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04-24-2008 4:29 PM In reply to

joshuaerdman
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So is anyone else going on this Kurakyn ride? Fastby250cc, where are you guys meeting and what time, I would think of maybe going if the weather is nice. Let me know.

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04-24-2008 4:40 PM In reply to

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I would consider it too if we get some nice weather.....I have the same questions as above Dan...

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04-24-2008 7:10 PM In reply to

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Hey guys I need some help. I have been contacted by a marketing firm in NY that is promoting The new Victory Vision.

They are looking for a local person to help with the month long promotion.

I need to sell myself to them with knowledge of local bike events & biker hang outs, bars etc.in the Minneapolis area.

I also need to promote myself as to why they should choose me for this promotion, in an email that I need to send out right away, I am not so good at expressing myself in writing. any help or ideas would be great.

If I am chosen to help them with the promotion I would be riding a Vision to local events that they choose & promoting the brand & signing up riders for test rides being held @ Polaris Ind. HQ in Medina, Mn which is less than 10 miles from my home.

This promotion pays well (for me) & would be a lot of fun, It could also open a few doors for me as I am looking for a new career.

Send me some ideas right away,

Thanks, Mike

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04-24-2008 11:00 PM In reply to

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joshuaerdman:

So is anyone else going on this Kurakyn ride? Fastby250cc, where are you guys meeting and what time, I would think of maybe going if the weather is nice. Let me know.

Thanks-Josh

I have not confirmed it yet, but I am hoping to meet at my brother's place in Shoreview off of 694 and Rice Street. Since the ride starts at 10am, we should plan on leaving his place no later than 9am to make sure we make get there a little early. I am hoping in a week, the weather will cooperate and we will get some enjoyable riding in!

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04-24-2008 11:29 PM In reply to

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1fast1:

Hey guys I need some help. I have been contacted by a marketing firm in NY that is promoting The new Victory Vision.

They are looking for a local person to help with the month long promotion.

I need to sell myself to them with knowledge of local bike events & biker hang outs, bars etc.in the Minneapolis area.

I also need to promote myself as to why they should choose me for this promotion, in an email that I need to send out right away, I am not good so good at expressing myself in writing. any help or ideas would be great.

If I am chosen to help them with the promotion I would be riding a Vision to local events that they choose & promoting the brand & signing up riders for test rides being held @ Polaris Ind. HQ in Medina, Mn which is less than 10 miles from my home.

This promotion pays well (for me) & would be a lot of fun, It could also open a few doors for me as I am looking for a new career.

Send me some ideas right away,

Thanks, Mike

Mike,

let me see how I can help. As for biker hang outs - there is First Thursday's at Dulano's pizza in Uptown. This event draws all kinds of bikers and even some scooters. People meet up there the first Thursday of the month rain or shine... There are some other events that are held in the cities too that are similar. A (insert day) of the month hang out that draws in the bikes to meet up and hang out. I know there is one in Forest Lake at the Culvers, one in Medina, and one in St Paul.

Other hang outs would be Fatboys bar in East Bethel right next to a Polaris/Victory dealer. Another would be the Whiskey Junction, The Joint, and that other bar on Cedar and Riverside in Minneapolis. Those bars are by that bike shop that some marketing genius named "The Shop" I bet that toolbox wears Dickies and is covered in tatoos - thanks Recovery Channel... sorry got into a rant there :)

The local American Motorcycle Association district, #23 has a couple of road events on their webpage too, check it out at http://www.armca.org/schedule/rec_new_schedule08.htm

As for promoting yourself in an email, introduce yourself and give a quick summary. Talk about your passion for motorcycles and where it began. Talk about how much you like Polaris and how refreshing it is to see another American brand that is changing the market. List some events you frequent that have motorcycles, like the bike only drags and other events you have attended... It might help to get in the mindset by reading up on some things professionals have had to say about the Vision. See if you can find their slogan and work it into your email. It may sound cheesy, but sales is about selling - start by selling yourself!

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04-24-2008 11:31 PM In reply to

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Mike,

Not sure if you found this page, but I would bet this guy is doing the same thing you are trying to do! http://www.gadgetguru.com/Victory%20Vision%20Blog.htm

04-25-2008 9:51 AM In reply to

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Here is a list of events and gatherings that the kqrs site puts together for motorcyclists. http://www.kqrs.com/Article.asp?id=628839

Good luck Mike....

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04-25-2008 11:32 AM In reply to

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joshuaerdman:

So is anyone else going on this Kurakyn ride? Fastby250cc, where are you guys meeting and what time, I would think of maybe going if the weather is nice. Let me know.

