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Name: 1 guess :-)
Location: SF Bay Area
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ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Gordon
Location: new york
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^... so thats that most addictive, neat whirring noise I'm hearing!
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Name: AKA JacRyann
Location: Mesa, AZ
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Sure, there's some interesting stuff; Borg Warner, Industry 9, Cane Creek, many breweries. But good luck getting into the amazing awesome stuff... the competition is massive. I probably sound like a boring old dried out raisin here with my enthusiasm, but I'm jaded ATM. Asheville is absolutely amazing though. I'd go back in a heartbeat and I'm hoping it works out that I can go back with some friends in spring for a biking trip. |
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ninjette.org sage
Name: John
Location: Appleton, WI
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Name: Bill
Location: Port Huron, Michigan
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Name: Katie
Location: DC/MD
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hey everyone, thanks so much for chiming in. I appreciate the feedback and suggestions! $40,000 is not enough to live a nice life in DC, but I could scrape by. I'm honestly not sure how anyone goes about getting a job for more than $40,000 right out of college. I'm willing to bet my shop would pay me that if I were to go back! (a distinct possibility)
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Name: Whodat
Location: Ware Is.,MA
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Most girls say the opposite.
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ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Rebecca
Location: SF Bay Area
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I definitely don't want any of that
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ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Bill
Location: Port Huron, Michigan
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Well, at least she's wearing a helmet.
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ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Rebecca
Location: SF Bay Area
Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300 w/ ABS, 2014 NC700X, 2008 Ninja 250 (sold), 2002 Ninja 250 (sold) Posts: A lot.
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What was the purpose of this post...?
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ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Bill
Location: Port Huron, Michigan
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The purpose of the post was to point out how foolish some people are when selecting clothing to wear riding a motorcycle. Uh, get it?
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ninjette.org guru
Name: Miguel
Location: TN
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To answer your original question, I advise conducting informational interviews. Asking this forum is great, but doing so in person, out in "the field" might yield better results. There's a phrase known as "the known candidate", which you can't do ( in my opinion ) over the web.
As you speak with people in the local motorcycle shops, they get to know you. If something isn't available now, they might keep you in mind if something arises down the road. They can also lead to other outlets to consider. Just a thought... Good luck!
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ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Bill
Location: Port Huron, Michigan
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ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: AKA JacRyann
Location: Mesa, AZ
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Name: Katie
Location: DC/MD
Join Date: Aug 2013 Motorcycle(s): Freeride 250R, KLX250SF, mopeds Posts: A lot.
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They still do call it networking.
I don't have a dream job. I did my dream job and it wasn't so dreamy. I just want to do something interesting and have it pay for food and a place to sleep, and my 9 motorcycles.... ha. |
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ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Al
Location: York, Pa
Join Date: Dec 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300..............2008 Ninja 500-sold...2009 Ninja 250-Crashed Posts: Too much.
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Open your own shop.
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ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: AKA JacRyann
Location: Mesa, AZ
Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): CB125T CBR250R-MC19 CBR250RR-MC22 NSR350R-MC21 VF500F CBR600RR SFV650 VFR750F R1M ST1300PA Valkyrie-F6C Posts: A lot.
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Guy Who Enjoys Riding
Name: Jim
Location: North Carolina
Join Date: Jul 2016 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250 Posts: A lot.
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That's my preferred solution. I mentioned it in post #2.
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Name: Katie
Location: DC/MD
Join Date: Aug 2013 Motorcycle(s): Freeride 250R, KLX250SF, mopeds Posts: A lot.
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Opening a shop is a HUGE undertaking. Has anyone here actually done that? It requires a LOT of money, planning, risk, loans, long term financial burden, not to mention the cost of operating and employing people and I don't even know enough about bikes to do it... I live in an area where hardly anyone rides for 4 months out of the year... My two years working at a motorcycle shop is not enough experience to go open my own.
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Name: Jay
Location: WI
Join Date: Jul 2013 Motorcycle(s): '06 SV650n, '00 Derbi GPR, '64 CA77 Dream 305, '70 CL450 Scrambler, numerous dirt bikes Posts: A lot.
