Welcome, Guest
Username: Password: Remember me

TOPIC:

What do you do (for work) when you're not riding? 09 Nov 2007 20:28 #180416

  • Grantl
  • Grantl's Avatar
  • Offline
  • User
  • KZRider is Da Bomb!!!
  • Posts: 350
  • Thank you received: 4
I am the 2nd shift machine shop manager at the company that makes the Space Shuttle Main Engines, Delta Rocket engines, and now J2-X development engines. Before that, I was a machinist for 20+ years.
1981 KZ1000 CSR
1983 KZ750 Project Bike
1990 550 Zephyr
1994 KZ1000 P

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

What do you do (for work) when you're not riding? 09 Nov 2007 21:27 #180424

  • bigohere
  • bigohere's Avatar
  • Offline
  • User
  • Posts: 1
  • Thank you received: 0
I are a sheetrocker, and Rich, thank you for your service!
1985 KZ 1000 P
1980 XS 11 Special
In various states of dissrepair

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

What do you do (for work) when you're not riding? 10 Nov 2007 05:34 #180437

  • DrWhizBang
  • DrWhizBang's Avatar
  • Offline
  • User
  • Posts: 119
  • Thank you received: 0
I have been in the software business for most of my career, and right now I do technical support for a large CTI (computer telephony integration) company.

If any of you enjoy calling (insert name of financial institution here) and and talking to their automated system ("Please say your sixteen digit account number..."), you are sampling my handywork ;-)
KZ650C2 w/810CC in Saint John, NB
-- a sleeper, methinks.

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

What do you do (for work) when you're not riding? 10 Nov 2007 11:26 #180482

  • Mark Wing
  • Mark Wing's Avatar
  • Offline
  • User
  • Posts: 1697
  • Thank you received: 22
I make wrecked cars look like new again. I also do some painting on the side.
Mark
Jesus loves you Everyone else thinks your an ***

77 KZ650 C1 with ZX7 forks, GPZ mono rear, wider 18 police wheels and Yoshimura motor.

Yorba Linda Cal.

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

What do you do (for work) when you're not riding? 10 Nov 2007 13:02 #180486

  • fixer5000
  • fixer5000's Avatar
  • Offline
  • User
  • Posts: 415
  • Thank you received: 5
engineering tech at fujifilm here in massachusetts. we make data storage tapes of a few varieties and capacities. been in magnetic tape for 25 yrs with fujifilm and basf. audio, video, computer reel tape, floppy discs and now data cartridges... pays the bills and theres always gonna be someone storing data!! no i cant get the cameras cheap !! sorry...i do get to go to japan some though...steve:)
1978 kz650b pretty much stock
\\\\\\\" get there fast but arrive alive \\\\\\\"
massachusetts

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

What do you do (for work) when you're not riding? 10 Nov 2007 14:27 #180490

  • Link14
  • Link14's Avatar
  • Offline
  • User
  • Posts: 575
  • Thank you received: 6
Engineer/Project Manager for Fort Collins' water treatment and water reclamation plants. We treat it before you drink it and then after you flush it :P .

I've just been in this job for a little over a year after 12 years as a stormwater project manager. Before that was an engineer in Virginia Beach, VA after a stint in the Navy.

One of the great things about working at the plants is all the toys we have.... sandblast booths, machine washing stations, mills, lathes and some of the best mechanics around to use them. I'm sure they'll come in handy for someone someday :whistle: .

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

What do you do (for work) when you're not riding? 10 Nov 2007 15:04 #180494

  • hydrolazer
  • hydrolazer's Avatar
  • Offline
  • User
  • Posts: 173
  • Thank you received: 3
i did hydrolazing(another name for high pressure water blasting)in nuclear powers plants for 6 years. i also have a small sod grass farm(you lay it front yards) and im presently doing hydro surveyingdown here in the deep south
\'79 kaw 1000 ltd

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

What do you do (for work) when you're not riding? 11 Nov 2007 06:33 #180539

  • 76LTD
  • 76LTD's Avatar
  • Offline
  • User
  • Posts: 67
  • Thank you received: 2
This is a great thread.

I'm a refuge manager for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. 23 years in. Great job. But, as I move up the pay scale I spend way more time inside driving a computer than outside driving my pickup. Best days are out on the refuge. Worst days are, well, almost everything else.

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

What do you do (for work) when you're not riding? 11 Nov 2007 09:46 #180560

  • Willopotomas
  • Willopotomas's Avatar
  • Offline
  • User
  • Posts: 11
  • Thank you received: 0
I'm the production manager for a small Laser cutting company in Birmingham, England. I write NC programs, draw in 2D CAD, operate the machines and keep the staff in check. Pretty much run the place on my own. Been there just over a year.



My machine. ByStronic BySpeed 3015. 4.4kW. Can cut upto 25mm thick mild steel, 15mm Stainless Steel and around 10mm - 13mm Aluminium.

If you want anything cutting for your bike (radiator cover for example) then drop me a line with details and i'll do an estimated costing. B)

Post edited by: N0NB, at: 2007/12/06 09:08
1983 KZ1100 LTD Shaft

Most motorcycle problems are caused by the nut that connects the handlebars to the saddle.

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

What do you do (for work) when you're not riding? 11 Nov 2007 19:06 #180606

  • themachine
  • themachine's Avatar
  • Offline
  • User
  • Posts: 673
  • Thank you received: 4
i buff/detail/inspect new cirrus aircraft at the factory.
82 kawaski csr1000 Evolved into a streetfighter.

I love Speed! Hot Nasty Badass Speed!!!

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

What do you do (for work) when you're not riding? 11 Nov 2007 19:55 #180614

  • scumbag
  • scumbag's Avatar
  • Offline
  • User
  • Lewd, Screwed, and Tattooed
  • Posts: 247
  • Thank you received: 5
I teach kids how to snowboard and go to school in the off season for a degree in English...Almost done too
sept.1976 kz650
1980 kz650

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

What do you do (for work) when you're not riding? 11 Nov 2007 20:31 #180620

  • Tony
  • Tony's Avatar
  • Offline
  • KZr Legend
  • Posts: 1351
  • Thank you received: 13
I'm an AME (aircraft maintenance engineer)licensed to fix airplanes and helicopters. I have my own "Transport Canada" approved aircraft maintenance repair facility.I also have an airplane I fly for hire.

ltdrider wrote:

I work for a company called Dukes, Inc. No one's ever heard of it, but it's been in business for 50 years.


I've heard of it! :)

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

Powered by Kunena Forum