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Articles in April, 2007 issue of Powersports Business

• Honda CRF150 piston kit.(HOTPRODUCTS)
  by Kelsh, Teri
• CycleTrader.com mobile lead alert.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
• Q&A.(INDUSTRY LEADERS)(Interview)
• An industry emissions check-up: a look at the driving force behind the increasingly strenuous standards that OEMs are trying to meet.(PWC)
  by Hemmel, Jeff
• Converting virtual leads into actual sales: most dealerships that have Web sites don't have one sales rep dedicated to answering e-mail queries, survey finds.(E-commerce and software PSB FOCUS)
  by Kelsh, Teri
• Association issues homologation updates.(International Jet Sports Boating Association)
  by Hemmel, Jeff
• High torque starters.(HOTPRODUCTS)
• Polaris shifts its strategy for '08: company hopes new sled's high-performance, low price point combination will create renewed interest.(Polaris Industries Inc.)
  by Erickson, Tim
• Powersports Business stocks.(stock watch)(Statistical table)
• Questions remain over legal disputes at Dealer Expo.
• Report: India opening its doors; Harley-Davidson appears to be getting access to a new, but limited market.(MOTORCYCLE)
• Bill requiring youths to wear helmets clears house.(ATV Report)
  by Kaiser, Tom
• LoJack grows its net sales by 12 percent.(DIGEST)(Financial report)
• Logan Canyon decision upheld in Utah.(Snowmobile Report)
  by Keillor, Lynn
• Ideal computer systems.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
• Montana law sets potential limit on dealer inventory.(NEWS)
  by Kelsh, Teri
• Performance Cycle.(POWER PROFILE)
  by Young, Lisa
• Internet's primary function: marketing or sales? Most dealers see their Web site's main purpose as marketing rather than sales.(E-commerce and software PSB FOCUS)
• New bike buyer demographics.(motorcycle purchasing)
• BED X-TENDER.(HOTPRODUCTS)
• Canada considers stricter sled safety measures.(Brief article)
  by Keillor, Lynn
• Sale of KTM stock boosts Polaris' 2007 earnings guidance.(Polaris Industries Inc.)(Brief article)
• Supermotard off-road boot.(HOTPRODUCTS)
• Ducati Hypermotard undergoes final testing.(DIGEST)
• Suzuki recalls 3,500 QuadSport Z90S.(ATV Report)
  by Kaiser, Tom
• Honda Motor overcomes slow sales in N. America.(FINANCIAL)
• Zamp FL-20.(HOTPRODUCTS)
  by Kelsh, Teri
• SVIA mulling new safety standards: standards could include definitions for a new class of youth-sized quads.(ATV)
  by Kaiser, Tom
• Q&A.(INDUSTRY LEADERS)(Interview)
• A technology that crosses segments: most bike riders don't have GPS units, but a national survey says that won't be the case in the future.(AFTERMARKET)
  by Bauer, Steve
• ADP LightspeedNXT version 3.7.7.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
• Leading the pack: Paolo Timoni and Piaggio have used a bold marketing strategy to fuel scooter sales.(NEWS)
  by Bauer, Steve
• Outlining ways to improve new unit sales, profit: series focuses on ways to enhance dealers' sales and F & I departments.
  by Sutton, Gart
• S & S Cycle announces new minimum shipping policy.(S and S Cycle Inc.)(Brief article)
• Binetto top cases.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
• Colorado dealerships merge in Denver.(Faster, TK)(Brief article)
• Klim USA will distribute avalanche safety product.(Snowmobile Report)
  by Keillor, Lynn
• Polaris announces 2007 ATV racing sponsorships.(ATV Report)
  by Kaiser, Tom
• Market watch.(POWERSPORTS BUSINESS STOCK MARKET WATCH)
• Powersports Business aftermarket watch.(AFTERMARKET)
• Dealership University "Quick Takes".(PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
• Q&A.(INDUSTRY LEADERS)(Interview)
• PWIA offers free video for rental market.(PWC Report)
  by Hemmel, Jeff
• How to make the most of the Internet's sales potential: industry e-commerce insiders share advice on how to overcome virtual hurdles.(E-commerce and software PSB FOCUS)
  by Kelsh, Teri
• BRP's Can-Am partners with Cross Country Series.(Racer Productions contracts BRP Can-Am)(Brief article)
  by Kaiser, Tom
• V-Stream windshield.(HOTPRODUCTS)
• Palmyra, Wis., dealer dies in sled accident.(Willson's Sport and Marine's Michael Willson)(Obituary)(Brief article)
  by Keillor, Lynn
• Powersports Business winners and losers.(Statistical table)(Brief article)
• Three easy math errors that lead to huge dealer losses.(DOLLARS AND SENSE)
  by Ethington, Hal
• International cycle sales, registrations on the rise.(DIGEST)
• West Virginia ATV tax bill fails to advance.(ATV Report)
  by Kaiser, Tom
• Material cost increases hurts Bridgestone's bottom line.(DIGEST)
• Artech custom motorcyle trailer.(HOTPRODUCTS)
  by Kelsh, Teri
• LifeStyle Cycles.(POWER PROFILE)
  by Young, Lisa
• V-twin sales slowdown results in layoffs.(NEWS)
  by Pascale, Neil
• GPS cycle selections.(AFTERMARKET)
  by Bauer, Steve
• 50 Below Online Solution.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
• Assurant to acquire industry's largest 20 group provider.(PSB EXCLUSIVE)
  by Pascale, Neil
• Frequently asked questions on scooter suppliers.(Directory)(Table)
• Siemens VDO introduces special OEM solutions brochure.(Brief article)
• Modcycles Suntrike.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
• Milestone training study announced.(National Highway Traffic Safety Administration finances research)
• Polisport selects PowerMadd as N. American import partner.(DIGEST)
• Goodyear crafts Camo ATV tire.(ATV Report)
  by Kaiser, Tom
• Foreign currency exchange.(POWERSPORTS BUSINESS STOCK MARKET WATCH)
• Super 18-liter tank bag.(HOTPRODUCTS)
  by Kelsh, Teri
• Channel Blade Technologies.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
• Q&A.(INDUSTRY LEADERS)(Interview)
• Superform, Rucker tanks unveiled.(DIGEST)
• V-SEPT 2.0, Dealership Reporting Service.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
• N.A.D.A. Guides launches an e-Guidebook.(N.A.D.A. Appraisal Guides)(Brief article)
• 360 Brake.(Baldwin-Wilson Development Corp.)(Brief article)
• PUMA, Ducati show off first joint venture.(Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A.)(Brief article)
• Experts predict stable oil prices in future: scooter sales could be based less on gas mileage and more on environmental concerns and convenience.
  by Bolch, Matt
• Saxon Motorcycle gets EU license.(Brief article)
• Inside Kawasaki's PWC plant: though it sits in Nebraska, the campus is technically a foreign trade zone.(PWC)
  by Hemmel, Jeff
• AMA names ATV series manager.(ATV Report)
  by Kaiser, Tom
• Honda examining possibility of second plant in India.(DIGEST)
• KFX450R pro 4 series exhaust.(HOTPRODUCTS)
  by Kelsh, Teri
• Snow Hawk unveils '08 changes.(SNOWMOBILE)
  by Keillor, Lynn

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