harleys versus yamaha
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I will have to agree with John. The more about motorcycles that he can learn, the better that it will be for him if he wants to strike out on his own. People that stop learning, stop living.
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RE: harleys versus yamaha
Oh, and did I say, they are two different worlds. One filled with excitement and adventure, and one filled with flames from hell. I hope you are serious in your questions.
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I don't think Markcuda saw that one Joe it did'nt last long either. It was a huge flame.
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I will have to agree with John. The more about motorcycles that he can learn, the better that it will be for him if he wants to strike out on his own. People that stop learning, stop living.
I will have to agree with John. The more about motorcycles that he can learn, the better that it will be for him if he wants to strike out on his own. People that stop learning, stop living.
Ryan
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RE: harleys versus yamaha
Well, as a mechanic, wouldnt you want to be working on something that is junk? That would be job security. I am a plastic tech(metric) and have been doing it for 4yrs. I can say I make more money than the HD techs locally. Im currently wanting to change professions because Im burned out, but thats life. HD would be a good place to be, especially as a tech. Models dont change all that much year to year, which makes it easy to stock all the parts of a bike, which means less down time for the tech in that you dont have to wait for parts, which leads to better flat rate time. Also with little variation between models (with the exception of the v-rod) repitiion should be easy to learn and also help to increase the amount of time a tech can turn. As a metric tech, I have to tear something down, and wait for parts, then try to remember later how the unit was disassembled, which takes more time.
I dont make 6 figure, but I do have two HD's. Theres money to be made, but it can turn seasonal.
Good luck, enjoy
Kevin
He wont make 6 figure$ a year working on Yamaha's nor will he be able to afford a Harley.
Good luck, enjoy
Kevin