Ladies of the forum...

[CrazyDave]

Originally Posted by 5ft2

Ha ha ha Crazy Dave you crack me up. I've been reading your responses on here long enough to know that, you sir, "understand" women.

And because I can do other things too, you are the type of man I would be happy to bake a Black Forest cake for some time. Yes from scratch, but be warned, I have a heavy hand with the Kersch!


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This is what I understand..

All men are scum, some of us try to overcome that fact though by confronting our scumness and rising above it... and
All women are dangerous and should be feared..nuff said about that

[SuperiorKolours]

Originally Posted by 5ft2

Why can't it just be impressive? Why does it matter the gender?
::sigh

Perhaps this will explain my frustration:
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I meant no disrespect. I thought I clarified when I said it was because most women don't take an interest in mechanics. If I would have said that's impressive it wouldn't have been truthful. Any decent mechanic should know how to grind and lap valves, ect. and most mechanics are men. I was trying to give you a compliment. This whole thread is based on gender so...

[5ft2]

Originally Posted by SuperiorKolours

Any decent mechanic should know how to grind and lap valves, ect.

...and that may have something to do with my knowledge in that area

Sorry for giving you a hard time, but it sometimes gets on my nerves that in this day and age, I still face discrimination.

I'm still learning to let it go. Besides, those who "know" me "get" me.

When I tell people that I got a bike, those who don't know me think I have a little pink Vespa with a matching helmet, and are surprised to see my bike. They usually comment on how big it is.

Those who know me, don't bat an eye. It's something they would expect of me. And yeah I have an orange helmet to go with my orange bike, because I'm still a "girl" at heart.



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[SuperiorKolours]

Originally Posted by 5ft2

...and that may have something to do with my knowledge in that area

Sorry for giving you a hard time, but it sometimes gets on my nerves that in this day and age, I still face discrimination.

I'm still learning to let it go. Besides, those who "know" me "get" me.

When I tell people that I got a bike, those who don't know me think I have a little pink Vespa with a matching helmet, and are surprised to see my bike. They usually comment on how big it is.

Those who know me, don't bat an eye. It's something they would expect of me. And yeah I have an orange helmet to go with my orange bike, because I'm still a "girl" at heart.



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Don't sweat it. I wasn't being sexist. I think it's great that you can work on your bike. If I owned a shop I would hire a woman without batting an eye if she new what she was doing.

[03AceReno]

Wow, I missed alot these past few days. I grew up with a mechanic father and that is how I spent time with him. I agree that knowing what you can and cannot do is key. Not being afraid to try is a great feeling. I'm looking forward to the point where I can afford a mechanic to do things for me, but until then.... It's me or not at all.

[shadowmaker07]

I do oil changes and such to my bike and conversion van both. I don't know it all but am proud of what I do know which is that she is wayyyy out on alot of scheduled maintenance things that haven't gotten done.


Proof I'm a gurl

[shadowmaker07]

Originally Posted by SuperiorKolours

Wow, there are a lot of chicks claiming they can do mechanical work on bikes...hmmm

Whats your point? And to top it off, the last time I had a spark plug issue, I used a wag of gum to get the damn thing from it's deep well. Would YOU have thought of that??? Keeehehehehe!

[shadowmaker07]

Originally Posted by SuperiorKolours

No, I agree. But maintenance is one thing, rebuilding a gearbox is another.

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Probably no worse than rebuilding the carb from my 64 1/2 Mustang...

[shadowmaker07]

Originally Posted by Tcspencer211

I know lots of women who can work on their own cars and bike. I also know men who like to cook. The shop I work in a a few women that run circles around the men. Also my wife can turn a wrench as well has the guys. The only difference with my wife is she doesn't have too, cause I do it. Another note I like to cook, nothing like coming home from work and seeing that my wife (stay at home mom) has had a rough day and cooking dinner so she can relax for a bit. Hell my 4 year old son cooks with me and is in the garage with working on the vehicles. Sex doesn't matter when it comes to abilities in the garage or kitchen..

Tcspencer211

But sex in both places at the drop of a hat kicks ass!! ROFL!

[GoldWolf]

Originally Posted by shadowmaker07

But sex in both places at the drop of a hat kicks ass!! ROFL!

Funny, VERY good woman.