ashie Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 Hey Everyone, as you know im only new to the forum and it seems alot of you know each other well. how about you let me know what you do for a crust ect and wot interests you have as it wolud be good to find out a bit more info on everyone. I work as an Mechanical Fitter/ Machinists in a nickel processing plant on a 2 day 24 hour break 2 night and 4 days of roster. very good coin too. have lots of time to play on all things that go offroad. also like to get up to mischief with the kids as well. got a bike im rebuilding for the oldest one now, its a ( dont laugh at the brand) honda QR 50. picked it up for a carton of piss and only needs a new set of rings but have stripped it completely to powder coat the frame ect. look forward to hearing from everyone in the near future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator YamaHead Posted February 7, 2006 Moderator Share Posted February 7, 2006 I've been a CAD Drafter for the past 15 years......Love to draw since I was 4yrs. old I'm currently trying to get my own Drafting Service bizness off the ground.......Teaming up with a good mate of mine who's got a degree in IT & has his hands on a government contract for some Federal TelCom buildings......which usually equates to some pretty decent $$$$ Been an avid Daily, year-round 2-Wheeler for 20 years now....also enjoy keeping my 23yr. old YamaHauler (GMC 1/2 ton Pick-up truck) on the road. I've had my share of cars but really have NO use for 'em anymore......A good truck & a few bikes is all I need........& of course my SKI's ......the 1 other activity I've been enjoying since I was 5yrs old. Am currently in search for an XR80 for my 8yr. old lad who can't wait to get back on a bike since his PW50 got stolen last year. Watchin' your young'un get his 1st taste of the motorized 2-Wheel world is definitely 1 of life's memorable pleasures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbie Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 Hey guys, I'm a student at the moment so I don't earn a crust as such I just get given money buy the government - which I have to pay back. As a part time job for the last 4 years I am a SMART repair technichian. Think car body shop only doing smaller more specialised jobs whilst not having to paint the whole side of a car . For everyone's interest I have resprayed a CBR 1000 completely, repaired fairings on my own bike and numerous alloys for motorcycles in my time working so do have knowledge of repairing cosmetics on bikes. Regards Robbie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liquidcooled Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 i'm an dept head greenkeeper at a local golf course. been doing that since i was 17(i'm 23 now). worked in a paint shop for a summer when 16, worked in a garage for a short time between 16/17. crap money so i left. in my spare time i go running/swimming, sea kayaking in summer(along with camping trips), riding/building bikes, watching bike racing, fishing an odd time, very into music eg the who, the jam, stone roses, ac/dc. arctic monkeys, oasis etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terribleturner Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 Well i watch cartoons and old movies for a living and after 6 years am being made redundant in 51 days God knows what i'll do afterwards, hopefully something without nightshifts. Only been riding for about 3/4 years now. I spend most my time and money playing with my car (pictures and stuff in my website). Oh and i've just taken up golf and snowboarding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeordieSteve Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 I'm an IT manager at the mo Totally off topic I know but I've never ridden my R6 yet... how does the bike compare to the Sup in terms of acceleration/top speed etc? You stock, bpu, single??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terribleturner Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 Totally off topic I know but I've never ridden my R6 yet... how does the bike compare to the Sup in terms of acceleration/top speed etc? You stock, bpu, single??? Im BPU++ or close, running about 450bhp. TBH it's not as good as when the car was stock and also the reason why im looking at an R1. I used to get out the car and on the bike and think "damn the bikes fast". Now i do it and im thinking it only just feels a little faster I still love the bike as it different on the roads to the car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boozehound Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 I have the worlds most boring job (systems admin and development with SQL database query writing thrown in) but the money's ok. Actually seriously thinking of a career change before it gets too late (I'm 27 now). Either moving into web development (4 years of part time study ) or living the dream and becoming a bike mechanic - again, part time study but I'd need top pick up a few old bikes for the practical stuff, restore them probably. How much fun does that sound? Anyone know what the pay's like for a bike mechanic? Also, anyone done or know of any courses on this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Beezkneez Posted February 8, 2006 Moderator Share Posted February 8, 2006 hey Ashie, i work the same shift pattern as you...i'm a thermoforming technician, working on Illigs & Kiefels, been doing it since i was 19..some 16 years ago. Pig sick of it now tbh, and have an interview for a new career change tomorrow @4pm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Alex Posted February 8, 2006 Admin Share Posted February 8, 2006 I work as a Search engine analyst. Really like the job just a real pain having to catch the park and ride every morning... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator YamaHead Posted February 8, 2006 Moderator Share Posted February 8, 2006 Really like the job just a real pain having to catch the park and ride every morning... 'Bout time to get back on 2-Wheels, eh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozzy Posted February 9, 2006 Share Posted February 9, 2006 im 21 in 2 weeks i am a mobile patrol and response officer for group4securicor i love the job its good fun and you get one hell of a buzz when you attend burglaries etc. i am gaining info on becoming a pcso for avon and somerset police constabulary the money is about the same as im on now (im on about 21k per annum) and you get to do basic police work (without blue lights Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boozehound Posted February 9, 2006 Share Posted February 9, 2006 im 21 in 2 weeks i am a mobile patrol and response officer for group4securicor i love the job its good fun and you get one hell of a buzz when you attend burglaries etc. i am gaining info on becoming a pcso for avon and somerset police constabulary the money is about the same as im on now (im on about 21k per annum) and you get to do basic police work (without blue lights Ye not considered becoming a rozzer? A couple of my mates are coppers and they love it. Filthy pigs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozzy Posted February 10, 2006 Share Posted February 10, 2006 Ye not considered becoming a rozzer? A couple of my mates are coppers and they love it. Filthy pigs. i cant they require a fitness test Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Alex Posted February 13, 2006 Admin Share Posted February 13, 2006 My mates a police man, and he is the most unfit person i know... he was telling me they had to lower the bleep test as too many people were failing... its only level 4-5 i cant remember which... basically slow jogging speed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Beezkneez Posted February 13, 2006 Moderator Share Posted February 13, 2006 My mates a police man, and he is the most unfit person i know... he was telling me they had to lower the bleep test as too many people were failing... its only level 4-5 i cant remember which... basically slow jogging speed. kinhell...i got to level 17 when i tried about 12 years ago Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozzy Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 Ye not considered becoming a rozzer? A couple of my mates are coppers and they love it. Filthy pigs. i woould not get a job as a copper at the moment anyway reason being == IM WHITE they are knocking back white men to take on blacks pakkis and women..........selfish really i so want to have blue lights Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Beezkneez Posted February 14, 2006 Moderator Share Posted February 14, 2006 i woould not get a job as a copper at the moment anyway reason being == IM WHITE they are knocking back white men to take on blacks pakkis and women..........selfish really i so want to have blue lights wor kid's a pig...he's white but will always be a black bastard now (no racist comment intended) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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