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Articles in March, 2005 issue of Powersports Business

• Nichols expands for 2005.(distributor report)(Nichols Motorcycle Supply)(Brief Article)
• AMA Sports taps track racing manager.(hot news)(Brief Article)
• Patriot to sell through major retailer.(hot news)(Patriot Motorcycles Corporation)(Brief Article)
• MH motorcycles now available in the United States.(expo spotlight)(Motorhispania, Martin Racing Performance)
  by Ebert, Guido
• BRP repays $280 million loan.(digest)(Bombardier Recreational Products)(Brief Article)
• Liquidity ratio can help spot cash gap.(business doctor)
  by Judge, Tom
• Marshall U offers OHV e-course.(ATV Digest)(Marshall University, West Virginia, off--highway vehicle recreation)(Brief Article)
  by Kelley, Jerrod
• AMA's 'Justice for All' gains support.(Cycle Update)(American Motorcyclist Association)(Brief Article)
  by Freund, Ken
• SAE International creates OHV I.D. system.(ATV)(product identification numbers, all terrain vehicles)
• Hall of Fame Museum hosts reunion.(cycle update)(Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum)(Brief Article)
  by Freund, Ken
• BRP recalls '05 Mach Z, Summit sleds.(Snowmobile Report)(Bombardier Recreational Products Inc.)(Brief Article)
  by Keillor, Lynn
• BDI services powersports dealers.(distributor report)(Baltimore Display Industries)(Brief Article)
• Can training help poor performer?(Sales Management)
  by Sutton, Gart
• Motogp Diva jacket.(HOT PRODUCTS)
• Advantage reveals '05 products.(distributor report)(Advantage Performance Distributing)(Brief Article)
• Expo continues strong performance: venue change eyed to handle growing exhibitor needs.
  by Delmont, Joe
• Viper eyes refinancing with investor.(HOT NEWS)(Viper Motorcycle Company)(Brief Article)
• UTI adds board members.(hot news)(Universal Technical Institute Inc.)(Brief Article)
• Expo is candy store for motorcycle people.(focu: dealer expo report)
  by Ebert, Guido
• CFO George leaves Oakley.(digest)(Tom George)(Brief Article)
• Pearl Street Motors.(power profile)(Company Profile)
  by Filatoff, Julie
• Recruiting firm finds Dealer Expo good for business.(expo spotlight)
  by Delmont, Joe
• Kawasaki recalls 9,500 ATVs.(ATV Digest)(all terrain vehicles)(Brief Article)
  by Kelley, Jerrod
• Dealers stock more PG & A items, margins continue to increase.(trendline)(parts, garments and accessory)
  by Crocker, Dave
• Frontier Harley-Davidson/Buell.(power profile)(Company Profile)
  by Filatoff, Julie
• SBS/Parts Unlimited brake products.(HOT PRODUCTS)
• Snell introduces children's helmet standard.(aftermarket)
• Pro-One cover ups.(HOT PRODUCTS)
• What's the definition of a major OEM?(original equipment manufacturer)(Editorial)
  by Delmont, Joe
• Investor hikes stake in AIH.(HOT NEWS American Iron-Horse Motorcycle Company, Inc)(Xponential, Inc.)(American Iron-Horse Motorcycle Company, Inc)(Brief Article)
• Harley-Davidson adds financial program.(HOT NEWS)(Brief Article)
• More ATV accessories seen at Expo.(focus: dealer expo reports)(all terrain vehicles)
  by Rice, Chaz
• Dealer Expo show report.(focus)(Brief Article)
• Cycle Country targets supplier for acquisition.(distributor report)(Cycle Country Accessories Corp.)(Brief Article)
• Coolskunk uses racing to provide youth values.(expo spotlight)(Coolskunk KyDs)
  by Ebert, Guido
• Segway goes off-road.(ATV Digest)(all terrain vehicles)(Brief Article)
  by Kelley, Jerrod
• Watertop Unlimited takes reins of Florida rally series.(PWC)(personal water craft racing)
  by Hemmel, Jeff
• Frank's motorcycle sales and service.(power profile)(Company Profile)
  by Filatoff, Julie
• APBA unveils high points ranking system.(PWC)(American Power Boat Association, personal water craft racing)(Brief Article)
• Applied Racing triple clamp set.(HOT PRODUCTS)
• Two Brothers M7 exhaust.(HOT PRODUCTS)
• Looking for the latest products in the powersports industry?(paid advertising)(Web sites)(Advertisement)
• American Capital exits Cycle Gear.(distributor report)(American Capital Strategies Ltd.)
• BRP continues to go for Gen Y buyers.(Bombardier Recreational Products)
  by Delmont, Joe
• Kymco enters Canada.(hot news)(Kwang Yang Motor Co. Ltd. )(Brief Article)
• BMW, Aprilia discuss new model production.(hot news)(Brief Article)
• Auction company plans fast track growth.(expo spotlight)(National Power Auctions)
  by Delmont, Joe
• Giant forms financing unit.(digest)(Giant Motorsports, Inc.)(Company Profile)
• Fairchild Sports hits $43.1 million.(digest)(Fairchild Corp.)(Brief Article)
• BlueRibbon Breakfast of Champions draws nearly 500 fans.(focus: dealer expo report)
• Robertson's power & sports.(power profile)(Company Profile)
  by Filatoff, Julie
• ATV of the year: Suzuki King Quad.(ATV)(all terrain vehicle)(Product/Service Evaluation)
  by Rice, Chaz
• SAE Clean Snowmobile Challenge begins March 14.(Snowmobile Report)(Society of Automotive Engineers)(Brief Article)
  by Keillor, Lynn
• Desert Steel takes over Jet Jam.(making waves)(Desert Steel Motorsports, motorboat racing)(Brief Article)
  by Hemmel, Jeff
• SAE World Congress, April 11-14.(distributor report)(Society of Automotive Engineers)(Brief Article)
• January dealer profit drops.(Top Guns)
  by Shenk, Bill
• Tapping into the women's market.(marketing)
• Helmet House releases '05 catalog.(distributor report)(Brief Article)
• Dealer group plans Lemco purchase.(Ride Now Powersports Management Group, Lemco Management Group)
  by Delmont, Joe
• Japan ups production.(HOT NEWS)(Brief Article)
• Kawasaki launches Custom Cruiser Tour.(hot news)(Kawasaki Motors Corporation U.S.A.)(Brief Article)
• US Mini GP group offers road racing program for kids.(expo spotlight)
  by Ebert, Guido
• Ducati expects loss of $10.4 million.(digest)(Ducati Motor Holdings S.p.A.)
• Polaris, Lehman Trike strike deal.(focus: dealer expo report)(Polaris Industries Inc. (Minneapolis, Minnesota))
• eBay helps dealers move merchandise.(espo spotlight)
  by Delmont, Joe
• Club Car recalls 19,663 vehicles.(ATV Digest)(all terrain vehicles)(Brief Article)
  by Kelley, Jerrod
• The business of racing: dealership involvement.(motorcycle racing)
  by Schmitt, Genevieve
• Aqua Xtremes retains Madison-Berkeley & Associates.(making waves)(Brief Article)
  by Hemmel, Jeff
• Polaris reveals record snowmobile line-up.(snowmobile)(Polaris Industries Inc. (Minneapolis, Minnesota))
• BUB 4 to 2 Royal Star exhaust.(HOT PRODUCTS)
• Motion Pro SM Bead Buddy.(HOT PRODUCTS)
• Do you have enough staff to service your customers?(dealer checkup)(motorcycle dealers)
  by Shenk, Bill