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What do you do (for work) when you're not riding? 24 Nov 2022 01:06 #877131

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After 26 years as a auto electrician, technician and service manager in the VW dealer network I moved into apprentice and dealer tech training for VWG, JLR and John Deere first as a trainer and then as a training manager. The last 2 and a half years I have managed apprenticeships for "rail infrastructure technicians" so the first time in 42 years that work doesn't have wheels.
1982 KZ1000 Ltd

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What do you do (for work) when you're not riding? 24 Nov 2022 04:50 #877138

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Sold my company in 2006 and since then when not riding I'm spannering. Just not enough time for decorating unfortunately 

Z1000J2 somewhat modified!

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What do you do (for work) when you're not riding? 05 Feb 2023 06:58 #879806

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I spent 10 years in the Marine Corps being a jet engine mechanic I then After exit in the Marine Corps I decided I would do a bunch of odd jobs but ultimately I fell back into being a mechanic. I've turned wrenches on rusty junkyard beaters and I've turned wrenches on multi billion dollar jet aircraft deep down righty still tighty, left is still Loosey, most of the time lol. 

I've spent the last 7 years working on cherry point in North Carolina and we'll continue to do so because I love my job and it's a fine place for me to raise my kids. 
1977 kawasaki kz750 twin.
2022 honda trail125.
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What do you do (for work) when you're not riding? 07 Feb 2023 14:14 #879885

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^^ Thank you for your service. Much appreciated. ^^  
Don't be ridiculous! It's only a flesh wound!

Wife's little bike... 1984 GPZ 550 Kerker and DynaJet stage I kit
Wife's BIG bike...... 1981 GPZ 1100 Kerker and factory FI Mikuni RS34s W/ K&N pods
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What do you do (for work) when you're not riding? 08 Feb 2023 13:48 #879920

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It was my honor, and I would do it 10 times over.
1977 kawasaki kz750 twin.
2022 honda trail125.
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What do you do (for work) when you're not riding? Yesterday 15:20 #882090

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I am a farmer although I spent a few years in construction as an excavator operator and truck driver.
'66 MONTESA IMPALA 175
'77 OSSA 250 T
'77 Z1000
'78 Z650 B
'04 BMW R1200C
'08 SUZI GS500 F
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What do you do (for work) when you're not riding? Today 17:38 #882098

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The world needs farmers!
78 KZ1000 A2A
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What do you do (for work) when you're not riding? Today 18:55 #882101

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I used to be a high end remodel carpenter but broke my back on the job in 97'. After that I became Mr Mom in 02'. I'm still Mr Mom too but now I'm dealing with stage 4 prostate cancer diagnosed in 15' as well.
I started resserecting bikes with my best friend from high school in 17'. We've done a couple dozen bikes since then and have 13 bikes between us at the moment that we share. Most of them were $500 bikes when we bought them.
It's been a lot of fun and it's what keeps me going so I ain't quitting now.
The Rust Bros. Garage Collection
1974 Honda CB550 K0
1975 Honda CB400F Super Sport
1977 Kawasaki KZ1000 LTD
1979 Honda CB750F Super Sport
1980 Suzuki GS1100E
1982 Honda CB900F Super Sport
1983 Honda CB1100F
1984 Honda Sabre 700
1984 Honda Interceptor 1000
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