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

**grommit** · 07-07-2008, 04:27 PM

Somebody who likes hot air

Fred...

What do you do for a living?
I'm a student at Austin Community College, studying towards an Associates in Mechanical Drafting. Once that's complete, I may enroll at the University of Texas to become a Mechanical Engineer. It's more likely that I'll just go back to work. I miss having a job.

How long have you owned your FZ6?
Seven months.

What other modes of transport do you have?
1995 Nissan pickup for hauling things.
2000 Honda Insight (70mpg grocery getter)
07 FZ6
1990 BMW K-75 Turbo project. I've had it running but am redoing the turbo system, so it's in pieces at the moment.
Homemade chopper. The front end of a BMW K-75 welded to the back end of a pocketbike, with an office chair seat. Made for $40 as part of a contest.
Specialized Rockhopper mountain bike for commuting to and from school.

If you could have any bike what would it be?
An FJR for touring.

What are your hobbies apart from the bike?
Gardening, welding, machining, reading science fiction, playing Magic the Gathering/Addiction.

What is the best place you have visited on your travels and why?
The Chisos Mountains in Big Bend National Park. I spent a week camping and hiking solo up there, had a blast!

Describe yourself in three words?
Tall. Moral. Irish.

If you could redesign any household (including garage) appliance what would it be and why?
The kitchen sink is a total failure. The bowls are too small to fit a cookie sheet, so you can't wash it without making a mess all over the counter. The faucets are often too low, making it hard to fill up large stock pots. The sink should be mounted below the counter top, not above, so you can easily clean the counters by sweeping everything into the sink. And there should be three taps, not two. Instead of Hot and Cold, the kitchen sink should have Hot, Cold and Phở.

Which invention in history would you most like to have come up with?
Fire. Think of the royalties on that one if I'd gotten the patent filed in time!

If you ruled the world, what is the first thing you would outlaw?
Having more than two kids.

If you were forced to entertain us all at the Forum Christmas party - what would your talent be?
Getting drunk and thinking that I can sing like Johnny Cash.

Snow or beach?
Snow. It's July in Texas. In the name of all that is holy, get me to a ski slope!

Windows or Mac?
Windows, because that's what AutoDesk software requires.

F1 or NASCAR?
F1. They have modern engines and right hand turns.

Which track or album rocks your boat?
East Side Militia by Chemlab.

What is your favourite film?
"The Beast" This is not the film about the shark with legs. The 1988 film with Jason Patric and George Dzundza

Meat or Veg?
Meat!

What is your favourite beverage?
Aloe drink, available at asian markets everywhere.

And finally, your number one rule in life?
I will be honest at all times, and I will have no time for those who cannot be honest with me.

**boo68** · 07-07-2008, 05:10 PM

Good luck with your degree.. Bon Jovi or Beethoven? hehe

It is so nice that you guys are sharing this with us. Makes me respect you all the more

Deb

**Botch** · 07-07-2008, 05:21 PM

Great interview Fred! We have GOT to have pics of your chopper project!!!

And I also am stunned by your "kitchen appliance" answer. My own answer was pretty weak, and I couldn't think of a better one, you are spot-on about kitchen sinks. Congrats!

**jsteinb95** · 07-07-2008, 05:22 PM

LOL...thanks Boo, you took my post!!!

Michael, I think the Beethoven or Bon Jovi question should stay!

**FZ6inNH** · 07-07-2008, 07:56 PM

Thanks Fred! Excellent interview!

**wrightme43** · 07-07-2008, 10:40 PM

Dang Fred you would love one of my customers houses.

She has black granite counters, with a absolutley huge double bowl sink (mounted under the counter) She has a huge faucet that loops up, with a selector button for spray and the nozzle comes out of the faucet so you can use it as a sprayer. Plus a instant hot water nozzle. Its pretty tricked out.

Fred · 07-08-2008, 12:53 AM

Thanks all! To answer the unasked questions:

Beethoven.

I'd date Mariah Carey, but I'd party with Mick Jagger.

**Nelly** · 07-08-2008, 01:12 AM

Nice one Fred,
Would love to see you chopper (so to speak). Good luck with finishing your degree.

