JOB: AGENTS WITH EXCEPTIONAL BENEFITS

AGENT WITH EXCEPTIONAL BENEFITS

Agents wanted

CONTACT DETAILS:  INFO@MERLINBIKEGEAR.COM

Route One are fast becoming the leader in fashionable street motorcycle gear. The range includes motorcycle denim jeans, footwear and outwear with a strong balance of safety, weather protection and design.

We are looking for highly driven individuals to join the team nationally, in return for excellent development of this brand in dealers we are offering expenses, market leading commission, paid holidays and profit share.

Merlin is fast becoming a brand of choice in the value-mid market position. With a number of great product lines and complementary brands our aim is always to have products 'specified beyond price'.

To further develop our position we are looking for individuals for Scotland, Ireland, the East of England, London and the South East, in return for excellent development we are offering expenses, market leading commission, paid holiday and profit share.

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NEWS: Savatech in tyre recall

 

Savatech- tyre recall

The Slovenian tyre producer Savatech is voluntarily recalling Sport Force radial motorcycle tyres from the market. These tyres were sold to customers mostly in Europe. The tyre sizes subject to recall are,

120/70 ZR17 (58W) TL SPORTFORCE MI

150/60 ZR17 (66W) TL SPORTFORCE MI

160/60 ZR17 (69W) TL SPORTFORCE MI

180/55 ZR17 (73W) TL SPORTFORCE MI

190/50 ZR17 (73W) TL SPORTFORCE MI

The company has discovered that during sustained high speed riding a bulge may appear on the tread of the tyre causing vibration and in the most extreme of cases some of the tread may become detached. "This problem has only been simulated in controlled and the most severe of conditions. The Sport Force recall is pre-emptive," Savatech said.

Customers and suppliers can determine whether their tyre is subject to recall by checking the brand name “MITAS”, tyre name “Sport Force,” inscription “tubeless” and DOT* codes from 0114 to 2614, on the tyre sidewall. No other tyres are affected. The recalled tyres were made in Slovenia.

The recall follows a quarantine of stocks at tyre dealers. The improved Sport Force tyres will be made available at the shortest possible term.

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NEWS: Jawa set for the UK

JAWA SPORTARD FOR UK

Jawa Sportard 660 set for the UK

 Jawa importer F2 Motorcycles has launched the Sportard, a complete departure for the Czechs, who for decades have depended on sales of their venerable two-stroke twins. The Sportard (launched on its home market in 2010) is based around Yamaha XT660 engine and electrics, but with many other parts made in-house by Jawa, including the frame, wheels, silencers, bodywork and even the brakes.

Although styled as supermoto, the Sportard is billed by F2 as an all-rounder, with options including hard luggage, a tall screen and Continental TKC 80 knobblies. Retail price is £6795, but F2 proprietor David Angel told BDN there are no plans to recruit dealers.

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NEWS: Scooter 'squadron' sets off on UK soccer club tour

A group of servicemen is to tour the UK on 50cc Sinnis scooters to collect football memorabilia that will be auctioned for children's charity Scotty's Little Soldiers. The servicemen - Corporal (Cpl) Dave Winship, Senior Aircraftman (SAC) Lee Cunnick, Senior Aircraftman (SAC) Craig Ledicott, Senior Aircraftman (SAC) Chris Spencer - are based at RAF Brize Norton in Oxfordshire.

RAF Soccer club tour

The RAF boys will ride the Sinnis Falcon 50cc and Sinnis Phoenix 50cc around the UK visiting all major football clubs in the country on a whistle-stop tour to gain footballer signatures and memorabilia that will be auctioned at the end of the trip, alongside the Sinnis scooters, with all proceeds going to Scotty’s Little Soldiers.

The charity is dedicated to supporting the children of men and women killed while serving in the British Armed Forces. The charity provides Christmas and birthday gifts, treats, trips and activities for the families of the fallen as well as enabling them to use the charity holiday lodges.

