REED on KTM?

Camp332
Profile picture for user Camp332
Posts
8375
Joined
8/16/2006
Location
Zoo Jersey US
Camp332 12/13/2019 7:20am
12/13/2019 7:20am
CM_84 wrote:
Does anyone notice how old Ricky never answers peoples questions? some of the ones you missed ricky boy: -Is his popularity A logical reason to hire...
Does anyone notice how old Ricky never answers peoples questions?
some of the ones you missed ricky boy:
-Is his popularity A logical reason to hire him (independent to the also logical reasons not to hire him)
-Should anyone who is not capable of winning lose theor factory rides?
-Who would you have hired?
-Should anyone that Reed beats either be fired or lose their jobs?



Camp332 wrote:
Be honest, you were hitting those Foster's oil cans before you made this post, Mate!
CM_84 wrote:
Australian's don't drink Fosters
My best friend and I used to swipe his old man's Fosters out of the garage when we were teenagers. I don't blame you guys for not drinking that kangaroo pee! Laughing

Anyway, what's up with the Reed to KTM rumor? Is it going to happen?
mxb2
Profile picture for user mxb2
Posts
22485
Joined
6/15/2010
Location
Bowie, MD US
mxb2 12/13/2019 7:25am
12/13/2019 7:25am
Camp332 wrote:
Be honest, you were hitting those Foster's oil cans before you made this post, Mate!
CM_84 wrote:
Australian's don't drink Fosters
Camp332 wrote:
My best friend and I used to swipe his old man's Fosters out of the garage when we were teenagers. I don't blame you guys for...
My best friend and I used to swipe his old man's Fosters out of the garage when we were teenagers. I don't blame you guys for not drinking that kangaroo pee! Laughing

Anyway, what's up with the Reed to KTM rumor? Is it going to happen?
Didnt reed bash energy drinks awhile ago?
brocster
Profile picture for user brocster
Posts
3611
Joined
6/9/2009
Location
Aliso Viejo, CA US
brocster 12/13/2019 7:49am
12/13/2019 7:49am
At this past MEC. Reed had more people standing outside his pit on average throughout the day than anyone else.

For this last year you would be a fool not to get involved with his program or have him on your team. His name, face, picture, career highlight reel be shown and mentioned more than anyone or anything else. Period!

7
Rick Amatuzio 12/13/2019 8:05am
12/13/2019 8:05am
brocster wrote:
At this past MEC. Reed had more people standing outside his pit on average throughout the day than anyone else. For this last year you would...
At this past MEC. Reed had more people standing outside his pit on average throughout the day than anyone else.

For this last year you would be a fool not to get involved with his program or have him on your team. His name, face, picture, career highlight reel be shown and mentioned more than anyone or anything else. Period!

Do you think 200 people standing outside his pits is really important to a manufacturer? He is 20lbs over weight, he has 2 broken ribs, he himself said he has hardly ridden a bike and hasn’t trained at all.. he said he no longer has the drive and wants to move on, he won’t risk getting hurt.
KTM already has the best selling bike out there, AND the #1. Chad Reed is irrelevant to the Supercross championship. Why on earth would KTM want to write a check to Chad, once again, on a gamble he may or may not finish the season mid pack? This is a business, not unicef.
Yes, it’s sad to see him go.. yes he is gnarly and kick ass... yes he was the best.. yes he has made more money than any other rider in history.. yes, would love to see him podium this season.. yes would love to see a factory hire him, but I can promise you it’s EXTREMELY unlikely to happen. It may, who knows.. but I sure wouldn’t do it if I am Ian Harrison, sorry, I would be looking for my future riders
7
11

The Shop

See All »
Ray_MXS
Profile picture for user Ray_MXS
Posts
1116
Joined
10/28/2016
Location
SE
Ray_MXS 12/13/2019 8:15am
12/13/2019 8:15am
Rick Amatuzio wrote:
Do you think 200 people standing outside his pits is really important to a manufacturer? He is 20lbs over weight, he has 2 broken ribs, he...
Do you think 200 people standing outside his pits is really important to a manufacturer? He is 20lbs over weight, he has 2 broken ribs, he himself said he has hardly ridden a bike and hasn’t trained at all.. he said he no longer has the drive and wants to move on, he won’t risk getting hurt.
KTM already has the best selling bike out there, AND the #1. Chad Reed is irrelevant to the Supercross championship. Why on earth would KTM want to write a check to Chad, once again, on a gamble he may or may not finish the season mid pack? This is a business, not unicef.
Yes, it’s sad to see him go.. yes he is gnarly and kick ass... yes he was the best.. yes he has made more money than any other rider in history.. yes, would love to see him podium this season.. yes would love to see a factory hire him, but I can promise you it’s EXTREMELY unlikely to happen. It may, who knows.. but I sure wouldn’t do it if I am Ian Harrison, sorry, I would be looking for my future riders
Sure it does. Maybe not for you, but for the fans.

