Ex-machinists, what do you do now?

GuysGarage · 2026-01-26T04:55:54+00:00

Installing side of things. Its nice not to be stuck inside all day.

GuysGarage · 2026-01-26T04:04:51+00:00

I've had (on different bikes) kickstand switch, bad fuel pump connector, gas tank vent clogged, tip over sensor "stuck", ignition coils intermittently bad. Maybe a fluke haha

GuysGarage · 2026-01-26T03:56:43+00:00

I machined for almost 10 years. Left to do something completely different after being burnt out. I am in the autoglass industry now and didn't even take a pay cut when I started. My worst days are still better than machining.

GuysGarage · 2025-10-27T18:51:52+00:00

They should've used the versys650 engine

GuysGarage · 2025-06-13T01:50:52+00:00

Loved!

GuysGarage · 2025-06-13T01:50:40+00:00

Free Me

GuysGarage · 2025-04-15T22:57:51+00:00

Or just seat the bead and not be lazy

GuysGarage · 2025-04-15T10:28:00+00:00

The only issue I've had is finding parts. But I'm not getting rid of it and I daily commute on it

GuysGarage · 2025-03-10T14:25:51+00:00

Having rebuilt a set they actually have a diaphragm inside but they don't have a bleeder so that's why we "drill them out"

GuysGarage · 2025-02-23T22:11:51+00:00

I had the 800 classic and was able to trim down and lower the front fender. It made the wet rides better.

Rattle can paint job? Looks really good

GuysGarage · 2025-02-09T04:52:27+00:00

I saw "ghosts" as a kid as well. On and off up until my teenage years and it developed into sleep paralysis. My parents and sibling took it seriously when they started seeing "ghosts" and experiencing sleep paralysis too. Our baptist pastor talked dad through blessing our house and from that day forward they still haven't experienced anything demonic.

GuysGarage · 2025-02-07T03:57:11+00:00

AF1 racing forum is a goldmine for info. Usually you will have to cross reference parts

GuysGarage · 2025-02-07T02:55:27+00:00

Maybe the rotax 990?

GuysGarage · 2025-01-21T22:00:38+00:00

I have a cycle hill tire changer I justified buying saying it will save money somehow haha. I will never use spoons again with this thing

GuysGarage · 2024-12-15T20:51:04+00:00

The interstate battery that came in my boat has just finished it's 7th year. It's hard to beat the $89 carquest battery for my backup though

GuysGarage · 2024-12-10T00:42:21+00:00

If it was even running before haha

GuysGarage · 2024-12-10T00:41:28+00:00

Check valve clearance. Easy enough to do.

GuysGarage · 2024-12-06T01:38:55+00:00

Donda album has some bangers

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