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new XJ rider here to check in!!

Discussion in 'Hangout Lounge' started by kd5jbk, Jun 24, 2009.

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  1. kd5jbk

    kd5jbk New Member

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    Hello all! What a wonderful group of folks ya'll got here. I just wanted to check in and say hi. I just bought my buddys 1982 xj650 and it is currently undergoing rehab. (Frame off resto/light customization) look forward to hammering you guys with questions. Hope I don't get too annoying.


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    stereomind Active Member

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    Welcome!

    I'm starting to notice a pattern... A good deal of XJ owners are either HAMs, military folks, or computer techs.

    What's the deal with that?...

    Post some pics of your progress with the bike, or we will taunt you :mrgreen:

    73s,

    kd5wub
     
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  3. kd5jbk

    kd5jbk New Member

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    hmmmmm....what a small world. I am a part time computer tech, a ham op, and a military brat. I see we also live in oklahoma as well. You being in the tulsa area and all. I live in midwest city myself.
     
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    Welcome aboard!

    I've got 2 out of the 3. I'm a computer programmer and a vet.

    mikeg
     
    mikeg, Jun 25, 2009
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    bill Active Member

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    Welcome - Yea I noticed the same thing I'm a Software engineer and AE4XV
     
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    wel i dont mean to break the chain but im a chef, a vet and a XJ Rider that used to live in OKC
     
    86xj700_indy, Jun 25, 2009
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    LOL I don't fit the above mode either. I'm a Vet, Body Shop Manager by day and Bouncer by night.
     
    Wyldman, Jun 25, 2009
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    I'm an emergency room nurse, a part time tech head and a full time xj rehab engineer. :) As for military, I was awarded the rank of 2nd Lt in the ROTC.

    I know, that's not true military. :mrgreen:
     
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    I'm a pharmacuetical technician and part time musician...
     
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    Rockin' the stereotype - I'm in IT, though I'm trying to break into writing for television/movies.
     
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    2 out of 3 here as well. Retired Navy electronics technician with an degree in electronics and computer engineering technologies.
     
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    I'm also a vet (30 years) who started out as a radar repair technician. I do however maintain a legendary reputation for computer illiteracy (which I guard jealously).
     
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    I am a HAM (kc0jov), Web Developer and an Army Brat...guess I'll fit right in here!!!
     
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    Don't want to jack a thread here, but what is a HAM?
     
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    We HAMs, as we are known, are amateur radio operators. Not only do we use the radio for personal communication, but we also use them for severe waether spotting and emergency situations (those cell towers won't always be operational.)

    See the following links for more information:
    http://www.wedothat-radio.org/
    http://www.arrl.org
     
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    kc0jov

    Cool thanks, I thought that's what it was but wasn't sure.
     
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    Welcome to the site from a non HAM, non computer tech, non military, GM parts consultant from Canada!!!
    Shaun
     
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    welcome! I don't fit the mold either. Welder/fabricator and musician. Most of the guys I work with are Harley guys, but they don't give me any crap cause the bike's far from stock.
     
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    I am an AF vet who used to be an electronic technician. I mostly worked on audio, radio, and TV, But I did build the computer I'm using now. Never got into ham, but I once had a CB in my car. Actually, my bike has one too, but I never use it. I drive a truck now.

    Anyway, Welcome. And no question is too annoying for us! :D
     
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