comes to parts since MRP already has many of them and we are hard at work making sure dealers have access to them. When it comes to engine parts you are covered...

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Yesterday I wrote about how to stay in business in 2011.Today I want you to focus on how to stop the Unfair Trade Practices that continue in our industry. Mainly the fact that many of us support and continue to support brands and companies that in the end make the industry weaker not stronger. So I have two points today first as an industry we have to help stop the illegal importation of non-compliant...

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What Powesports Dealers Need to do in 2011I was asked to speak recently on the State of the Powersports Panel at the SEMA Show and one of the most striking figures was the surge in repairs and used sales. The total was an 18.85% increase. Most of the dealers I spoke to after the show told me it was parts and service keeping them open and I probably upset some of the financial companies in the audience like GE for telling the dealers...

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THE SCOOTER MAVEN INVADES SEMA 2010Explore the SEMA show with the Scooter Maven. If you couldn't make it out to Vegas this year check out some Best of from the show. Make sure to come out to the SEMA Show 2011 MRP will be there in the powersports section. http://www.mrp-speed.comVideo 2http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DgabcRIe-DcVideo 3 SEMA SHOW 2010 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RYwT9z9YfHkVideo...

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For a limited Time of Two Weeks use this survey to get a 20% Off Coupon on your next scooter clothing purchase so take advantage and sign up.Look at this as a huge opportunity to help Armadillo USA and hopefully help yourself. I will be extremely grateful.http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/SRF8...

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The Scooter Maven was asked to give his expert advice on the state of the US industry and its outlook for 2011. http://www.mrp-speed.com Powersports dealers should not miss the high-level training from industry experts Gart Sutton & Associates (GSA). Topics include parts and accessories, finance and insurance, sales, service and dealership management. Tuesday morning's state-of-the-industry panel will feature: • Craig Cervenka:...

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