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I own a shop, and work on motorcycle and auto components mostly, but it's not a motorcycle repair shop or anything like that. I started it from scratch with money I saved for a long time, and I worked many years in a similar (though not the same) industry. It can be tough. So many places for the money to go out, and it never seems as many places for it to come in. Being a business owner has advantages, but they can't be measured in dollars. If work slows down, I can work on my projects - but it doesn't pay the bills. When it works it can work well, but there will be times when it doesn't. Jay www.apexcustomcoating.com |
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Location: DC/MD
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I'm not sure people have an understanding of the process of opening and operating your own shop from scratch. I definitely am nowhere near a position in life where I would be able to do that. I think working at the shop gave me some insight into how ill prepared I would be to open my own. Besides, I can go back and work there! |
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Guy Who Enjoys Riding
Name: Jim
Location: North Carolina
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In popular motorcycling areas there are lots of different business possibilities. There are places that rent motorcycles, motels, bed and breakfasts, restaurants, campgrounds, repair shops, dealers, photographers (like killboy.com) souvenir shops, and others I can't think of at the moment. Some take big investments and some don't. But I'd never try to talk someone into starting a business unless that person really wants to start a business.
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Name: AKA JacRyann
Location: Mesa, AZ
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Yeah. Gotta have the drive, motivation, and passion to offset the pain & suffering!
The FLAP outfit is a unique motorcycle operation. Works well out here since there's good weather and trackdays year-round at all tracks. Last futzed with by DannoXYZ; October 11th, 2017 at 03:51 PM. |
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ninjette.org member
Name: Randy
Location: Portland OR
Join Date: Jul 2016 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250R, 2017 Triumph Thruxton 1200 Classic (not the 'R') Posts: 44
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* Sales? Read a story of a women, frustrated by a bad experience buying a car due to her gender, became a salesperson herself. She was successful, particularly selling to other woman. And the dealership had the sense to see the value as well. She did have it tough though as it is still a male dominated profession.
* HR Position with a motorcycle manufacturer or large dealership? Might require some specialized training/certification. * Sports psychology? Do professional motorcycle race teams hire sports psychologists? Don't know myself. Might require a graduate degree. * Possible Targets # Motorcycle manufacturers # Dealerships # Aftermarket part manufacturers (clothing and/or parts) # Aftermarket part vendors # Professional race teams |
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Name: Katie
Location: DC/MD
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I wouldn't mind selling certain bikes, but I'm honestly an awful salesperson. I'm sure I could learn the skills but it doesn't come naturally. I interviewed for a sales job a few years ago at Honda of Rockville (yes I'm calling them out) and their pay was $800 a month - or, umm, FIVE dollars an hour for 40 hrs a week. Plus 12% of the profit that the dealership made off each sale (usually $800-1000 off each vehicle). No thanks...
Aftermarket parts companies would be awesome. I saw a sales position for Vortex in Salt Lake City for 40k plus commission. I'll keep looking. Also interested in event planning and behind-the-scenes stuff for events that the AMA puts on; I know people travel with motorcycle shows like the IMS, which could be interesting too... thanks for the brainstorming.. keep em coming.. I did think about having a motorcycle shop/cafe.. like eat food and pay us more money while you wait for us to fix your bikes... |
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Name: dan
Location: philadelphia
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Name: Miguel
Location: TN
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How about this idea for your own shop? What about searching out an established "Mom and Pop" shop, where the owner is close to retirement and/or selling? It is already established, and most of the time, they will stay on during a transition period. They may evenprovide the financing for you!
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Name: Katie
Location: DC/MD
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I'm not interested in opening/running a motorcycle shop right now.
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Name: Al
Location: York, Pa
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@Sirref how far is Millville NJ from Philly
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Guy Who Enjoys Riding
Name: Jim
Location: North Carolina
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35-ish miles, and in some a very nice area that's close to the southern NJ beaches and roadside stands with the best corn in the country. In fact, get a job at the track!
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Name: Bill
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Name: Katie
Location: DC/MD
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Guy Who Enjoys Riding
Name: Jim
Location: North Carolina
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Southern coastal NJ, as I was hinting at above, is a very pleasant place to live. I spent many summers at Ocean City, and that whole area is beautiful, from Cape May to Atlantic City, and the farm land inland from there.
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Sorry, 17 years in that hell hole was enough for me. Bill
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Private Joker
Name: Ben
Location: Towson, MD
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Guy Who Enjoys Riding
Name: Jim
Location: North Carolina
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Name: Bill
Location: Port Huron, Michigan
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Flanders, just about 2 miles south of Route 80 off Route 206. Commuted to Xerox Corp. in Morris Plains and then Princeton.
By the way, North West New Jersey is nice country also. Bill
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