Mikebike Interview - Yamaha FZ6 Forums - International FZ6 Motorcycle Community Forum

**grommit** · 07-20-2008, 04:25 AM

Today...

(mikebike)

What do you do for a living?
Financial Planner

How long have you owned your FZ6?
Aug 10th 2007

What other modes of transport do you have?
2001 Ford F150 Supercrew 2003 BMW 325i 2003 Harley Electraglide Classic Several very nice bicycles

If you could have any bike what would it be?
I am really happy with my FZ6

What are your hobbies apart from the bike?
Bicycling, Snow Skiing Camping and travel in general

What is the best place you have visited on your travels and why?
I really like the interior of Alaska why? --it is WILD

Describe yourself in three words?
Independent Decisive Sarcastic

If you could redesign any household (including garage) appliance what would it be and why?
the stove... currently they seem really inefficient

Which invention in history would you most like to have come up with?
the Bicycle

If you ruled the world, what is the first thing you would outlaw?
hmmmm..... Starbucks not calling things Small Medium and Large

If you were forced to entertain us all at the Forum Christmas party - what would your talent be?
Playing the Harmonica

Snow or beach?
SNOW....I love to ski

Windows or Mac?
Windows....

F1 or NASCAR?
tour de france

Which track or album rocks your boat?
Radar Love

What is your favourite film?
Lord of the Rings

What is your favourite beverage?
DIet Pepsi

And finally, your number one rule in life?
Enjoy each day and the thrills and challenges it brings

**wrightme43** · 07-20-2008, 10:02 AM

Thanks Mike.

mikebike · 07-20-2008, 10:23 AM

my pleasure..... this is a great group of folks

DefyInertia · 07-20-2008, 10:35 AM

+1 on Starbucks and shifting gears at a 1/4 past 4

**jsteinb95** · 07-20-2008, 10:57 AM

hmmmmm....I had three different words to describe you and they're not even close to what you put.

Thanks for sharing Mikey

This smiley

fits you perfect!

lytehouse · 07-20-2008, 12:38 PM

YouTube - Crazy biking skills

Got this from father in law last night,
thought you'd enjoy it Mike.

mikebike · 07-20-2008, 12:52 PM

that was an amazing vid.... those trials guys are pretty kewl

**FZ6inNH** · 07-20-2008, 07:47 PM

Great interview Mike! Thanks for sharing with us!

**boo68** · 07-21-2008, 07:04 AM

Thanks for sharing.. I could use some financial planning.. or at least some more cash to handle my finances hehe

mikebike · 07-21-2008, 10:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boo68

I could use some financial planning..

live on less than you earn and systematically invest some each time you are paid

07-20-2008, 04:25 AM	#1 (permalink)
grommit Moderator Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Birmingham, UK Bike: FZ6 S2 Posts: 1,469 Rep Power: 31 Member #488	Mikebike Interview Today...(mikebike) What do you do for a living? Financial Planner How long have you owned your FZ6? Aug 10th 2007 What other modes of transport do you have? 2001 Ford F150 Supercrew 2003 BMW 325i 2003 Harley Electraglide Classic Several very nice bicycles If you could have any bike what would it be? I am really happy with my FZ6 What are your hobbies apart from the bike? Bicycling, Snow Skiing Camping and travel in general What is the best place you have visited on your travels and why? I really like the interior of Alaska why? --it is WILD Describe yourself in three words? Independent Decisive Sarcastic If you could redesign any household (including garage) appliance what would it be and why? the stove... currently they seem really inefficient Which invention in history would you most like to have come up with? the Bicycle If you ruled the world, what is the first thing you would outlaw? hmmmm..... Starbucks not calling things Small Medium and Large If you were forced to entertain us all at the Forum Christmas party - what would your talent be? Playing the Harmonica Snow or beach? SNOW....I love to ski Windows or Mac? Windows.... F1 or NASCAR? tour de france Which track or album rocks your boat? Radar Love What is your favourite film? Lord of the Rings What is your favourite beverage? DIet Pepsi And finally, your number one rule in life? Enjoy each day and the thrills and challenges it brings __________________ "I am not a number — I am a free man!" Last edited by grommit; 07-20-2008 at 10:54 AM..

