Are you a mechanic ? - Automotive Forum

Crazy D · 07-19-2007, 05:48 AM

This is for all types of mechanics .

Cars , trucks , boats , motorcycles , planes . etc.

Please vote

JoeR1 · 07-21-2007, 10:32 PM

Always wrenching on my things...bolt ons and basics I can handle, I don't mess with anything internal...

Ned · 07-22-2007, 05:19 AM

Yeah motor mechanic for 18 years

Taz · 07-22-2007, 02:28 PM

I do everything on cars except differentials... engines trannies, no sweat... its not my job.. and I have the tools... so there really isnt a box for me...

Crazy D · 07-22-2007, 06:49 PM

I'm sorry Taz . I think you picked the right one though .

I will try to get a mod to change that choice to also say "or there are some things on a car i just don't work on" .

Lots of lurkers in here

EVERYBODY vote

Mr. Farley · 07-23-2007, 01:42 PM

Transmissions I won't mess with, and have never ripped apart an import motor. I did a timing belt once on a Honda but that was a joke. Built plenty of cars from the ground up and a handful of bikes from the ground up. Only built one motorcycle motor. So unless it needs a diagnostics check (I don't have that machine) I think I can pretty much tackle most projects.

mmeastcoast · 07-30-2007, 10:34 PM

I do basic crap like change oil, but I'm always dropping stuff (bolts, tools) in the oil or into places I can't get them back. My mechanic friends like to laugh at me.

no more f4i · 07-30-2007, 10:39 PM

unfortunately its my job, haha i love it

50Outlaw · 07-30-2007, 10:49 PM

im pretty much a mechanic.... hell i do all the work on mine and all my friends shit...

Pimpus Maximus · 08-02-2007, 08:16 PM

I can diagnose just about any problem, but actually fixing it (unless on a bike) can be a differant story. Mainly because of tools, but also because I don't like working on the floor, haha.

Markie_Mark · 08-05-2007, 02:43 AM

I can do simple stuff, (fluids, basic bolt-ons) I would like to learn more sometime down the road or even attend one of these trade schools like UTI or Wyotech.

-ChaOs- · 08-24-2007, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Taz

I do everything on cars except differentials... engines trannies, no sweat... its not my job.. and I have the tools... so there really isnt a box for me...

You will do engines and trannies but not diffs, there easier then a manual trans to work on lol, oh and yes I am a mechanic for 12 years now. Master ASE lmao which makes me no more money what a waste.

Taz · 08-24-2007, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by -ChaOs-

You will do engines and trannies but not diffs, there easier then a manual trans to work on lol, oh and yes I am a mechanic for 12 years now. Master ASE lmao which makes me no more money what a waste.

Just never done one...not that I dont love a bath in gear lube anyway... its quite the colgne...

-ChaOs- · 08-24-2007, 01:30 PM

And its a smell that keeps on giving, whats worse is synthetic!!

juzslidin · 08-24-2007, 10:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by -ChaOs-

You will do engines and trannies but not diffs, there easier then a manual trans to work on lol, oh and yes I am a mechanic for 12 years now. Master ASE lmao which makes me no more money what a waste.

to rub salt in teh wound , i dont make anymore $$$ with em , but i had to pay for the tests .... boss was a cheap ass

MikeOnTheBike · 08-24-2007, 10:32 PM

I started working on my own dirt bikes and cars when I was younger, worked as a mechanic for 3 years took a 6 year break from working as a "mechanic" and now I am an auto mechanic again. being my own mechanic is the only way I could afford to do this shit. pay somebody to work on something for me, that's not a luxury I have.

Johnf · 08-25-2007, 03:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Taz

I do everything on cars except differentials... engines trannies, no sweat... its not my job.. and I have the tools... so there really isnt a box for me...

yep,,, need another box to pick,,,, i also fab-up crap that works,,,,,,,,

Crazy D · 08-25-2007, 07:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Johnf

yep,,, need another box to pick,,,, i also fab-up crap that works,,,,,,,,

Ok i didn't want to make this poll just to be 'Are you a mechanic' "A" yes "B" no .

So i added a few more picks . I also added the other types of mechanics . I probably should just have kept it Automotive .

If you are referring to fabing stuff on your bike that's cool , but that doesn't make you a mechanic . That makes you a fabricator . I understand if you can tear down your bike or car , but i think there would be something on your bike or on your car that you couldn't fix at home like balance a wheel , do an alignment , or scan a ecm in your garage . And that is why i made the pick 'sometimes i am limited to tools' .

Since this is the (Automotive) forum , maybe i should have only made it 'Do you get paid to bust your knuckles at work on automotive vehicles' .

Sorry for the confusion . If you choose a selection , please pick one that is most appropriate .

evbo · 08-26-2007, 06:07 AM

ford master certified

going to mercedes training in december! :YEAH

Techs for life

crew72 · 11-22-2007, 07:31 AM

Something not alot of people have prob. heard of Im a certified healthcare mechanic. I work in engineering at my local hospital and work on everything that is in a hospital and around it that involves the hospital but phones, cable and computers. Pay is way better than a auto machanic. I also do alot of fabrications for off road and stunting

View Poll Results: Are you a mechanic ?
I am a mechanic . It's my job .	51	49.04%
I work on my stuff as much as i can , but sometimes i am limited because of tools .	47	45.19%
I only change my oil and filters .	5	4.81%
I can't even change the radio station .	1	0.96%
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07-19-2007, 05:48 AM	#1
Crazy D I'M A REGISTERED USER !! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Poplar Grove, IL Age: 37 Bike: Five i think . And some parts Gender: Male Posts: 4,026	Are you a mechanic ? This is for all types of mechanics . Cars , trucks , boats , motorcycles , planes . etc. Please vote __________________ "WOW fuck you guys i guarantee you that in at the most a year i'll be able to dominate your stunting game in every aspect ." RocSteady 11-18-07 Last edited by Crazy D : 07-19-2007 at 05:58 AM.

