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#814 Unread post by blues2cruise »

I saw this sign at a Skytrain station yesterday. (Skytrain is similar to some metro systems only on a smaller scale)

I took this as a positive sign that will make people see that motorcycling is a good thing. I'm guessing that soon the company behind this will be revealed.

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#815 Unread post by fireguzzi »

Hi Blues
Looks like the silhouette of a sportster. But I guess that doesn't necessarily mean it's Harley related.
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#816 Unread post by MZ33 »

It is a brilliant bit of marketing, whoever it is! I don't suppose a national motorcycle organization did it, but I wish they had.
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#817 Unread post by blues2cruise »

fireguzzi wrote:Hi Blues
Looks like the silhouette of a sportster. But I guess that doesn't necessarily mean it's Harley related.
I think you may be right about it being a Sportster. There was a Sportster that came into our practic range today. It looked just like the shape on the sign.
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#818 Unread post by blues2cruise »

Day 2 of working with the motorcycle school today was very successful.
Yesterday the noob asked how to get on the bike.....today she passed her skills test. :mrgreen:
She wanted to quit early again and go home because had a defeatist attitude....I encouraged her to finish the day.
she left feeling quite elated. I left feeling tired.....and satisfied for a job well done.
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#819 Unread post by Social Distortion »

cool stuff Blues
i miss my 650...old reliable...
i love my triumph, but it gives me fits...
way to go!
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#820 Unread post by blues2cruise »

Social Distortion wrote:cool stuff Blues
i miss my 650...old reliable...
i love my triumph, but it gives me fits...
way to go!
Thanks. One day I hope to miss my 650, but in the meantime I will continue to love it. :)
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#821 Unread post by blues2cruise »

As of today, I cut my ties with the motorcycle school. I don't like being lied to.
There have been a couple of issues that could be overlooked, but today was the breaking point.

I was polite about "moving on" and this time he did not try to dissuade me...

So, I will now be looking for clients. I have a couple of "freebies" to get me started so I can have references. (They are people I know from work)

I have a friend who is a business/marketing person who will help me with the business cards and pamphlets etc. He can also point me in the right direction to make a website and find a hosting site.

I need more hours in the day.... :roll:
My regular job takes up a lot of time because of the commute. I plan to look for a new job in the fall. Ths new company that took over, moved our office out to the boonies....

Soon...part 2 of the instructor school experience.
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#822 Unread post by totalmotorcycle »

blues2cruise wrote:As of today, I cut my ties with the motorcycle school. I don't like being lied to.

So, I will now be looking for clients. I have a couple of "freebies" to get me started so I can have references. (They are people I know from work)

I have a friend who is a business/marketing person who will help me with the business cards and pamphlets etc. He can also point me in the right direction to make a website and find a hosting site.
I would be glad to offer any advice or help I can too, I can even recommended a good hosting site (www.idleserv.net) and try Office Depot or Staples for your business cards first, the saved me $$$. Just PM me for more advice if needed. :D

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#823 Unread post by blues2cruise »

totalmotorcycle wrote:
blues2cruise wrote:As of today, I cut my ties with the motorcycle school. I don't like being lied to.

So, I will now be looking for clients. I have a couple of "freebies" to get me started so I can have references. (They are people I know from work)

I have a friend who is a business/marketing person who will help me with the business cards and pamphlets etc. He can also point me in the right direction to make a website and find a hosting site.
I would be glad to offer any advice or help I can too, I can even recommended a good hosting site (www.idleserv.net) and try Office Depot or Staples for your business cards first, the saved me $$$. Just PM me for more advice if needed. :D

Mike
Thank you. As soon as I get a business name "cemented" I'll send a message.
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