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NEW TURBO KIT EXHAUST AD DEALER EXPO 2011

NEW TURBO KIT EXHAUST AD DEALER EXPO 2011 you can check out the full line at www.Turbokit.net

More than 30,000 Scooter parts including the full line of TK Exhausts from Spain. http://www.mrp-speed.com

TK Exhausts, TK Variators, and Sliders. The only source of OEM and racing
parts for United Motors, TNG, QJ, Benelli, Malaguti, CPI, Zongshen, and more.
Over 30,000 parts in stock!

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Martin Racing Performance http://www.mrp-speed.com we offer the best including
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Over 30,000 parts in stock!

Stores need to focus on fashion to increase sales

I think most Powersports and Scooter stores for that matter need to take a lesson from Piaggio Group regardless of the brands they sell. Italians have always had a better sense of fashion in motorcycles be it Ducati or Aprilia when you just say those words they roll of your tongue with "sexy" written all over them. Fashion references to anything that is the current trend in look and dress up of a person. I believe scooters fall into this category.

A store is more than just tires and oil. It needs to have that "fashion" sense if its to appeal to the widest audience. If you've followed my articles in Motorcycle Product News or Scooter Magazine then you know when I talk about fashion it includes everything from helmets to jackets. It includes the brands, how you display them, and even how you advertise.



Not every dealer has this sense of fashion, but my advice for the small shop that doesn't have $25,000 makeover or a book from the bigger brands is to just look at the bigger Vespa dealers. Just because you sell Taiwanese, Korean, or a Chinese scooter it doesn't mean you can't develop a better display for your shop. Sometimes all you need is a mannequin in the window displaying a nice Armadillo jacket or a sporty pair of gloves. This can make all the difference to a passerby who isn't familiar with your shop.

Actually a funny thing is we've sold quite a few Camo Armadillo jackets to people who are into snowsports just because they saw it on display at a store. Anyone can buy a messenger bag, a shirt, even a jacket. That's the point of the shop, but without a display you will never get that sale.


So go over the check list for your shop:

1. What's the first thing the client sees when he walks in?
2. Do you sell helmets and accessories?
3. Upgrades?
4. Where are the tires displayed?
5. Do you have a counter for small items? toys?
6. Do you have a display for female jackets? items? accessories?



Marketing happens internally and externally you need to think about this regardless of the brand. It can be Benelli or Zongshen the display will help you sell no matter what price point it is and no matter what its origin. Even Chinese dealers need to know how to market themselves.



For more info on how to sell check out the press section of the MRP website http://www.mrp-speed.com

http://www.martinracingdealer.com/WSWrapper.jsp?mypage=press.htm


http://www.martinracingdealer.com/WSWrapper.jsp?mypage=press.htm

SCOOTER CLASS HOSTED BY JOSH ROGERS AT DEALER EXPO

In case you haven't heard Josh Rogers of Scoot Magazine fame will be hosting a class on how to run a new Scooter Dealership. A brief overview of the scooter scene, what stores can do to promote scooter culture, and how to stay profitable.

Many new scooter shops are Chinese only or mostly Asian brands and they don't know how to market across the broad range of riders out there. Josh will be giving his presentation with some revolutionary ideas on how to market to all the buyers out there. This is someone who has visited hundreds of shops and knows the industry well, we suggest dealers visit his seminar at www.DealerExpo.com

You will also get copy of Scoot if you attend or better yet stop by the MRP booth at number 5711 to get a free copy as well.

Again if you have a dealership or are looking at opening one DEALER EXPO 2011 is free. So make sure to stop by the Martin Racing Performance booth 5711 in the new vehicle pavillion.

Sign up for the Scooter Class as well.

It's a free class and everyone is welcome to attend, plus they will have some giveways.

