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Open Forum / The first time

« on: July 27, 2011, 04:51:27 PM »

Hey Forum, wanted a bit of advice/widsom.

I recently earned my Level 3 qualification for Motorcycles, I can now become a technician, it's fantastic!

I'm 22, one thing I've noticed is that a lot of people who either don't finish school or just have an earlier start, begin apprenticeships much younger than me, and so by my age can have a certain level of experience while having been taken under the wing of a garage whilst studying part time.

What's not in dispute is how hard I will work, and how much I love this, you ever seen a rocket launching into space? That's how much I am into this. It's my life now and I will not stop until I reach my goal of designing and building my own vehicles, whether it takes me till 40 or 70, the destination is the same.

One guy I know has suggested very personal approaches to garages, "turning up" and showing in person who I am, offering to work for free for 2 weeks, less risk for them. I am up for this.

Does anyone have any particular advice with regards to my situation? I have some good credentials as "student of the year" and I understand 2 strokes, which we were only taught about at college because I tore the roof down about them.

I would appreciate any advice, and don't hold back, I am willing to do anything to achieve my goal, this is the first step, initial employment.

Kodack

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General Two Stroke Talk / Not 2 Stroke, not 4 Stroke...

« on: April 27, 2011, 04:45:56 AM »

Challengers - Mazda Stories

New Mazda advert in the UK.

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Non-Moto / Suter 500 V4

« on: March 22, 2011, 03:43:12 PM »

http://www.suterracing.com/en/suter500.html

It's here.

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Technical / One for Suspension Guru's...

« on: March 08, 2011, 02:34:05 PM »

Being new to motocross, I find suspension an exciting area, with the bikes using similar engines I'm sure suspension is an area that can make a large difference especially in motocross/offroad, no doubt.

I recently came across the term "ejection", I haven't come across it before, could anyone explain what it refers to?

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Open Forum / Hi Forum-New here.

« on: February 27, 2011, 05:09:44 AM »

Hi fellow two strokers.

I've been following the TSM website keenly for about a year now and have decided to join the forum.

The irony is that I have never had any experience of Motocross whatsoever, in fact, it is something I'd like to learn alot more about and experience!

My background story is, my father was an engine tuner for two stroke road racing teams in the 70's, his engines competed and won races in the british championships of the time and competed in the isle of man TT. He now runs a design business along with home development crews, when I recently revealed to him news on new two stroke technology, you could see his soul fire up with imagination!

Myself I was never into motorcycles until about 3 years ago. I spent my early life as a quiet boy, never "moving to" any sports or interests enough to make something of them. I then got into Digital audio which i worked with until I was 18, I decided it wasn't what I wanted to do for the rest of my life, however it remains a keen interest.

I spent a year or two moving through small jobs aimlessly, not knowing what I wanted to do. Then after saving money I bought my motorcycle, a 2 stroke, naturlich.

My father and I one rainy miserable day, went into an Aprillia dealer to buy some tyre repair, as the guy went off to get something, we could see in the back, a young guy my age, working on some bikes in a bad way. My dad said to me "you could do his job, and better!"

So two years ago at age 21, I began my training as a motorcycle mechanic, since then I have been awarded student of the year, advanced to the electronics/diagnostics based training and have met professors and designers from mclaren, norton and other manufacturers along the way. My dream is to design my own vehicles and see what can also happen!

Glad to be here.

Long live two strokes.




ps.....and rotarys!