07-21-2007, 10:32 PM	#2
JoeR1 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Woodbridge,Ct Age: Bike: 02 R1 Gender: Male Posts: 1,455	Re: Are you a mechanic ? Always wrenching on my things...bolt ons and basics I can handle, I don't mess with anything internal...

07-22-2007, 05:19 AM	#3
Ned Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Newcastle , Australia Age: Bike: TeamCunningstunts Gender: Male Posts: 948	Re: Are you a mechanic ? Yeah motor mechanic for 18 years

07-22-2007, 02:28 PM	#4
Taz Lacks self-control Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Birch Run, MI Age: 27 Bike: 1000RR, 954RR, 400EX(416), YZ250, Crf50(88), z50, Gender: Male Posts: 7,208	Re: Are you a mechanic ? I do everything on cars except differentials... engines trannies, no sweat... its not my job.. and I have the tools... so there really isnt a box for me... __________________ -TAZ- Keeper of the "M"

07-22-2007, 06:49 PM	#5
Crazy D I'M A REGISTERED USER !! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Poplar Grove, IL Age: 37 Bike: Five i think . And some parts Gender: Male Posts: 4,026	Re: Are you a mechanic ? I'm sorry Taz . I think you picked the right one though . I will try to get a mod to change that choice to also say "or there are some things on a car i just don't work on" . Lots of lurkers in here EVERYBODY vote __________________ "WOW fuck you guys i guarantee you that in at the most a year i'll be able to dominate your stunting game in every aspect ." RocSteady 11-18-07

07-23-2007, 01:42 PM	#6
Mr. Farley I don't ride enough!! Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: 5280 Age: 26 Bike: 600RR Gender: Male Posts: 6,908	Re: Are you a mechanic ? Transmissions I won't mess with, and have never ripped apart an import motor. I did a timing belt once on a Honda but that was a joke. Built plenty of cars from the ground up and a handful of bikes from the ground up. Only built one motorcycle motor. So unless it needs a diagnostics check (I don't have that machine) I think I can pretty much tackle most projects.

07-30-2007, 10:34 PM	#7
mmeastcoast Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Canada Age: 27 Bike: '03 KFX & a 50. Gender: Male Posts: 761	Re: Are you a mechanic ? I do basic crap like change oil, but I'm always dropping stuff (bolts, tools) in the oil or into places I can't get them back. My mechanic friends like to laugh at me.

07-30-2007, 10:39 PM	#8
no more f4i Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: houston Age: Bike: f4i Gender: Male Posts: 100	Re: Are you a mechanic ? unfortunately its my job, haha i love it

07-30-2007, 10:49 PM	#9
50Outlaw da fiddy bitches!!! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Austin, Tx Age: 23 Bike: '03 6durty6 Gender: Male Posts: 12,995	Re: Are you a mechanic ? im pretty much a mechanic.... hell i do all the work on mine and all my friends shit...

08-02-2007, 08:16 PM	#10
Pimpus Maximus Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: coatesville, Pa/Shitsville Iraq Age: 19 Bike: 03 cr125, 83 atc200x, 05crf70, 05 metropolitan, 91 vulcan, 07 gix750 Gender: Male Posts: 3,079	Re: Are you a mechanic ? I can diagnose just about any problem, but actually fixing it (unless on a bike) can be a differant story. Mainly because of tools, but also because I don't like working on the floor, haha.

08-05-2007, 02:43 AM	#11
Markie_Mark Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Oakdale, CA Age: 20 Bike: 02 F4I Finally....Stock Gender: Male Posts: 211	Re: Are you a mechanic ? I can do simple stuff, (fluids, basic bolt-ons) I would like to learn more sometime down the road or even attend one of these trade schools like UTI or Wyotech.

08-24-2007, 01:30 PM	#14
-ChaOs- WANTED: Warm weather! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Detroit, MI Age: 30 Bike: 929 Gender: Male Posts: 1,944	Re: Are you a mechanic ? And its a smell that keeps on giving, whats worse is synthetic!! __________________ www.teamcriticalmass.com www.gptechllc.com - handbrakes, lines, and other cool parts! Pit Stop Graphics- whatever you need, Ralph can make it. 586-795-0350 www.hondasuzukiofwarren.com

08-24-2007, 10:32 PM	#16
MikeOnTheBike WWW.IDOLRIDERS.COM Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Sacramento, Ca, USA, Earth Age: 27 Bike: HONDA Stunt Machine Gender: Male Posts: 897	Re: Are you a mechanic ? I started working on my own dirt bikes and cars when I was younger, worked as a mechanic for 3 years took a 6 year break from working as a "mechanic" and now I am an auto mechanic again. being my own mechanic is the only way I could afford to do this shit. pay somebody to work on something for me, that's not a luxury I have.

08-26-2007, 06:07 AM	#19
evbo Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: avondale, az Age: Bike: gsxr Gender: Male Posts: 165	Re: Are you a mechanic ? ford master certified going to mercedes training in december! :YEAH Techs for life

11-22-2007, 07:31 AM	#20
crew72 MotoMike Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Traverse City mi. Age: 30 Bike: 900RR stunter looking to trade, DRZ Supermoto-stunter, 07 gsxr-stunter, 04 z1000-Just to ride Gender: Male Posts: 380	Re: Are you a mechanic ? Something not alot of people have prob. heard of Im a certified healthcare mechanic. I work in engineering at my local hospital and work on everything that is in a hospital and around it that involves the hospital but phones, cable and computers. Pay is way better than a auto machanic. I also do alot of fabrications for off road and stunting