You can also check out the latest Scoot Online with the Scooter Mavens article at:
http://scootmagazine.zt02.net/zetanextpages/ScootMagazine_Dec_2010.html


So make sure to support Scoot and get a free copy at the Dealer Expo either at the Josh Rogers Scooter Session or at the MRP booth.


http://scootmagazine.zt02.net/zetanextpages/ScootMagazine_Oct_2010.html?utm_source=Website&utm_medium=Digitalversion&utm_campaign=ScootMagazine_Oct2010

The October issue has an article on the founder of the Scooter Super Stores of America the late great Peter Warrick as well. Make sure to visit it online at Scoot Magazine.
To make things even better if your a dealer you should be getting this months copy of Dealer News in the mail right about now and there's a great interview that we didn't know was going to appear on 2010 and the future. You can read it online at Dealer News http://www.dealernews.com/dealernews/article/articleDetail.jsp?id=701853&searchString=Joel%20Martin

2010 Motorcycle Industry down 23% 2011 TO BE RECORD SCOOTER YEAR

So the 2010 figures just came out and it's pretty clear that last year
440,000 motorcycles were sold in the USA. That means that there were 82,000 units less than in 2009 for MIC ( Motorcycle Industry Council ) members reported. This really is just the tip of the iceberg because companies like United Motors, Keeway, TNG scooters, CPI, Diamo and others never reported how many ATVs, Scooters, EV Electric scooters, or Motorcycles they sold. So of the 30 plus second and third tier brands none of those were ever factored in the good or bad years like 2007 to 2010 so you have a huge gap in what the numbers really mean. To me it means over 300 scooter dealers closed and with good reason because the market couldn't sustain them.

Now we enter a new phase where some counties and cities only have one scooter shop.

Will you meet the demand as gas prices go up? or will you help create your own competition because you don't rise to the market challenges of 2011 as gas prices go up? These are the questions the industry will face as 2011 has sales rise again for the first time in 2 years.

In 2009, the motorcycle industry in the USA saw a massive drop in sales as almost 360,000 less motorcycles were sold compared to 2008 this was due to consumer financing and the price of gas going down. Now gas prices are going up and consumer sentiment is back up. Most consumers can easily finance or pay for a scooter and credit is coming back to the market.

All that is needed now is for the dealer base to target them as the price of gas rises.




Gas prices alone won't make your store profitable. You have to create a better parts and service department while at the same time decide if you want to be a "me too" repair center or a destination for potential buyers.




A destination point is more than just a service center. It's the guy that solves all problems. Cares about finding that part no matter how hard it is to find. Puts customer satisfaction in all the things they do. Including finding parts for brands no longer on the market.

See if the Honda dealer only repairs Honda then he's leaving you the independent dealer over 45 brands to repair. Same applies to Vespa and others. Why have so many Vespa shops closed? One good reason is they were told by Piaggio to only repair Vespa scooters. Follow my advice and you can avoid these issues, because even with a better economy ever service and parts sale counts.

A couple of months ago I was talking to an employee of another company who asked me why we were working so hard to help consolidate the scooter industry. In his opinion it was best to let all the former United Motors, Diamo, Italjet and Daelim dealers/clients buy a new scooter. He didn't get the concept of how a dealer that sold a product a year or two ago were still liable for a product they sold. In some states those scooters are considered motor vehicles and had even more Lemon Laws affecting them. So you better believe someone who spent $6,000 on Hyosung 650cc branded UM is going to want parts, yes you can get some of these from Hyosung, but will they be in the same color with the UM logo on it? The answer is no.

Thousands of orphaned customers and dealers are out there right now and the Indiana Dealer Expo is a good place for the scooter industry to educate them. From where to find parts to why as a distributor we want dealers to repair every brand they can.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=on-5ZA5GvHs


The other issue facing us is a whole new crop of investors and possible operators are looking at opening a scooter shop. Since 2008 there's been hundreds of towns left without a dealership. The thinning of the herd has now caused there to be a market gap for someone to come in and take the market share. Consumers are having to drive miles to find a dealer to install a 80cc kit or to get an exhaust from.

Having fewer stores out there you find yourself waiting days sometimes to get a scooter repaired. Shops work leaner with less inventory, fewer mechanics, so if you have customers waiting on a couch why not sell them some water? Having these clients just waiting around a showroom means you should have jackets, helmets, soda, coffee and more.

I know these are things that bigger dealers get, but scooter shops managers don't usually know that they need to stock them so the Dealer Expo is a good chance for them to learn what they need to do. What type of market they are in? How to self-qualify themselves.

Are they a price point dealer? a repair only shop? or are they trying to build a destination?

What is their branding score?
Are they selling first tier brands ( Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki, Vespa )
Secondary Price Points ( Kymco / SYM / PGO - Genuine / TAIWAN / KOREA )
or lower price points ( Mainland China)

How do they stack up against other dealers?

