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Hampton Va | Just wondering what Ya'll do for a living. Maby there are things we could help each other out with.
I have a sign shop and I also build racing simulators for alot of the NASCAR teams. I have a web site if you would like to see....but what do ya'll do to pay for these great bikes we all love?
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Stockton, Ca. | Racershawn, without any solicitation of any services intended I am a Field Inventory Analyst for a large Wireless Cell Phone carrier. I travel from Ca. central coast to Vancouver Washington and Hawaii. I visit our Retail stores and assist them with their inventrory handling practices to minimize loss. I have been in this industry since the onset in 1984 starting as a Retail Manager. It didn't take long for burnout to set in and I got out of Retail but stayed with the company. The best part of the job is riding my Vision to many of my store visits. |
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Reno County, KS | I'm the Electronics Technician for a offshore vessel (large 4,400 metric ton capacity crane ship with/undersea pipelaying/remote operating vehicles). Working back-to-back with another E.T. and several Electricians; I setup, maintain, repair, retrofit, source, and improvise all onboard electronics for 28 days. I usually handle the operator training for the systems as needed. The down side is that I work 28 days playing around dangerous voltages in hot, hydraulic muck with little sleep but... The BIG upside is that it allows me 28 days off (usually)and I can't complain about the salary. I spend a lot of off-time in classrooms and I try to spend the miles to and from on my bike. I've had most of this month off and I've spent it on Route 66, traversing from Chicago to California's West Coast, down the Pacific Coast to Santa Monica and back East through Historic 66. Tomorrow marks 2 weeks straight and 4,800 mi. on the road this trip. I'll probably end up riding over 6000 mi. this trip on my 08 Street Primo, a Kuryakyn Grand Tour bag riding behind and my backpack strapped to the passenger backrest on the luggage rack. This is the time that having that trunk would be nice but not necessary. This trip has been amazing! So far, I've been pulled over by the Springfield, IL. Firemarshall in front of Abraham Lincoln's Library so they could "see my bike" LOL! I met the guy running "Ack Attack" (Mike Ackattak; I think is his name) on the Bonneville Straights. He just set the motorcycle land speed record at 360.891 MPH! I missed the run because I was having my belt re-tensioned but ran into him afterwards. I ran into him right outside Reno, NV at a gas station (with his bike in tow), got some photos and his autograph. His wife gave me one of the actual crew shirts! I must have demonstrated the tipovers over a dozen times to meeting Goldwing/Harley tourer groups. Anyway, I digressed. That's my job and my experience so far on this bike. Getting there is over half the fun!
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So Cal | I have been a GM dealer tech for 32 years. Not all at the same place. With the economy, things are a little dificult right now. Good thing the Vision is paid for. I can live on two wheels if I have to. Done it before. Wife doesnt think its a good idea. We'll try it her way for a while. |
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Ruskin, Fl | I was a news photographer and TV cameraman in New York for almost twenty years. I got tired of chasing fire trucks and wanted to be on one. Now I am a firefighter/EMT here in Florida and about two months from being a paramedic. |
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Victoria, BC | After 32 years as a Professional Firefighter, I retired at the end of 2005. Now working part-time a cremationist for North America's largest funeral company. Used to save people from fire - now I save them from worms!
I really don't think you want me helping you out ('cause then you'd be dead). <grin> |
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Houston, TX | Repo Man... 'nuff said. |
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Warren, Vermont | I sell Macs and iPods - I own Small Dog Electronics- www.smalldog.com
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, FL United States | I'm retired, ride my Vision almost daily, and buy good stuff from Hippo  |
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Fountain Inn, SC United States | My fulltime gig is as a Multimedia Developer/Designer for Harvard Business School but I also do a fair share of web contract work. Then there's always this site and www.victory-riders.com to work on. When I grow up I want to be a Victory Evangelist!
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Portland, OR | I am a Security Team Lead on a US State Dept contract to train the Afghan National Police here in Afghanistan. My job is to ensure the safety of the police mentors so they can concentrate on doing their job. This is my third year here.
I bought my SSG Premium Tour Vision as a means to unwind & relax when back home on vacation, & to go visit friends arouind the country. My previous bike was a Honda Pacific Coast. Great bike for around town, but was not too comforatable to me on long rides.
I have to say that I am one of the lucky ones whose only problems with my Vision is a bad battery & a small gap on my left saddlebag. This bike is fantastic. I am always looking forward to getting back to the States & riding.
Dave
"Happiness requires freedom. Freedom requires courage."
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rhode island | Sandman Hardwood Floor co. |
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mansfield, MA United States | Im a Fire Protection Sprinkler Designer. In a way I fight fires too lol  |
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Hampton Va | WOW what a diverse bunch of folks. I think this is one of the most intersting strings....Please keep it going. |
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New Castle Delaware | I am a Estimator/Project Manager for Falcon Steel, a structural steel fabricator/erector based in Wilmington DE . We do most of our work in NYC, Phila, and Atlantic City. We erected World Trade Seven, the first building rebuilt at ground Zero and proud to be a part of it! |
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Nebraska | Im a Gigolo & professional dancer. |
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Brighton, TN | dag it
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Rapid City, SD | Load bombs and missiles on fighter/bomber aircraft. If you see me running, don't look back. |
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LONDONDERRY NH | Own a independent Honda repair garage- Throw parts at Honda cars until they are running again |
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Brighton, TN | Let me start by saying, I am a Hillbilly Biker Computer Nerd. I work for a large Government agency that everybody loves to pay. I work on networks, computers, servers, programs, etc. Just about anything computer related I have touched and played around with at least once. I started out as a farm hand in East Texas, became a Fire Controlman for the United States Navy in 1988, job that played with weapons (hmm good!) Worked on CIWS (Sea - Whiz) a weapon that had six barrels like an old Gatlin gun, shot 3000 rounds per minute or 50 rounds per second, what a gun! Got out, and went to work for the US Navy as a Civilian in a Hospital environment as a Computer Database Admin. Left that one for a job with Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) now DHS. Left that one for the one I'm currently at IRS, do I need to spell it. No, I can't help you! So there you go.
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Belding Michigan | Co founder part owner and Chief of Operations for a computer company called Product Support Solutions. We deal in IVR (Interactive Voice Response) Computer systems.
Check us out at www.productsupportsolutions.com.
I have been in the computer business since 1971 USAF that was also the time I started riding down in Mississippi. Lived all over but now in Michigan.
Love my job becuse as owner and COO I am the boss except when my wife tells me other wise.
I enjoy my bike and this site so lets get on down the road. Archie |
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Brighton, TN | Okay, so far some of you SUCK, I been needing a couple of things lately and then unbeknownst to me, there are people on here who could have helped me.
