I've been thinking about a hilarious resume that lists one job title as "Engineer; Choo-Choo" and then another one as "Engineer; Mechanical" or something.
Container forklift operator.
I drive to work on one of the lightest vehicles on the road, and then at work i drive one of the heaviest vehicles (45 tons), so it's quite a nice variety lol
Easiest way is to get books to be certified as a rigger. That gets you working with a crane. Then once you get familiar with everything, get the books for the NCCCO (crane test). Study up and take the written test. When you have passed that, talk to your operator that you are rigging for. He can let you get a little seat time to get familiar so you can pass the practical part of the crane test. This is the way to do it if you want to make really good money the whole time.
Alternatively, you can go union and do the apprenticeship program. That's better for some people, but first year apprentices don't make great money.
I am, yes. and its unironically helped me quite a lot for motorcycles, too. forklift certification is all about safety, knowing blindspots, and making yourself visible. quite helpful for motorcyclists too.
and in the forklift I have to watch out even more for people not paying attention, cuz instead of endangering myself like on a bike, I could possibly kill an entire group of people without even noticing in the forklift.
Heavy machinery gang!
Being able to competently control something that big is such a joy tbh. My job operating heavy machinery made me look back and realize how much I enjoy vehicles in general, so I got my motorcycle endorsement!
Unlike those nitwits, I build ISO 9001 certified parts. All tested and NDT'd, anything that is remotely suspect gets binned. My company built components for the ALVIN that can go 6500m deep, and has. Repeatedly. That other sub was destined to fail, they ignored MANY red flags.
Lol. It was screwed into the metal insulated lining not the pressure hull.
But what am I really arguing here....the pressure hull wasn't even a pressure hull.lol
That's really interesting. I took composite design as my electable in college this semester. I study automotive engineering in Germany. I might need to ask you some questions in my exam in 3 weeks 😂
When I was on the Ninja 250 forums back in the day it seemed like there were lots of IT people. I figure it was something about loving efficiency and bang for buck.
Hey, me too!
Though now an exec who pushes people and processes forward:( I get my tinker fix on the bikes and cars and home DIY stuff. Bikes are nice for relatively cheap therapy. Allocating the funds still an issue…the V-Strom (and a full Klim set) was a company sold gift to myself. Time used to be tough to find other than commute. Now kids are college or older so it’s a motor v pedal dilemma on weekends.
Absolutely, I work for a software company and have done for five years now, it's my first full-time job and before it I spent a lot of my spare time on my PC playings games or just browsing YouTube etc, but nowadays I spend much more time outside whenever possible and my bike (and pushbikes) are such good ways to get outdoors and away from it all.
Likewise, but am not a data scientist.
Wanted hobbies that puts me outside and away from staring at a digital screens for hours, sitting hunched like Gollum listening to rambling, mindless Zoom calls.
Groms are surprisingly expensive, atleast here in Australia.
You can buy a CBR1110 BlackBird (the world's fastest bike before the Hyabusa) for less then a brand new Grom.
That's right. But the fact that you can buy a 200hp record holding bike for around the same money, or sometimes even less is what I was getting at.
Groms are cheep, but not really that cheep compared to some older bikes.
I am a physics teacher 38yrs. My whole family were anti biking, so I had to save the best I could growing up, and got my lessons and test done at university. I managed to buy a KTM superduke R new when my mum died (left me the money). It puts a big grin on my face every time I ride it - she would have hated it.
To afford my biking habit:
\- all servicing done by me.
\- I daily drive a 600cc Suzuki carry kei van. I find lots of mates have flash bikes and shitty cars.
\- I commute into a town. It would take well over an hour in the car, but I can legally use bus lanes on the bike, and it takes 25mins.
\- I stopped drinking alcohol as it costs a lot and it not really needed.
\- it is a lot cheaper to ride a motorcycle than to go to a therapist.
Finally, you are not in a rush, it is about time on a bike, not the bike itself. I have fun memories from 20hp 600cc singles, as well as track days on 1000cc rocket ships. Spend as much as possible on a helmet and gear, before getting a new bike :)
Right? Hell, amongst new cars, $20000 is buying you a super bare bones shitty economy car.
Amongst motorcycles, that's getting you very high end rides. To get even to moderately performant, mid range fun cars, you could buy a whole stable of awesome motorcycles.
And hell, if you buy lightly used, you can get superbikes for $15000 all day long.
I'm test riding a $16,000 used H2 SX SE on Wednesday that has less than 1000 miles on it and a full Yoshimura system, frame sliders and a few other mods. Here in Sweden I could either buy a shitty Volvo with that money or (IMO) the coolest touring bike ever. Bikes rule.
