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Moto Board => General Monster Forum => Topic started by: AfroStar on October 14, 2008, 07:49:12 PM

Title: Not to be a male chauvinist
Post by: AfroStar on October 14, 2008, 07:49:12 PM
I was on the Bimota's website, http://www.bimotaamerica.com/bikes.html
I like the bikes, but what is up with the lady working on the bike, or is she an apprentice, and even if she is an apprentice why isn't she wearing a mechanic's uniform.
Another angle is that she must be upper management daughter.  What gives, can anyone provide some insight?
(http://www.bimotaamerica.com/imgs/bikesintro.jpg)

???

Take it easy, and ride tomorrow
Title: Re: Not to be a male chauvinist
Post by: Bbrent on October 14, 2008, 07:57:52 PM
Is that Joe Torre?
Title: Re: Not to be a male chauvinist
Post by: CougarSlayer on October 14, 2008, 08:18:51 PM
Yup about 20 yrs ago.

;D ;D
Title: Re: Not to be a male chauvinist
Post by: 748s on October 14, 2008, 09:14:47 PM
Don't watch this video then
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3_91Y0XWJpY (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3_91Y0XWJpY)
Your S4RS was probably built by a woman. [laugh]

They like women putting them together, something about better quality control [laugh]
Title: Re: Not to be a male chauvinist
Post by: ArguZ on October 15, 2008, 12:57:26 AM
Women to build it, men to break it  [coffee] read the statistics  [laugh]
Title: Re: Not to be a male chauvinist
Post by: goldFiSh on October 15, 2008, 03:29:08 AM
Quote from: 748s on October 14, 2008, 09:14:47 PM
Your S4RS was probably built by a woman. [laugh]

They like women putting them together, something about better quality control [laugh]


He's right - there are more women on the factory line than men - from memory, the engine assembly area is almost exclusively female workers - at least thats how it was 2 years ago  - there are more men in the areas of manufacture that involve lifting heavy items and assemblies.

better quality control, better attention to detail, probably all of the above - to be honest, I don't really care, it's still a ducati  [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Not to be a male chauvinist
Post by: TiNi on October 15, 2008, 04:13:49 AM
 :P
Title: Re: Not to be a male chauvinist
Post by: Mother on October 15, 2008, 05:11:56 AM
men

women

whatever

all the same besides the fun bits

all I know is that I just watched a video of a room full of people who have better knowledge of my bike than I do

with an endless supply of available parts

AND THEY LOOK BORED

WTF, BORED!!!
Title: Re: Not to be a male chauvinist
Post by: AfroStar on October 15, 2008, 05:36:18 AM
I never would have thought....i thought women were just for making babies!

Yeah, those ladies probably knows more about my than myself... sad...
I can look at my Monster the same way anymore.. :-\
I've always known Italians as such lively festive people, the only explanation is
when the boss's around and the camera is on, look like you're working!! [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Not to be a male chauvinist
Post by: TiAvenger on October 15, 2008, 07:37:59 AM
Quote from: goldFiSh on October 15, 2008, 03:29:08 AM
He's right - there are more women on the factory line than men - from memory, the engine assembly area is almost exclusively female workers - at least thats how it was 2 years ago  - there are more men in the areas of manufacture that involve lifting heavy items and assemblies.

better quality control, better attention to detail, probably all of the above - to be honest, I don't really care, it's still a ducati  [thumbsup]


I remember reading an article mentioning it was because they generally  have smaller, more dexterous hands that are better adapted to putting together an engine in its own confined space.
Title: Re: Not to be a male chauvinist
Post by: Popeye the Sailor on October 15, 2008, 07:56:06 AM
Quote from: TiAvenger on October 15, 2008, 07:37:59 AM

I remember reading an article mentioning it was because they generally  have smaller, more dexterous hands that are better adapted to putting together an engine in its own confined space.


