Who knows.. The prospect might be a biker and you end up developing a nice niche through referrals.
Showing Up for an Appointment on a Motorcycle
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Who knows.. The prospect might be a biker and you end up developing a nice niche through referrals.
It was a beautiful day on Thursday and I had two appointments and drove a 911 Carrera, whale tail and all.
My clients both liked it. I see nothing wrong with riding a bike. Just explain the situation when you get there and they will moe than likely like you for it.
In fact, on Thursday the first meeting was supposed to be at Big Boy just to get an app signed. When I got there she wasn't there so after 10 minutes I called her. Her excuse was she had to go get her boyfriend out of jail. The jail was right behind bigboy.
And yes I probalby shoud have known when she said Big Boy she ment the Jail!
My clients both liked it. I see nothing wrong with riding a bike. Just explain the situation when you get there and they will moe than likely like you for it.
In fact, on Thursday the first meeting was supposed to be at Big Boy just to get an app signed. When I got there she wasn't there so after 10 minutes I called her. Her excuse was she had to go get her boyfriend out of jail. The jail was right behind bigboy.
And yes I probalby shoud have known when she said Big Boy she ment the Jail!
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I rode the bike over. Good thing, the appointment was a loser. The guy has CHF. Not interested in a GI policy, unless I could get him something in the 100k range for a couple hundred a month. Any suggestions? It was a beautiful day, so at least I got a nice ride in. The guy could care less what mode of transportation I chose. But, I can see, as someone else mentioned, how showing up on a motorcycle might turn some people off, so I don't think I will do it often.
Now I feel old, Newby. I'm only 49, which I know is young for a Goldwing. But, I have a 75 year old back, and I have the seat set up just right for me to be able to ride long distance. So, I think I'll keep it
Have you seen the new 'sporty' Gold Wing Honda came out with this year? The F6B. I think it's a nice looking bike.
Now I feel old, Newby. I'm only 49, which I know is young for a Goldwing. But, I have a 75 year old back, and I have the seat set up just right for me to be able to ride long distance. So, I think I'll keep it
Have you seen the new 'sporty' Gold Wing Honda came out with this year? The F6B. I think it's a nice looking bike.
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I rode the bike over. Good thing, the appointment was a loser. The guy has CHF. Not interested in a GI policy, unless I could get him something in the 100k range for a couple hundred a month. Any suggestions? It was a beautiful day, so at least I got a nice ride in. The guy could care less what mode of transportation I chose. But, I can see, as someone else mentioned, how showing up on a motorcycle might turn some people off, so I don't think I will do it often.
Now I feel old, Newby. I'm only 49, which I know is young for a Goldwing. But, I have a 75 year old back, and I have the seat set up just right for me to be able to ride long distance. So, I think I'll keep it
You think you feel old? When I started selling Gold Wings they were the original GL-1000 with no bags or fairings or anything. We had to buy all the stuff from Craig Vetter to dress them up. It was very crude back in those days compared to now. The Gold Wings became very nice when the 1500's came out in 1988. It was my favorite bike to ride back then and I was only age 28 and could ride anything I wanted.
I left that business in 1996 and got into funeral Preneed and insurance. I had all Harley's after that until I fell in love with my Yamaha and set it up exactly how I wanted it. I don't ride much at all anymore but keep Yam the Bomb around for the occasional Sunday ride. I'll probably pick up another Gold Wing when I retire and have more time to travel. I bought a Harley Ultra Classic about 10-years ago but didn't like it except for long highway rides.
I'd have one of everything if the wife would just let me.
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I have a 1500, my wife has an old Yahmaha Virago 750. Very reliable, and fun for short trips
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I see a bunch of Victory bikes around these parts.
as loang as were on the subject of bikes. I have a 69Triumph Bonnieville restored from the ground up in like new condition.
I also just finished last fall restoring a 1919 Harley Davidson. It had been in my family since the 1920's. MY dad rode it to California from Iowa on at least 2 occassions. It was torn completely down in 1951 when My family moved from Iowa to Michigan. About 2 years ago I started gathering up all the old parts that were scattered around a dirt barn floor. I bought old missing parts from all over the world including, Germany, Canada and Briton.
I did a rustoration on it. It looks very old and is not repainted or anything. It does run now and in fact sounds pretty cool. It is a very crude old bike but means a lot to me since my grand father and father both rode it for many years.
I also just finished last fall restoring a 1919 Harley Davidson. It had been in my family since the 1920's. MY dad rode it to California from Iowa on at least 2 occassions. It was torn completely down in 1951 when My family moved from Iowa to Michigan. About 2 years ago I started gathering up all the old parts that were scattered around a dirt barn floor. I bought old missing parts from all over the world including, Germany, Canada and Briton.
I did a rustoration on it. It looks very old and is not repainted or anything. It does run now and in fact sounds pretty cool. It is a very crude old bike but means a lot to me since my grand father and father both rode it for many years.
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Many, many, moons ago I was a Snap On Tool dealer and took a 69 Triumph in for a tool bill. Wanted to restore it but never had the time and sold it after a few years to someone who begged me to sell it. Sorry I did but I would much rather have that 1919 Harley. Post a pic. One more child to get out of the house and I get a Harley. Last bike was a Honda V65 Magna back when it came out. First was a Honda 50 when I was around 12. Several in between.
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