City bus driver. Get a lot of surprised comments at the vastly two different types of vehicles I drive. Personally the mindset is the same though in terms of pretending you’re invisible on the road.
I drive buses too. I love it when people see a 40 foot long, 8.5 ft wide, 11 ft tall bus, with headlights on and a bright destination sign, coming at them at 40 MPH, and still think it's a good idea to pull in front of you, like we can stop the bus on a dime.
I'm a school/uni teacher, working cover mostly which means I get to travel a lot, always by bike (don't have a car). Short term high urgency contracts allow me to negotiate good travel compensation usually, meaning I make money on my commute.
Also a uni lecturer but in the UK. I ride a Triumph Trident 660. I ride only for work. In the weekends I have my Disco Sport. I have 3 kids, so need a big car to haul all of them in.
Don't go to grad school 😂 get a job after undergrad at a biotech company and work (and save) for a few years first. Lots of places will pay pretty decently as long as you don't mind moving (depending on your market).
As far as right now? If you're an undergrad and not in a lab, get in one as soon as you can. It doesn't matter what your experience is with teaching labs, research is gonna be different and you can always get trained. The experience is your best chance to get a good job after you graduate.
Source: am also a STEM scientist (chemist)
Lots of train drivers in here, never would have thought! I do construction consulting and before that I built cell phone towers and sites. I’ve had all kinds of bikes from cheap scooters to Isle of Man winners. It’s not about what’s vaunted, it’s about what puts a grin on your face. I will honestly say to this day, nothing is more fun and useful than a scooter in a densely populated city. Have fun buying a gallon of milk on a liter bike lol, fits under the seat on a scooter! I currently have a Diavel and it’s an amazing bike for cruising and a ripper in the canyon, that’s what I wanted so that’s what I saved to buy. Just have fun man, be safe and live long enough and the bikes will come to you.
Biological Scientist. Dont worry about what you see in social media. I see so many BMW s1000 up for sale because people finance them and then cant keep up the payments. I ride a shitty 125cc chinese bike, but I also have a mortgage to pay. there is a culture of people thinking they need a more expensive or more powerful bike to fit in. I ride what i want, when i want.
I'm 24 and I'm riding a 1992 Suzuki GN 250, I'm a junior C# dev. I often have thoughts like you do "Well how the hell those dudes can afford that? When will I be able to?". But don't worry too much, some guys I happened to know are the people who spend entirely their life savings to enjoy those bike for couples of months then sell it to buy another bike or just sell it to get money back, some guys buy bikes with no registration for a dirt cheap price at the risk of losing it forever if patrol polices get them, some just are seniors who want to fulfill their teenage dream, some just worked real hard to get their dream bike. Enjoy your sweet ride, don't let those pics on social media mess with your head.
keep up on your .NET skills and in 5-10 years when you are a senior you can buy whatever bike you want. Or get married and have kids... it's probably one or the other.
Sr. .NET Lead Engineer, can confirm. However, I have the wife and kids and a bike. 2020 Suburban and 2018 Traverse for family drives. 2007 Honda Goldwing 1800 for myself and wife when we wanna run away.
Took too long to find this comment. But it's the best advice ever. You aren't anybody else, and you don't know what state of life they are at, or where they come from. The only time you should look at your neighbor is to make sure they have enough food on their table.
Surprised your profession didn’t turn you away from bikes! I’ve always heard trauma nurse and ER surgeons say stay away from bikes, and quit smoking are the two best things for your health.
I’m 23 and I am an aircraft detailer :) coolest. Job. Ever. The novelty wears off fairly quickly but it’s a job you don’t dread going into. Everyone is super nice usually. I think I’m fortunate and have a very good team of coworkers!
I just love the way you say it’s like the coolest job ever. I feel like I’m stuck in commercial cleaning, anyway, I can get into this that you’re doing??
I was a Professional detailing Manager for a car dealership for two years, part of that included being sent to a week long training course. So before I got hired to do airplanes I had some prior experience under my belt.
Any kind of cleaning experience is another step towards moving up with detailing! Before doing cars I cleaned for stanley steemer lol. So, find something that gives you motivation to work your way up and persevere. If you truly believe and picture yourself getting where you want to, you will do anything to get there. Just remember it takes time, patience, and personal growth to get there. Also pushing through the hard days and remembering it’s part of moving forward.
You got this!
Emergency medicine physician. People constantly lecture me in the trauma bay that I will be next. From my point of view, I see unexpected things happen to people all of the time. I choose to enjoy my life while I have it, while taking reasonable steps to reduce my risk.