Hippo - let me just start with you. Just looked at your site with your smiling picture on it. I can only assume you just stepped off of your Vision, one happy feller, or maybe getting off that V92C with matching side car, with dog and grandkids. Man that looks like fun. Go ahead and update your site, it shows you getting a Vision soon. I thought you already had one. Was looking at the IPOD Touch 32G for my Vision, but the $500 price tag seemed a little steep. Bought the Creative 32Gig instead for $300. Let me go look at your site and see what the price is. Oh there it is fro $399 or $379 or $369, now I'm confused. Anyway could of used one for my Vision so I could be integrated with my electronics. May have to give that one away and buy another one from HIPPO.
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Brighton, TN | Jeffmack - pilot - man who doesn't need to fly somewhere.
okthenbye- mother just dropped her cell phone in some water (hmmm), now it don't work and now need a new cell phone for mother.
racershawn - always needing something to make my Vision look better, but it has to be on the down low and cheap, otherwise approval of appropriation of funds is hard to come by. Reason, being, Graphics don't make it run any faster or better. I got ideas (just a few that only appeal to me)!
CoolHandLuke - what more to be said, RETIRED. I want that title but want to be a little younger than I am now with that title. Can we trade?
Where is TRIXIE she also has a shop?
I appreciate the effort for not hocking your wares on a constant basis on here. But if you were to at least put out occassionally or under the commercial ads, I'm sure there are those who would be willing to give business in that direction. Especially for good service. |
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San Antonio, Texas | Biomechanical research technician for Southwest Research Institute in San Antonio. Mainly doing tests of various kinds on bone. Some testing of dental restorative materials. Optical microscopy, atomic force microscopy, Hystron nano-indenter, different force measuring frames and systems. Basically, I make things and then break them--fun job, if you can get it. |
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Capitol Region of NH | Full-time Firefighter/EMT. Part-time I am a Security Officer at the local hospital. |
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Sugar Land, TX (Outside of Houston) | Retired Cop - Still with Houston PD (28 years now) as an Information Technology Manager (Phones, Computers, Service Desk, etc..). No tickets in 28 years - Imagine that. Didn't say I haven't been stopped before |
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Chandler, AZ | chick magnet |
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Brighton, TN | hehehehehehehhe oohhhohohoho |
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Scottsdale AZ | Lifeguard at the carwash in the north part of town- |
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on the edge of Los Angeles | Professional Kid , Race car Pilot, and Network Admin that allows me to put gas in my Vision |
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Hampton Va | JSP do you realy race I do I drive NASCAR stock cars and modifieds.....Shawn |
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Gilbert, AZ | Self employed....in the automobile business. Anyone wanna bay a car?...lol Work way too many hours, never get to ride enough. Someday.... www.highcountryautosales.com |
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Carrollton, TX | I am a global product manager at EDS an HP company. I have been in the technology industry for 28 years. I have been self employed for about half of my career and still have some other business interests. I have been in sales leadership positions most of my career and I still work on sales pursuits at EDS. Here is a link to my Linked In page http://www.linkedin.com/profile?viewProfile=&key=131542&trk=tab_pro. I love riding my Vision as it is the best bike I have ever ridden. If I could only make as much money riding my Vision life would be off the chart. |
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Central Florida | Pharmacist by training.. left Pharmacy in 1981 after a shootout in Brooklyn NY that left me standing.
I am currently in Sales, Marketing and training in the Baby Industry.
I work for several companies as an independent rep covering the State of Florida, Puerto Rico and the Caribbean.
Cribs and Furniture-- Lajobi Inc makers of Babi-Italia, Bonavita and Graco Furniture
Breast pumps and accesories Medela Inc
Baby and Mom skin care Mustela Inc
I worked for other companies in NY and have been with these companies since 1996.
It does afford a self-directed schedule BUT if you dont work you dont get paid.
I carry my Iphone everywhere and can do business anywhere.
21K miles on my Vision last year and less than 100 were business related.
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on the edge of Los Angeles | racershawn - 2008-10-01 8:01 AM JSP do you realy race I do I drive NASCAR stock cars and modifieds.....Shawn The only cornering I do is on my Vision. Otherwise I have been a competitor in NHRA for many years. Got my Vision to take rides with other racers at large events. I'll be racing in Las Vegas at the end of this month then ending the season in Pomona Ca next month. |
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Savannah, GA -Year round riding!! Yay! | You could help dispose of the bodies.... hehe
 I am a haircolorist by training, but now my hubby & I own a motorcycle apparel, accessory and service center, Renegade Classics of Savannah. (website still under construction.... not enough time to ride, run the business and get the website up)
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Woodland Hills, CA | Architect. Commercial, institutional and entertainment, not residential. |
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Sparta, WI | I own a real estate office. We specialze in rural properties but will sell anything we can. You can check my website out at http://www.spartarealty.com. My bio has a picture of me, my girl friend and the trunk of my Vision at Mount Rushmore. Spent 30 years raising Christmas trees and growing seedlings before real estate.
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SC, Bluffton | Spock - 2008-10-01 11:39 AM
I am a global product manager at EDS an HP company.
I still have to watch the Cat Herders commercial every now & then. I love it.
I process payrolls. I was in the right place at the right time. I was able to buy in over time
to 49%. I have one helper, and we do about 150 clients with anywhere from 1 employee to
200 employees. We only had 35 clients when I started. This is my first white collar job.
I was a back of the house F&B slave for about 14 years. It wrecked my body, and I didn't
profit financially. Thank God (of your choice) for my current blessings. (o:
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| I retired at the age of 52, and now design, implement, and improve quality systems in the automotive world. Actual trade is Quality Engineer/QS/TS/ISO auditor.
In other words, I get your folks to work smarter, reduce your waste, make you more money, and give you more leisure time in which to spend it.
And you pay me a lot of money to come back at least once a year and tell me how great a job I did for you.  |
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Memphis | I used to run airplanes together (Navy AWACS Radar Intercept Officer). Now I pry them apart (Memphis Center Air Traffic Controller). |
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Indiana | We're self-employed. Own a maintenance and repair shop for medium and heavy duty fleet trucks. (FedEx, school corporations, etc.) Looking forward to retirement in a few years to ride around the country. |
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Brighton, TN | I like that and if you are unable to get them to collide, send'em my way and I'll put holes in 'em. |
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Rockford, IL | I've been involved in the family business all my life. We have two large collision repair facilities in Rockford Illinois. And we also co-own a collision repair network of shops that currently has 40 other independant facilities and is growing larger everyday.
http://www.crash1.com/
I've done other things thru my years. Had a private security company that focused on supplemental security when local bars would bring in bands that would fill the house, made to much cash and got into a bit of trouble with the IRS. I've also dabbled in retail sales and did a stint at car sales.
