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

GreenToaster · 11-26-2008, 01:56 PM

What do you do for a living?
Teach high school students Engineering Drawing & Design classes

How long have you owned your FZ6?
I bought it this afternoon - will pick it up in 42 hours from now

What other modes of transport do you have?
Honda Element (don't laugh), Nisaan Altima SE

If you could have any bike what would it be?
Suzuki B-King (let's pause for a moment of silent reflection, please)

What are your hobbies apart from the bike?
R/C planes & heli's, blues/funk guitar, creating 3D CAD models of cars & motorcycles, writing simple Java programs, running, strength training

What is the best place you have visited on your travels and why?
North Georgia & lower Tennessee - twisty roads, beautiful scenery - no tickets (yet)

Describe yourself in three words?
ADD, intelligent, fast

If you could redesign any household appliance what would it be and why?
Fridge - all should have sliding, no-foggy glass doors so you don't have to stand there and gawk, losing energy, getting nipples cold and hard

Which invention in history would you most like to have come up with?
mp3 player - like the iPod nano - it rocks

If you ruled the world, what is the first thing you would outlaw?
Any behavior preventing anyone from exercising basic human rights

If you were forced to entertain us all at the Forum Christmas party - what would your talent be?
I play guitar so, I'd blast some tunes, then pass the bong.

Snow or beach?
Snow - it reminds me of my vacation in Columbia many years ago.

Windows or Mac?
I like Mac's but I buy Windows b/c my students use applications that require XP/Vista

F1 or NASCAR?
F1 all the way - not even close on this one.

Bon Jovi or Beethoven?
Who's Bon Jovi?

Mariah Carey or Mick Jagger?
Jagger

Comedy or thriller?
Both

Action or horror?
Action - I can't stand horror movies, no, I loathe horror movies.

Meat or Veg?
Meat

And finally, your number one rule in life?
Pass it around - you've got more than you'll ever need or use.

GreenToaster · 11-26-2008, 02:03 PM

This may not be what you want to hear, but I only ended up buying this bike because I got fantastic, phenomenal financing through Yamaha - I was going to purchase a Kawasaki ER-6n but . . . I think I'll like the FZ6 okay.

WTF, I'm freakin' ecstatic about my new bike!!!

I can't wait to pick it up on Friday morning. Woo-hoo! I'll post photos of my baby on Friday - like you haven't ever seen a stock FZ6 before - ha.

I've also owned the following - plus a bunch more:

Suzuki SV-650
Honda CBR 900RR
Ducati 900SS
Suzuki Bandit 400 (yes, a 400 - it was one of my fav's)
Suzuki GS500E

bunches of KX's & YZ's

several others . . . does this make me an addict? Hope so.

Happy, safe riding,

GT

**sideshow_downs** · 11-26-2008, 03:38 PM

to the forum.

Post pics when you get your bike. Remember ATGATT

Post Often Ride More

GreenToaster · 11-26-2008, 03:57 PM

Quote:

ATGATT

Not sure what this means? All the gas all the time?

**sideshow_downs** · 11-26-2008, 04:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GreenToaster

Not sure what this means? All the gas all the time?

All The Gear All The Time

This forum is big on wearing gear no matter how long the ride because you never know what can happen out there

GreenToaster · 11-26-2008, 04:18 PM

Yes - that's not a problem. I'm going to pick up a Shoei RF1000 and a good vented leather two piece. I'll shop for 45 size boots on eBay - will need some decent gloves as the only ones I have left are those cheapo Olympus ones which are good for what, four or five inches during a slide before they wear down to your palms? Ouch.

Thanks for the advice - well taken, no problem.

**Ghost Weim** · 11-26-2008, 04:59 PM

GreenToaster!

Would never laugh about you having an Element. We have one too and it is one darn practical vehicle! (Although I drive a more stylish CRV.)

**Botch** · 11-26-2008, 05:42 PM

Welcome! I was a student teacher for Engineering Drawing my last year in college, really enjoyed it.
You'll have to check out the R/C forum below, there seems to be a lot of enthusiasts here.

**jsw4178** · 11-26-2008, 05:48 PM

Greentoaster and congrats on your new FZ6!! I would not laugh at your Element, we have a Prius

Mississippi · 11-26-2008, 11:53 PM

I took Autocad in school. Congrats on the new bike!

11-26-2008, 01:56 PM	#1 (permalink)
GreenToaster Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: NW of ATL Bike: '09 FZ6 Posts: 10 Rep Power: 0 Member #5730	GreenToaster Interview What do you do for a living? Teach high school students Engineering Drawing & Design classes How long have you owned your FZ6? I bought it this afternoon - will pick it up in 42 hours from now What other modes of transport do you have? Honda Element (don't laugh), Nisaan Altima SE If you could have any bike what would it be? Suzuki B-King (let's pause for a moment of silent reflection, please) What are your hobbies apart from the bike? R/C planes & heli's, blues/funk guitar, creating 3D CAD models of cars & motorcycles, writing simple Java programs, running, strength training What is the best place you have visited on your travels and why? North Georgia & lower Tennessee - twisty roads, beautiful scenery - no tickets (yet) Describe yourself in three words? ADD, intelligent, fast If you could redesign any household appliance what would it be and why? Fridge - all should have sliding, no-foggy glass doors so you don't have to stand there and gawk, losing energy, getting nipples cold and hard Which invention in history would you most like to have come up with? mp3 player - like the iPod nano - it rocks If you ruled the world, what is the first thing you would outlaw? Any behavior preventing anyone from exercising basic human rights If you were forced to entertain us all at the Forum Christmas party - what would your talent be? I play guitar so, I'd blast some tunes, then pass the bong. Snow or beach? Snow - it reminds me of my vacation in Columbia many years ago. Windows or Mac? I like Mac's but I buy Windows b/c my students use applications that require XP/Vista F1 or NASCAR? F1 all the way - not even close on this one. Bon Jovi or Beethoven? Who's Bon Jovi? Mariah Carey or Mick Jagger? Jagger Comedy or thriller? Both Action or horror? Action - I can't stand horror movies, no, I loathe horror movies. Meat or Veg? Meat And finally, your number one rule in life? Pass it around - you've got more than you'll ever need or use.