07-20-2008, 10:02 AM	#2 (permalink)
wrightme43 Super Sock Puppet Moderator Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bowling Green KY Bike: 07 FZ6 in Blue. Posts: 4,945 Rep Power: 71 Member #42	Re: Mikebike Interview Thanks Mike. __________________ “Yes, socialism does not work, and they do not want it to work, because the less it works, the more government is needed. ”

07-20-2008, 10:23 AM	#3 (permalink)
mikebike just a moderator Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: North Central Florida Bike: FZ6 -- Blue Posts: 1,336 Rep Power: 19 Member #357	Re: Mikebike Interview my pleasure..... this is a great group of folks __________________ mike http://www.626mikebike.blogspot.com

07-20-2008, 10:35 AM	#4 (permalink)
DefyInertia Saratogian Moderator Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: San Francisco, CA Bike: '04 FZ6N - Silver Posts: 1,912 Rep Power: 54 Member #419	Re: Mikebike Interview +1 on Starbucks and shifting gears at a 1/4 past 4 __________________ 2004 FZ6N / KTM 125 SX www.youtube.com/DefyInertia "Y'all Be Safe Out There" - KILLBOY My Rider Resume

07-20-2008, 10:57 AM	#5 (permalink)
jsteinb95 Forum Sugar Momma!!! Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Redlands CA Bike: 2007 Ninja 250 Posts: 4,241 Rep Power: 10 Member #715	Re: Mikebike Interview hmmmmm....I had three different words to describe you and they're not even close to what you put. Thanks for sharing Mikey This smiley fits you perfect! __________________ My Gallery Custom Painted Metal Signs "You gotta listen to the way people talk. You don't say "affirmative," or some sh*t like that. You say "no problemo." And if someone comes on to you with an attitude you say "eat me." And if you want to shine them on it's "hasta la vista, baby."

07-20-2008, 12:38 PM	#6 (permalink)
lytehouse Super Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Bike: 2007 FZ6 Red Posts: 353 Rep Power: 7 Member #919	Re: Mikebike Interview YouTube - Crazy biking skills Got this from father in law last night, thought you'd enjoy it Mike.

07-20-2008, 12:52 PM	#7 (permalink)
mikebike just a moderator Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: North Central Florida Bike: FZ6 -- Blue Posts: 1,336 Rep Power: 19 Member #357	Re: Mikebike Interview that was an amazing vid.... those trials guys are pretty kewl __________________ mike http://www.626mikebike.blogspot.com

07-20-2008, 07:47 PM	#8 (permalink)
FZ6inNH Moderator w/ Twisted Fate Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: New Hampshire Bike: 2008 FZ6 Cobalt Blue Posts: 2,959 Rep Power: 49 Member #18	Re: Mikebike Interview Great interview Mike! Thanks for sharing with us! __________________ -={FZ6inNH}=- . . Member #9 . . 2008 Cobalt Blue FZ6 -My Rider Resume Mods: Yamaha Lower Cowl, Racetech Springs w/15w oil, FAZR6 F.E. Kit, Puig Smoke Racing Screen, Tank Camera mount, Cortech Sport saddle and tail bags, dual headlight mod, Shogun Sliders, Yamaha Comfort Seat, Mild Airbox Mod, De-Stickered, and Custom Carbon Fiber SwingArm Decals

07-21-2008, 07:04 AM	#9 (permalink)
boo68 I'm a girl dammit! Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Cape Cod Bike: 05 FZ6 Cerulean Silver Posts: 602 Rep Power: 13 Member #395	Re: Mikebike Interview Thanks for sharing.. I could use some financial planning.. or at least some more cash to handle my finances hehe __________________

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