Due to a pending lawsuit that I'm involved in things are going to be very very $$good$$ in my future. So lately I've been planning my very early retirement. |
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Valley Grande, AL. / 2009 Anniversary Vision | I sell beer,cigarettes,and gasoline. My wife and I own a C-store. Long hours,not much time to ride. Will be picking my Anniv Vision up on Saturday. So, C-store for sale. Need more time to ride. |
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rhode island | Not many knuckle draggers here, maybe just one?
victorys clientel pretty high up on the food chain. |
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Deerfield, New Hampshire | Used to load airplanes for a living but that went south so now I haul gasoline around New England in a BST. (big scary truck). I don't get much time off because I'm low man but I still have put 6500 miles on my vision in the last seven weeks. I love it more every mile! |
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Austin, Texas | Consultant in cost containment. Physician Assistant, background in cardiothoracic and vascular surgery, followed by general surgery, then orthopedics.
Nothing heals like stainless steel. A chance to cut is a chance to cure. |
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Austin, Texas | Consultant with a cost containment company. I'm a Physician Assistant with background of primarily cardiothoracic and vascular surgery, but sprinkled with general surgery and orthopedics.
A chance to cut is a chance to cure. Nothing heals like stainless steel.
CLEARLY I'M NOT COMPUTER LITERATE OR YOU WOULDN'T SEE THIS POST TWICE. DUH.
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Pitt Meadows, BC Canada | Computer Consultant. Design and Program accounting systems for clients for 40 years. Now work just enough to keep the wolves at bay, travel to neat places, amuse my young wife, eat fine food and drink fine booze. Life is good. |
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Aurora Colorado | I have been in Law Enforcement for twenty years and I currently work as a patrol officer in LoneTree Colorado. I ride with a Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club called the Sentinels. Great bunch of people that enjoy riding. |
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Pocono Mountains of PA | Computer Systems Engineer for HP specializing in Storage Area Networking and Blade System Infrastructure. Also Retired part time Law Enforcement Ranger (19 years) for the state of PA. Riding for 40 years.... |
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Fargo, ND | I retired in January of 2008. I was an Insurance Agent for 34 years prior to that. Life is far better than I deserve and if I had any more to do I would have to put on another man! |
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Asheville, NC | IT Specialist....I keep the network and computers running. I will never be able to retire, I have a bad habit....I burn money when I am not working. |
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New Bohemia, VA | Wow! Should I even say anything? I'll start by saying I'm the son of a truck driver. Grew up diggin ditches with that man too! Started my Army career as a Paratrooper mechanic for America's Guard of Honor. 10 years there and the rest of the 20, anywhere from Deutsches land to the Land of the morning calm. Spent a few years in cheesehead land working with our Citizen Soldiers and putting them in boots from tobacco country. All that prepared me for what I do now, which I can say is with the U. S. Government and the Army, but that is all I can say. If I tell you anymore, well I just don't want to say what I'll have to do. |
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Northeastern Penna. | Maintenance Electrician for a state agency.
2008 Steel Gray Vision |
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Houston, Texas | Law Enforcement for 36 years................RETIRED last Friday................headed for Wyoming Sunday with the STARSHIP......when I return from Wyoming headed east to ride the Natchez Trace |
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San Antonio, TX United States | Spent 20 Years in the Railroad industry. From contracting, crew foreman, Research and Development, Feild Service Tech, Service Manger, Sales Engineer and Project Manager. Seen most all of the Northern Hemisphere with previous job.
Due to Victory releasing the Vision I recently left all of that and went to doing my hobby full time. I currently am a BRP (Bombardier Recreational Powersports) and Polaris Technician and some American Iron Horse Choppers on the side. Major life and career change at 44. |
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Rapid City, SD | A lot of pilots in here. Anyone want to give me lessons? I have always wanted to get my pilots license.
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Plano, TX | Well fellas, here's on for you. I'm a middle school shop teacher. I was a math teacher but this "no child left behind" left me with an ulcer. I took the shop position 10 months ago and love every minute of it. The kids think my bike is the coolest.
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Corpus Christi Tx. | Government Employee.....work for the Army Depot where we overhaul the military helicopters...especially the Blackhawk for our troops overseas. |
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Alberta, Canada | College Professor. Affords me all summer off for riding!! |
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Regina Saskatchewan Canada | Technical Analyst in the IT department for a telecommunication company for 31 years, retired 2006. I am now working for a non-profit organization as a coordinator / administrator for whole the province. The project is called Computers for Schools and the company name is Saskatchewan Technology Renewal Inc. and we refurbish used computers donated to the project and distribute them to schools in Saskatchewan free of charge. This is a national project and each province has it's own incorporation to manage the project in their respective area. |
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Eyota, MN | I've been a collision repair tech for 15 years and still love what I do!!! |
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manitoba canada | heavy constuction operator ,powerline at this time |
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Hampton Va | WOW what a great group of guys...If we all get together I think we could do about anything....Glad I asked the question...This is turning out to be a great string....I think am going to have to take a break from working tonight and go for a ride!!! |
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Memphis | budnbud, You fit in perfectly here. Pollolittle has finished off drywall and never got off his Vision!
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Prescott Valley, AZ | Two years as a "soda jerk" (many years ago) prior to finishing High School, then 24 years with the Army working on many different types of helicopters and lovin' every minute of it!!!! 5 years in the rental equipment field and for the last 9 years as an unarmed Postal Worker!!! LIFE IS GOOD!!
Ride Safe, Ride Often!!
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Vail, Arizona ( Montgomery's Grill & Saloon) | Own some bars/rests. in Tucson. The most famous is Montgomery's Grill and Saloon in Vail, southeast of Tucson, exit 279, 1 mile north. We are fortunate to host, what we believe is, the largest monthly bike night west of the Mississippi (second Tuesday of each month). Stop in sometime, first round is on me!!!
08 Vision Tour-Blacked out with True Flame paint
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El Paso, TX | I've been a fire fighter-EMT for 11 years. I am also heavily involved in our Union Local 51. Love the Vision so far. |
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Bullhead City, AZ | physical therapist now, volunteer ambulance and fire for my serious hobbies. I get to work with people that think their heads are harder than pavement. Before being a PT managed a restaurant 14 years, have a teaching degree ( drivers ed and history) regional manager for financial services company grew up on a farm in North Dakota
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Las Vegas, NV | I used to own part of a business here in Las Vegas. We just sold it, so now I'm working with the buyer and figuring out how to integrate the businesses. Got the Vision only about 3 weeks ago. She's going in for her 500 mile service tomorrow. |
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Victoria, BC | Wow, what a diversity of people here, yet we all share a common love - our motorcycles.
