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CF MOTO looking at buying Malaguti Italy?
The Rumor in Italy is that Ducati has passed and CF MOTO is the main possible buyer and if no investor is found on March 4th the region will have to step in to stabilize the Italian brand.This is a follow up to this blog posting:http://martinracingperformance.blogspot.com/2011/02/italy-in-crisis-are-americans-and-cheap.htmlThe real problem it seems is the same thing going on in America. The entitlements,...
Home Depot now in Powersports Business killing mom and pop stores
Home Depot now in Powersports Business killing mom and pop stores!http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h82tF9I1wmIWe'll time to get signed up. My local Home Depot started selling UTVs. Wouldn't surprise me if they start doing ATVs next. Chinese UTVs.Meanwhile the mall is selling Artic Cat ATVs and UTVs ( made by Kymco mostly ) at Outdoorsman World. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=usDOTH7fmwgSears is selling...
Highest Gas Prices in Miami Florida $3.75 Feb 27 2011
Scooter Sales are going up thanks to $3,75 gas in Miami. It's funny how my videos from 10 months ago called it.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ImLujsgozVECheapest gas range I found in a 30 mile area.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hG1ozlQrtO8Prices on gas one week agohttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PJItwA8BoDcThe cost two weeks agohttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wFzf10Be...
Italy in Crisis. Are Americans and Cheap Europeans to Blame?
The flag is falling on the Italian town of Bologna.Unless investors ( probably American ) come to the rescue of Bologna not much will be left. What they need is American style marketing, management, and new efficiencies ill afforded by the traditional nepotism found in Italian motorcycle companies. They need new blood quickly.It's a shame more companies can't be run like Ducati who has managed to...
The AutoMoto Dealer Expo visit 2011
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_K8m-ISZCJESpecs on their units. Make sure to visit the website for more info. We should be getting one shortly for a test drive and review. www.theautomoto.comGreat guys, make sure to give them a call. Tell them the Scooter Maven blog sent y...
Dealer Show 2011 Highlights
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mj5bH_DAECIHighlights from Dealer Expo 2011http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mDmPgy43LfAhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YCWZ9XYBGuQhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h1OHVzWlpEQhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y--5w6HZaVEFree Drinks! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IUlFKdnR0AcSee you in 20...
Where to find Kymco Parts?
We just had a dealer ask us where they can buy Kymco parts? I have a full list on our web catalog. http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/d83097ef#/d83097ef...
Question and Answers Dealer Show Scooter Session Part 4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fLdL3KMIGiwMore from the Dealer Expo 2011Question and Answers Dealer Show Scooter Session Part 4Dealer Expo 2011 Session hosted by Josh Rogers of Scoot! Magazine and the Scooter Maven. For the best source of parts on the net for your store ( Wholesale Only ) visit http://www.mrp-speed.com The way to make money is parts. Watch this informative series of videos to help...
I predict Oil will rise above $110 next week
Thank you Wacky Ghadafi,Oil is about to go up. In part because you are a crazy dictator and you won't be going into the dark without a fight. That's good for day traders and good for scooter salesmen in America.It was only logical since the economies of the world are heating up again. 2011 will not be a repeat of 2008, it's going to be worse. See something started in the middle east that is going...
NEW CPI TAIWAN LINEUP ARRIVING AT DEALERS 2011
CPI has always had some hot scooters...Since 2010 dealers and riders have been waiting for the brand to come back to the states. Wait seems almost over since the newest CPI units have arrived. I have it on good word they go on sale in a week or so.What can you expect from the brand? Check out the new Aragon and 2011 Oliver models!BEHO...
OZ in need of protection
Good article on the dangers of riding scooters without protection.I've said it before. On South Beach Florida the stores don't care if you wear Flip Flops. People loose toes all the time, what type of person rides a motorcycle in Flip Flops it's like you're asking to loose a toe. Down in OZ the rise in scooter sales seems to be spawning the same problems we face in the US. The need for gear.This is why this is the top Armadillo...
Scooter Session Dealer Expo 2011 Learning Experience Part 1-5
I will be uploading Josh Rogers part 1 of the presentation shortly. He talks about passion. He talks about drive, motivation, and love. People that want more than just a me-too shop. He talks about not spending time with the "Time Burglar" and making sure you can create a shop people want to hang out at.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vqe_IXxHyW8I will upload those later. For now you have the Scooter...