I remember in the early 2000s my favorite rider was the frenchman Frédéric Bolley. The years leading up to his 250 championship he was on a Honda, and so was I because of him. Honda was THE best bike, no one could convince me otherwise. When he switched to Yamaha a few years later, so did I, and once again blue was the only color I could see.

So yeah, it matters.
7
brocster
Profile picture for user brocster
Posts
3611
Joined
6/9/2009
Location
Aliso Viejo, CA US
brocster 12/13/2019 8:28am
12/13/2019 8:28am
brocster wrote:
At this past MEC. Reed had more people standing outside his pit on average throughout the day than anyone else. For this last year you would...
At this past MEC. Reed had more people standing outside his pit on average throughout the day than anyone else.

For this last year you would be a fool not to get involved with his program or have him on your team. His name, face, picture, career highlight reel be shown and mentioned more than anyone or anything else. Period!

Rick Amatuzio wrote:
Do you think 200 people standing outside his pits is really important to a manufacturer? He is 20lbs over weight, he has 2 broken ribs, he...
Do you think 200 people standing outside his pits is really important to a manufacturer? He is 20lbs over weight, he has 2 broken ribs, he himself said he has hardly ridden a bike and hasn’t trained at all.. he said he no longer has the drive and wants to move on, he won’t risk getting hurt.
KTM already has the best selling bike out there, AND the #1. Chad Reed is irrelevant to the Supercross championship. Why on earth would KTM want to write a check to Chad, once again, on a gamble he may or may not finish the season mid pack? This is a business, not unicef.
Yes, it’s sad to see him go.. yes he is gnarly and kick ass... yes he was the best.. yes he has made more money than any other rider in history.. yes, would love to see him podium this season.. yes would love to see a factory hire him, but I can promise you it’s EXTREMELY unlikely to happen. It may, who knows.. but I sure wouldn’t do it if I am Ian Harrison, sorry, I would be looking for my future riders
Yes it matters. Eyes on products = sales

I’ll leave this here


1
Rick Amatuzio 12/13/2019 8:42am
12/13/2019 8:42am
brocster wrote:
At this past MEC. Reed had more people standing outside his pit on average throughout the day than anyone else. For this last year you would...
At this past MEC. Reed had more people standing outside his pit on average throughout the day than anyone else.

For this last year you would be a fool not to get involved with his program or have him on your team. His name, face, picture, career highlight reel be shown and mentioned more than anyone or anything else. Period!

Rick Amatuzio wrote:
Do you think 200 people standing outside his pits is really important to a manufacturer? He is 20lbs over weight, he has 2 broken ribs, he...
Do you think 200 people standing outside his pits is really important to a manufacturer? He is 20lbs over weight, he has 2 broken ribs, he himself said he has hardly ridden a bike and hasn’t trained at all.. he said he no longer has the drive and wants to move on, he won’t risk getting hurt.
KTM already has the best selling bike out there, AND the #1. Chad Reed is irrelevant to the Supercross championship. Why on earth would KTM want to write a check to Chad, once again, on a gamble he may or may not finish the season mid pack? This is a business, not unicef.
Yes, it’s sad to see him go.. yes he is gnarly and kick ass... yes he was the best.. yes he has made more money than any other rider in history.. yes, would love to see him podium this season.. yes would love to see a factory hire him, but I can promise you it’s EXTREMELY unlikely to happen. It may, who knows.. but I sure wouldn’t do it if I am Ian Harrison, sorry, I would be looking for my future riders
brocster wrote:
Yes it matters. Eyes on products = sales I’ll leave this here [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2019/12/13/391170/s1200_32BCE92C_1B0F_4FC9_B6A3_90F947C9561D.jpg[/img]
Yes it matters. Eyes on products = sales

I’ll leave this here


Nice photo, but why didn’t a factory take him?
5
davis224
Profile picture for user davis224
Posts
6256
Joined
8/15/2006
Location
Cornland, IL US
Fantasy
138th
davis224 12/13/2019 8:44am
12/13/2019 8:44am
brocster wrote:
At this past MEC. Reed had more people standing outside his pit on average throughout the day than anyone else. For this last year you would...
At this past MEC. Reed had more people standing outside his pit on average throughout the day than anyone else.

