Hey guys, So I'm moving to Phoenix, AZ next month for school. I will be attending MMI this fall, and plan to graduate later in 2014.
Anybody here live in that area?
Have you attended MMI, or know anybody that did? Was your experience good/bad?
I'm going to be living in the downtown area, and am curious how all around life is like there. Are there certain thing I should be on the look-out/prepare for, as I plan on using my bike 95% of the time that I am there.
Just looking for general opinions for the area, things to do, etc..
That's the only thing I am dreading. Summer time. Ha, I'm good with heat but temps being well over 105 is going to be a bit much. Other than that I am pretty excited.
Another Zonie' here...Chandler. Lots to do out here. My mechanic went to MMI and now instructs there. When you get out here let me know and I'll introduce you to him at his shop in Mesa....
Very good, I will plan on that. It's going to just be me and my girl, so I will need some riding buddies! I would love to meet your friend.. what does he teach? I still haven't really decided on my elective yet, but I was thinking K-TEC, but I still have time to decide. Name is Ian btw, nice to meet you.
I'm considering going there too, next April or May. One thing I've heard is that motorcycle thefts are common because of the school's presence, and thieves are well-practiced, so be sure to take stringent security measures for your bike. I'd find a place with your own garage, if possible.
I'll have to research for some stats, but I'm not aware that motorcycle thefts here are any higher than the national average (accidents perhaps) and I fail to see how MMI can be tied to that rate.
On that note though, there are lots of apt communities that offer garages...maybe not necessarily downtown, but more East Valley....Mesa-Gilbert-Chandler, and even closer to the school in North Phoenix.
Heh, sorry, I didn't mean to sound like a doomsday prophet. You could always try to make sure you get a ground floor apartment and then just park in the living room or something. Just take good security measures, have good insurance, and don't sweat it.
That's what I'm trying to prepare for... I just don't want to lose my babe ill think of something... Thanks for the tip man. ( I've always wondered why people park their bikes in the living room) hah!
No problem. And it's because, "I shot him because I was defending my home" sounds better than, "I shot him because he was messing with my bike" in court
"I want to achieve Master Tech, and open up my own shop. "
Most dealerships will want you to be fully geared up with tools and ready to go to work with a wrench in each hand working on two or three lifts at a time. Be prepared to work fast, hard, and under pressure, for not a lot of money. You'll need to learn how to deal with the flat-rate system and work more efficiently, but still maintain your integrity and honesty. If you cut the wrong corner, are not focused on your work, or just get lazy you may injure or kill someone that has placed their trust in you.
Learn that and you're well on your way to becoming a basic, entry level technician. Master tech, of course, takes a little more knowledge. Good luck!
It's going to take years of hard work, and dedication. Something I'm willing to do, for I have a non stop love for motorcycles.
Master Tech is a goal I hope to achieve someday, and hopefully will get there. We all start somewhere, right?
Wrenching away is something I love to do, I will need to get used to the time crunch thing, and most importantly.. ensuring the safety of the rider is the utmost of importance!
It's going to take years of hard work, and dedication. Something I'm willing to do, for I have a non stop love for motorcycles.
Master Tech is a goal I hope to achieve someday, and hopefully will get there. We all start somewhere, right?
Wrenching away is something I love to do, I will need to get used to the time crunch thing, and most importantly.. ensuring the safety of the rider is the utmost of importance!
Thanks for the info man, appreciate it!
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I manage a truck shop, and have hired several apprentices out of tech schools. Having a love for motorcycles is a passion that most of us have. One thing you might consider is the job availability and income potential of motorcycle techs verses say a truck tech, I can assure you in most cases you will earn considerably more as a truck tech. Motorcycles are seasonal and in most area's service on them will also be seasonal. With automotive and trucks it is year around work.
Getting a ASE master cert just means you are good at taking tests, having the mechanical aptitude is a different matter. I have a tech in my shop right now that doesn't have but one ASE cert but is my best tech. I have also dealt with guys that have all their ASE certs and are idiots when it comes to common sense. What I'm saying is, make sure you have the aptitude before jumping into the school. I now give aptitude tests to anyone applying for a job in my shop. Don't misunderstand me, those ASE certs are important, but what makes a tech a master is his performance not the sheepskin.
It's going to take years of hard work, and dedication. Something I'm willing to do, for I have a non stop love for motorcycles.
Master Tech is a goal I hope to achieve someday, and hopefully will get there. We all start somewhere, right?
I manage a truck shop, and have hired several apprentices out of tech schools. Having a love for motorcycles is a passion that most of us have. One thing you might consider is the job availability and income potential of motorcycle techs verses say a truck tech, I can assure you in most cases you will earn considerably more as a truck tech. Motorcycles are seasonal and in most area's service on them will also be seasonal. With automotive and trucks it is year around work.
Getting a ASE master cert just means you are good at taking tests, having the mechanical aptitude is a different matter. I have a tech in my shop right now that doesn't have but one ASE cert but is my best tech. I have also dealt with guys that have all their ASE certs and are idiots when it comes to common sense. What I'm saying is, make sure you have the aptitude before jumping into the school. I now give aptitude tests to anyone applying for a job in my shop. Don't misunderstand me, those ASE certs are important, but what makes a tech a master is his performance not the sheepskin.
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