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Call Tracking: Hello? Is It Me You’re Looking For?
happy man in glasses looking through car window and waving hand while driving auto Listen. Everybody knows what call tracking is and the technology. It’s been around for a long time. The vendors that offer this technology have done a great job convincing dealers that they should have it. And they have spent their money…
Read MoreDon’t Buy a Hovercraft, And If You Do, Definitely Don’t Put Jet Engines on It
There’s a reason commercial and personal hovercraft never really took off, but that won’t stop Rich from Rich Rebuilds. Hovercrafts. Sure, they seem like a rad idea. I mean, you fire up a big ass fan and then blast across land or sea, lightning strike rescue style. In reality, they’re inefficient, hard to control, loud,…
Read MoreUTV vs ATV: Deciding on a Farm Vehicle
Not sure about which farm machine to add to your lineup, but your decision has come down to a UTV vs ATV? What is a UTV, and what can it do for your farm? What can an ATV bring to your homestead? Find out here. You’ve decided to take the plunge and increase your rolling…
Read MoreMotorcycle Airbag Systems Are Rad, and Donut’s Gonna Show You Why
They’re not cheap, but neither are hospital or funeral bills. Life on two wheels is filled with risks, and as someone who enjoys ripping around town on a motorcycle, it’s your responsibility to do as much as you can to mitigate them. A great way of doing that is having quality gear like a good…
Read MoreWhat I Learned From Baby’s First Motorcycle Road Trip
A 175-mile highway jaunt to visit family was my first highway trip by motorcycle. It taught me a few things about safety, comfort, and packing light. This past weekend marked Easter Sunday, a time when families often get together to eat ham. Being a member of a ham-eating family myself, I figured it was as…
Read MoreE-bikes in the powersports industry: two-wheel or tulip mania?
When two French inventors added a steam engine to a bicycle frame at the end of the nineteenth century, it helped kickstart the motorcycle industry. One can argue (and many do) if the steam-powered velocipede deserves to be called the first motorcycle, and if Messrs Michaux and Perreaux deserve the credit. The point is the…
Read MoreTake a Look Inside Honda’s Wild CVT for Bicycles
Honda developed three experimental gearboxes for mountain bikes, but destroyed all the prototypes once it was done winning races. Mountain bike design has come a long way in recent years. From modified BMX rides that were first taken off-road and crazy creations like the Slingshot that was ridden in the late ‘80s, to the beastly…
Read MoreApparel Pro: Sport Leather Jackets
When the classic leather jacket isn’t enough. Stylish and naturally tough, leather is viewed as the quintessential material for motorcycle jackets. While riders wearing plain (or emblemed) leather jackets is a common (and expected) sight atop cruisers and tourers, the same can’t be said for those on sport bikes. If V-twin riders are all about…
Read MoreAdvances in PWC Technology
Integrated digital technology, use-specific functions and electric PWCs are the major focuses for OEMs today. Technology integration, use-specific options and electric personal watercraft (PWC). According to Tim McKercher, Sea-Doo media relations, these are the primary advances that PWC manufacturers are focusing on today as they design their models. “We want to make watercraft as easy…
Read MoreThe Story of Dainese
As technology evolves, so has Dainese. If you or your customers are serious about sport bike riding and like to do track days, you probably know the name Dainese, a maker of high-end protective garments, helmets, gloves and boots. Although Dainese (pronounced dye-nee-zee) built its name recognition in racing, the company also makes protective wear…
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