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What do you do (for work) when you're not riding?
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27 Aug 2013 17:46 #603372
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2008 Kawasaki Concours 14
1999 Kawasaki ZRX1100
1976 Kawasaki KZ900
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Engineer for Cummins Power Generation.....now-a-days a glorified paper pusher....
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2008 Kawasaki Concours 14
1999 Kawasaki ZRX1100
1976 Kawasaki KZ900
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23 Sep 2013 15:54 #607458
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1980 KZ1000 LTD-B4(MK II engine) - Progressive suspension, MTC pistons, Dynojet Stage III, all wear items replaced, WFO paint scheme(1978), etc..
Past bikes- 2 1976 Kz900's, 5 1975-76 Honda CB750's, Honda 500 -4, Honda 250, Honda 125, Honda 100, Suzuki RM 250, Honda XL350, Kawasaki KLR 650, etc..
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Mechanic for a local water department. Been here going on 37 years now and I am 54 years old. I do their mechanic work on a fleet of about 30+ vehicles, lawn equipment, a little arc welding when needed and a little paint and body also as needed.
1980 KZ1000 LTD-B4(MK II engine) - Progressive suspension, MTC pistons, Dynojet Stage III, all wear items replaced, WFO paint scheme(1978), etc..
Past bikes- 2 1976 Kz900's, 5 1975-76 Honda CB750's, Honda 500 -4, Honda 250, Honda 125, Honda 100, Suzuki RM 250, Honda XL350, Kawasaki KLR 650, etc..
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13 Dec 2013 09:30 #615447
by LynxOGrady
1979 Kawasaki KZ650
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Im working full time at a local tech shop in my town. My first year working there is my only year experience in a shop, which, doesnt sound like much, but then again, im only 22, Despite not having experience, my boss looked at my resume and said "well I'll give ya shot and see what you can do" and so... here I am.
I do mostly all the oil changes and tire jobs, but i just recently got my NYS Inspectors license so im now 100% certified to perform vehicle inspections. I would've been able to inspect bikes too but the form for the class mentioned nothing about registering before-hand for the motorcycle inspection class. (they apparently have the cards made up by the time the course is taken, so you take the test and you're given your inspectors license right there)
I do mostly all the oil changes and tire jobs, but i just recently got my NYS Inspectors license so im now 100% certified to perform vehicle inspections. I would've been able to inspect bikes too but the form for the class mentioned nothing about registering before-hand for the motorcycle inspection class. (they apparently have the cards made up by the time the course is taken, so you take the test and you're given your inspectors license right there)
1979 Kawasaki KZ650
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25 Jan 2014 19:03 #620039
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1979 KZ1000 MK II frame
1980 KZ1000 C3 police engine
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I work at a motorcycle dealership as a parts guy been there almost 3 years
1979 KZ1000 MK II frame
1980 KZ1000 C3 police engine
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24 Mar 2014 09:41 - 24 Mar 2014 09:43 #626353
by GA Joe
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I'm a Sales Engineer (IS / IT Help-desk Technician) for a cloud based remote desktop hosted environment catered primarily for independent insurance agents.
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I fix network and computer problems and convince people to buy our services.
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I fix network and computer problems and convince people to buy our services.
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25 Mar 2014 06:27 #626484
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I live near Portland, Oregon and my rider is a '76 KZ900 I bought new. I'm also in the process of restoring another one and a '73 Z1.
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I'm amazed at the diversity of members of this forum - a lot of intelligent ans talented folks!
I just have a job shop (machine shop) where I design and build inspection fixtures for the aerospace foundry industry. I also build or modify silicone wafer manufacturing machinery when necessary.
The nice thing now is I just built a shop on my property and got moved in over the past month. Commute is cut from a 32 mile drive to a 32 second walk LOL.
I just have a job shop (machine shop) where I design and build inspection fixtures for the aerospace foundry industry. I also build or modify silicone wafer manufacturing machinery when necessary.
The nice thing now is I just built a shop on my property and got moved in over the past month. Commute is cut from a 32 mile drive to a 32 second walk LOL.
I live near Portland, Oregon and my rider is a '76 KZ900 I bought new. I'm also in the process of restoring another one and a '73 Z1.
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07 Apr 2014 11:49 #628200
by Grumpy Ole Artist
1978 KZ650 B2
Former rides...1976 CB360T, 1985 Shadow 700, 1985 GPZ750Turbo
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I am the "art & screens" guy at a "Mom & Pop" t-shirt screen printer/sporting goods store/vinyl sign /embroidery shop...been around it forever...full time since 1980....screen printed bumper stickers for "show & tell" in 2nd or 3rd grade. No money in it, but I do have a commute similar to toolmaker's...`bout a 30 second walk! (So...there is THAT to recommend it! LOL!)
1978 KZ650 B2
Former rides...1976 CB360T, 1985 Shadow 700, 1985 GPZ750Turbo
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06 May 2014 19:59 - 26 May 2014 15:22 #631604
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1980 KZ1000E ST/SHAFT
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smoke weed
1980 KZ1000E ST/SHAFT
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Executive protection and semi-retired.
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29 Aug 2014 21:24 - 29 Aug 2014 21:26 #645645
by Street Fighter LTD
Original owner 78 1000 LTD
Mr Turbo Race Kit, MTC 1075 Turbo pistons by PitStop Performance , Falicon Ultra Lite Super Crank, APE everything. Les Holt @ PDM's Billet Goodies . Frame by Chuck Kurzawa @ Logghe Chassis . Deep sump 5qt oil pan. RIP Bill Hahn
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Original owner 78 1000 LTD
Mr Turbo Race Kit, MTC 1075 Turbo pistons by PitStop Performance , Falicon Ultra Lite Super Crank, APE everything. Les Holt @ PDM's Billet Goodies . Frame by Chuck Kurzawa @ Logghe Chassis . Deep sump 5qt oil pan. RIP Bill Hahn
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30 Aug 2014 12:36 #645694
by Dr. Gamma
1972 H2 750 Cafe Racer built in 1974.
1976 KH400 Production Road Racer.
1979 Kz1000 MK. II Old AMA/WERA Superbike.
1986 RG500G 2 stroke terror.
1986 GSXR750RG The one with the clutch that rattles!
Up in the hills near Prescott, Az.
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1972 H2 750 Cafe Racer built in 1974.
1976 KH400 Production Road Racer.
1979 Kz1000 MK. II Old AMA/WERA Superbike.
1986 RG500G 2 stroke terror.
1986 GSXR750RG The one with the clutch that rattles!
Up in the hills near Prescott, Az.
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11 Oct 2014 14:11 #650374
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I worked at general electric in Erie,pa for 32 years until my back gave out and i became disabled,,then i retired to florida,,now i enjoy playing with and riding my bike year round,,no more snow,cold and ice for me,,im only 5 miles from Leesburg and 75 from daytona,,so bike fest and bike week,biketoberfest and within riding distance,,Leesburg bike fest is getting big,,excellent time,,non rowdy,,laid back,check it out
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