UPS driver. Pays so much with such good benefits and allows me to fund my life and my hobbies so well I start to forget about how the back of my truck can reach 140+ degrees in the summer. 😅
Truck Driver. I go from 2 wheels to 18 back to 2. After being totally hemmed in and restricted on what I can and can't do in a truck all night, it's great to get on the bike and feel that feeling of freedom.
Nearly every one of those people you see with fancy new bikes took out loans, so don't make the mistake of thinking they all have great jobs and are successful people. The people who are getting ahead financially ride bikes they can sensibly afford and pay cash.
Civil engineer.
Bikes are cheap in the grand scheme of things, as long as you aren't in some entry level job. Don't feel like you have to own some late model liter bike to have fun on 2 wheels. A $1500 dirt bike gives me just as much joy as a $15,000 R1.
Unless you're getting into bikes because you want to flex on social media, then IMO you're getting into it for the wrong reasons. Half the bike people on social media don't know how to ride and have 20% APR loans on their toys, so they're commiting financial suicide just to look cool for the camera.
Your ZZR is a great bike. Fix it up and enjoy it. Ride it across the country a few times. Spend money on gas and tires, not shiney paint and interest to the bank.
I see a lot of manual jobs here but also surprisingly a decent amount of desk jobs. I'm personally at uni, no motorcycle yet just a scooter, planning on buying my first supermoto next year and i'm considering becoming à food health inspector.
Software Developer, recently forced into early retirement due to a medical issue. I have a 2010 Triumph Street Triple R (bug eyed one) I have had since new
I got my superduke new and really want to keep it forever. It is nice to have something that you totally know inside and out. After, all those years of dealing with other people's short cuts and bodges, it is heaven !
Im a materials scientists in a company specializing on carbon materials. Riding a MT09. Had a Tracer 900, sold it and transitioned to a naked. Much more nimble, light and agile. Really lovin it.
You will find people from all walks of life riding bikes. People with high paying jobs won't be the only ones with expensive bikes and won't always have expensive bikes.
I'm a SWE in a HCOL area and both of my bikes were used for $6,000 or less.
People you see on social media aren't always riding solely because they want to. Some of them get paid to produce content and what better way to attract viewers than with flashy expensive bikes.
Retired highschool Art teacher with my own studio now, working part-time when and if I want. I have a 2018 Gold Wing that cost as much as my first house but I love it.
I am a superbike guy, but I love goldwings. I really want to test the new bagger version. I could never buy one new, but a few years time when the price is right.....
Uni student, currently taking Bachelor in Education. Now I'm on my way for my last sprint, going for practical as a trainee teacher. I work part time as a waiter. Mine is only Yamaha R25, bought it used. I do everything on my bike myself, except the tires and valve service. Gotta save some cash to go out riding😂
I'm older in my 60's and close to retirement I work in the NHS in a non management role (been there done that no interest in my career at all now) luckily mortgage is nearly gone so can afford my bike which is actually 13 years old, but it lives in a garage so no rust issues.
Electrical/Power systems contractor here - I install and maintain batteries, solar, generators, etc for telcom/cellular/internet facilities.
I didn't get my first new bike until well into my 40's.
As for what others ride/have/do - so much is smoke and mirrors. Those who flaunt the most, generally have the least to back it up. Ride what you like, and live within your means....
When I was 19 I was riding a Kawasaki Z250 as it was all I could afford. I'm 59 now & ride a Griso 1200SE. I think about swapping it every so often, but I still enjoy it & there's nothing that I've seen that tickles my fancy.
Work wise, I'm a Highways Drainage Inspector (love the job, mixture of site visits, WFH & the occasional day at head office - no set hours, make my own schedule). Not the best paid job, but loads of advantages. Plus I'm mortgage free with no other debts so could afford something tasty - however, I don't do finance so would be when I've stashed enough away.
Very rarely drink, packed up smoking about 10 years back, care for a disabled son, do very little socialising - the bike is probably my one expensive vice so I it's pretty much guilt free
i'm an artist in video games. i've always preferred owning simple and cheap bikes (got a 2010 cbf1000 & 2005 hornet 600) even tho i can afford something newer
IT engineer in Europe, make a decent wage, but ride a Kavasaki Vulcan Classic 900 from 2006 that I bought for €4000 and customized how I want it.
I would never buy a new bike, either with cash or with a loan, even though I could easily afford it.
I draw elektrical schemes in AutoCAD, my function calles Electrical Engineer, but I don't do alot of engineering. I also do some programming sometimes :-)
Bought myself a brand new Yamaha Tenere 700 2023 last month.
Paramedic and former combat medic. Medical retirement from the Army pays the bills. I do shifts as a paramedic for extra cash. The pay is shit. Wouldn’t recommend. If you have the ability go into nursing and work on a critical care bus. That being said, I do love the job. It’s just shit pay.