For this last year you would be a fool not to get involved with his program or have him on your team. His name, face, picture, career highlight reel be shown and mentioned more than anyone or anything else. Period!

Rick Amatuzio wrote:
Do you think 200 people standing outside his pits is really important to a manufacturer? He is 20lbs over weight, he has 2 broken ribs, he...
Do you think 200 people standing outside his pits is really important to a manufacturer? He is 20lbs over weight, he has 2 broken ribs, he himself said he has hardly ridden a bike and hasn’t trained at all.. he said he no longer has the drive and wants to move on, he won’t risk getting hurt.
KTM already has the best selling bike out there, AND the #1. Chad Reed is irrelevant to the Supercross championship. Why on earth would KTM want to write a check to Chad, once again, on a gamble he may or may not finish the season mid pack? This is a business, not unicef.
Yes, it’s sad to see him go.. yes he is gnarly and kick ass... yes he was the best.. yes he has made more money than any other rider in history.. yes, would love to see him podium this season.. yes would love to see a factory hire him, but I can promise you it’s EXTREMELY unlikely to happen. It may, who knows.. but I sure wouldn’t do it if I am Ian Harrison, sorry, I would be looking for my future riders
So... who would you hire? It's looking like Reed is going in his own anyway, now. Based on the criteria you just listed, who is the obviously better pick? Or are you arguing that if they cant put a race winner on the bike, just don't go racing?
1
mxb2
Profile picture for user mxb2
Posts
22485
Joined
6/15/2010
Location
Bowie, MD US
mxb2 12/13/2019 8:47am
12/13/2019 8:47am
brocster wrote:
At this past MEC. Reed had more people standing outside his pit on average throughout the day than anyone else. For this last year you would...
At this past MEC. Reed had more people standing outside his pit on average throughout the day than anyone else.

For this last year you would be a fool not to get involved with his program or have him on your team. His name, face, picture, career highlight reel be shown and mentioned more than anyone or anything else. Period!

Rick Amatuzio wrote:
Do you think 200 people standing outside his pits is really important to a manufacturer? He is 20lbs over weight, he has 2 broken ribs, he...
Do you think 200 people standing outside his pits is really important to a manufacturer? He is 20lbs over weight, he has 2 broken ribs, he himself said he has hardly ridden a bike and hasn’t trained at all.. he said he no longer has the drive and wants to move on, he won’t risk getting hurt.
KTM already has the best selling bike out there, AND the #1. Chad Reed is irrelevant to the Supercross championship. Why on earth would KTM want to write a check to Chad, once again, on a gamble he may or may not finish the season mid pack? This is a business, not unicef.
Yes, it’s sad to see him go.. yes he is gnarly and kick ass... yes he was the best.. yes he has made more money than any other rider in history.. yes, would love to see him podium this season.. yes would love to see a factory hire him, but I can promise you it’s EXTREMELY unlikely to happen. It may, who knows.. but I sure wouldn’t do it if I am Ian Harrison, sorry, I would be looking for my future riders
davis224 wrote:
So... who would you hire? It's looking like Reed is going in his own anyway, now. Based on the criteria you just listed, who is the...
So... who would you hire? It's looking like Reed is going in his own anyway, now. Based on the criteria you just listed, who is the obviously better pick? Or are you arguing that if they cant put a race winner on the bike, just don't go racing?
Maybe just have webb. Unless sponsors require 2 riders under the tent.
3
davis224
Profile picture for user davis224
Posts
6256
Joined
8/15/2006
Location
Cornland, IL US
Fantasy
138th
davis224 12/13/2019 8:49am
12/13/2019 8:49am Edited Date/Time 12/13/2019 8:50am
Rick Amatuzio wrote:
Do you think 200 people standing outside his pits is really important to a manufacturer? He is 20lbs over weight, he has 2 broken ribs, he...
Do you think 200 people standing outside his pits is really important to a manufacturer? He is 20lbs over weight, he has 2 broken ribs, he himself said he has hardly ridden a bike and hasn’t trained at all.. he said he no longer has the drive and wants to move on, he won’t risk getting hurt.
KTM already has the best selling bike out there, AND the #1. Chad Reed is irrelevant to the Supercross championship. Why on earth would KTM want to write a check to Chad, once again, on a gamble he may or may not finish the season mid pack? This is a business, not unicef.
Yes, it’s sad to see him go.. yes he is gnarly and kick ass... yes he was the best.. yes he has made more money than any other rider in history.. yes, would love to see him podium this season.. yes would love to see a factory hire him, but I can promise you it’s EXTREMELY unlikely to happen. It may, who knows.. but I sure wouldn’t do it if I am Ian Harrison, sorry, I would be looking for my future riders
davis224 wrote:
So... who would you hire? It's looking like Reed is going in his own anyway, now. Based on the criteria you just listed, who is the...
So... who would you hire? It's looking like Reed is going in his own anyway, now. Based on the criteria you just listed, who is the obviously better pick? Or are you arguing that if they cant put a race winner on the bike, just don't go racing?
mxb2 wrote:
Maybe just have webb. Unless sponsors require 2 riders under the tent.
That's what I'm thinking. Who else is available that can stay consistently in the top 10? Josh Grant? Potentially give a TLD rider the bike for a few rounds?
2
-MAVERICK-
Profile picture for user -MAVERICK-
Posts
50599
Joined
3/26/2015
Location
Ontario CA
Fantasy
3739th
-MAVERICK- 12/13/2019 8:53am
12/13/2019 8:53am
davis224 wrote:
That's what I'm thinking. Who else is available that can stay consistently in the top 10? Josh Grant? Potentially give a TLD rider the bike for...
That's what I'm thinking. Who else is available that can stay consistently in the top 10? Josh Grant? Potentially give a TLD rider the bike for a few rounds?
I think Josh is moving onto other things.