Do they stock clothing ( Armadillo ) Helmets, gloves, racing parts?

All these questions are extremely important. The other aspect is service.

You can't survive without repairing as many bikes as you can and that means knowing all the brands that are out there and where to buy the parts. That's where MRP comes to help the dealer take advantage of all these brands no longer on the market and to give you one easy place where you can get the parts.



As we go into 2011 I feel its my duty to point out that dealers keep neglecting the Used chart that is up 38% this year. Overall the industry is down, but used continues to go up. The used market for scooters is also about to blow up as gas continues to rise.

So the main question dealers sitting on a junkeyard need to ask themselves is not what they paid for the bikes, but how much they can get for them. What are you going to retail them for? Trade ins as we approach 2011 is a fast money maker for college based stores like Gainesville, Florida or Austin, Texas. In other markets like Miami Beach transient people who live on South Beach or Key West for a few months tend to buy a scooter and quickly sell it on Craigs List or back to the dealer. These bikes often just need a piston change or a new belt so they are quick money makers.

So my advice for 2011. GET AGGRESSIVE WITH USED SCOOTERS!

Part of being a good dealer is knowing where the market is headed and those bikes selling at the tow truck auction for $100 today will be going for $899 come April when gas hits $3.90 a few hours of work, maybe $150 in parts and you just doubled your money. Where do you get the parts for these unknown brands?

MRP - The one stop shop for scooter parts! We have it all for scooters from Aprilia to Zongshen we have the largest collection of parts in North America.

Remember many of these students on a budget or the retired guys from the RV park are trying to save money so they will want a used unit before looking at the new Chinese bike. Twenty five percent of all used buyers are new to the market, they have never owned a scooter before according to Dealer News so take advantage of this. Every year three used scooters sell for every single new scooter so that equals over 200,000 units being repaired and put back into the marketplace. Having so many opportunities out there its no wonder Honda dealers are focusing on a used unit where they can make 40% instead of the new scooters where they only make 7%. The numbers don't lie.

So if you're a smart dealership make 2011 the year of the used scooter before gas hits $4.
ONE MORE TIME - So my advice for 2011. GET AGGRESSIVE WITH USED SCOOTERS! I don't know how many times I can say this to people. YES - GASOLINE WILL BE GOING UP THIS YEAR. SO DON'T GET CAUGHT OFF GUARD PREPARE!

For more information on finding used scooter parts follow the link to the current issue of Scoot Magazine.

http://scootmagazine.zt02.net/zetanextpages/ScootMagazine_Dec_2010.html?currentState=32_S

the largest collection of scooter parts in North America. http://www.mrp-speed.com Manuals http://www.martinracingdealer.com/WSWrapper.jsp?mypage=Manuals.htm

Stocking Dealer locator http://www.martinracingdealer.com/locator/index.php

MRP distributes OEM parts for TNG (CMSI) select models of CF Moto Daelim Motors Korea ( parts should appear on website by mid July) Malaguti of Italy (www.Malaguti.com) Keeway Southeast (Keeway Vento QJ Andretti Yamati models)
CPI Taiwan Powersports Factory Brands PSF Diamo Cubik (matches OEM Vento part numbers) as well as QJ and ZNEN (who manufacture bikes for a variety of scooter importers) such as FlyScooters Lance BMS Qlink models that were ZNEN corresponding to matching TNG parts. Every scooter is someone's first ride we help the dealers and consumers find those hard to find parts. Doesn't matter what brand it is we've been doing the Chinese scooter parts thing since 2004 so we can help you find the right part. Since January 2009 MRP has expanded by acquiring the QJ -- Keeway Southeast distribution parts warehouse the Diamo USA / LS Motorsports / Italjet USA parts warehouse CPI -- TAIWAN Distribution and TNG Scooters. The company has OEM parts for Malaguti scooters of Italy Benelli (acquired by QJ in 2006) the Italian brand now made in China and sold in the USA under the Andretti name MH Motorhispania of Spain RX Loncin Lifan Linhai Zongshen Wangye MS UTVs and CPI Taiwan.

MRP is the only source for UMGLOBAL United Motors of America scooter parts now that United Motors (www.UMGlobal.com) has closed in the USA. We also offer Hyosung parts as well Franco Morini kits for scooters.

