HARLEY HAPPENINGS
Is The Clock Ticking On The Motor Company?
POINT
H Partners Vacates The Board
COUNTERPOINT
Harley Refutes Disingenuous Claims
CONTEXT
Harley’s Quarterly Numbers Reveal The Truth
GODSPEED!
Vale Rich Teerlink
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According to the press release issued by H Partners the current Board of Directors has been making secret deals in advance of the strategic vote… We haven’t had a chance to hear the other side regarding these serious allegations, so take this with a grain of salt.
Powersports Leaders Confident Despite Q1 Decline
New name, renewed commitment! Now known as 7 Hills Harley-Davidson, the former Eastgate Harley-Davidson, is under new ownership and management, bringing fresh energy, expanded inventory and a renewed commitment to the Cincinnati riding community.
As we all can see and hear, there are many changes going on with our government and how imported items are being handled.
Shifting Gears
Promoting from within. When S&S Cycle needed a new Sales & Technical Services Manager, the V-Twin experts looked no further than under their own Viola, Wisconsin, roof.
Industry veteran Melissa Coffey is getting in on the action — ACTION Recruiting, that is.
Turn 14 Powersports has tabbed industry pro Eric Maurer as its new Marketing Manager.
OEM update: “I’m happy to share that I’m starting a new position as Powersports Media Coordinator at American Honda Motor Company,” says Madison Ebberts.
In more distributor doings, Chris Kasabula takes flight from FLY and HardDrive.
#Dealer News: Under New Ownership New name, renewed commitment! Now known as 7 Hills Harley-Davidson, the former Eastgate Harley-Davidson, is under new ownership and management, bringing fresh energy, expanded inventory and a renewed commitment to the Cincinnati riding community. Now part of The Loomis Group—alongside Piqua Harley-Davidson , No Cages Harley-Davidson and Napoleon Harley-Davidson—7 Hills is hosting its belated open house to officially kick off the riding season on Saturday, May 31st. https://dealernews.com/Home/post/dealer-news-under-new-ownership/
#ShiftingGears Promoting from within. When S&S Cycle needed a new Sales & Technical Services Manager, the V-Twin experts looked no further than under their own Viola, Wisconsin, roof. Rob Andolsek steps into this role with 23 years of S&S Cycle, Inc. experience under his belt. “With all his years of experience in Product Development and Product Line management, Rob is a perfect fit for this new role,” says EVP Charlie Hadayia. “I look forward to seeing the innovation he creates in both departments.” https://dealernews.com/Home/post/shifting-gears-ss-wicks-it-up/
#ShiftingGears OEM update: “I’m happy to share that I’m starting a new position as Powersports Media Coordinator at American Honda Motor Company, Inc.,” says Madison Ebberts. “After 2 1/2 years with Jonnum Media as the 4-wheel PR Coordinator, I am happy to now have been brought in-house at Honda. I will now coordinate 2-wheel and 4-wheel media activities along with logistics, inventory and service shop management.” https://dealernews.com/?s=Madison+Ebberts
In Case You Missed It
After making its April 3 debut, Ducati’s Desmo 450 MX bike will be in action at the Monster Energy MXGP of Trentino, this weekend on the Il Ciclamino circuit at Pietramurata, Italy.
Believe the hype! After its global debut and Tony Cairoli’s return to the race track at this weekend’s MXGP round in Trentino, U.S. dealers can expect to get the Ducati Desmo450 MX in July.
“The Recreational Trails Program is one of the most impactful federal initiatives supporting off-highway recreation,” said Christy LaCurelle, President and CEO of the MIC, ROHVA and SVIA in announcing efforts to fund the RTP.
Looking to transform your helmet biz this spring? HJC says the buzz is for their F71 Transformers “Bumblebee” lid.
More smoke and mirrors or a quick balance sheet adjustment to boost the CEO’s retirement package?