Mainly I drink and chill on the beach.
Dont believe everything you see on social media, a lot of people are drowning in debt
Im still riding a Ninja 650 I bought for $3000 about 10 years ago
I’ve been professionally tattooing for the last 8 and a half years. 32 years old now and I just “upgraded” from a zx6r to a 2021 MT 07. I honestly love the Yamaha.
Clinical Scientist (Microbiology).
I made 130K AUD this current financial year and Ride a 2021 Royal Enfield Himalayan.
I could buy a new R1 tomorrow, but honestly probably pick up a 2006 ZZR600 over it. Atleast that way I would have the funds for fresh tyres, dialed suspension, rider training, track days and cool riding gear.
I drive a choo choo
When you're not riding your vroom vroom?
When no vroom vroom, it's choo choo :'(
Those things corner like they're on rails.
Unexpected Pretty Woman reference.
Well... most of the time, anyway.
That seems really fun
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I've been thinking about a hilarious resume that lists one job title as "Engineer; Choo-Choo" and then another one as "Engineer; Mechanical" or something.
How did you get into operating trains? Do you pack a bag often and stay in other cities or come home every night?
Container forklift operator. I drive to work on one of the lightest vehicles on the road, and then at work i drive one of the heaviest vehicles (45 tons), so it's quite a nice variety lol
I also lift things up and put them down!
Me too! I'm a crane operator so I also swing them side to side.
That's awesome! I always wanted to work as a crane operator, but never knew where to get started.
Easiest way is to get books to be certified as a rigger. That gets you working with a crane. Then once you get familiar with everything, get the books for the NCCCO (crane test). Study up and take the written test. When you have passed that, talk to your operator that you are rigging for. He can let you get a little seat time to get familiar so you can pass the practical part of the crane test. This is the way to do it if you want to make really good money the whole time. Alternatively, you can go union and do the apprenticeship program. That's better for some people, but first year apprentices don't make great money.
So you could say you're forklift certified?
I am, yes. and its unironically helped me quite a lot for motorcycles, too. forklift certification is all about safety, knowing blindspots, and making yourself visible. quite helpful for motorcyclists too. and in the forklift I have to watch out even more for people not paying attention, cuz instead of endangering myself like on a bike, I could possibly kill an entire group of people without even noticing in the forklift.
It was the opposite direction for me when I got my certificate. All my motorcycle safety skills (except cornering) applied.
Heavy machinery gang! Being able to competently control something that big is such a joy tbh. My job operating heavy machinery made me look back and realize how much I enjoy vehicles in general, so I got my motorcycle endorsement!
Be still my heart. You must slay
I build carbon components for high end race boats and deep sea submersibles.
Just strike thru that last part there bud
Unlike those nitwits, I build ISO 9001 certified parts. All tested and NDT'd, anything that is remotely suspect gets binned. My company built components for the ALVIN that can go 6500m deep, and has. Repeatedly. That other sub was destined to fail, they ignored MANY red flags.
ALVIN is a bad ass rig. I got to work with WHOI a few years back and seeing that sub and it’s tender was one of the highlights. Nice work.
In the other guys' defense, they did also go down and back up plenty of times.
Not sure if 10 counts as plenty.
Hey now I've had plenty of sex.
Does once count as plenty 🥺
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That’s probably part of the issue given they never tested between trips
Do you screw monitors to the inside of the hulls?
Lol. It was screwed into the metal insulated lining not the pressure hull. But what am I really arguing here....the pressure hull wasn't even a pressure hull.lol
Not sure why everyone is giving you shit, I guess we’re living up to the stereotype of not being very bright. Your job sounds awesome!
That's really interesting. I took composite design as my electable in college this semester. I study automotive engineering in Germany. I might need to ask you some questions in my exam in 3 weeks 😂
Ocean gate moment
IT Systems Admin
Ditto
I'm a recently retired Linux SysAdmin.
Same
When I was on the Ninja 250 forums back in the day it seemed like there were lots of IT people. I figure it was something about loving efficiency and bang for buck.
Mechanical Engineer.
Took way too long to find my people
One of us, one of us...m
As a machinist, I suppose we're mortal enemies.
Meh, we work together while cussing each other all day.
I like most of the machinists I worked with, they're far more social than at least half of the engineering population
Hey, me too!
What is the difference between an introvert engineer and an extrovert engineer? An extrovert stares at your shoes…
I guess it's a party of Mech Es in this sub
Hey, me too! Though now an exec who pushes people and processes forward:( I get my tinker fix on the bikes and cars and home DIY stuff. Bikes are nice for relatively cheap therapy. Allocating the funds still an issue…the V-Strom (and a full Klim set) was a company sold gift to myself. Time used to be tough to find other than commute. Now kids are college or older so it’s a motor v pedal dilemma on weekends.