View this post on Instagram

🤔

A post shared by Josh Grant (@joshgrant33) on Dec 11, 2019 at 9:29pm PST

3
mxb2
Profile picture for user mxb2
Posts
22485
Joined
6/15/2010
Location
Bowie, MD US
mxb2 12/13/2019 8:53am
12/13/2019 8:53am
davis224 wrote:
So... who would you hire? It's looking like Reed is going in his own anyway, now. Based on the criteria you just listed, who is the...
So... who would you hire? It's looking like Reed is going in his own anyway, now. Based on the criteria you just listed, who is the obviously better pick? Or are you arguing that if they cant put a race winner on the bike, just don't go racing?
mxb2 wrote:
Maybe just have webb. Unless sponsors require 2 riders under the tent.
davis224 wrote:
That's what I'm thinking. Who else is available that can stay consistently in the top 10? Josh Grant? Potentially give a TLD rider the bike for...
That's what I'm thinking. Who else is available that can stay consistently in the top 10? Josh Grant? Potentially give a TLD rider the bike for a few rounds?
I.remember 2010 unadilla,. Their 250 guy was hurt,. Roger d told me its cheaper for them to have the bike sit, then giving a factory bike to someone to ride 15-20th place.
RonJon
Profile picture for user RonJon
Posts
386
Joined
9/13/2016
Location
Torquay AU
RonJon 12/13/2019 9:07am
12/13/2019 9:07am
CM_84 wrote:
Does anyone notice how old Ricky never answers peoples questions? some of the ones you missed ricky boy: -Is his popularity A logical reason to hire...
Does anyone notice how old Ricky never answers peoples questions?
some of the ones you missed ricky boy:
-Is his popularity A logical reason to hire him (independent to the also logical reasons not to hire him)
-Should anyone who is not capable of winning lose theor factory rides?
-Who would you have hired?
-Should anyone that Reed beats either be fired or lose their jobs?



Camp332 wrote:
Be honest, you were hitting those Foster's oil cans before you made this post, Mate!
CM_84 wrote:
Australian's don't drink Fosters
We Drink VBs!
1
shuggs
Profile picture for user shuggs
Posts
1575
Joined
8/6/2008
Location
Dunfermline GB
shuggs 12/13/2019 9:38am
12/13/2019 9:38am Edited Date/Time 12/13/2019 9:38am
So with this being his last year how about this for a PR opportunity:
Out with old, with this being his farewell tour
In with the new, launch of GasGas
Then maybe have him as brand ambassador/ test pilot.

Nothing to say the GasGas HAS to have an energy drink sponsor??
1
mxb2
Profile picture for user mxb2
Posts
22485
Joined
6/15/2010
Location
Bowie, MD US
mxb2 12/13/2019 9:48am
12/13/2019 9:48am
shuggs wrote:
So with this being his last year how about this for a PR opportunity: Out with old, with this being his farewell tour In with the...
So with this being his last year how about this for a PR opportunity:
Out with old, with this being his farewell tour
In with the new, launch of GasGas
Then maybe have him as brand ambassador/ test pilot.