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Montreal, QC Canada | Certified Instructor for ground ops and ticket counter operations for NWA based in Toronto. Still have time to rack up the miles.
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| Such a wide walk of life here so here are a few of mine. Worked in the copper mines of arizona,
followed the construction boom aroun the country for a few years, owned a harley repair shop for a little while. Painted for years, and now Staitionary Engineer (play with high pressure boilers) with the Chicago Public schools. With 3 more years to retirement. Loving the Vision at 11,000 miles.
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S/W Minnesota | Corn and soybean farmer in Minnesota. Volunter firefighter, snowmobiler when not able to ride the Vision and year round ATV rider. |
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Brighton, TN | racershawn don't be so sexist, Dallas_gal and trixie have both chimed in. I know it's a tough manly crowd, but there are those few of the feminine persuasion who hang out as well. I applaud the few, cause it is a testosterone filled manspace.
Dallas_gal that's awesome, I'm still scratching my head, never seen or heard of me no woman shop teacher.
And as Songfan has noted, me and my Vision, well, we just love us some sheetrock. Driving over it and laying tire tracks to it are the best. Watch out for the nails they tend to puncture the tire.
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Savannah, GA -Year round riding!! Yay! | Back when I was still working in a salon, doing hair, many years before I went front seat, my boss (a straight male) used to tell everyone that my assistant & I had the most testosterone in the room, because we would talk cars, bikes, etc. all day while the guys and other women talked fashion.... sure, to quote a line from My Cousin Vinny "I blend...." (I like this thread, it ought to be a sticky. Good reference. I like to frequent other members businesses when I can....)
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Linwood, MI | Well, the short version is that I'm a UAW Skilled Trades Auto, Truck, and Trailer Mechanic. That's what my Union Journeyman's card says, anyway. I work for GM up here in the frozen hell called Michigan (9 months of Winter, 3 months of Summer/Road Construction season).
The long version is that I have one of the coolest guy-jobs around. I get to work on bigger-than-life Tonka toys. I maintain and repair large construction equipment like dump trucks, pay loaders, bulldozers, and cranes. I keep them running in tip-top shape, despite the best efforts of their operators. I get to climb all over them, tear them apart and put them back together again. They, of course, I have to go dig in the dirt with them to make sure they work correctly. |
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Linwood, MI | Just to sidetrack the thread a tad...
Hey, polittle, don't be in such a hurry to go lay down your hard-earned cash for a new cell phone just yet. Take it all apart and put the pieces in a bowl of uncooked rice for a day or so. Then put it all back together again. The rice should absorb the moisture and make it good as new. |
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Brighton, TN | I don't think she was too interested in getting it fixed, I could be wrong, ain't the first time. That's a good idea, hadn't thought of that one. I figured sunshine would take care of the problem. Big Tonka toys, love that, only one problem, to fix them they take big heavy parts. |
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Hampton Va | GAgirltrixy.... you are right about this thread. That is Y i asked the question and it looks like it will be the longest thread ever .... LOL .... keep it going GUYS and GALS......
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Linwood, MI | pollolittle - 2008-10-02 11:22 AM
... only one problem, to fix them they take big heavy parts.
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Savannah, GA -Year round riding!! Yay! | That's so cool, KC! That must be a lot more fun playing in wood and such all day, rather than trying get kids to look at and understand a book. BTW, I remember my middle school shop teacher plain as day, Mr. Bauer. Can't recall my middle school math teacher, right off hand.... I think that speaks volumes.....
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Brighton, TN | that's probably because he knew how to handle his wood and was cute or hot as you girls put it.
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SC, Bluffton | dwhite28 - 2008-10-01 9:15 PM
Due to Victory releasing the Vision I recently left all of that and went to doing my hobby full time. I currently am a BRP (Bombardier Recreational Powersports) and Polaris Technician and some American Iron Horse Choppers on the side. Major life and career change at 44.
It is great to have a professional in the Polaris field participate on this board. I have benefited
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San Antonio, TX | Over the years I have had a number of jobs. I pumped gas and fixed tires in High School at a full service station. Later worked for my family in the construction business. Worked at a school as a campus maintenance person fixing all of the things people broke. After this I worked as a contractor near Corpus Christi, TX.
In 1986 I got a ham radio license and started working with computers. In 1993 I changed jobs and started getting paid for computer work. For 5 years I worked at computer resellers installing and fixing networks.
For the last ten years I work as a System Administrator at Broadway National Bank in San Antonio, TX. The bank has 36 locations. Unlike the banks in trouble today mine has never done a sub-prime loan.
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Lusby,Md | Aircraft Mechanic at Naval Testpilot School in Patuxant River Md. |
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Savannah, GA -Year round riding!! Yay! | Hot? Noooooooooo! He was in his late 50's at the time, and pulled his pants up WAAAY over his belly.... But, being only one of 3 girls in the class with 15 boys, (and one of the girls had asthma and couldn't take the wood dust, so she went to the library every class, and the other girl was about 4'8", 350 lbs. and had never heard of deodorant), shop class was fun, way more fun than Pre-Algebra (It only took me 3 years to get through Algebra. I'm not a mathmatical person...). The teacher looked out for me, because the boys liked picking on me and trying to make me do things that I didn't know better than to do (like getting cornered in the lumber room). Yep, back to the being surrounded by guys, only intereested in that thing between my legs. Definitely better having them swarming me for the Vision than to help me lift lumber (their lumber especially). But 22 was way better than 12, or 40 something. I think I'm going to go for a ride on my Vision to try to forget the ugly stuff....
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Lexington, North Carolina | Regional Sales Director for Pepsi. I manage 2 sales locations in NC. Been selling soda's, distributing drinks, peddling pop, (that all depends on what part of the country you're in) for about 24 years.
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Leander,Texas | <<<<<<<<<<<<<<< COP |
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Leander,Texas | SHAWN I THOUGHT YOU DID DECALS ? HAVNT HEARD FROM YOU YET
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Hibbing, MN | Mechanic / Welder / fabricator, with the state of MN. DOT, my family has a small machine shop / repair shop that I spend plenty of time at. I also do some Dirt Late Model racing, but I wouldn't say I make any money at that, I tell people that racing is a second job you pay to do.