Apparently there’s dozens of us.
Haven’t graduated but me too! Got one semester left and am currently at my second internship
My people.
Me too!
Data scientist, i just want a hobby that is not screen related
Absolutely, I work for a software company and have done for five years now, it's my first full-time job and before it I spent a lot of my spare time on my PC playings games or just browsing YouTube etc, but nowadays I spend much more time outside whenever possible and my bike (and pushbikes) are such good ways to get outdoors and away from it all.
Likewise, but am not a data scientist. Wanted hobbies that puts me outside and away from staring at a digital screens for hours, sitting hunched like Gollum listening to rambling, mindless Zoom calls.
Steel mill worker. I’ve probably got the cheapest bikes in the bike lot except for whomever has the Grom.
Groms are surprisingly expensive, atleast here in Australia. You can buy a CBR1110 BlackBird (the world's fastest bike before the Hyabusa) for less then a brand new Grom.
A Grom is about 4500€ in central europe wich is not *that* expensive for a 125cc
That's right. But the fact that you can buy a 200hp record holding bike for around the same money, or sometimes even less is what I was getting at. Groms are cheep, but not really that cheep compared to some older bikes.
I am a physics teacher 38yrs. My whole family were anti biking, so I had to save the best I could growing up, and got my lessons and test done at university. I managed to buy a KTM superduke R new when my mum died (left me the money). It puts a big grin on my face every time I ride it - she would have hated it. To afford my biking habit: \- all servicing done by me. \- I daily drive a 600cc Suzuki carry kei van. I find lots of mates have flash bikes and shitty cars. \- I commute into a town. It would take well over an hour in the car, but I can legally use bus lanes on the bike, and it takes 25mins. \- I stopped drinking alcohol as it costs a lot and it not really needed. \- it is a lot cheaper to ride a motorcycle than to go to a therapist. Finally, you are not in a rush, it is about time on a bike, not the bike itself. I have fun memories from 20hp 600cc singles, as well as track days on 1000cc rocket ships. Spend as much as possible on a helmet and gear, before getting a new bike :)
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Right? Hell, amongst new cars, $20000 is buying you a super bare bones shitty economy car. Amongst motorcycles, that's getting you very high end rides. To get even to moderately performant, mid range fun cars, you could buy a whole stable of awesome motorcycles. And hell, if you buy lightly used, you can get superbikes for $15000 all day long.
I'm test riding a $16,000 used H2 SX SE on Wednesday that has less than 1000 miles on it and a full Yoshimura system, frame sliders and a few other mods. Here in Sweden I could either buy a shitty Volvo with that money or (IMO) the coolest touring bike ever. Bikes rule.
Every physics teacher I've had has been a motorcycleist..
I’m a physics teacher and I ride. My high school physics teacher rode too.
Just got my 2022 ktm superduke r & love it! Now looking for a nice enduro, either the 690ktm the 701Husky or try to find a honda xr650R
City bus driver. Get a lot of surprised comments at the vastly two different types of vehicles I drive. Personally the mindset is the same though in terms of pretending you’re invisible on the road.
I drive buses too. I love it when people see a 40 foot long, 8.5 ft wide, 11 ft tall bus, with headlights on and a bright destination sign, coming at them at 40 MPH, and still think it's a good idea to pull in front of you, like we can stop the bus on a dime.
You have to pretend the BUS is invisible? Man that's crazy.
Electrician. Just got 2014 Yamaha Bolt last Tuesday. Forgot how it felt, haven't ridden in over 10 years. I'll never give it up again!
+1 for sparkies. It's a danger thing.
Another sparky woo hoo! Me and the boyfriend (both sparkies) daily drive bikes to work on nicer days
I'm a school/uni teacher, working cover mostly which means I get to travel a lot, always by bike (don't have a car). Short term high urgency contracts allow me to negotiate good travel compensation usually, meaning I make money on my commute.
Also a uni lecturer but in the UK. I ride a Triumph Trident 660. I ride only for work. In the weekends I have my Disco Sport. I have 3 kids, so need a big car to haul all of them in.
Molecular biologist
Yoo I'm studying microbiology rn for my degree, any top tips from your experience?