Anthony Jackson from Sinnis Motorcycles comments: “We are really thrilled to support the Royal Air Force on this great charitable trip and hope the boys can raise a lot of money selling off our scooters!”

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Scotland and Ireland in the news

Suzuki GB's nationwide Test Ride Roadshow heads to Northern Ireland this weekend, visiting GS Motorcycles' Hillsborough, County Down site on Saturday, 26 July, before heading to its Ballymena store in County Antrim on Sunday.

Suzuki Roadshow

Almost all of the Japanese manufacturer's on-road range will be available to test ride at both events, including the new V-Strom 1000 Adventure.

Dealer principal John Green commented: "The team at GS Motorcycles is delighted to able to offer our customers and other motorcyclists the opportunity to test ride such a wide selection of Suzuki models. We'll also have special offers on clothing and accessories and have some very enticing deals available too. We are looking forward to seeing some familiar faces as well as those less familiar, and hopefully the forecasters are right and we will have two enjoyable, safe, dry days of riding."

Meanwhile, BDN has recently visited the Republic of Ireland and over the coming months will be running features on four Dublin dealers starting in the September issue. We will also be interviewing the head of Honda Distributors (Two Wheels Ltd), part of RedCo Auto Holdings, which holds the concession for Honda in Eire.

Also in September, BDN will look at the potential financial implications of a Yes vote in Scotland. Anyone in the industry intending to vote for independence and willing to make the business case is invited to contact us at editorial@dealernews.co.uk

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NEWS: Comedian Noble films latest off-the-wall travel show

Comedian Ross Noble is filming the second series of Freewheeling using the new KTM 1290 Super Duke R.

Ross Noble

The off-the-wall travel show sees the top comic touring the United Kingdom at the mercy of the tweets he gets from his 500,000+ followers on Twitter. The first series was shown on the Dave channel earlier this year and saw Ross in a multitude of bizarre situations that made for compelling viewing and proved to be hugely popular.

Having completed the first series riding a touring bike, Ross was looking for something quite different and very overstated to continue the theme as an alternative travel show. Seeing the 180hp 1290 Super Duke R at Motorcycle Live in 2013 soon made the decision for Ross, who already has a soft spot for the Austrian brand as he competes in Enduro events on his own KTM 350 EXC-F.

Commenting on his new series, scheduled to be aired this coming winter, Ross Noble said: "What is Freewheeling? Well, people tweet me and I will travel to anywhere in the country to make the show - the more bizarre tweets the better. Last series I used more of a touring bike but this time I am using the 1290 Super Duke R, so we should be able to get everything done in half the time."

Ross Noble will be touring in September and October, visit www.rossnoble.co.uk for dates and venues.

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JOBS: SALES AGENTS REQUIRED

SALES AGENTS REQUIRED

Sales agents needed at Staniforths Motorcycle Wholesale

CONTACT DETAILS: Staniforth Motorcycle Wholesale Ltd, sales@staniforths.co.uk , 0114 2462027
We are looking for some well motivated people in the following areas, South East, London, Home Counties, Midlands & Scotland

Staniforths have been supplying the Motorcycle trade for over 40 years with a service we feel is second to none.

We have a 500 page full colour catalogue packed with thousands of fast moving spares and accessories all delivered next working day guaranteed. And with an average pick rate of well over 90% we have the stock to service our customers.

We are looking for some well motivated people in the following areas, South East, London, Home Counties, Midlands & Scotland, to service an existing customer base, along with the drive to find and secure new accounts.

Full backup will be given by our friendly team. Commission Based Salary.

If your are interested please call or email, your enquiry will be kept in the strictest confidence.

Staniforth Motorcycle Wholesale Ltd
182 Church Street,
Ecclesfield,
Sheffield,
S35 9WG

Tel: 0114 2462027

Email: sales@staniforths.co.uk

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