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Hampton Va | Hell .....texasvision.... I started this!...I am the first post....Well yes I own a sign shop we doabout any kind of sign and do all kinds of wraps. I also build Racing simulators for alot of the top NASCAR teams. But most important I race stock cars and modifids. Been racing now for 24 years with seneral wins allover the east coast and two championships. So i ride the vision to take a break from all that!!! |
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Hampton Va | MOD7X what do you dirve i race Mods at Langley speedway in Hampton va and late models all over the east coast |
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Columbia,MO | I am a Union Pipefitter Local #562 St Louis, MO. I also am a Real Estate Broker and owner of a couple of LLC's that deal in real estate and property management. |
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Hibbing, MN | I have a Rocket late model, and also drive a GRT mod for a friend that retired form driving a few years ago, used to race 60 to 70 shows a year, when I had my own mod, some USMTS, and open stuff but mostly WISSOTA, I've cut way back, only about 16 nights this year, it just cost to much, plus more time to ride the Vision.
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south of Houston, TX | racershawn - 2008-09-30 11:35 PM
Just wondering what Ya'll do for a living. Maby there are things we could help each other out with.
I have a sign shop and I also build racing simulators for alot of the NASCAR teams. I have a web site if you would like to see....but what do ya'll do to pay for these great bikes we all love?
www.simulatedracingenviroments.com
I dont own a vision (yet) but I do work at NASA as a System Analyst for the Space Station Training Fac. really love the job.. was navy for 14 years.. been here 20+ and was in the movie Space Cowboys (bar scene) bald with beard..
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| budnbud - 2008-10-01 10:58 PM
I feel out of place here, Drywall finsher over 30+ years.
Budnbud....Having hung some drywall over the years (taught by my dad), I will say this about your trade....it's truly an art form to have the seams not show and the tape not feather. If you did it over 30 years, you had to be one hell of taper.  |
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Northeast Ohio | IT Director for a fortune 1000 company. |
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Hampton Va | WOW 5 pages!!!! |
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Fargo, ND | I have a day job as commercial project estimator for one of the largest electrical contractors in Fargo, ND.
I also own a small custom powder-coating shop which I run in my "spare" time.
Elite Powder Coat - West Fargo, ND. I've done lots of Victory parts through our local dealer here.
This is my second Victory. I just traded up from a 2005 Victory Hammer. |
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Las Vegas, Nevada USA baby! | I am a radio announcer, (www.kkvv.com) voice over artist, (www.voiceopolis.com) and I do audio production and editing.
I work part-time as a radio broadcasting instructor at the Las Vegas CSB School of Broadcasting.
And I have a small pay acting job in theater (http://www.gocsb.com/community/2008/09/24/csb-las-vegas-instructor-headed-back-to-the-stage/) |
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San Diego, California | I'm a mental health counselor for a national company working in San Diego, CA. My mental health is riding my Vision! I just traded up from a Victory Kingpin Tour.
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Decatur, GA | I am work in the broadcast industry (fortune 100 company) keeping all of the cable companies equipment working so they can bring you tons of interesting programs and programming. |
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North Orange County CA | My copilot and I own a print managment company specializing in large format commercial graphics and point of purchase displays.
http://www.myinklink.com |
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Atlanta Area | Project manager for GE Security. Our machines find bombs in airport checked luggage. You may also have stepped through one of our portals during security screening at the airport. It's the one that puffs you with tiny jets of air from head to toe, checking you for explosive residue. |
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Tacoma, WA | Me?? I am an olympic gold medalist. 100 meter freestyle bed-wrestling. At the 2008 bedroom olympics. Hey, why do you think they call me metalguy??
My hobby (work) is aircraft. My past jobs have been rather...diverse. Vacuum cleaner salesman, pizza delivery, Bank messenger, Janitor for a 6 floor hospital, Licensed A+P mechanic for over 20 years, Super cub modification at Cubcrafters, Logger, setting chokers for a yarder, Iron worker, erecting steel, Crew chief for C-141, and C-17a, But presently, I am an aerospace machinist/certied welder for the Air force, as a civilian, and a MSgt expeditor for the USAFR. That is why I was in Iraq in 2007 until July. I am kind of a McGiver type of guy, I can make almost anything out of the most unconventional materials in austere environments. I love making solutions for problematic jobs.------Metalguy |
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Linwood, MI | metalguy - 2008-10-04 3:30 PM
Me?? I am an olympic gold medalist. 100 meter freestyle bed-wrestling. At the 2008 bedroom olympics. Hey, why do you think they call me metalguy??
I thought it was for that plate in your head. If it's for freestyle bed-wrestlying, shouldn't it be medalguy? :P |
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| Well obviously I teach now but I'm ex-career military. I tell folks I'm retired and teaching is my hobby. Thats about as close to the truth as one could get. |
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Hampton Va | have we got everyone now???? |
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Pitt Meadows, BC Canada | Do the math Shawn. 3300 or so 2008 Visions - at 25 (real) posts per page means we should be at page 130ish - not 5.
I am guessing there are a bunch of Vision owners who don't know this page exists (I know I had to tell my Victory dealer about it).
But this has been a great thread - wonderful stories and even some truth I suspect. Definitely not a bunch of bone-heads here.....
Keep the thread going! |
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New Bohemia, VA | I agree to keep the post going to continue to collect up as many as we can, but my assessment that only at best 30% to 50% will ever even so much as visit this forum. I would venture to say that the other 50% - 70% either never visits any forum or will be a part of another forum exclusively. Just my unscientific input, I would say we'll get about another 50 or so of the newer folk before this post fades into post land. According to the membership list there are currently 851 members and of those only a little more than a 100 has posted, a whooping 12%. Still by far the best and most fun one to date, come on chime in. |
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Pitt Meadows, BC Canada | I agree with your numbers, Chris. I don't like them - but I agree.
I think that we should make a point of instructing our Dealer's sales staff to make sure EVERY Vision buyer is aware of the site.
For example - because of this site, I knew of the Recall for the battery post before my Victory service manager knew. He as much said 'bullshit' until I sat him down at a computer and showed it to him. Now the dealership follows these threads and are more aware.
Let's hear from more of the missing 88% of members - and recruit more of the missing non-members. |
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Mount Vernon, WA United States | Well I don't own a Vision yet either....
After 14 years in the Navy got into the Computer industry in '91. Programmer, Analyst, Developer, Manager etc.. Retired in 2002 to have fun. Buy'n sell guitars, own and operate a recording studio, tune motorcycles, take vacations, work on websites, do some IT Consulting.
Now I'm working again as a Business Process Analyst for Skagit County, Washington. |
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Las Vegas, Nevada USA baby! | Last weekend at Las Vegas BikeFest I met some Vision riders. They didn't seem to even care if there was a Vision-Riders forum. They're part of a local Victory Riders group, so I think they feel their need of relating the Vision rants and raves, and problems, and chats is good enough with the group they meet with in person. |
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Onalaska, WI | estimator / project manager for General Contracting business
premium tour - black |
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Northern RI | Law Enforcement |
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Dale, Indiana | I grew up on a grain and livestock farm right here where I now live. Family still sends about a ¼ million turkeys to market every year. (My bike money came for that)
When I was growing up trucking always looked much easier then farming full time. Therefore I have been trucking most of my 30 years since High School.
