Job with motorbikes or that involves them.

Originally Posted by Blue_SV650S

So if you are using it next week, who is gonna fix the bike and when?

Belgium ... you don't do things by half do you!!

Nah I'm using the road, as it has to have an MOT to this as its a road race. I may try to get an daylight MOT for the race bike next year, but it will require a legalish can for that.

Yeah my first event is an international one.

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Originally Posted by Blue_SV650S

So if you are using it next week, who is gonna fix the bike and when?

Belgium ... you don't do things by half do you!!

and whos going to fix it when your out there? could turn into an expensive spectating trip.

Originally Posted by svracer12

Nah I'm using the road, as it has to have an MOT to this as its a road race. I may try to get an daylight MOT for the race bike next year, but it will require a legalish can for that.

Yeah my first event is an international one.

Ah, I think I see ...

When are you going to get the race bike fixed and get out on a trackday?

I have been keen to get onto another trackday soon (weather is great) so could make sure we go on the same one if you like

Originally Posted by Blue_SV650S

Ah, I think I see ...

When are you going to get the race bike fixed and get out on a trackday?

I have been keen to get onto another trackday soon (weather is great) so could make sure we go on the same one if you like

Soon as its fixed I will get out there, got my van now so thats sorted.

You actually racing Chris? Have you had any more time on the bike from Silverstone? Make sure you don't get in anyones way like i saw you do to an instructor through maggots and becketts when you first went out!

[Stu]

Back to the thread title - job with motorbikes for you
There is clearly only one answer
Traffic cop & get on bikes as much as you are able.
I didn't realise outrider was a specific job, thought they used traffic, or is it SEG? Think I would prefer general traffic than SEG (more variety)

As above & with your history mechanic is out of the question & traffic has got to pay & be much better than courier
And what do you mean "Blue light riding/driving ain't about being fast," surely they have to be the fastest on the road from point A to point B

[Stu]

Originally Posted by Stu

Back to the thread title - job with motorbikes for you
There is clearly only one answer
Traffic cop & get on bikes as much as you are able.
I didn't realise outrider was a specific job, thought they used traffic, or is it SEG? Think I would prefer general traffic than SEG (more variety)*

As above & with your history mechanic is out of the question & traffic has got to pay & be much better than courier
And what do you mean "Blue light riding/driving ain't about being fast," surely they have to be the fastest on the road from point A to point B

edit: *http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special...politan_Police)

Originally Posted by Stu

And what do you mean "Blue light riding/driving ain't about being fast," surely they have to be the fastest on the road from point A to point B

I think he means its about being safe and fast ... being rapid but as safe as possible is key ... this is why I still think it is impossible to have a truly FAST coppa as they have to keep more room for error to keep a 'safety' margin ... if you get someone like Ghost rider, who has talent and no consideration for safety, a coppa isn't gonna stand a chance!

[Stu]

OK maybe not Ghost rider
But do they not get their man in the end?

example, I was chased by Police twice. Once at least a mile along Embankment by a cop car & they had to get in their car first. Second time by a bike for at least 4 miles on the A3 from 30 limit through 40 and to 50 and he had to turn around first. Both times they caught me ergo, they get to drive/ride faster than me when they do their job compared to me doing my job (well commuting to/from).

Paramedic?

I don't actually think their is anything that a) pays and b) would not take all the fun and interest away from biking - main one for me would be having to ride in ****ty weather.

Probably being a bit thick here, but if you are plod (or nearly plod?) then traffic would seem to be a natural choice - at least until the novelty wears off........but if you wanna use yer brain to the max I am sure even plod have specialities that would be suitable.....and even some stuff that could later be applied outside the Public sector once you have qualified up and have experiance.....ain't gonna say "Interesting" for the next 20 years, but........