In addition the company distributes performance parts from Athena Malossi Turbo Kit Innova Vee Rubber Duro Bando Gates Powerlink Posh Maxxis Namura Scooter Ninja Slipstreamer and MRP. Products carried by MRP can be obtain exclusively at select Motorcycle Dealerships and Repair Shops in the USA. MRP is the one stop wholesale ONLY scooter buggy and ATV parts distributor.


For a list of retailers visit www.mrp-speed.com When it comes to parts we have it all: From Scooters to Chinese UTVs we got it:


Visit http://www.mrp-speed.com for more info on all the parts we sell:

* air filters
* axles
* batteries
* battery chargers
* bearings
* belts
* body parts
* brakes
* cables
* carburetors
* CDIs
* chains
* controllers (electric)
* electronics
* Engine Parts
* engines & motors
* frame parts
* gas caps and gas tanks
* handles, grips, controls
* lights
* mufflers
* sprockets
* tires and tubes
* wheels
We have parts for: GY6 QMI152/157 QMJ152/157 4-stroke engines.
250cc 4-stroke CN250 water-cooled 172mm engines.
50cc 4-stroke QMB139 engines.
50cc Franco Morini, Piaggio, Malaguti and more! http://www.mrp-speed.com


So a smart marketing savy dealer can make a name for himself in his local marketplace. They can send postcards, tweets, and flyers to all the clients the orphaned consumers out there from the local DMV registrations. They can contact the TNG, Diamo, CPI, United Motors, Tank riders and say "HEY WE HAVE PARTS" come in let us help you.

When accessing the potential of 2011 when you factor in rising gas prices, less competition, and more interest in alternative transportation this could be a great year. So there's never been a better time than now to hang in there and start promoting the joys of scootering in America.



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UUIbN3Jo8pQ



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7HRUokVfsDk


So there he had it. It might be snowing, but he could sell boots, jackets, and maybe do a fashion show for his riders much like the Ducati shops. Selling hot chocolate or tea in Atlanta might not seem like a bright idea, but it works for many dealers. When they add up at the end of the year how much they sold in coffee and sodas it adds up.

When its cold outside people might gather up and watch a movie in your shop if you made it more than just a repair location. There is no money purely in the parts, the real money comes in building a destination point. A place for rallies, gatherings, and clients who are willing to pay more because they have a good relationship with the owner.

If your store is boring, how can you keep the interest of someone raised on Game Boys or a Nintendo DS?

Think outside the box, do so and you will sell all the clothing, coffee, sodas, and treats you can imagine. For more articles visit our site http://www.mrp-speed.com



If you've read my articles in Motorcycle Product News ( available online at http://www.mpnmag.com or at our press section http://www.mrp-speed.com ) then you know the number one issue with small scooter dealers is making a profit all year long. Give up that extra scooter on display and focus on other sources of revenue like clothing, shoes, accessories, and of course WATER. People need to hydrate so sell some coffee, espresso, water, pre-packaged food items that don't require a health permit like ice cream. Very easy to do, keeps clients happy, and you create a destination point. For more ideas visit htttp://www.mrp-speed.com

GAS RIOTS AND THE RISE OF SCOOTERS!

So I'm trying to read between the lines of what I am seeing in the news this year. If I was someone with a lot of money like someone that worked at a gasoline company I would probably be buying stock in Exxon, Shell, BP, and everyone else like Iran that produces the sweet black gold.

Most analysts are concerned that with gas prices above the $3 level in the winter, not typically a high-price season, they will spike come spring time, when demand historically has been higher. This summer prepare yourself for a scooter shortage, a gas shortage, and hopefully the end of gas guzzling cars!

ALSO SOMETHING WE WILL TALK ABOUT AT DEALER EXPO BOOTH 5711


One can only dream.

NG DISK BRAKE DEALER EXPO ROTORS BOOTH 5711

Don't miss all the new NG Disks on display at this years Dealer Expo! Booth 5711 NG DISKS (ROTORS) featuring some of the best disk brakes in the world. Including Scooters, ATV, Motorcycle ( Dirt, MX, Harley, Ducati, Sportbikes, Enduros, and more!)


