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Iron Mountain Motorsports

I'd apply, but I couldn't sell a t-shirt to a naked man, so I won't ;)

Also, I'd feel kind of dirty selling scooters and quads alongside of a Husaberg:

No, you don't think you're in the market for Husaberg? A little too much for you maybe? Well, how about this Vespa?
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thanks,
json
 
However, Jason having scooters and quads may actually allow you to sell something. I strongly urge you to reconsider. :D I heard through the grapevine commision on 2003 Wild HP's and Chineese scooters is huge. :shock: Oops, the cat is out of the bag.

Cheers, Ryan
 
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Husabergler said:
However, Jason having scooters and quads may actually allow you to sell something. I strongly urge you to reconsider. :D I heard through the grapevine commision on 2003 Wild HP's and Chineese scooters is huge. :shock: Oops, the cat is out of the bag.

Cheers, Ryan
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Maybe we've touched on my problem. I'm allergic to monetary transactions :D

thanks,
json
 
This is soo typical of a recreation oriented job, lots of hard work for an unexciting base salary. OK, you will get a commission but more often than not you are basically self-employed and required to pay your own way and calculate your own taxes and expenses which include travel, accommodations, food and even samples.

Also as played out on this and many other forums, you are a crap-magnet! Some people love you, some hate you. This a job that is guaranteed to frustrate you because you will find it impossible to satisfy everybody! The exception is if you have a company that is solidly behind you...all too rare I've found.

Yes! I've have held jobs like this and I can tell you, someone doing this job effectively, earns every cent they get! Also, you'd better hope you're enthusiastic about what you're selling, because playing with the latest toy's is arguably the biggest bonus.

For the record, I found owning my own MotorCycle shop far more rewarding, even with challenges that presented.
 
what in the hell is happening here, who builds these scooters and ATV's? are they marketed under Iron mountain branding? are they Chinese knock off's? made of cheap pot metal and brittle plastic. Can we soon expect to see husaberg/gas gas parked in the window of the nearest auto parts store next the electric minicycles and go carts?

so is BMG no longer? was Dixie sales a subsidiary of BMG? how does Iron Mountain fit in?

questions, questions, questions,
 
Whenever there is any kind of distribution change in a motorcycle importer all hell seems to break loose.

From my experience in rumor mongoring with Gas Gas over the last 7 years, what is perceived for the future is usually worse than what really happens. Let's not all go Chicken Little.

This has happened many times with Gas Gas and Husaberg over the last 10 years, and yet the brands continue to grow and gain respect as high end niche bikes. Unless the factory stops making the bikes, distribution will eventually sort itself out. There's little money in importing these low production run high price point bikes into the US market. Riders in the US market like to be superficially different (white plastic on a CRF, etc.) while sticking to what their riding bud has for a bike. The company has to move other products (i.e. Chinese crap) to keep the lights in the warehouse on.

That said, a few press releases wouldn't hurt BMG/Dixie/Iron Mountain though. They'd keep the chicken littles of the motorcycle world quiet for a while. Get someone on here doing more pre-emptive damage control. (Josh has done a great job answering Dale on other threads.) Make us excited about the changes instead of cringing.
 
risky1 said:
what in the hell is happening here, who builds these scooters and ATV's? are they marketed under Iron mountain branding? are they Chinese knock off's? made of cheap pot metal and brittle plastic. Can we soon expect to see husaberg/gas gas parked in the window of the nearest auto parts store next the electric minicycles and go carts?

so is BMG no longer? was Dixie sales a subsidiary of BMG? how does Iron Mountain fit in?

questions, questions, questions,
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http://www.barrettcorp.com/cmpny_dixie.asp


http://www.dixiesales.com/

Perhaps someone can boil all of this down and explain what happened?

What is Dixie sales to Iron Mountain?

What is Iron Mountain?

Where does this leave BMG?
 
I think I see. Barrett owns Dixie Sales, or at least a big chunck of stock and they sort of merged in 2001.

So why was Iron Mountain brought in?
 
You can skip the majority of the thread, but this post provides some insight behind the why. As to the how, I think it's just big business moving things around within a larger entity. We've seen the same happen with KTM often, and usually if you've not read about it, you're none the wiser.