11-26-2008, 02:03 PM	#2 (permalink)
GreenToaster Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: NW of ATL Bike: '09 FZ6 Posts: 10 Rep Power: 0 Member #5730	Re: GreenToaster Interview This may not be what you want to hear, but I only ended up buying this bike because I got fantastic, phenomenal financing through Yamaha - I was going to purchase a Kawasaki ER-6n but . . . I think I'll like the FZ6 okay. WTF, I'm freakin' ecstatic about my new bike!!! I can't wait to pick it up on Friday morning. Woo-hoo! I'll post photos of my baby on Friday - like you haven't ever seen a stock FZ6 before - ha. I've also owned the following - plus a bunch more: Suzuki SV-650 Honda CBR 900RR Ducati 900SS Suzuki Bandit 400 (yes, a 400 - it was one of my fav's) Suzuki GS500E bunches of KX's & YZ's several others . . . does this make me an addict? Hope so. Happy, safe riding, GT

11-26-2008, 03:38 PM	#3 (permalink)
sideshow_downs Deployed Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Where the Army needs me Bike: '08 FZ6 - Raven Posts: 633 Rep Power: 13 Member #358	Re: GreenToaster Interview to the forum. Post pics when you get your bike. Remember ATGATT Post Often Ride More __________________ I'm all jacked up on Mountain Dew! 2008 FZ6 In stealth Raven -debadged-reflectors removed-painted windscreen-powder coated pegs and radiator covers-devil exhaust-competition werkes F/E and signals-tcp seat cowl

11-26-2008, 04:18 PM	#6 (permalink)
GreenToaster Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: NW of ATL Bike: '09 FZ6 Posts: 10 Rep Power: 0 Member #5730	Re: GreenToaster Interview Yes - that's not a problem. I'm going to pick up a Shoei RF1000 and a good vented leather two piece. I'll shop for 45 size boots on eBay - will need some decent gloves as the only ones I have left are those cheapo Olympus ones which are good for what, four or five inches during a slide before they wear down to your palms? Ouch. Thanks for the advice - well taken, no problem. __________________ Never met an apex I didn't like.

11-26-2008, 04:59 PM	#7 (permalink)
Ghost Weim In the white north... Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Southwest WI Bike: '07 Yamaha FZ6 Posts: 379 Rep Power: 5 Member #5262	Re: GreenToaster Interview GreenToaster! Would never laugh about you having an Element. We have one too and it is one darn practical vehicle! (Although I drive a more stylish CRV.)

11-26-2008, 05:42 PM	#8 (permalink)
Botch I.Y.A.A.Y.A.S!! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ogden UT Bike: FZ-6, 2007 Blue Posts: 1,442 Rep Power: 21 Member #227	Re: GreenToaster Interview Welcome! I was a student teacher for Engineering Drawing my last year in college, really enjoyed it. You'll have to check out the R/C forum below, there seems to be a lot of enthusiasts here. __________________ "In the evolution of our species we've gone from knuckle-dragging to knee-dragging." - Keith Code

11-26-2008, 05:48 PM	#9 (permalink)
jsw4178 Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: AL Bike: 2008 Yamaha FZ6 Cobalt Blue Posts: 367 Rep Power: 5 Member #3582	Re: GreenToaster Interview Greentoaster and congrats on your new FZ6!! I would not laugh at your Element, we have a Prius __________________ 2008 FZ6 Cobalt Blue/ Mods: K&N Air Filter,Two Bros Carbon Exhaust,Watsen Design LED front signals,Puig Racing Black windscreen, Shogun Frame Sliders,Pazzo Racing Levers ,Yamaha Belly cowl ,Stebel Nautilus Compact,PIAA Ultra White Bulbs, Rizoma Billet Grips and Conical Bar ends ,Clear Alternatives Taillight, Two Bros Juice Box , BD43 Headlight Mod,TCP Seat Cowl, Rizoma Rearset

11-26-2008, 11:53 PM	#10 (permalink)
Mississippi Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Southaven, MS Bike: 07' Red FZ6 Posts: 156 Rep Power: 2 Member #5445	Re: GreenToaster Interview I took Autocad in school. Congrats on the new bike! __________________ Mods: Dual Headlight Mod (biker_dude43), Podlights, M1 FE w/Rear LED Signals, LED Flame Sliders, Puig Double Bubble Dark Smoke Racing Screen, Pazzo Red Racing levers, Pilot Powers

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