Nothing to say the GasGas HAS to have an energy drink sponsor??
Except gas gas isnt ama, sx, mx legal.
brocster
Profile picture for user brocster
Posts
3611
Joined
6/9/2009
Location
Aliso Viejo, CA US
brocster 12/13/2019 9:49am
12/13/2019 9:49am
Rick Amatuzio wrote:
Do you think 200 people standing outside his pits is really important to a manufacturer? He is 20lbs over weight, he has 2 broken ribs, he...
Do you think 200 people standing outside his pits is really important to a manufacturer? He is 20lbs over weight, he has 2 broken ribs, he himself said he has hardly ridden a bike and hasn’t trained at all.. he said he no longer has the drive and wants to move on, he won’t risk getting hurt.
KTM already has the best selling bike out there, AND the #1. Chad Reed is irrelevant to the Supercross championship. Why on earth would KTM want to write a check to Chad, once again, on a gamble he may or may not finish the season mid pack? This is a business, not unicef.
Yes, it’s sad to see him go.. yes he is gnarly and kick ass... yes he was the best.. yes he has made more money than any other rider in history.. yes, would love to see him podium this season.. yes would love to see a factory hire him, but I can promise you it’s EXTREMELY unlikely to happen. It may, who knows.. but I sure wouldn’t do it if I am Ian Harrison, sorry, I would be looking for my future riders
brocster wrote:
Yes it matters. Eyes on products = sales I’ll leave this here [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2019/12/13/391170/s1200_32BCE92C_1B0F_4FC9_B6A3_90F947C9561D.jpg[/img]
Yes it matters. Eyes on products = sales

I’ll leave this here


Rick Amatuzio wrote:
Nice photo, but why didn’t a factory take him?
Would imagine they don’t see the ROI with Marty or maybe the deal isn’t as good as it seems??? Whichever, both Reed and Marty appear to have good backing and will be on solid equipment.

Pit Row

See All »
mattyhamz2
Profile picture for user mattyhamz2
Posts
10884
Joined
7/6/2015
Location
So Cal, CA US
Fantasy
846th
mattyhamz2 12/13/2019 9:53am
12/13/2019 9:53am
Rick Amatuzio wrote:
Do you think 200 people standing outside his pits is really important to a manufacturer? He is 20lbs over weight, he has 2 broken ribs, he...
Do you think 200 people standing outside his pits is really important to a manufacturer? He is 20lbs over weight, he has 2 broken ribs, he himself said he has hardly ridden a bike and hasn’t trained at all.. he said he no longer has the drive and wants to move on, he won’t risk getting hurt.
KTM already has the best selling bike out there, AND the #1. Chad Reed is irrelevant to the Supercross championship. Why on earth would KTM want to write a check to Chad, once again, on a gamble he may or may not finish the season mid pack? This is a business, not unicef.
Yes, it’s sad to see him go.. yes he is gnarly and kick ass... yes he was the best.. yes he has made more money than any other rider in history.. yes, would love to see him podium this season.. yes would love to see a factory hire him, but I can promise you it’s EXTREMELY unlikely to happen. It may, who knows.. but I sure wouldn’t do it if I am Ian Harrison, sorry, I would be looking for my future riders
brocster wrote:
Yes it matters. Eyes on products = sales I’ll leave this here [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2019/12/13/391170/s1200_32BCE92C_1B0F_4FC9_B6A3_90F947C9561D.jpg[/img]
Yes it matters. Eyes on products = sales

I’ll leave this here


Rick Amatuzio wrote:
Nice photo, but why didn’t a factory take him?
Dude... That is a factory KTM with Team Tedder graphics. Roger D told Matt Tedder that they wanted Marty on the bike/team. Go read the interview with Matt Tedder on RacerX. Marty has the same equipment as Webb, Marv, Bogle and Baggett, just with different graphics. They also have access to all the same info.
4
Tuffy
Profile picture for user Tuffy
Posts
73
Joined
4/1/2008
Location
IL US
Tuffy 12/13/2019 10:09am
12/13/2019 10:09am
Yeah...seriously....the guy may have a few hundred people waiting for.an autograph....but for a company to make a marketing plan that involves quarter million dollars, its not for a guy lost in mid-pack with 500,000-900,000 TV viewers watching. Of course they want max exposure with a guy who will battle in top 5. Its about max TV exposure, not a bunch of kids and wierdo adults waiting for an autograph.