People always get worried when things like this happen, and as FM says, it would be muy diggable if people got notice so as not to have to worry about polishing their bike for an auto trader photo, but since the inception of the Husaberg brand, this is the way we've gotten our info: a mystery guy comes along and his first (and usually only) post is to kindly tell us that things are changing, but fails to mention what the changes might be :). I for one look forward to the excitement now. It's like "Where's Waldo", but instead of a guy in a red and white sweater, we're looking for the future of our bikes :D The brand is still here after everything that has happened in it's past, and a lot bigger things have happened than this, so I just drink my coffee and lemonade and look forward to the next big get-together.

thanks,
json
 
husabutt said:
I think I see. Barrett owns Dixie Sales, or at least a big chunck of stock and they sort of merged in 2001.

So why was Iron Mountain brought in?
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From the BMG / Husaberg beginning parts were shipped from within the USA via Dixie Sales.

Personally, I see even further improvement on the Horizon regarding Dixie Sales taking a more active role.

I believe your Husaberg investment is safer now then it has ever been.

Dale
 
Ah sheesh Dale...just when I figure I have to stay away from NorCal because you probably have a firearm within arms length and you would probably point it at me...you show some positivity and I feel like I need to give you a hug :D :D

At the end of the day....I don't work for Husaberg, BMG or Dixie. I love dirtbikes and for the last few years that love has been focused on Husaberg. I feel very privledged that I have been able to get to know alot of people that are close to this brand, including the creators in Sweden and many of the dealers in North America. I wish nothing but the best for the individuals that have invested their hard earned money in Bergs and I hope that they get as much enjoyment from these bikes as I have.

I still never sell my 2 stroke :twisted:
 
Coffin said:
Ah sheesh Dale...just when I figure I have to stay away from NorCal because you probably have a firearm within arms length and you would probably point it at me...you show some positivity and I feel like I need to give you a hug :D :D

At the end of the day....I don't work for Husaberg, BMG or Dixie. I love dirtbikes and for the last few years that love has been focused on Husaberg. I feel very privledged that I have been able to get to know alot of people that are close to this brand, including the creators in Sweden and many of the dealers in North America. I wish nothing but the best for the individuals that have invested their hard earned money in Bergs and I hope that they get as much enjoyment from these bikes as I have.

I still never sell my 2 stroke :twisted:
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Hi Coffin,
Your welcome in my neighborhood anytime.

To once again quote King Kenny:
"It's real simple with me, don't lie or try to cheat me"

Looking forward now as the past is just that, "the past".

Sincere Best Wishes,
Dale
 
BMG and Dixies Sales are sister companies...one American and one Canadian. Husaberg parts have been housed in Dixie's Arlington TN warehouse since BMG became the distributor. Both companies are in the lawn and garden buinsess. Dixie is the dist for AYP(Sears) , Murray, Homelite and several others oem parts. In the lawn equipment buisness there is alot of whats called 2 tier distribution...ie the factories don't always handle direct to dealers. BMG in addition to parts is also the Exmark commercial lawn equipment dist for Canada. Why do I know all this...I am an Exmark and other lawn equipment dealer..as well as KTM. We have been buying parts from Dixie for about 15 years. They have warehouses in Greensboro NC, Arlington, TN and another in Fla. Dixie is a big, financially stable company..that being said thay have little experience in the powersports buisness. I am guessing that Iron Mtn is a company set by Dixie to deal with the powersports buisness seperate of the lawn and garden side.
 
Thank you for posting a very accurate and well written explanation.

Like I said in an earlier post , "Such is a good time to own a newer Husaberg"

Dale
 
dcg141 said:
I am guessing that Iron Mtn is a company set by Dixie to deal with the powersports buisness seperate of the lawn and garden side.
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If this is true, it has me a bit concerned. Has anyone ever heard of the Iron Mountain motor sports brand of trike? On the other hand, how many of us have heard about these fly-by night companies that are bringing over cheap knockoff MC and scooters selling them and leaving the dealer/buyer in a lurch because they don't back up the sale with parts or service. This has happened to personal a friend who owned a lawn and garden shop selling mowers and such, does really well with them, then got talked into buying a bunch of cheap chinese MC's he sold quite a few and within 4-5 months a large majority of them came back looking for parts. The company he bought them from kept giving him the run around but parts never came, so he decided to stop selling the bikes. he has about 15 of them left and he practically can't give them away...