Nelly

07-07-2008, 04:27 PM	#1 (permalink)
grommit Moderator Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Birmingham, UK Bike: FZ6 S2 Posts: 1,519 Rep Power: 32 Member #488	Fred Interview Somebody who likes hot air Fred... What do you do for a living? I'm a student at Austin Community College, studying towards an Associates in Mechanical Drafting. Once that's complete, I may enroll at the University of Texas to become a Mechanical Engineer. It's more likely that I'll just go back to work. I miss having a job. How long have you owned your FZ6? Seven months. What other modes of transport do you have? 1995 Nissan pickup for hauling things. 2000 Honda Insight (70mpg grocery getter) 07 FZ6 1990 BMW K-75 Turbo project. I've had it running but am redoing the turbo system, so it's in pieces at the moment. Homemade chopper. The front end of a BMW K-75 welded to the back end of a pocketbike, with an office chair seat. Made for $40 as part of a contest. Specialized Rockhopper mountain bike for commuting to and from school. If you could have any bike what would it be? An FJR for touring. What are your hobbies apart from the bike? Gardening, welding, machining, reading science fiction, playing Magic the Gathering/Addiction. What is the best place you have visited on your travels and why? The Chisos Mountains in Big Bend National Park. I spent a week camping and hiking solo up there, had a blast! Describe yourself in three words? Tall. Moral. Irish. If you could redesign any household (including garage) appliance what would it be and why? The kitchen sink is a total failure. The bowls are too small to fit a cookie sheet, so you can't wash it without making a mess all over the counter. The faucets are often too low, making it hard to fill up large stock pots. The sink should be mounted below the counter top, not above, so you can easily clean the counters by sweeping everything into the sink. And there should be three taps, not two. Instead of Hot and Cold, the kitchen sink should have Hot, Cold and Phở. Which invention in history would you most like to have come up with? Fire. Think of the royalties on that one if I'd gotten the patent filed in time! If you ruled the world, what is the first thing you would outlaw? Having more than two kids. If you were forced to entertain us all at the Forum Christmas party - what would your talent be? Getting drunk and thinking that I can sing like Johnny Cash. Snow or beach? Snow. It's July in Texas. In the name of all that is holy, get me to a ski slope! Windows or Mac? Windows, because that's what AutoDesk software requires. F1 or NASCAR? F1. They have modern engines and right hand turns. Which track or album rocks your boat? East Side Militia by Chemlab. What is your favourite film? "The Beast" This is not the film about the shark with legs. The 1988 film with Jason Patric and George Dzundza Meat or Veg? Meat! What is your favourite beverage? Aloe drink, available at asian markets everywhere. And finally, your number one rule in life? I will be honest at all times, and I will have no time for those who cannot be honest with me. __________________ Emperor Dalek: "Daleks: WE SHALL RETURN! WE SHALL RETURN! WE SHALL RETURN!"

07-07-2008, 05:10 PM	#2 (permalink)
boo68 I'm a girl dammit! Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Cape Cod Bike: 05 FZ6 Cerulean Silver Posts: 601 Rep Power: 14 Member #395	Re: Fred Interview Good luck with your degree.. Bon Jovi or Beethoven? hehe It is so nice that you guys are sharing this with us. Makes me respect you all the more Deb

07-07-2008, 05:21 PM	#3 (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: Fred Interview Great interview Fred! We have GOT to have pics of your chopper project!!! And I also am stunned by your "kitchen appliance" answer. My own answer was pretty weak, and I couldn't think of a better one, you are spot-on about kitchen sinks. Congrats! __________________ "In the evolution of our species we've gone from knuckle-dragging to knee-dragging." - Keith Code

07-07-2008, 05:22 PM	#4 (permalink)
jsteinb95 Forum Queen Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Redlands CA Bike: 2007 Ninja 250 Posts: 4,299 Rep Power: 10 Member #715	Re: Fred Interview LOL...thanks Boo, you took my post!!! Michael, I think the Beethoven or Bon Jovi question should stay!

07-07-2008, 07:56 PM	#5 (permalink)
FZ6inNH Moderator w/ Twisted Fate Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: New Hampshire Bike: 2008 FZ6 Cobalt Blue Posts: 3,160 Rep Power: 51 Member #18	Re: Fred Interview Thanks Fred! Excellent interview! __________________ -={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

07-07-2008, 10:40 PM	#6 (permalink)
wrightme43 Super Sock Puppet Administrator Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bowling Green KY Bike: 07 FZ6 in Blue. Posts: 5,178 Rep Power: 10 Member #42	Re: Fred Interview Dang Fred you would love one of my customers houses. She has black granite counters, with a absolutley huge double bowl sink (mounted under the counter) She has a huge faucet that loops up, with a selector button for spray and the nozzle comes out of the faucet so you can use it as a sprayer. Plus a instant hot water nozzle. Its pretty tricked out. __________________ Texas to update slogan from 'Don't Mess with Texas' to 'We Warned You' as homeowners gun down would-be burglars at record rate.

07-08-2008, 12:53 AM	#7 (permalink)
Fred M em b er e d Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Austin, TX Bike: See Signature Posts: 887 Rep Power: 26 Member #872	Re: Fred Interview Thanks all! To answer the unasked questions: Beethoven. I'd date Mariah Carey, but I'd party with Mick Jagger. __________________ I don't know anything about motorcycles, but I just love little kittens. 1990 BMW K75 Turbo (Eternal project bike) 2007 Yamaha FZ6 (Modifications: Stebel Nautilus horn, Valentine 1 hardwired with remote display and audio, Mix-It sound mixer modified for hidden installation, Mayer saddle, true dual high/low headlights. Relay, fuse panel and lockdown blocks for all additional wiring.) Pocketchop. (There are no words to describe it.)

07-08-2008, 01:12 AM	#8 (permalink)
Nelly UK Moderator Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Reading, Berkshire, UK Bike: 2005 FZ6 Silver & black Posts: 4,350 Rep Power: 53 Member #274	Re: Fred Interview Nice one Fred, Would love to see you chopper (so to speak). Good luck with finishing your degree. Nelly __________________ "Some say......... His cardiac output is equal to the FZ6's 4 cylinders at 13,000rpm. All we know is he's called the STIG".:UK: Mods: K&N Airfilter, Datatool system 6 alarm, Bikerdude headlight harness, 12V power socket, Data tag, 15T Front sprocket, Speedo healer, Puig frame slders, front & back Crash bobbin axel sliders. "Dont ask me I got it from here"? Forum FAQs... My Resume...

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