What's the average wage for a licensed motorcycle mechanic in Toronto vs car mechanic

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One thing for sure, working on a bike, its almost all right there on the table in front of you. Those yacht engines and steering systems (and plumbing) go into the hull, then the sole (floors) drop in and the decks and cabins drop on top, oily midgets and trained monkeys are all that ever fits in the back end again.
 
inreb said:
Anybody who completes a full m/c tech apprenticeship and works as a competent tech deserves much respect. Learned problem solving skills are transferable to all other trades. Same can't be said for drywallers, no disrespect to anyone including brickies.
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What do you have against Carpenters (Drywall and Acoustic Technicians)?
When I was going through the sky was the limit, if you could tie things off quickly, read blueprints, use safety equipment, measure accurately, add two numbers in your head, and weren't afraid of heights.

Did a ceiling fall on you?

The crane operator did have it better though.
He was making $120 / hour working 18 hour days running an elevator.
 
Baggsy said:
What do you have against Carpenters (Drywall and Acoustic Technicians)?
When I was going through the sky was the limit, if you could tie things off quickly, read blueprints, use safety equipment, measure accurately, add two numbers in your head, and weren't afraid of heights.

Did a ceiling fall on you?



The crane operator did have it better though.
He was making $120 / hour working 18 hour days running an elevator.
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We're like two ships passing in the night Baggsy. I think I was pretty clear about my beef with drywallers. I'd give a m/c tech a crack at putting up board but I wouldn't let a drywaller bleed my brakes.

brake bleeding drywallers in 3, 2, 1......
 
Baggsy said:
What do you have against Carpenters (Drywall and Acoustic Technicians)?
When I was going through the sky was the limit, if you could tie things off quickly, read blueprints, use safety equipment, measure accurately, add two numbers in your head, and weren't afraid of heights.

Did a ceiling fall on you?

The crane operator did have it better though.
He was making $120 / hour working 18 hour days running an elevator.
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I'd be ok with that.
 
Baggsy said:
What do you have against Carpenters (Drywall and Acoustic Technicians)?
When I was going through the sky was the limit, if you could tie things off quickly, read blueprints, use safety equipment, measure accurately, add two numbers in your head, and weren't afraid of heights.

Did a ceiling fall on you?

The crane operator did have it better though.
He was making $120 / hour working 18 hour days running an elevator.
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Ever tried riding in an elevator for an hour especially one that's on high speed? It messes with your head. Not only the forces but sitting in a box for an extended amount of time. I'd rather clean up garbage like the rest of the labourers which are generally the guys that operate the newly turned over elevators.
 
Baggsy said:
The crane operator did have it better though. He was making $120 / hour working 18 hour days running an elevator.
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never met an OE that made that much but then again im sure there must have been a few, thats why there international is gone bust.
 
Yeah, it was double time and a half. The bad news was that he had to climb the crane and fix it when it broke.

Relating back to the original post, it's like any field, there are people who are going to goof off and cost the company money,
and others who might manage to save it in times of trouble.

Just like in the motorcycle industry, there are some guys who are great with bikes, and others who are in the wrong business.
The problem then is, that if the wrong guy in that shop works on your bike, the whole shop's reputation suffers. Eventually
Eventually, people try and ask for a specific person to work on their bike, once they find out who's who, or they switch shops.
 
I started in themotorcycle industry as an apprentice in 1987 out in Niagara where any kind ofyear round work is scarce. I finally became licensed in 1994 and I still onlygot seasonal work. I owned a motorcycle repair shop for 3 years inSt.Catharines in the mid 90's which I closed when GM cut thousands of jobs intown and Ontario insurance went to "no fault" with no provision formotorcycle insurance companies to collect from car insurance companies. Iworked at a well known racing engine development shop in Niagara then moved toToronto area where, I was still getting winter lay offs. I worked for YamahaCanada designing technical training, warranty parts failure analysis and fieldassessments. I went to Suzuki Canada as a district parts and service manager(service rep) from Saskatoon to Vancouver Island where I worked from theVancouver office. Many management and other positions were cut across thepowersports industry in 2008 along with mine. I'm now in a technical dept for acompany that makes diesel powered Generator/HVAC systems for the logisticsindustry. I designed our warranty system and provide technical help on our techsupport line for our global dealers and customers. I still work onmotorcycles now during weekday evenings at home.
You can enter into any career and stay put, whether it be motorcycle,automotive or any other, it's your choice. If it's a good shop that is busy andwell managed you could make an ok living but if either of those aspects aren'tthere you likely opt to leave that shop or the industry altogether ifyou've had enough of uncertainty.
If possible, you should always try to progress in your career by alwayslearning, volunteering and taking any opportunities wherever they come from.
As a permanent career, I'd say most people can't tolerate the motorcycleindustry at the dealer level for various reasons and even jobs at head officesaren't always a sure thing.
Good luck in whatever you choose.

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