These Chinese bikes are throw away bikes, hopefully the attitude of the new distributor is one of concern about the brands they hoc. It seems to me to be a huge disconnect between selling toys for people who ride in garden gloves and payless shoes source work boots and bicycle helmets on one hand and then distributing serious racing bikes on the other...

If they are saying that the end user will see no difference in the level of service and or marketing then I will sit and hold my breath. until I see otherwise I for one will be very skeptical...

of course I could be wrong, and the motorized stuff they are selling is high quality, solid, and we just have not heard of the brand yet.... :roll:


Edit: I just realized that in the first part of my rant I was describing the situation with Husaberg in the late 90's-early 00's (except the cheap knock-off part) :8O: :lol:
 
risky1 said:
dcg141 said:
I am guessing that Iron Mtn is a company set by Dixie to deal with the powersports buisness seperate of the lawn and garden side.
Click to expand...

If this is true, it has me a bit concerned. Has anyone ever heard of the Iron Mountain motor sports brand of trike? On the other hand, how many of us have heard about these fly-by night companies that are bringing over cheap knockoff MC and scooters selling them and leaving the dealer/buyer in a lurch because they don't back up the sale with parts or service. This has happened to personal a friend who owned a lawn and garden shop selling mowers and such, does really well with them, then got talked into buying a bunch of cheap chinese MC's he sold quite a few and within 4-5 months a large majority of them came back looking for parts. The company he bought them from kept giving him the run around but parts never came, so he decided to stop selling the bikes. he has about 15 of them left and he practically can't give them away...

These Chinese bikes are throw away bikes, hopefully the attitude of the new distributor is one of concern about the brands they hoc. It seems to me to be a huge disconnect between selling toys for people who ride in garden gloves and payless shoes source work boots and bicycle helmets on one hand and then distributing serious racing bikes on the other...

If they are saying that the end user will see no difference in the level of service and or marketing then I will sit and hold my breath. until I see otherwise I for one will be very skeptical...

of course I could be wrong, and the motorized stuff they are selling is high quality, solid, and we just have not heard of the brand yet.... :roll:


Edit: I just realized that in the first part of my rant I was describing the situation with Husaberg in the late 90's-early 00's (except the cheap knock-off part) :8O: :lol:
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You bring up a lot of good points Jared. Hopefully it will be someone who is experienced handling Husaberg's that will oversee the new operation which will of course benefit the lower quality products being distributed side by side with the Berg's, and not the other way around.
 
risky1 said:
dcg141 said:
I am guessing that Iron Mtn is a company set by Dixie to deal with the powersports buisness seperate of the lawn and garden side.
Click to expand...

If this is true, it has me a bit concerned. Has anyone ever heard of the Iron Mountain motor sports brand of trike? On the other hand, how many of us have heard about these fly-by night companies that are bringing over cheap knockoff MC and scooters selling them and leaving the dealer/buyer in a lurch because they don't back up the sale with parts or service. This has happened to personal a friend who owned a lawn and garden shop selling mowers and such, does really well with them, then got talked into buying a bunch of cheap chinese MC's he sold quite a few and within 4-5 months a large majority of them came back looking for parts. The company he bought them from kept giving him the run around but parts never came, so he decided to stop selling the bikes. he has about 15 of them left and he practically can't give them away...

These Chinese bikes are throw away bikes, hopefully the attitude of the new distributor is one of concern about the brands they hoc. It seems to me to be a huge disconnect between selling toys for people who ride in garden gloves and payless shoes source work boots and bicycle helmets on one hand and then distributing serious racing bikes on the other...

If they are saying that the end user will see no difference in the level of service and or marketing then I will sit and hold my breath. until I see otherwise I for one will be very skeptical...

of course I could be wrong, and the motorized stuff they are selling is high quality, solid, and we just have not heard of the brand yet.... :roll:
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From personal experience "One must be careful regarding what they wish for"

With a strong emphasis on "Marketing" Husaberg has indeed grown. Such is what many said they wanted.

Unfortunately larger corporations sometimes roll the dice regarding Quantity vs Quality Vs Customer satisfaction.

Example:
If ninety out of one hundred people are satisfied then such is considered good. That is unless you are one of the unlucky ten percent.

Dale
 

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