China Panel failed to tell the factories we will enforce the rules or else....
I know some of the players that were invited to speak at the China panel. I think they are more than diplomatic when it comes to telling it like it is. Joe Delmont is a great reporter. I know Tim and the MIC pretty well. Gary Sargent is one of our top dealers. So it comes as to no surprise that they would be on such a high profile meeting. I was surprised that I couldn't attend, but that's because...
Dealer Expo copycats never win. Watching a knockoff get served at the show.
So this year I had the experience of witnessing firsthand something pretty common by US companies as they develop brands that might be successful. I saw a brand with huge demand, and directly across the isle the COPYCAT.Yes, it happens. I know because imitation is the best form of flattery. In this business the moment I pickup a new supplier or a new brand I have dealers and competitors write emails...
CF Moto big plans for US
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1o-CIsJW6SM&sns=emCF Moto USA had one of the best displays at dealer expo 2011. I've been following them for quite some time. First the company had its first real official dealer meeting. I couldnt stay since I was busy teaching the scooter session with Josh Rogers but I had my people there and it seemed like it went better than expected. Matt Clayton has returned...
Oil prices surge 6% on Facebook Unrest!
Oil prices have surged 6% today as more Middle East countries have taken down Facebook or as it is known in Saudi Arabia the great "Satan." Libya took down the internet and look what is happening. Didn't they learn from Egypt what happens when you can't watch Hulu?It's funny this weekend at Dealer Expo I was telling dealers to watch out because the Scooter Armageddon was coming this summer. Companies liquidated all their scooters...
Feedback from Dealer Expo 2011 Class
Been getting a lot of emails from the show. One of the best was from Claude Nolen so far:I really did enjoy the seminar you guys hosted. I told Josh (Josh Rogers from Scoot! Magazine) that I though it was interesting how on the first day when he asked "why do we sell scooters?" the reasons provided by the audience were really just profit oriented. On the second day when he asked that question, my...
Malaguti in Italy looking for Investors
It's been a rumor I mentioned on the blog several times before. I sincerely love this brand. If I had the $20 million they need I would fly to Italy and put the deal together myself. The secretary of Emilia Romagna region in Bologna Fiom Bruno Papignan states in this interview "We are focusing our maximum attention on the Malaguti situation," clearly since its one of the major employers in the area.http://bologna.repubblica.it/cronaca/2011/02/21/news/crisi_alla_malaguti_si_muove_la_provincia-12705700/Several...
BMW to enter with EV Scooters and New C1 coming to the USA 2013
So some news from the show.Despite all the rumors my friend with the German firm claims there are "big" plans for the international scooter market. Gas prices, the push for EV, and a higher end buyer that wants an automatic unit means BMW can no longer avoid entering this side of the Powersports Industry. The original BMW scooter is now something of a collectors item in Germany so it makes sense they would want to do this right...
Scooter Session was best class at Dealer Expo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vqe_IXxHyW8Above is a short preview of the class. I will be posting this once I get a chance. So many couldn't attend it seems there is demand for another class which I am trying to get Scoot to do again. CF MOTO has already agreed to sponsor it because the new marketing manager Matt Clayton is probably one of the most forward thinking guys in the industry. So more on...
Lessons from Dealer Expo 2011
Dealer Expo is over. I was on fire this year having conversations with some very interesting people night after night until 3am. A couple of random thoughts from the show before I write my full report.AN INDUSTRY UNDER SEIGE 2011*The Scooter Session with Josh Rogers was a great experience. The second day brought people to tears. When I watch the video from day two its like I was a different person....
From the Dealer Expo - Service is key to scooter shop profitability
Service is key to scooter shop profitabilityA big thanks to Joe Delmont for sitting in on the class. You say you sell scooters and you’re wondering how you can survive, much less make a profit? Joel Martin has the answer for you. Sell repair service, repair service, repair service. That’s the message Martin delivered to dealers Friday in a Learning Experience seminar, “Maintaining a Profitable Scooter...
United Motors not at Dealer Expo 2011 but you can still buy the parts!
One of the big changes at Dealer Expo this year is UM. United Motors had a display or some type of display almost every single year for the last 15 years.If there dealers are looking for stock parts for United Motors Brand of scooters they have to go no further than MRP. MRP acquired all these parts and now we have the manuals as well as the parts on our website.COME BY THE MRP BOOTH AT DEALER EXPO...
