DealerExpo Show: Quality Over Quantity?

For the first time in our history, Leader had a booth at the DealerExpo show. The eCaddy Deluxe GPS and iPod / iPhone mounting kits had been nominated for a Kickstart Award, and we wanted to talk to motorcycle dealers about our products.

Many dealers are not aware of Leader or the high-quality mounting kits we make, and we want to change that! And we wanted to pick their brains about how our products might be displayed in their shops (and what it would take to convince them to do so).

Despite the lower show attendance and a decided lack of sleep (the people in the room above me were escorted out of the hotel at 5:15am by the Indy police), we made some quailty contacts.

The most challenging part of the trip? Returning home through a small snowstorm in WI and MN that made the roads quite slippery. We were both more than ready to quit by the time we arrived home at 5am!

Dealer Expo Kickstart New Product Finalist!

Dealer Expo (arguably the biggest motorsports dealer trade show) recently announced the 25 products chosen to be finalists for the Kickstart New Product Contest at Dealer Expo 2010.

A judging committee made up of retailers and buyers chose the 25 products they feel will have the biggest impact on the 2010 selling season – and the eCaddy Deluxe GPS and iPod/iPhone Mounting Kits made the list!

The eCaddy Deluxe motorcycle mounting kits include everything a rider needs to mount a GPS, iPod or iPhone on a motorcycle. We'll be showing these kits - along with a little something new we can't share yet - at the Dealer Expo show (booth #5608) in just two weeks!

Nifty 50 Award from Powersports Business!

The eCaddy Deluxe GPS and iPod/iPhone mounting kits won a Nifty 50 Award!

For the 11th consecutive year, Powersports Business selected 50 items that their editors believe are must-see products or services at this year's Dealer Expo trade show. They believe these items "will be the most interesting and possibly the most profitable for the coming selling season."

The eCaddy Deluxe motorcycle mounting kits includes everything you need to mount a GPS, iPod or iPhone:

• Chrome mounting bracket (round bar, Harley controls, Gold Wing controls or flat surface)
  
• eCaddy Deluxe all-chrome plate with multi-faceted lug offers SIX different mounting angles
  
• UltraTilt allows you to angle the GPS or iPod/iPhone in ANY direction – for better visibility or to reduce sun glare
  
• Cradle is custom-shaped to grip your GPS or iPod/iPhone securely
  
• All necessary hardware
  
• Complete instructions
  

All winners were published in the January 18 issue of Powersports Business Magazine. For more information about the eCaddy Deluxe motorcycle mount, visit www.LeaderMotorcycle.com!

Holiday Gift Ideas for the Motorcycle Rider (Part 2): iPod Mount iPhone Mount

Happy belated Gobble-Gobble day. Here it is "black Monday" and the second of our Holiday Gift Count-down...

Our #2 "Most Excellent Gift Idea": Motorcyle iPhone or iPod Mount

Our mounts are all-chrome motorcycle accessories made in the USA America! We can help you mount iPod Classic, iPod Nano (generations 1-4), Apple Touch (original & 2nd generation), and iPhone (original & 3G/3GS).

Kits are available for handlebar mounted (bar fits from 3/4" up to 1.25") as well as Harley Davidson controls mounts and Honda Gold Wing controls mounts. Price starts at$77.99 (and up if you choose power kits and/or waterproofing options!).

All you need to know is what model iPod or iPhone your giftee has. Then just follow the "how to" directions that are included on EVERY order page of our Web site.

Here are some links to get you started:
How to Mount an iPhone or iPod on a motorcycle (complete "how to" guide including demo videos)
See all iPhone / MP3 / iPod mounting kits!

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