I bore easy so I have played radio announcer and board operator from time to time over the years. Plus, have done all night and day marathons on air to help raise money on listener supported radio stations. Even was once the manager of a Christian radio station for a very short time.
I have also played P/T cop for a local town. Which means I got to look cool while directing ball game traffic, and ride alone and catch drunks late nights. (But hey they let me turn on the whooper) .
I also played advertizing salesman for 6 months. Being a salesman is harder then I thought.
I also have rebuilt a few wrecked cool cars and tried to sell them at a profit (doesn't always work… but least I came out ahead more then I come out behind.)
Own two storage buildings. (No work, just got to collect the money … which is worse then pulling teeth)
In my trucking career, I worked half of it for a large office furniture company. I went to a lot of furniture shows with the booth and furniture. Once that was unloaded and setup I would then cleaned up truck and tried to park it near the show to advertize.
I also built a rolling showroom on wheels. I looked damn good I think and people loved the idea of bring the showroom to their office doorstep.
The furniture gig was great. I met and got to talk to and learn from people who were anything from desk-jockeys, to buyers, to the CEO of fortune 500 companies.
Trucking and shiny trucks have always been in my blood. I have had my trucks in the centerfold of trucking magazines, my picture (as bad as it is) pictured next to an article about trucking, or furniture hauling.
Right now I just try to truck and look good. I am burned out with all the media junk and have worked hard to make people not print my opinions in magazines.
As I said I am just burned out and people expect much from those who get their fat heads in print.
Right now
I JUST WANT'A RIDE!
And try to spend more time with my family.
To you radio guys.
I have a daughter who has her dad's radio bug. Plus, she's great on all aspects of TV.
I am bragging now.
She's a good looking blond who refuses to let her good looks and hair decide what she will be.
Right now during her last year at IU.
She's an afternoon music director. Does some live radio. Does radio and TV marketing. Plus, she now is directing 6 PSA's for a local PBS TV station.
She's going places!
Not using her looks and doing all aspects of Radio and TV is making her a well-rounded and valuable person.
Hey I said I was going to brag on her didn't I?
My wife?
Mother of an overgrown kid (me) and 3 boys and a girl (mine also).
She's has about 12 different jobs at a large rock and sand company. She's good at everything she does so they just keep piling on different types of jobs.
Least the pay and benefits are great.
She too loves to ride!
Ok so I talk too much!
Next time don't ask questions.
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rhode island | What no astronuts, rocket science dudes or submarine captains? |
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Santa Maria CA | I have been in the auto parts or truck parts business for over 30 years, hobby of working on race cars and riding motorcyles |
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O'Neill, Nebraska | I run the training department for a financial services company. With the market going nuts I can tell you that nobodys' doing any training because the phones are ringing off the hook. |
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29 Palms California | Those who know me, know what I do and yet I allow them to live. I'm a mutilfaceted, deep person. Retired Artillery Marine, currently a Air Traffic, Ground control Supervisor. I'm the senior bouncer at Buckeyes Bar and grill (my man-cave), I'm the best and loudest guitar player at Buckeyes Bar and grill, and senior bar tender at the afore mentioned establishment. I'm also a test subject for any Beer that cost under $20 a 36 pack. |
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rhode island | Welcome Back Buckeye!!!
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Dale, Indiana | Where's Buckeyes Bar and grill?
I'd like to stop there when I am on the west coast.
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Fountain Inn, SC United States | varyder - 2008-10-06 6:14 AM
I agree to keep the post going to continue to collect up as many as we can, but my assessment that only at best 30% to 50% will ever even so much as visit this forum. I would venture to say that the other 50% - 70% either never visits any forum or will be a part of another forum exclusively. Just my unscientific input, I would say we'll get about another 50 or so of the newer folk before this post fades into post land. According to the membership list there are currently 851 members and of those only a little more than a 100 has posted, a whooping 12%. Still by far the best and most fun one to date, come on chime in.
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San Diego, California | I enjoyed your post very much. A man with a rich history and wonderful family. I'm sitting at a desk in San Diego near Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego listening to the Marines counting out cadence as they run. I hope they have good families too. |
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Salt lake city Ut. | Sales managment, Victory, Featherlite trailers, atc trailers, polaris products I own my own bikes and love my Vision (no free demo here). |
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Southern Maine | I am a high school automotive instructor |
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Hampton Va | I dont think we have everyone yet ...do we??? |
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Pitt Meadows, BC Canada | Just thinkin' Shawn - maybe we could get our "Webmaster www.Vision-Riders.com" buddy to add a "What Do You Do?" section to the 'User Profile' screen? And maybe you could review this thread and update the profiles of all the users who have responded so far?
Just thinkin.....
Of course, guys like the 'Indiana RoadRunner' would require an extra couple of pages, and some 'unmentionables' would need censoring, but....
And Webmaster - we would need a 'search' function to review the 'backgrounds'. Just thinkin......
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Dale, Indiana | Of course, guys like the 'Indiana RoadRunner' would require an extra couple of pages, and some 'unmentionables' would need censoring, but....
I do appear to be a little long winded and full of myself at times don't I?
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Hampton Va | great idea...I am up for it |
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Pitt Meadows, BC Canada | I contacted the Webmaster to see if this is possible, but in the meantime - KEEP IT GOING FOLKS !
Let's hear from you.... |
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So Cal | Times are tough right now. My early retirement has taken a backseat to survival. Does not matter what they do in DC. This is America. Best place to be, bar none. We are Americans! No one else in the world has a will like us. We WILL survive because that's what we do best. We have our differences in good times, but we come together in bad. That's what makes the US the best place to live. We make all others jealous. |
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Evergreen, CO | sandman -
Right here is the "rocket scientist" that you asked about.........
After spending 4 years in the Air Force after high school, I landed a job at a place called Goldstone Deep Space Communications Complex for NASA's Deep Space Network (DSN), about 40 miles outside of Barstow, CA. I tracked interplanetary spacecraft for those first few years, helped launch (and save) one of the Voyager spacecraft, which is now at the fringes of our solar system. I've seen near real time close up pictures of Mars, Jupiter, Saturn Uranus, and Venus, resulting from information returned from those spacecraft that I helped receive and forward to the scientists. I became a crew chief at Goldstone at the tender young age of 23, then moved on to teach all the newly hired operators how to run all the computers and antennas there. Life at Goldstone was a blast!