Women are also *way* less likely to come staggering in hungover daily.
Title: Re: Not to be a male chauvinist
Post by: scienceiscool on October 15, 2008, 09:57:39 AM
Quote from: somebastid on October 15, 2008, 07:56:06 AM
Women are also *way* less likely to come staggering in hungover daily.

pffft...that's what YOU think [drink]
Title: Re: Not to be a male chauvinist
Post by: Travman on October 15, 2008, 10:38:15 AM
A worker gets a cell phone call and walks away from her job at 1:08. 
Title: Re: Not to be a male chauvinist
Post by: MendoDave on October 15, 2008, 10:44:47 AM
What is  so surprising about that? Who do you think built all those airplanes in WWII, "Ralf the riveter"?

Women fly Planes & deliver the mail as well...

I have to say though, that all of my life some woman has cooked and brought me food. For that I am truly appreciative. It gives me a warm IZ_. Thanks women [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Not to be a male chauvinist
Post by: Le Pirate on October 15, 2008, 10:50:00 AM
Quote from: somebastid on October 15, 2008, 07:56:06 AM
Women are also *way* less likely to come staggering in hungover daily.


we obviously don't know the same women
Title: Re: Not to be a male chauvinist
Post by: IZ on October 15, 2008, 11:11:20 AM
Quote from: somebastid on October 15, 2008, 07:56:06 AM
Women are also *way* less likely to come staggering in hungover daily.

They serve alcohol in the cafeteria during breaks.


BTW..I don't remember seeing any women working in the factory (other than the tour guides) both times I was there. 

Maybe I just didn't care because it doesn't really matter?!

WTF..should it!!   ???   [roll]
Title: Re: Not to be a male chauvinist
Post by: Oldfisti on October 15, 2008, 01:36:26 PM
Personally I would rather have a woman assembling my bike. Us men can get too distracted at times...   

  (http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg209/motogpfan1/desmo.jpg)    [cheeky] [cheeky]
Title: Re: Not to be a male chauvinist
Post by: jdubbs32584 on October 15, 2008, 01:52:09 PM
Quote from: alfisti on October 15, 2008, 01:36:26 PM
Personally I would rather have a woman assembling my bike. Us men can get too distracted at times...   


[laugh]


I could never do it; I'm way too easily dis- Oh hey! A shiny!
Title: Re: Not to be a male chauvinist
Post by: DucatiBastard on October 15, 2008, 07:51:01 PM
I know most major auto makers have women as final paint quality checkers, women have much better color recognition than men. 
Title: Re: Not to be a male chauvinist
Post by: goldFiSh on October 16, 2008, 03:39:17 AM
Quote from: IZ on October 15, 2008, 11:11:20 AM
They serve alcohol in the cafeteria during breaks.
Yeah I remember seeing that - I also remember the group of grown men rummaging through bowl the sugar sachets to find their bike's sugar (yes they have differing models on the sugar sachets)

Quote from: IZ on October 15, 2008, 11:11:20 AM
BTW..I don't remember seeing any women working in the factory (other than the tour guides) both times I was there. 

Maybe I just didn't care because it doesn't really matter?!

WTF..should it!!   ???   [roll]
I know they run two shifts there, so maybe the women to do one or the other.
And I agree, it really doesn't matter, but I did find it interesting, none the less.

Title: Re: Not to be a male chauvinist
Post by: armybiker on October 16, 2008, 03:47:30 AM
So I guess we need a more recent idea of what the hell is going on in Bologna... Ok Ok I'll do it.

I will be in Italy in about a month to tour the factory... and oh yeah see Italy.

The wife is all happy to see Itally and all of these things she keeps telling me are there. I keep telling here there are only a few things to see in Italy. 1. Ducati 2. Ferrari she doesn't get it.

But I think women are better suited for factory work... well maybe except for JBubble.. becuase they pay attention to detail and do not get distracted.  I would dream of riding those bikes all day and maybe get one done.

That and if the woman has a job, I don't have to and get more riding time.  [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Not to be a male chauvinist
Post by: IZ on October 16, 2008, 05:21:32 AM
Quote from: goldFiSh on October 16, 2008, 03:39:17 AM
I also remember the group of grown men rummaging through bowl the sugar sachets to find their bike's sugar (yes they have differing models on the sugar sachets)

GUILTY!  :-X

I still have mine!   [laugh]