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6vQ7R742xo

Founded in 1969 the company is one of the largest rotor OEMs in the world. They own their own factory, they are not a trading company or a company that outsources it's production. The NG factory is family owned and operated and will be at the Dealer Expo in Indianapolis meeting with US dealers this Feb 17, 2011. If your looking for parts for your scooter then this is the must have part that you should stock!
http://www.ngbrakedisc.com/

NG Racing Chrome Styled disks have all of the benefits of our Standard Wavvy rotors but chromed! NG high quality rotors are laser cut for precision and to eliminate the stress most other discs occur during stamped manufacturing.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xELJFjagzK4

MRP is a leader in aftermarket race parts for buggies, sand karts, gokarts, and scooters. The booth will be in the NEW VEHICLES Powersports Products section number 5711.
The MRP booth will feature the latest in Go Kart / Buggy exhausts from Turbo Kit ( www.TurboKit.net ) a global leader in aftermarket exhaust systems for Buggies and will feature their new 500cc CF-MOTO buggy exhaust system as well as several Dirt, MX, and off-road exhaust systems. Turbo Kit has been in business over 40 years and will presenting its new US 2011 lineup at the show.

MRP will also have on display Armadillo Scooter Wear jackets and clothing ( www.ArmadilloScooterWear.com ) interested retailers please stop by to see the latest offerings from the British brand featuring Cordura, D30 shock absorption technology, and 3M protection.

For more information contact www.mrp-speed.com
MRP is the official distributor of NG Disks www.ngbrakedisc.com

We have brakes for the following brands: AJP, ALFER, BARBERAN, BETA, BRUNE, CCM, CH RACING, CLIPIC, DERBI, FACTORY BIKE, FAMEL, GAS GAS, HM MOTORCYCLES, HONDA, MONTESA, MOTO MORINI, MOTOS BORDOY, MV AUGUSTA, MOTORRAD TECHNIC, PEUGEOT, POLINI, RIEJU, SHERCO, SIDE BIKE, SUZUKI, YAMAHA MRP YOUR SOURCE FOR PARTSFORSCOOTERS! PARTSFORATVS! PARTSFORCHINESE! UPGRADES RACING PERFORMANCE PARTS FOR RACING SCOOTERS!

www.mrp-speed.com
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D2BMNQ5uFbw&feature=player_embedded

New Ads in Motorcycle Product News Powersports Business and Dealer News

New Ads in Motorcycle Product News Powersports Business and Dealer News

If your going to the Dealer Expo make sure to stop by booth 5711. Check out the smoking hot ads in the trades this month.

Dealers Territory Protection Laws and Dealer Expo 2011

This year on one of the panels, I've been asked to talk about Dealer Rights and exclusive territories.

Seems like the bad economy has forced many vehicle distributors ( Mainly Taiwanese and Chinese scooter importers ) to put new dealers within the territories of existing motor vehicle dealers without canceling existing franchises. This is the opposite of what has been happening in the big bike market where Honda, Yamaha, and Harley have been allowing dealers to close or just downright not helping them stay open.

Depending on the state some of these dealers have either been hurt or made out like bandits when going before a commission since it comes down to the distributor and what they have done.

We still face a huge glut of scooters in warehouses, not as many as in 2009 or 2010, but there are Chinese brands with 2,000 or more units and more GE repos. Having a local dealer buy SYM HD200cc units for $500 a piece at the local auction that were meant for Canada can severely affect the local SYM dealer, so we'll also talk about how these bikes affect dealer territories and rights. Depressed markets like Puerto Rico also have a backlog of out of business distributors with logistics companies holding on to over 5,000 units released from customs and EPA which are continuously finding new homes. Some American dealers have resorted to buying units from the auctions in Puerto Rico or selling defunct brands like FLYScooters which were liquidated. How does this affect you in terms of Lemon Laws? Warranties? when the unit is brand new and you the dealer sell it without a warranty? ( hint MRP is here to help you with those parts by the way www.mrp-speed.com) Plus more on SEARS / PEPBOYS and other big box retailers selling vehicles and how this can either benefit or harm your small dealership.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QU-EePXBX8Q



So we'll cover this at one of the sessions from the scooter industry perspective. So please make sure to come out to Dealer Expo.

By the way the Martin Racing Performance booth is 5711 if you haven't put it in your planner now is the time. Stop by and check out all the great new products we will have for scooters, atvs, and motorbikes.

All this and more at the 2011 Dealer Expo.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9e6EMQ_z36Y