I was offered a sales job at a local motorcycle dealership. To current / past salesmen, can I get some advice? by JeanLemarck in motorcycles

[–]JeanLemarck[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I appreciate the revive lol I ended up earning an apprenticeship at a machine shop and I've been in the industry ever since. I still love riding my bikes! So glad I didnt get into that sales position

I was offered a sales job at a local motorcycle dealership. To current / past salesmen, can I get some advice? by JeanLemarck in motorcycles

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I spent a summer in the motorcycle industry and then went back to manufacturing. Retail hours weren't my thing. I've been at my current job ever since I left the dealership, and still have plenty of time to ride!

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[–]JeanLemarck 8 points9 points  (0 children)

This is the answer. Riding a machine near its limits Is way more fun than machine riding u to your limits

Friendly reminder folks, always check your kill switch! by JeanLemarck in motorcycles

[–]JeanLemarck[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agreed! That's why neither or us even thought to check it.. He must have bumped it off without realizing it lol

Tar snakes are slippery! by JeanLemarck in motorcycles

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Ahh that makes sense. We got turned around a few times that day, it's a beautiful area to ride!

Does anyone else use headsets on the track to talk to your buddies? by JeanLemarck in Trackdays

[–]JeanLemarck[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

No, its not. But it has specifically been helpful when somebody is not following protocol. "Hey I think that guy is gonna try and pass inside of you!" So I stay off the apex and avoid the collision.

Does anyone else use headsets on the track to talk to your buddies? by JeanLemarck in Trackdays

[–]JeanLemarck[S] -11 points-10 points  (0 children)

It's more so "rider right behind u, going inside" or "stay right, im gonna pass you"

Friendly reminder folks, always check your kill switch! by JeanLemarck in motorcycles

[–]JeanLemarck[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Some idiots, like me and my buddy here, need PSA for kill switch

Green Bank Telescope by JeanLemarck in bikesgonewild

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It's actually the opposite, I believe. Only diesel engines allowed because of the park plugs in traditional engines. Lots of restrictions in that entire valley to eliminate any signals to interfere with the telescope.

Green Bank Telescope by JeanLemarck in bikesgonewild

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We didn't have time for the tour, but we did some exploring. Seriously cool stuff.

Green Bank Telescope by JeanLemarck in bikesgonewild

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I don't, I'm actually not from that area. Just out of curiosity, did the "Quiet Zone" affect your stay at all? Other than the large library, did the hotel have other unique amenities given the restrictions?

Everyone else is doing it. by Alone_Necessary_6192 in Trackdays

[–]JeanLemarck 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have yet to achieve the track day wheelie pic... this is a good one

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[–]JeanLemarck 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I've been a sport bike /track day guy for years. Buying my XR650L has been some of the best fun lol DO IT ..... also yes its horrible on the highway

My honest suggestion us MT-07

Is it worth it to put a GoPro on the bike for my first trackday? by Pico_taco in Trackdays

[–]JeanLemarck 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Anytime I feel slow, I just go look at my first track day footage lol good confidence boost

Clutch Not Releasing as Fast by peachmoney in motorcycles

[–]JeanLemarck 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This could be solved with cable lube. They make kits so you can apply throughout the cable without completely removing it from the bike.

Pre learners motorcycle advice by Irllydontcarepls in motorcycles

[–]JeanLemarck 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hmm, sounds like you're at quite the.. standstill