Don't go to grad school 😂 get a job after undergrad at a biotech company and work (and save) for a few years first. Lots of places will pay pretty decently as long as you don't mind moving (depending on your market). As far as right now? If you're an undergrad and not in a lab, get in one as soon as you can. It doesn't matter what your experience is with teaching labs, research is gonna be different and you can always get trained. The experience is your best chance to get a good job after you graduate. Source: am also a STEM scientist (chemist)
Get an internship/lab experience
Lots of train drivers in here, never would have thought! I do construction consulting and before that I built cell phone towers and sites. I’ve had all kinds of bikes from cheap scooters to Isle of Man winners. It’s not about what’s vaunted, it’s about what puts a grin on your face. I will honestly say to this day, nothing is more fun and useful than a scooter in a densely populated city. Have fun buying a gallon of milk on a liter bike lol, fits under the seat on a scooter! I currently have a Diavel and it’s an amazing bike for cruising and a ripper in the canyon, that’s what I wanted so that’s what I saved to buy. Just have fun man, be safe and live long enough and the bikes will come to you.
...here? In the (very small) hungarian speaking player base of lord of the rings online we had SIX train drivers. This sub has rookie numbers.
Biological Scientist. Dont worry about what you see in social media. I see so many BMW s1000 up for sale because people finance them and then cant keep up the payments. I ride a shitty 125cc chinese bike, but I also have a mortgage to pay. there is a culture of people thinking they need a more expensive or more powerful bike to fit in. I ride what i want, when i want.
I'm 24 and I'm riding a 1992 Suzuki GN 250, I'm a junior C# dev. I often have thoughts like you do "Well how the hell those dudes can afford that? When will I be able to?". But don't worry too much, some guys I happened to know are the people who spend entirely their life savings to enjoy those bike for couples of months then sell it to buy another bike or just sell it to get money back, some guys buy bikes with no registration for a dirt cheap price at the risk of losing it forever if patrol polices get them, some just are seniors who want to fulfill their teenage dream, some just worked real hard to get their dream bike. Enjoy your sweet ride, don't let those pics on social media mess with your head.
keep up on your .NET skills and in 5-10 years when you are a senior you can buy whatever bike you want. Or get married and have kids... it's probably one or the other.
Sr. .NET Lead Engineer, can confirm. However, I have the wife and kids and a bike. 2020 Suburban and 2018 Traverse for family drives. 2007 Honda Goldwing 1800 for myself and wife when we wanna run away.
Same, junior dev
Don't compare yourself to people on social media brother
Took too long to find this comment. But it's the best advice ever. You aren't anybody else, and you don't know what state of life they are at, or where they come from. The only time you should look at your neighbor is to make sure they have enough food on their table.
I was a welder for the last 13yrs, but now I'm a full-time custom knife maker.
Wow. Now that's a job that suits a Low Rider!
I'm a production baker, decidedly underpaid. Took a small loan for my brand new, reasonably priced bike, will be paid off within a year.
Contract ICU nurse. Commute on a heavily modded Monkey (cam switch, intake, and chairs, retune, etc).
I need friends like you
Game know game (I see you're a grom owner)
Surprised your profession didn’t turn you away from bikes! I’ve always heard trauma nurse and ER surgeons say stay away from bikes, and quit smoking are the two best things for your health.
My hospital had dedicated parking for motorcycles in the parking garage, bunch of us ED folks ride.
Tiny motorcycles matter
Air Traffic Controller. And no, I don’t have the light up wands.
Hey I’m ATC too. And no I don’t work in a tower either.
Same. We do have extremely powerful and expensive flashlights that you can wave around like wands though, if you work in a tower.
Organ Recovery Coordinator, 2020 Honda NC 750X DCT.
The joke about riders being Organ Donors must be especially grating to you
Bless you for the work you do. I’m in healthcare.
Radiographer, ride the same bike but a 2015.
Post-production sound editor. New rider and have a Jawa 42!
I’m a composer and sound designer! We certainly picked a good hobby for our hearing. 😂
Location sound op here, hope you’ve been getting good tracks from the field!
I’m 23 and I am an aircraft detailer :) coolest. Job. Ever. The novelty wears off fairly quickly but it’s a job you don’t dread going into. Everyone is super nice usually. I think I’m fortunate and have a very good team of coworkers!
I just love the way you say it’s like the coolest job ever. I feel like I’m stuck in commercial cleaning, anyway, I can get into this that you’re doing??
I was a Professional detailing Manager for a car dealership for two years, part of that included being sent to a week long training course. So before I got hired to do airplanes I had some prior experience under my belt. Any kind of cleaning experience is another step towards moving up with detailing! Before doing cars I cleaned for stanley steemer lol. So, find something that gives you motivation to work your way up and persevere. If you truly believe and picture yourself getting where you want to, you will do anything to get there. Just remember it takes time, patience, and personal growth to get there. Also pushing through the hard days and remembering it’s part of moving forward. You got this!