Thanks-Josh

From the weather reports, riding isn't looking too good for the weekend. Storm I don't know that we'll get much snow in the cities but just north of here looks to get nailed. Certainly wet enough for me to reconsider getting out tomorrow. Maybe Sunday if ths white stuff is gone and the roads are dry enough.

Someone please tell me this is the last of that white crap for this season. Angry

Chuck

04-25-2008 11:34 AM In reply to

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Thanks for the ideas,

Email has been sent. I wanted to get it off a soon as poss.

I will keep you posted with any updates.

This is the ad I responded to.

We are looking for an energetic, out going motorcycle enthusiast to be a brand ambassador for a major motorcycle brand for a 4 week promotion. Must have an excellent working knowledge of motorcycles, a motorcycle endorsement on a valid driver’s license and be very familiar with the Minneapolis/St. Paul market. Applicants must have flexible schedule so to be able to work some days, mostly nights and weekends, up to 30-40 hours per week. Applicants should also be familiar with local motorcycle organizations, nightlife hot spots, biker hang outs, and general local community events and organizations. The brand is targeting consumers between the ages of 25-40 years of age both men and women who appreciate well made motorcycles.

Please contact Alex #################################################

Here is what I sent. I hope it works.

Alex,

Thanks for the phone call discussing the promotional event for Victory Motorcycles.

Here is some info on me.

Michael J Riordan

10639 Crow Hassan Park Rd.

Hanover, Mn 55341

763-528-5023

mriordan11@yahoo.com

The last 22 years I worked for one of the larger automotive groups in the Minneapolis area as a Master Technician at several of our new car dealerships.

The automotive sales & service business has been poor here lately & the dealership that I was at closed its doors Jan 31 2008, & that is why I was browsing

the employment ads.

When I saw your ad for the motorcycle promotion I thought "what fun that would be" to be able to help promote a product & an activity that I enjoy so much.

And after you told me the manufacturer was Victory I got excited because I have really taken an interest in their bikes the last few years.

Since our conversation I have looked at the Victory Vision more closly on the internet & relized that I really didn't know much about the product. I have a lot more reading to do. I am quite impressed with the product description and all that Victory has to offer on this top of the line motorcycle.

Being that I have spent my whole career as a automotive mechanic I tend to relate more to the technicial aspects of a vehicle & would want to be up to date on the product so that I could field questions with a knowalageable & honest answer.

There is a local Victory dealer http://www.miesoutland.com/ that brings a trailer & several bikes down to one of the monthly bike nights in Medina Mn on the 2nd Thursday of ea. month & I have spent alot of time talking to them about the product. That same dealer has a very impressive store & I really like how they display thier product.

I really enjoy getting out to local bike nights & attend several a month on a regular basis. One is mentioned above, another is held on the 1st Wednesday of ea. month

during May thru Oct. at a Italian restraunt in St Paul, & another is 1st Thursday of ea. month at a pizza place in Minneapolis. These events draw a great group of people

that all enjoy socializing & talking bikes. There are also many local bars & clubs that cater to the biker community locally.

I find that the biker community is amazing, There is such a diverse group of people from all walks of life that will gather together and relate to each other because of their interest in riding motorcycles and to share ideas & offer help to others.

It is also hard to find a more charitable group of people, Most biker events include raising money for local charities.

I am sure this position creates some liability issues so let me tell you who I am.

48 years old, Held my last job for 22 years before the store closed almost 3 months ago.

I was the Teamster shop steward at the store, Representing aprox. 30 fellow employees.

I have lived @ the same address for 21 years. I am a father of two great kids who live here with their mother & I.

I am a non drinker, non smoker. I am very much a people person & have the ability to relate to most people.

I am an active member of a motorcycle internet forum that has about 14,000 of the greatest members world wide.

I have a valid & current class A CDL w/motorcycle endorsenent.

I graduated from East High school in Duluth,Mn in 1978.

I graduated from Wisconsin Indianhead Technical Institute in Superior Wi. 1982 with a certificate in Machine Tool Operations

I have a list of personal & employment references available upon request.

I am very interested in this exciting opportunity & look forward to discussing this further with you.

If I have left out any info that you need or want please reply & I can get that for you right away.

Thank you so much for your time & interest in me.