We all love Chad Reed, but I would like to see Martin Davalos get moved to Marvin's spot and Tickle get Martins KTM ride.
1
7
-MAVERICK-
Profile picture for user -MAVERICK-
Posts
50599
Joined
3/26/2015
Location
Ontario CA
Fantasy
3739th
-MAVERICK- 12/13/2019 10:16am
12/13/2019 10:16am Edited Date/Time 12/13/2019 10:31am
Tuffy wrote:
Yeah...seriously....the guy may have a few hundred people waiting for.an autograph....but for a company to make a marketing plan that involves quarter million dollars, its not...
Yeah...seriously....the guy may have a few hundred people waiting for.an autograph....but for a company to make a marketing plan that involves quarter million dollars, its not for a guy lost in mid-pack with 500,000-900,000 TV viewers watching. Of course they want max exposure with a guy who will battle in top 5. Its about max TV exposure, not a bunch of kids and wierdo adults waiting for an autograph.

We all love Chad Reed, but I would like to see Martin Davalos get moved to Marvin's spot and Tickle get Martins KTM ride.
It's not all about TV exposure. Social media these days plays a big part in that.

Instagram

Chad Reed: 940k
Broc Tickle: 154k
Martin Davalos: 78k

Twitter

Chad Reed: 294.4k
Broc Tickle: 72.7k (nothing tweeted since summer)
Martin Davalos: -

Facebook

Chad Reed: 368k
Broc Tickle: -
Martin Davalos: 23k

Total Reach

Chad Reed: 1.6m
Broc Tickle: 226k
Martin Davalos: 101k
13
1
brocster
Profile picture for user brocster
Posts
3611
Joined
6/9/2009
Location
Aliso Viejo, CA US
brocster 12/13/2019 10:27am
12/13/2019 10:27am
Rick Amatuzio wrote:
Do you think 200 people standing outside his pits is really important to a manufacturer? He is 20lbs over weight, he has 2 broken ribs, he...
Do you think 200 people standing outside his pits is really important to a manufacturer? He is 20lbs over weight, he has 2 broken ribs, he himself said he has hardly ridden a bike and hasn’t trained at all.. he said he no longer has the drive and wants to move on, he won’t risk getting hurt.
KTM already has the best selling bike out there, AND the #1. Chad Reed is irrelevant to the Supercross championship. Why on earth would KTM want to write a check to Chad, once again, on a gamble he may or may not finish the season mid pack? This is a business, not unicef.
Yes, it’s sad to see him go.. yes he is gnarly and kick ass... yes he was the best.. yes he has made more money than any other rider in history.. yes, would love to see him podium this season.. yes would love to see a factory hire him, but I can promise you it’s EXTREMELY unlikely to happen. It may, who knows.. but I sure wouldn’t do it if I am Ian Harrison, sorry, I would be looking for my future riders
brocster wrote:
Yes it matters. Eyes on products = sales I’ll leave this here [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2019/12/13/391170/s1200_32BCE92C_1B0F_4FC9_B6A3_90F947C9561D.jpg[/img]
Yes it matters. Eyes on products = sales

I’ll leave this here


Rick Amatuzio wrote:
Nice photo, but why didn’t a factory take him?
Would imagine they don’t see the ROI with Marty or maybe the deal isn’t as good as it seems??? Whichever, both Reed and Marty appear to have good backing and will be on solid equipment.
Tuffy
Profile picture for user Tuffy
Posts
73
Joined
4/1/2008
Location
IL US
Tuffy 12/13/2019 10:33am
12/13/2019 10:33am Edited Date/Time 12/13/2019 10:38am
Tuffy wrote:
Yeah...seriously....the guy may have a few hundred people waiting for.an autograph....but for a company to make a marketing plan that involves quarter million dollars, its not...
Yeah...seriously....the guy may have a few hundred people waiting for.an autograph....but for a company to make a marketing plan that involves quarter million dollars, its not for a guy lost in mid-pack with 500,000-900,000 TV viewers watching. Of course they want max exposure with a guy who will battle in top 5. Its about max TV exposure, not a bunch of kids and wierdo adults waiting for an autograph.