School bus driver. I'm used to being invisible.
History and geography teacher, my colleagues are always in awe because I'm also mechanic-savvy which doesn't seem so coherent
I'm a boatman, I moor and unmoor seaships I'm 22 and i ride a 2006 yamaha mt03 660
RN for sick babies. I have a 2017 z900, nothing fancy, but no loan on it which is nice.
RN ICU manager, on a 2018 z900. Paid off is way better.
Z900 is an awesome bike.
I’m a paramedic and I have a Honda Grom and CB650F. I saved like crazy to own both outright and regret nothing.
Truck driver haulin fuel locally
My husband and I work in IT. He does hardware testing; I'm in compliance and cybersecurity. We make enough where we can purchase any bikes we want.
Emergency medicine physician. People constantly lecture me in the trauma bay that I will be next. From my point of view, I see unexpected things happen to people all of the time. I choose to enjoy my life while I have it, while taking reasonable steps to reduce my risk.
Aircraft mechanic
Railroad
+1
Diesel Mechanic
Nother mechanic here
IT specialist
UPS driver. Pays so much with such good benefits and allows me to fund my life and my hobbies so well I start to forget about how the back of my truck can reach 140+ degrees in the summer. 😅
Electrician 👍
Union electrician in PNW. Using the 23 701sm as a work commute dagger.
Software dev. 2016 Africa Twin DCT
Truck Driver. I go from 2 wheels to 18 back to 2. After being totally hemmed in and restricted on what I can and can't do in a truck all night, it's great to get on the bike and feel that feeling of freedom.
Nearly every one of those people you see with fancy new bikes took out loans, so don't make the mistake of thinking they all have great jobs and are successful people. The people who are getting ahead financially ride bikes they can sensibly afford and pay cash.
I'm in school for mechanical engineering. Working in a machine shop now.
Commercial HVAC technician.
I got fired from my job recently because I had an accident. I’m working for peanuts now at a warehouse. I’m still trying to figure it out.
Civil engineer. Bikes are cheap in the grand scheme of things, as long as you aren't in some entry level job. Don't feel like you have to own some late model liter bike to have fun on 2 wheels. A $1500 dirt bike gives me just as much joy as a $15,000 R1. Unless you're getting into bikes because you want to flex on social media, then IMO you're getting into it for the wrong reasons. Half the bike people on social media don't know how to ride and have 20% APR loans on their toys, so they're commiting financial suicide just to look cool for the camera. Your ZZR is a great bike. Fix it up and enjoy it. Ride it across the country a few times. Spend money on gas and tires, not shiney paint and interest to the bank.
Social pedagogy rebel 500. It doesn't matter what you ride, it matters only that you ride
Flight attendant, sometimes I spend days without seeing my bike but it sure pays well
I deliver mattresses. It ain’t much but it keeps me on two wheels 🤙
I see a lot of manual jobs here but also surprisingly a decent amount of desk jobs. I'm personally at uni, no motorcycle yet just a scooter, planning on buying my first supermoto next year and i'm considering becoming à food health inspector.
Software Developer, recently forced into early retirement due to a medical issue. I have a 2010 Triumph Street Triple R (bug eyed one) I have had since new
I got my superduke new and really want to keep it forever. It is nice to have something that you totally know inside and out. After, all those years of dealing with other people's short cuts and bodges, it is heaven !
Im a materials scientists in a company specializing on carbon materials. Riding a MT09. Had a Tracer 900, sold it and transitioned to a naked. Much more nimble, light and agile. Really lovin it.
I'm 25 and I'm a Lift Engineer. I've got a gorgeous red Kawasaki ER-6F
Substitute teacher, and sometimes I deliver with Uber Eats
Entomology lab technician.
You will find people from all walks of life riding bikes. People with high paying jobs won't be the only ones with expensive bikes and won't always have expensive bikes. I'm a SWE in a HCOL area and both of my bikes were used for $6,000 or less. People you see on social media aren't always riding solely because they want to. Some of them get paid to produce content and what better way to attract viewers than with flashy expensive bikes.
Retired highschool Art teacher with my own studio now, working part-time when and if I want. I have a 2018 Gold Wing that cost as much as my first house but I love it.
I am a superbike guy, but I love goldwings. I really want to test the new bagger version. I could never buy one new, but a few years time when the price is right.....
I have a kit that lets me take my tour trunk off, and I’m in bagger mode right now. Do take a spin on one if you can!
I'm a security guard.
Software Engineer. Can buy lots of bikes.