We got the Parts for you Shop! More parts for your scooter than anyone.
More parts for your scooter shop than any other company in the USA! Stop by our booth at the Dealer Expo and sign up today.MRP BOOTH 5865http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IAWSR2kdLG0EASY TO FIND NEXT TO PEIRSPEED ( MADASS ) - CULTURA SCOOTERS - PIT MOTORS CCW ALL NEXT TO US WE ARE IN THE NEW VEHICLE SECTION OF THE SHOW.Stop by and check out all the new bikes and get signed up with the largest WHOLESALE...
What makes a dealer a dealer when the internet is taking over?
We'll be talking at the show about what makes a store a store. What is a dealer really? Why do we need stores?I'm re-posting my concerns on drop-shipping, suppliers in Asian selling on Ebay, and the reliance of the business on online sales. First off Online cannot give service. Hence why shops like Super Centers sign up local dealers to be approved discount "installers." Most stores charge customers...
Dealer Expo a look back 11 years
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=psNsq2HDm2wA look back at the Dealer Expo booth from the last few years. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e5p2ae9lYWMhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e5p2ae9lYWMhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YN7GBg9XzQA&feature=fvsrVinny Di Martino and Cody Connelly (formerly of American Chopper on the Discovery Channel) stopped by the MRP booth to sign autographs with the team from...
Do we have parts? We have more than anyone right now. MEET US AT THE DEALER EXPO
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IAWSR2kdLG0The show is upon us in 2 days! MRP will be there. Make sure to stop by our booth at the Dealer Expo.This year it's pretty important that you attend. The industry is changing every single day. A lot of brands have left the market. I think the Dealer Show will show that this year more than any other year, but never fear we are your source for parts. http://www.mrp-speed.com...
Dealer Expo significant for who is not there and what they don't have
Dealer Expo significant for who is not there and what they don't have!http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wyEf-twW_58As we head out to the dealer expo the show this year is really about two things. All the companies that aren't there because:A they closed or B they are about to close. I think this is going to be a wake up call for many stores. They survived, they cut expenses, they cut employees, but then...
2 days to go for Dealer Expo
Only 2 more days to go for Dealer Expo. Make sure to come meet with us.We are right next to Peirspeed / TGB and PIT MOTORS in the New Vehicle Section at the show.MRP IS NOW BOOTH 5865 AT THE DEALER EXPO 2011 MAKE SURE TO COME VISIT USMAKE SURE TO ATTEND THE 2011 SHOW IF YOU HAVE A SCOOTER DEALERSHIP OR ARE LOOKING AT OPENING A NEW DEALERSHIP THIS IS THE PLACE TO BEHighlights of the 2011 Dealer Expo * All exhibit areas open...
Dark Blue Malaguti Yesterday Scooter on the way to work
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Hvc9rweyVUThis is a 2005 Dark Blue Yesterday scooter, I see the rider on the way to work every now and then. Great way to start the morning. He's had it for over 5 years, it looks brand new. If you have a Malaguti scooter we still import the parts for the US market you can find all the repair manuals and the parts for Malaguti scooters at http://www.mrp-speed.com check under repair manuals. We have...
non-newtonian fluid for your jacket!
non-newtonian fluid for your jacket! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A5_n6bOuXkY&feature=relatedWill bring some for the dealer show, First Gear also had a tub last year that was bigger than ours so I have to bring more of this stuff to the sh...
Parts for European Scooters
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iRE8Ky0_478Looking for Parts for Malaguti?Parts for Benelli?Parts for Beta Scooters?How about Derbi parts? or Italjet America? Italjet USA? We have the largest selection of Chinese and European scooter parts in the USA.You won't find this selection of European scooter parts anywhere else. If headed to the Dealer Expo this year make sure to stop by our booth to talk...
Stocking up the store, parts for your scooters!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ibrU7fJkPUUStocking up the store, parts for your scooters!This year were going to the Indy Dealer Show and we've noticed that the market has changed from years past. The norm in the industry for brands such as Kymco, Piaggio, Aprilia, Malaguti was that when you signed up to be a dealer for a top tier brand you would have to buy from $1,000 to $5,000 in parts and accessories....