We all love Chad Reed, but I would like to see Martin Davalos get moved to Marvin's spot and Tickle get Martins KTM ride.
-MAVERICK- wrote:
It's not all about TV exposure. Social media these days plays a big part in that. [u][b]Instagram[/b][/u] Chad Reed: 940k Broc Tickle: 154k Martin Davalos: 78k...
It's not all about TV exposure. Social media these days plays a big part in that.

Instagram

Chad Reed: 940k
Broc Tickle: 154k
Martin Davalos: 78k

Twitter

Chad Reed: 294.4k
Broc Tickle: 72.7k (nothing tweeted since summer)
Martin Davalos: -

Facebook

Chad Reed: 368k
Broc Tickle: -
Martin Davalos: 23k

Total Reach

Chad Reed: 1.6m
Broc Tickle: 226k
Martin Davalos: 101k
Having been in marketing for 35 years, I disagree. TV brings in new potential customers. If you follow a rider in Social Media, you are most likely knowledgable about the sport and your opinion is already made. KTM is looking for TV exposure to not just SX, but street, adventure, and a bunch of other non-hardcore SX fans.

Kawasaki originally made motorcycles to promote the name for their heavy equipment business.
9
brocster
Profile picture for user brocster
Posts
3611
Joined
6/9/2009
Location
Aliso Viejo, CA US
brocster 12/13/2019 10:35am
12/13/2019 10:35am Edited Date/Time 12/13/2019 10:37am
Tuffy wrote:
Yeah...seriously....the guy may have a few hundred people waiting for.an autograph....but for a company to make a marketing plan that involves quarter million dollars, its not...
Yeah...seriously....the guy may have a few hundred people waiting for.an autograph....but for a company to make a marketing plan that involves quarter million dollars, its not for a guy lost in mid-pack with 500,000-900,000 TV viewers watching. Of course they want max exposure with a guy who will battle in top 5. Its about max TV exposure, not a bunch of kids and wierdo adults waiting for an autograph.

We all love Chad Reed, but I would like to see Martin Davalos get moved to Marvin's spot and Tickle get Martins KTM ride.
Surely you have better comprehension and an IQ that can handle getting past 200 people standing by a truck.

No matter where he is during the actual race or where he finishes he will get as much or more exposure during the show and the BROADCAST than the guys that actually finish on the podium. The dude has a reputation, a story and a following and it will be used to it fullest.

There is no story this year. Kenny’s injury is played out. REED the story of 2020 bank on it.
9
1
harescrambled
Profile picture for user harescrambled
Posts
1893
Joined
4/1/2008
Location
Warren, OH US
Fantasy
1992nd
harescrambled 12/13/2019 10:40am
12/13/2019 10:40am
Tuffy wrote:
Having been in marketing for 35 years, I disagree. TV brings in new potential customers. If you follow a rider in Social Media, you are most...
Having been in marketing for 35 years, I disagree. TV brings in new potential customers. If you follow a rider in Social Media, you are most likely knowledgable about the sport and your opinion is already made. KTM is looking for TV exposure to not just SX, but street, adventure, and a bunch of other non-hardcore SX fans.

Kawasaki originally made motorcycles to promote the name for their heavy equipment business.
A team manager I know has repeatedly told me that in the eyes of a lot of these companies, it's all about likes these days...so there's that. (And yes he's been around a while, and he hates it...the social media aspect of it)
2
Question
Profile picture for user Question
Posts
3083
Joined
6/26/2014
Location
FR
Question 12/13/2019 11:17am
12/13/2019 11:17am
Tuffy wrote:
Yeah...seriously....the guy may have a few hundred people waiting for.an autograph....but for a company to make a marketing plan that involves quarter million dollars, its not...
Yeah...seriously....the guy may have a few hundred people waiting for.an autograph....but for a company to make a marketing plan that involves quarter million dollars, its not for a guy lost in mid-pack with 500,000-900,000 TV viewers watching. Of course they want max exposure with a guy who will battle in top 5. Its about max TV exposure, not a bunch of kids and wierdo adults waiting for an autograph.

We all love Chad Reed, but I would like to see Martin Davalos get moved to Marvin's spot and Tickle get Martins KTM ride.
brocster wrote:
Surely you have better comprehension and an IQ that can handle getting past 200 people standing by a truck. No matter where he is during the...
Surely you have better comprehension and an IQ that can handle getting past 200 people standing by a truck.

No matter where he is during the actual race or where he finishes he will get as much or more exposure during the show and the BROADCAST than the guys that actually finish on the podium. The dude has a reputation, a story and a following and it will be used to it fullest.