Sincerely

Michael Riordan

Here is a partial list of local bike events going on during the promotion

MAY

May 3 Forest Lake Lions Blessing of the Bikes and Road Rally, Lakeside Memorial Park, Forest Lake 150 mile ride. Register 8:30-11:00 First group leaves at 10:30 a.m., ends in Wyoming, MN

May 3 Carver Fun Run, Silver Bullet Bar, Harvey’s Bar or Lisa’s Place, Carver, MN benefits juvenile diabetes. 952-448-7176. or http://www.carverfunrun.com

May 3 Spring Open House, Delano Sports Center, 820 Babcock Blvd W, Delano, MN

May 4 Motorcycle Hillclimb Indianhead Cycle Park, Red Wing, MNMay 7 Two Wheel Wednesday (1^st Wednesday of each month) 6:00-8:00 pm. Yarusso Bros. Italian Restaurant. 635 Payne Ave, St Paul. Free pasta on the “new addition”. www.yarussos.com

May 8 Jacked Up Bike Night, Second Thursday of the Month at Mad Jacks Sports Bar, 952 County Road E, Vadnais Heights, Food & drink specials 5:30-8:00.

May 10-11 2nd Annual Motorcycle & ATV Dealer Expo Osceola High School Parking Lot, Osceola, WIMay 11 Mother’s Day May 15 Jacked Up Bike Night, Third Thursday of the Month at Mad Jacks Sports Bar, 8078 Brooklyn Blvd., Brooklyn Park $2.00 burgers and brats on the patio for those who ride from 5:30-8:00.

May 17 Ride For Pancreatic Cancer, The Ugly Bar Montrose, 260 Nelson Blvd. (Highway 12, past Delano.) 763-675-3219. Register 11:00, Ride leaves at 12:00 p.m. Tickets for the ride will be $10.00. Silent auction after the ride. There will also be tickets for sale for a shotgun, $100.00, and $50.00. Those tickets will be $2.00.

May 17 Terry DuBois Memorial Ride & Street Dance, Iron horse saloon spring valley, WI (17 miles east

of the border on hwy 29) Registration starts at 10:00am ride leaves at 11:00am. Raffles for prizes from Rice Lake Harley and a Pig Roast. $10 registration includes poker hand and live music by "Shy Friday" Proceeds to benefit the Refuge Farm For Abused Animals.

May 17 MDA Rolling Into the Future, benefits Multiple Sclerosis Association, Faribault Harley Davidson, Register 9-11. Ride leaves at 11. www.rollingintothefuture.comMay 18 Joint Run Reg: 10-12pm at the Joint, 913 Cedar Av. Mpls. Info. www.thejointbar.com Leave the Joint and ride to Bootleggers, in Mayer. More info call the Joint 612-338-2027.May 31 Ride for Wishes, Fury Motorcycles, 740 N Concord. Ride leaves at 11:00. www.chucksride.com Benefits Make a Wish Foundation. May 31 Ride Against Cancer, Little Falls, MN Register 10:30-12:00 at the Canteen Bar, 14981 Hwy 115. $10 donation includes meal at end of ride. More info 320-632-5595 or 320-360-6182JUNEJune ? 4^th Annual Open House, BlackWater Choppers, Osseo, MN 235 Cty Rd 81, Osseo, Come celebrate our third season as a dealership and hang out with Arlen and Cory Ness. Now available Arlen Ness Motorcycles. www.blackwaterchoppers.com Check website for exact date.June 1 Bootlegger’s Bar & Grille 7 Year Itch Anniversary Party, Mayer, MN. Party on the patio, hog roast, music, silly patio games & prizes, drink specials. Start itchin’ at Noon for 7 hours, ends at 7 p.m. 952-657-2668June 4 Two-Wheel Wednesday (1^st Wednesday of each month) 6:00-8:00 pm. Yarusso Bros. Italian Restaurant. 635 Payne Ave, St Paul. Free pasta for riders. June 7 Donnie Smith Ride In Bike Show, Settlement Bar, 698 200^th Ave, Somerset, WI 715-247-2221, Register 4-6, Show 6-8, Trophies 8 pmJune 7 MDA Tri-County Ride for Life, Donohue Harley Davidson, St Cloud. More info www.mdarides.org June 7 Spring Inn Kahoot’s Run for MS, Inn Kahoot’s Bar, Hamel, MN Register 9:00 a.m. Leaves at 11. Dinner and door prizes at the endJune 12 Jacked Up Bike Night, Second Thursday of the Month at Mad Jacks Sports Bar, 952 County Road E, Vadnais Heights, Food & drink specials 5:30-8:00.June 14 8^th Annual March of Dimes Bikers for Babies, Starts at Buffalo Wings in Savage, 7551 Egan Drive, Savage, Register 9:30, Leaves at 11:00, more info www.bikersforbabies.com June 14 Cops (Children of Prisoners) Run Apple Valley, MN Reg. 11:00 - 12:00 at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, Apple Valley. $35/rider, $20/passenger. 120 mile ride ends w/celebration & food Redeeming Love Church in Maplewood. www.copsrun.org June 14 7^th Annual Ronald McDonald House Benefit Ride, New York Mills, MN Register 9 to 11:45. Ride leaves at 12:00 from VFW on Hwy 10 rain or shine. $10 per person. 110 mile scenic ride with stops on the way, ends with hog roast, etc. More info www.rmhride.com

