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I am looking to learn more about the motorcycle industry and the careers it holds.
Looking to talk anything from requirement to location and salaries.
Sure there are various ways you can be involved right?
> I assume technician/mechanic is the most common one. it should offer fair amount of job opportunities even in New England? and I assume the skills can transfer to other motorsport vehicles (Snowmobiles, jet-skis, etc)? I know Oxx is working at a HD Dealer or soemthing similar. Anyone else would care to share overall job (hours, pay, environment).
> Sales/Parts must be another one. Are there different requirements for selling Vechicle VS parts? I assume just like a tech you can pretty much go work at any dealership that is hiring. I would assume you make a small salary/hourly rate (25k/yr or 12$/hr 100% guessing those numbers) and mostly commission? again if anyone else cares to share information on this job it d be awesome
> Pro-Racer. Yeah good luck with that right? not sure how many people actually make a living through that. I guess its considered even successful to be able to make most of your money back (%) but to actually earn a living racing motorcycles I have no clue how it d be possible. Seems even the payouts on MotoAmerica (AMA) cannot justify cost of travel/tires/repairs. I understand sponsors are a huge factor in that, but again a subject i have minimal to zero knowledge about. I know there are some racers that are/were pro here and it d be great if they shared some info.
>Track Day Provider/Racing School Owner - The two active ones here are obviously Tony and Eric. It seems like an extremely risky business that has ups n downs (what doesnt any more?). Yet from the outside it looks awesome (getting paid to ride tracks and teach people) but I am sure it has it stresses n problems that i cant see from my POV. I have heard stories of TD Orgs that came n went around new england. I am not sure what kind of income you can do through that, especially around here were the riding season is 6 months and most people are actually comfortable riding 3-4 months.
Feel free to add any jobs I have missed and your POV/theories.