There is no story this year. Kenny’s injury is played out. REED the story of 2020 bank on it.

Exactly. Best story line on the show, which would have been mentioned at least a few times each night.

I guess the issue is Reed may have been too competitive on such a bike, and riding for podiums and for top 5s may have distracted too much the team for what they really want and put millions for, which is the title. Only 1 team really go for this goal, so i understand they want to put all their effort into that.

I don't have a major issue with that, but the main issue is all the haters will be back full speed because on a private bike a top 15 is already a great results and many will be like "i told you" etc whereas everyone with a bit of intellectual honesty know the story. And what a pity about Suzuki, I think Reed even bought a house there ... for like 8 months ...
byronrotax 12/13/2019 2:09pm
12/13/2019 2:09pm
Camp332 wrote:
Be honest, you were hitting those Foster's oil cans before you made this post, Mate!
CM_84 wrote:
Australian's don't drink Fosters
RonJon wrote:
We Drink VBs!
Throw another shrimp on the barbie? In my 48yrs never and have never seen this happen.
1
uneasy_rider 12/13/2019 3:16pm
12/13/2019 3:16pm
brocster wrote:
At this past MEC. Reed had more people standing outside his pit on average throughout the day than anyone else. For this last year you would...
At this past MEC. Reed had more people standing outside his pit on average throughout the day than anyone else.

For this last year you would be a fool not to get involved with his program or have him on your team. His name, face, picture, career highlight reel be shown and mentioned more than anyone or anything else. Period!

Rick Amatuzio wrote:
Do you think 200 people standing outside his pits is really important to a manufacturer? He is 20lbs over weight, he has 2 broken ribs, he...
Do you think 200 people standing outside his pits is really important to a manufacturer? He is 20lbs over weight, he has 2 broken ribs, he himself said he has hardly ridden a bike and hasn’t trained at all.. he said he no longer has the drive and wants to move on, he won’t risk getting hurt.
KTM already has the best selling bike out there, AND the #1. Chad Reed is irrelevant to the Supercross championship. Why on earth would KTM want to write a check to Chad, once again, on a gamble he may or may not finish the season mid pack? This is a business, not unicef.
Yes, it’s sad to see him go.. yes he is gnarly and kick ass... yes he was the best.. yes he has made more money than any other rider in history.. yes, would love to see him podium this season.. yes would love to see a factory hire him, but I can promise you it’s EXTREMELY unlikely to happen. It may, who knows.. but I sure wouldn’t do it if I am Ian Harrison, sorry, I would be looking for my future riders
Yes, 200 people standing in line to get his autograph is huge for a manufacturer! Only one rider can win the main event, what else do you think moves the needle?
1
Rick Amatuzio 12/13/2019 3:20pm
12/13/2019 3:20pm
brocster wrote:
At this past MEC. Reed had more people standing outside his pit on average throughout the day than anyone else. For this last year you would...
At this past MEC. Reed had more people standing outside his pit on average throughout the day than anyone else.

For this last year you would be a fool not to get involved with his program or have him on your team. His name, face, picture, career highlight reel be shown and mentioned more than anyone or anything else. Period!

Rick Amatuzio wrote:
Do you think 200 people standing outside his pits is really important to a manufacturer? He is 20lbs over weight, he has 2 broken ribs, he...
Do you think 200 people standing outside his pits is really important to a manufacturer? He is 20lbs over weight, he has 2 broken ribs, he himself said he has hardly ridden a bike and hasn’t trained at all.. he said he no longer has the drive and wants to move on, he won’t risk getting hurt.
KTM already has the best selling bike out there, AND the #1. Chad Reed is irrelevant to the Supercross championship. Why on earth would KTM want to write a check to Chad, once again, on a gamble he may or may not finish the season mid pack? This is a business, not unicef.
Yes, it’s sad to see him go.. yes he is gnarly and kick ass... yes he was the best.. yes he has made more money than any other rider in history.. yes, would love to see him podium this season.. yes would love to see a factory hire him, but I can promise you it’s EXTREMELY unlikely to happen. It may, who knows.. but I sure wouldn’t do it if I am Ian Harrison, sorry, I would be looking for my future riders
uneasy_rider wrote:
Yes, 200 people standing in line to get his autograph is huge for a manufacturer! Only one rider can win the main event, what else do...
Yes, 200 people standing in line to get his autograph is huge for a manufacturer! Only one rider can win the main event, what else do you think moves the needle?
I prefer the bar.
4

Post a reply to: REED on KTM?