June 14 Freedom Ride Long Prairie American Legion & VFW, Leave Todd County Fairgrounds, on Hwy 27, in Long Prairie, MN. Registration 10-11:45 More info

320-732-2853, 320-732-6318 Proceeds benefit families and soldiers in LP area.June 14-27 Honor and Remember Ride to Washington DC, leaves St. Paul-HD 7 a.m. June 13-15 Vintage Motorcycle Festival, St. Paul, MN State Fairgrounds.June 15 Father’s DayJune 19 Jacked Up Bike Night, Third Thursday of the Month at Mad Jacks Sports Bar, 8078 Brooklyn Blvd., Brooklyn Park $2.00 burgers and brats on the patio for those who ride from 5:30-8:00.

June 21 Donnie Smith Ride In Bike Show, Mad Jacks Sports Café, 935 Co Rd E, Vadnais Heights, 651-287-3900, Register 4-6, Show 6-8, Trophies 8 pm

June 21 Bike Run For The 3 Day 60 Mile *** Cancer Walk at the Wells V.F.W. in southern MN. Registration will start at 11:30am and the ride will leave at 12:30. There will be a $15 per person fee. After the ride ther ewill be food, silet auction and DJ!

June 21 Summer Party at The Ugly Bar Montrose, 260 Nelson Blvd. (Highway 12, past Delano.) 763-675-3219.

June 20-21 7^th Annual Round Barn Run, St Croix Valley Riders, Gas Lite Tavern, 12 miles west of Prescott, WI, on US 10. Register 9:30. Ride, Live Music, Camping, Pork Roast & Refreshments. www.scvr.org

June 18-21 Crow Creek Commemorative Motorcycle Ride June 18th parking lot of the Fort Snelling Historical Site. The ride leaves at 8:00 am. The ride ends at Crow Creek Indian Reservation at Fort Thompson, SD. This ride remembers Dakota, Winnebago and Santee people who were forcibly interred in 1863. http://crowcreeklongriders.blogspot.com.

June 21 MN Patriot Ride - Join Brian Zepp at Fat Boy's Bar & grill for this 100 mile ride to show support for Minnesota's Soldiers, veterans, & their families. More info: www.thepatriotride.org

June 21 Veterans Benefit Run, Willmar, MN Ride starts at 12:00 at VFW, 1108 E Hwy 12 in Willmar. Ride benefits MN Assistance Council for Veteran’s Van Project. Sponsored by Brotherhood MC.June 22 Grain Belt Brewery Run to New Ulm, Leave the Narrows South, in Navarre at 10:00 a.m.June 27-29 Minnesota State HOG Rally, Duluth, MN www.mnstatehogrally.com June 28 Blackwater Choppers Poker Run, Ride leaves at 12:00. 235 Cty Rd 81, Osseo,

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04-25-2008 12:29 PM In reply to

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How quick do you expect to hear back from them?

Good luck with process!

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04-25-2008 2:02 PM In reply to

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That's great, Mike! I hope it works out for you. It could be really cool.

If you need a reference or any other type of help, let me know. I've been in Marketing for over 15 years...

04-25-2008 3:45 PM In reply to

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That looks good mike and i hope things turn out well for you. On a side not i graduated from East in Duluth as well in '01. Small world...

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04-25-2008 8:51 PM In reply to

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Seminole:

How quick do you expect to hear back from them?

Good luck with process!

I think the promotion starts May 7 & runs thru June 1

I was kinda frantic when I was taking the call & my notes are a mess.

So if those are the dates, Who ever gets the job should find out soon. I have no idea how many people responded to the ad or how many of those were contacted back.

You can bet that I will post with any news that I get.

Hey Swany, where did you live in Duluth?

I lived on Woodland Ave. but I moved from there about the time you were born. 1982 lol.

Mike

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04-25-2008 11:44 PM In reply to

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Just looked outside and seen 5 inches of new white crap!!! Guess I dont feel so bad about breaking my hand now and not being able to ride for a bit because I also dont have to shovel lol. Looks like I wont be able to take the boat out till the opener either. Hopefully the ice will be gone by then. Not sure how you guys feel but I am getting tired of this weather we are haveing!

04-26-2008 7:35 AM In reply to

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Straight up depression here. Have you noticed when the sun is out and it remotely warm, your mood is very good? I hate to say this but I have a feeling we are in for a rough weather year.

Chuck

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