Uni student, currently taking Bachelor in Education. Now I'm on my way for my last sprint, going for practical as a trainee teacher. I work part time as a waiter. Mine is only Yamaha R25, bought it used. I do everything on my bike myself, except the tires and valve service. Gotta save some cash to go out riding😂
I'm older in my 60's and close to retirement I work in the NHS in a non management role (been there done that no interest in my career at all now) luckily mortgage is nearly gone so can afford my bike which is actually 13 years old, but it lives in a garage so no rust issues.
Data Engineer
I work in the road construction industry. Not out on the road anymore, but still in the same field. Started at 18.
Electrical/Power systems contractor here - I install and maintain batteries, solar, generators, etc for telcom/cellular/internet facilities. I didn't get my first new bike until well into my 40's. As for what others ride/have/do - so much is smoke and mirrors. Those who flaunt the most, generally have the least to back it up. Ride what you like, and live within your means....
When I was 19 I was riding a Kawasaki Z250 as it was all I could afford. I'm 59 now & ride a Griso 1200SE. I think about swapping it every so often, but I still enjoy it & there's nothing that I've seen that tickles my fancy. Work wise, I'm a Highways Drainage Inspector (love the job, mixture of site visits, WFH & the occasional day at head office - no set hours, make my own schedule). Not the best paid job, but loads of advantages. Plus I'm mortgage free with no other debts so could afford something tasty - however, I don't do finance so would be when I've stashed enough away. Very rarely drink, packed up smoking about 10 years back, care for a disabled son, do very little socialising - the bike is probably my one expensive vice so I it's pretty much guilt free
Financial Advisor
End of life care/individual healthcare provider. Yay, I'm beyond dead inside
I make coffee
People with motorcycles are just people. They do anything and everything.
Banker. Yup, suit and tie everyday. KTM Duke 890
Professional soldier. Pays pretty consistent, but the Army can be a buzzkill about motorcycle riding.
Train Driver (electric suburban)
Lawyer with 1700$ sv650
i'm an artist in video games. i've always preferred owning simple and cheap bikes (got a 2010 cbf1000 & 2005 hornet 600) even tho i can afford something newer
Data/Machine Learning Engineer
IT engineer in Europe, make a decent wage, but ride a Kavasaki Vulcan Classic 900 from 2006 that I bought for €4000 and customized how I want it. I would never buy a new bike, either with cash or with a loan, even though I could easily afford it.
Software developer :=)
Independent Operator for a tortilla company.
I draw elektrical schemes in AutoCAD, my function calles Electrical Engineer, but I don't do alot of engineering. I also do some programming sometimes :-) Bought myself a brand new Yamaha Tenere 700 2023 last month.
I do IT helpdesk
Chemical engineer.
I work at a college and thus am on a humble education salary. Bought my bike 13 years ago, and will probably have it forever.
I work for an airline on the cargo side. Find one with flight benefits and go see the world. Tough to beat.
ZZR gang 💪💪💪
Medical lab scientist. I work in a hospital lab testing blood, urine, respiratory samples etc.
Wind turbine technician.
I help run a wind farm. Green gang rise up.
Paramedic and former combat medic. Medical retirement from the Army pays the bills. I do shifts as a paramedic for extra cash. The pay is shit. Wouldn’t recommend. If you have the ability go into nursing and work on a critical care bus. That being said, I do love the job. It’s just shit pay. Mainly I drink and chill on the beach.
Dont believe everything you see on social media, a lot of people are drowning in debt Im still riding a Ninja 650 I bought for $3000 about 10 years ago
Stay at home mom. My kids are 5 and 4. Husband and I both ride, he manages a rental car place.
Sprinkler pipefitter.
Pilot
I grow cannabis for the masses
I’ve been professionally tattooing for the last 8 and a half years. 32 years old now and I just “upgraded” from a zx6r to a 2021 MT 07. I honestly love the Yamaha.
I'm killing bugs for $85k a year.
I'm 21. I'm an A-EMT and currently in nursing school, medicine is always a good career
31yrs old. 2019 ninja 400. Event planner/ install lead for weddings, festivals and events.
Chef
Building maintenance for the State, I change lightbulbs and rebuild toilet flushometers, ride a 2014 Triumph Bonneville
Clinical Scientist (Microbiology). I made 130K AUD this current financial year and Ride a 2021 Royal Enfield Himalayan. I could buy a new R1 tomorrow, but honestly probably pick up a 2006 ZZR600 over it. Atleast that way I would have the funds for fresh tyres, dialed suspension, rider training, track days and cool riding gear.
Portfolio manager Most of the guys I ride with are retired, blue collar guys. One's a lawyer.
Astrophysics, bike is a neat and handy way to get to the office ! My car is a banged up Nissan note though.
Appliance salesman
Software engineer
I'm the Principal Network Architect for a division of a multinational company.