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Articles in March, 2006 issue of Powersports Business

• Modernizing a successful dealership.(Jim Wilson Jr., S & W)(Company overview)
• Fischer plans MRX for May.(MOTORCYCLE)(Fischer Motor Company)(MRX 650)(Brief article)
  by Ebert, Guido
• WPSA will organize March snowmobile gathering.(Snowmobile Report)(World PowerSports Association)(Brief article)
  by Keillor, Lynn
• Dynostar introduces long wheelbase dyno.(Dynostar Model 375)(Brief article)
• State senate candidate tries snowmobile stumping.(Snowmobile Report)(Brief article)
  by Keillor, Lynn
• DOWCO shows three new products.(Online job company increases services)(Brief article)
• Water Channel to offer PWC programming on TV.(Making Waves)
  by Hemmel, Jeff
• From the MIC: group supports legislation with benchmarked standards.(ATV)
  by Van Kleeck, Kathy
• An emerging parts company: suspension kit fuels HydroDynamics' rapid sales growth.(FOCUS: DEALER EXPO)
  by Delmont, Joe
• MIJ specializes in powersports job seekers.(Online job company increases services)
• MIC announces election results.(HOTNEWS)
  by Ebert, Guido
• Kuryakyn Roll Bags.(HOT PRODUCTS)
• Americade unveils new tour.(Cycle Update)
  by Freund, Ken
• SofTek, Powersports Network announce interface.(Distributor Report)(SofTek Software International)(Brief article)
  by Ebert, Guido
• Jialing plans factory in Brazil.(Jialing Group)(Brief article)
• KTM takes "first step" into India with distribution agreement: Yamaha plans to set up second subsidiary in India.(MOTORCYCLE)(KTM-Sportmotorcycle AG)(Torque Motorcycles)(Yamaha Motor Company )
  by Ebert, Guido
• Yamaha reports record earnings in '05.(Yamaha Motor Company Ltd. )
  by Ebert, Guido
• Brazil grows cycle production, exports.(MOTORCYCLE)
  by Ebert, Guido
• KYMCO introduces 500cc ATV.(ATV)
• Yuasa Battery charged up over imports: small replacement battery sales have increased with rise in imported vehicles.(FOCUS: DEALER EXPO)
  by Pascale, Neil
• Deere 1Q sales up 7%.(DIGEST)
• On-bike cameras improve.(FOCUS: DEALER EXPO)(Motocam)(Motocomm)(Twenty 20)(Brief article)
• BRP quadruples Bounty for Sea-Doo racers.(Making Waves)(Bombardier Recreational Products )(Brief article)
  by Hemmel, Jeff
• NGK celebrates multiple anniversaries.(NGK Marketing)(Brief article)
• V-SEPT teams up with Suzuki and 50 Below in separate moves.(Distributor Report)(Brief article)
  by Ebert, Guido
• ORBA will discuss sound practices for exhausts.(ATV)(Off-Road Business Association)
  by Ebert, Guido
• U.S. National Tour returns with seven-event series.(Making Waves)
  by Hemmel, Jeff
• Hot Bodies signs team Kenny Roberts.(Online job company increases services)(Hot Bodies Racing)(Brief article)
• Eckel shifts positions at ArvinMeritor.(Distributor Report)
  by Ebert, Guido
• Big Dog expands marketing program.(Cycle Update)
  by Freund, Ken
• Pink becomes a fashionable color at Indy.(FOCUS: DEALER EXPO)
• MIC creates standard for data transfer.(FOCUS: DEALER EXPO)
  by Delmont, Joe
• An industry touch to the Winter Olympics.