I was selected as the chief operations representative to a major ground systems design upgrade for the 3 Deep Space Complexes (Goldstone, Madrid Spain, and Canberra Australia), and had reps from each of those complexes working with me to make the operations side more streamlined. This took me to the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) in Pasadena, CA often, and after 3 years of coaxing, they convinced me to move to La-La Land.
Thought I would only last a couple of years in the big city, but ended up there for 11 years. During that time I was the Deep Space Network (DSN) ops rep for numerous missions, and moved on to the spacecraft side for the Magellan mission to Venus in 1988. Worked on that from early concept and design, helped launch it, fly it to Venus, was there for the entire prime science mission. I even was involved in troubleshooting a Magellan hardware problem down to the specific capacitor from a distance of ~75 million miles away - Earth to Venus distance at that time.
After Magellan, I planned DSN antenna usage for the next 10 years, identifying where antenna schedules were so full that it would impact spacecraft launches or primary science missions. That resulted in several new antennas being built at the 3 DSN complexes.
In 1995, I had enough of the big city, and moved to Evergreen, CO. Had hoped to be done with the space biz, but bills, food, family took priority. Now I work in the Earth-orbiting satellite realm, for a mission called EMOS, that has 3 satellites studying the land, sea, and atmosphere. I'm a systems engineer for the ground data processing facility, located in Greenbelt, MD at Goddard Space Flight Center. I'm still in CO though, working with a group of software, hardware, network, and test engineers to continuously improve the systems used at Goddard to communicate with the 3 satellites. I travel frequently between Denver and Baltimore.
When I'm in CO, I live out of the Denver area, west of town, up in the wooded foothills around 7900' elevation. I love the peace and quiet, and it puts me closer to some of the greatest motorcycle riding roads in the whole country!
My Vision now has over 12K miles on it (since late March 08), and am looking forward to next summer already, to re-experience some of my favorite Colorado roads I've ridden in the past 13 years here, and to explore for new gems. Hope some of you can make it to the Colorado Rockies in the coming years. I'd love to share some of my favorite roads with other Vision Riders!! |
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Island Lake, Alberta, Canada | O/O Web Mobile Mechanic, based out of Island Lake, Alberta. Been pulling wrenchs since before puberty, ticketed as Automotive, HD, Milwright & Back yard welder, all welding repairs come with 50/50 warranty, if you break it, both peices are yours. Specilaty: mobile air conditioning & heavy equipment repairs, covering Northern Alberta. With the AC, get to see alot of country but from a service truck, as summer is heads down & a$$ up. Leave home at 6:00AM, drive 3 -8 hours working 4 - 6 hrs, (if I)get home, then decide I need therepy, or am rained out, jump on bike & ride some. Time decides which bike, as closest gas staion is 1/2 hour away, if not to late & closed. Thats why the Vision gets more miles on it, bigger fuel tank, I can make it to Edmonton in 2 hours & a 24 hour gas station The rest of the time 2 stupid to say no, so I usually get some interesting projects to work on.
Picked up VIN 6066, June 11/08, just used for parts pickup or any other thing I don't need truck & tools for, oh well, all by the hour. Including short trip in the middle of Sept. to the Black Hills, ND, pulling a 54" wide Leisure Lite tent trailer, 6,000 KM. Year end - Vision 14,000 KM, '03 Voyager 4,000 KM, '82 KZ 1300 5,500 KM, sled 2,000 KM, broke leg at work in Feb. & motor ready to go back in frame ( 10' long & 18" seat ) on a '78 KZ 1 Liter, punched out, found turbo kit, est 200 hp, need more - add gas. Truck 95,000 KM. & still 2 1/2 months to go yet, then get to start clocks all over again. |
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Brighton, TN | Congratulations racershawn, it is now your duty to pick up the round of Dr. Peppers for all those who have responded. I'm thirsty.; |
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Puddle Jumper
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Rockaway, NJ | Hey Guys... I work Full Time as a Nuclear Medicine Field Engineer. Yes that is correct, I touch radioactive materials from time to time. It keeps me on my toes. I also work in the Financial Services industry helping people get OUT of debt and make extra money. I do not think I can help anyone in the nuclear field but the Financial Service department is always open to help people. I just retired from working Full Time as a Paramedic in the field for 20+ years.
2009 Victory Vision #78 Anniversary - No added options yet since I got a few as a standard. Pipes will be one of my first items.
Edited by ejwunder 2008-10-22 5:55 PM
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Cruiser
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Hartland, , WI | Risk Management Consultant...wear your helmet...sorry, it's genetic. |
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Iron Butt
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Richmond, Virginia | I came off a 18 year profession as a behavioral therapist. After 5 days a week of strangers crying in your office, I needed some fun.
Now i am one of the East Coasts leading porch and patio designers. Im the buyer for The Ultimate Backyard, in Richmond, Virginia.
Anything you need to enhance your outdoor life, we got it, sell it, install it, or can get it. A lot less crying from customers now....
2007 Kingpin Tour Black with Tribal paint and Limited Production Ness designs
2008 Vision Street Premium black chromed to the max
2004 Honda Valkyre Rune Limited Production dark cherry red.
Edited by VaParadox 2008-10-22 10:29 PM
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Tourer
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seattle, wa | Truck driver. Been doing it for about 14 years. |
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Cruiser
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South of Houston Tx | I spent 20 years as a GM technician, after that 3 running my own shop then 3 doing warranty claims but recently with the general economic conditions and the impact of Ike on the Gulf Coast economy, I rode my vision up to Oklahoma and hired on as a diesel mechanic in the oil field. I'm back to getting grease under my nails, just working on a little bit bigger stuff. |
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Puddle Jumper
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Albertville Mn | I am a certified crane operator and spent most of the prime Minnesota riding season working on the 35W bridge that fell down. I still managed to put on 2800 miles while working on it seven days a week/ twelve hours a day (who needs sleep). After I was done on the bridge I took some time off and went to Sturgis and the American Victory rally and power tour!!!! |
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Tourer
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Fargo, ND | Thanks for fixing the bridge Pete. PS I see you live in Albertville. That's my Wife's favorite place to shop in the whole universe! |
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Puddle Jumper
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Albertville Mn | Hey John Let your wife know that she should shop wise when she comes here !! If I can figure out how to downsize my pictures I will put a couple on here of Myself on the crane on the bridge !!
Edited by PolarisPete 2008-10-26 10:30 PM
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Tourer
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Fargo, ND | Go ahead and eamil me one if you would like and I will post it for you... jandlrasmussen at yahoo dot com |
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Visionary
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Jasper, MO | I work 50-60 hours a week driving a delivery truck, and pay taxes so that Barack Hussein Obama's supporters won't have to.