• How to stop the paperwork avalanche.(Sales Management)
  by Sutton, Gart
• Buell Rally slated for June 2-4.(Cycle Update)(Buell Riders Adventure Group )(Brief article)
  by Freund, Ken
• U.S. exhibitors sought for INTERMOT 2006.(FOCUS: DEALER EXPO)(International Motorcycle Consumer and Trade Fair)
  by Ebert, Guido
• Orbital improves, but still posts loss.(Orbital Corp., Ltd.)(Brief article)
• Flagstaff Motorsports.(Power Profile)(Company overview)
  by Young, Lisa
• Sport ATV aftermarket industry expands with slew of new products.(all terrain vehicles)
  by Rice, Chaz
• Japan's big four seek to unify standards.(MOTORCYCLE)
• Viewpoints on a debated issue in Indy: should the Motorcycle Industry Council back a broad support of who can sell powersports products?(Dealer Advocate)
  by Lemco, Ed
• Dunlop.(FOCUS: DEALER EXPO)
• Expo features more utility for quads: new products can make a UTV work and play harder.(FOCUS: DEALER EXPO)
  by Kelley, Jerrod
• Honda to reorganize its R & D structure.(HOTNEWS)
  by Ebert, Guido
• Lincoln Plating to hold technical conference.(Distributor Report)(Brief article)
  by Ebert, Guido
• Christini offers 2WD.(Christini Technologies)(Brief article)
• U.S. investors buy Schuberth.(Schuberth Helme GmbH bought by Tricadis Capital)(Brief article)
  by Ebert, Guido
• S & S Cycle looks at other powersports options.(EXPO DIGEST)
• Short Block Technologies adds four-strokes, new Web site.(PWC)
  by Hemmel, Jeff
• Coalition raises $17,000 for land access protection.(FOUCS: DEALER EXPO)(BlueRibbon Coalition Breakfast of Champions)(Gas Gas Motors of America, LLC)
  by Ebert, Guido
• 'Tried-and-true' style for new leather apparel line.(AFTERMARKET)
  by Pascale, Neil
• BMW offers M cars to MotoGP riders.(Cycle Update)
  by Freund, Ken
• Airbag options for riders growing.(FOCUS: DEALER EXPO)
• AMA structural changes prompt Honda to leave posts.
  by Ebert, Guido
• Revv Powersports offers switchblade.(Online job company increases services)(Brief article)
• A revamped lineup for '07: Arctic Cat makes a number of changes to its new sleds.(SNOWMOBILE)
  by Erickson, Tim; Keillor, Lynn
• Yellowstone joke causes offense.(Snowmobile Report)(Yellowstone National Park)(chief of planning apologizes)(Brief article)
  by Keillor, Lynn
• Rick's shows Hayabusa stator.(Rick's Motorsport Electrics)(Brief article)
• Dealers: price point key to new Phazer; Yamaha dealers largely upbeat over low-displacement machine.(SNOWMOBILE)(Editorial)
  by Pascale, Neil
• Thor goes Supermoto.
• Lemco Management Group, Inc. partners with MIJ, RpmOne.(Distributor Report)
  by Ebert, Guido
• Japan's cycle production in January falls.(Cycle Update)
  by Freund, Ken
• Italian firms aim to move into U.S. aftermarket.(FOCUS: DEALER EXPO)
  by Pascale, Neil
• Revolution expands in engines.(Online job company increases services)
• U.S. cycle market grows again: but ATV sales reported to the MIC drop 4 percent.
  by Ebert, Guido
• Clam Corp. expands.(Distributor Report)(Brief article)
  by Ebert, Guido
• An exhaustive supply of exhaust systems featured at Indy.(FOCUS: DEALER EXPO)
• Ski-Doo sleds continue to offer variety.(SNOWMOBILE)
  by Keillor, Lynn
• Annual V-Twin Expo moves into 'class act' category.
  by Delmont, Joe
• Guzzi begins shipments of Breva V1100.(MOTORCYCLE)(Moto Guzzi USA )(Brief article)
• Tokyomods Kawasaki KLX110 High-Performance CDI.(HOT PRODUCTS)
• Italy's two-wheeler market levels off: naked models were most sought after motorcycles in '05.(MOTORCYCLE)
  by Ebert, Guido
• Easing to the starting line: besides Suzuki, most manufacturers reluctant to term their quads as race ready.(ATV)
  by Bolch, Matt
• KTM expands support program, launches adventure tour.(Cycle Update)(KTM North America )
  by Freund, Ken
• GE Franchise Finance enters powersports industry.(DIGEST)
• G-Line goes on multi-city tour.(Distributor Report)(Brief article)
  by Ebert, Guido
• Convertibars stop the lean.(INVEX Corp)(Brief article)
• Perception change leads to a hot market for heated clothing.(Gerbing's Heated Clothing )
  by Young, Lisa
• Fairchild Sports, Oxtar end agreement.(Distributor Report)(Brief article)
  by Ebert, Guido
• Works introduces springs for LT-R450.(ATV Digest)(Works Performance)(Brief article)
  by Kelley, Jerrod

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