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Cruiser
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San Antonio, Texas | rdbudd - 2008-10-27 12:07 PM
I work 50-60 hours a week driving a delivery truck, and pay taxes so that Barack Hussein Obama's supporters won't have to.
Ronnie
Bwahahaha!! |
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Visionary
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Brighton, TN | racershawn you better nix this or it will get closed. Politics on this long thread. OH NO! |
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Visionary
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Pitt Meadows, BC Canada | I spend all my time reading po's postings...... |
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Visionary
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Brighton, TN | Proud of ya donetracey!@ |
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Cruiser
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rhode island | I stand corrected space cwboy
your credentials are sure stellar, Now as for the astronuts or submarine capt's?
Edited by sandman 2008-10-27 6:33 PM
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Cruiser
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| Industrial Electrician since 1983......drove an 18 wheeler OTR for 7 yrs before that. |
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Cruiser
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Madison, AL | Hmmm, what do I do for a living? As little as possible while managing to still get paid and not fired. As a Kid did odd jobs to get money for my bike or car, or whatever. Then I was in the U.S. Army for 21 years and started out as a Nuclear Weapons Specialist then moved to Aviation Operations. Retired in 2005 and have been working in Aerospace since. Currently work with the U.S. Army improving their Aviation maintenance and logistic systems. I hope to transfer to Unmanned Aerial Systems Later next year. BS in Technology Management, MBA, and currently working on a PhD, and I still can't write worth a flip. Oh well, looks like it is time to take a quick ride. |
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Cruiser
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Northeast Pennsylvania | Retired Navy, Boilermaker, Mechanical Superintendant Nuclear Generation... workin for the weekend! |
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Cruiser
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Puyallup, Washington | Wow!! I've been away from the Forum for awhile. A lot has happened. Anyway, I joined the U.S. Army in the 70's as an Airborne Infantryman(Paratrooper). It took three and a half years for me to figure out I would rather stay in the aircraft so I went to flight school. I am now a retired Army Aviator flying helicopters commercially in the Gulf of Mexico. |
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Puddle Jumper
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Nebraska | Retired (23yrs) AF Cop and when I'm not riding I'm a Facility Security Officer for a major Defense Contractor sounds fancy but... I just keep the contractors working by keeping they're security clearances and access going. So unless you need a clearance I'm not much help. Also a spend a lot of off time as a Mason/Shriner. |
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Puddle Jumper
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shelbyville tennessee | Building Contractor and part time police officer. |
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Cruiser
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Shelby Twp. MI | A union (Local 58) Telecomunnications jorneymen...install fiber optics voice,data ,security ...blah blah....... |
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Iron Butt
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New York State | Local Union 164 Journeyman wireman,Electrician |
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Cruiser
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Hampton Va | SSSOOOOO do we have everyone...I think (in my spair time) I am going to make a list of everyones jobs so we should be able to get about anything done using someone from this forum |
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Cruiser
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Island Lake, Alberta, Canada | Contract mechanic, O/A Web Mobile Mechanic. Mainly Heavy Duty, but to stupid to say no, so wind up working on most anything & everything. Ticketed in Automotive, Heavy Duty & Millwright, with lots of hard knock schooling in welding & machining. The last few years have swung into air conditioning repairs for heavy equipment AC, summers usually run 14 - 20 Hr. days. Now that puts a kink in biking milage, was still able to put 14,000 km on the Vision & 6,000 km on the rest of the fleet. |
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Puddle Jumper
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SE Florida | Control Systems Engineer for FPL the second largest power producer in the US. I do fossil Power Plant and Gas Turbine combined cycle Plant controls. |
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New user
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| I am a Director of Logistics for International Paper. |
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Tourer
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Salisbury, NC | Well I guess it is my time to chime in. I am the Nationwide manager for Huggins Tire Sales out of High Point, NC. We sell Good Year racing tires for NASCAR, NHRA and IHRA. I have been mounting tires off and on since 1972. Quit in 1979 and worked as a bartender, radio installer and warehouse worker until 1986. Then back to the races. And have been doing that for the last 22 years. We only work in the southeast, but will go outside of that if you are willing to pay extra. I have been riding Victorys since 2001 when my father retired. I ride to work every chance I get. The Vision turned 25,893 miles this week and I'm leaving for Homestead, FL on Sunday. I guess this thread and others like it are why I keep coming back. Glad it was started. ET |
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Cruiser
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Hampton Va | great to hear from you...I am also very involved with NASCAR I build alot of the racing simulators that are out in the display areas at the Cup races. Maby we can hook up some time. Shawn |
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Tourer
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Salisbury, NC | I would be great to ride with you. I'm in Richmond at least twice a year. Hollar at me next spring. ET |
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Cruiser
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Hampton Va | I am there both times and in welcome NC all the time |
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Tourer
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Salisbury, NC | Racershawn, next time you come to Welcome, give me a call. Live in Salisbury, NC ET |
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Cruiser
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Hampton Va | anyone new that has not chimed in as yet??? |
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New user
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| I'm a retired Auto Worker, retired in 2007, buddies used to call me Dog hence the "handle". I don't have a Vision yet but will be in the market this spring when I can sell my current ride outright. |
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Cruiser
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Fargo, ND | Custom Powder Coater in addition to my full time day job. I specialize in Victory parts but do anything that will fit in my 4'x4'x7'h oven including frames. I have done several complete sets of Victory rider/passenger peg & controls sets, numerous drive pulleys, swingarms, triple-clamps, front axle clamps, handlebars, exhaust parts, and wheels for Visions, Vegas, and Hammers to name a few. |
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Cruiser
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Buford, GA United States | I am a land use and rezoning consultant in Buford Ga. which is just North East of Atlanta. |
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Puddle Jumper
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| I own a Pawnshop in Ontario, California. Five years ago someone pawned a Harley Heritage Softail and never came back for it. I started riding it around the parking lot one day and was hooked. A couple of years ago I rode out to Laughlin and while there, I saw a very long line of Harley riders waiting to see something. It was the Vision. I had to have one, it was love at first sight, I counted the days for a year for it to come out. I ride mine everyday. |
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Puddle Jumper
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| I work in a large 165 year old funeral home and I'm dead serious ! I like my Vision soo much I bought two of them ! I have a 2008 SSG Tour Premium and a 2008 black Street Premium - that way you don't have to fool around taking the trunk on and off , just an idea. |
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New user
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| Future Vision rider here, need to finish putting the kids thru college first. I work in the Customer Support division of a large aircraft manufacturer. Unless you're building the next major airline in the US, I may not be able to help professionally. However all riders, especially Vision Pilots are welcome in my garage. |
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Tourer
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seattle, wa | not sure if I chimed in or not.....I am a truck driver. |
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What do Ya'll Vision Riders Do for a living???