Stick a fork in it?

[Honda919Rider]

<div></div><div></div><div></div><div>Post count/contributions seem to of reached an all time low.</div><div> </div><div>Whenever we have had changes in the past, we lost members......</div><div> </div><div>Takes a long time to get &quot;them&quot; back.</div><div> </div><div>Or for the next new generation to take over.</div><div> </div><div><div><em>Some would say it is like breathing, in and out.</em></div><div><em></em> </div><div><em>The good oxygen stays to help the body grow and live, some gets released back out into the atmosphere.</em></div></div><div> </div><div>:( or :D</div><div> </div><div>Me, wish I had more time to post up a ton of anything and everything motorcycle related I have -</div><div> </div><div> </div><p>Message Edited by Honda919Rider on <span class="date_text">01-18-2007</span><span class="time_text">07:45 AM</span></p>

[UncleErnie]

<div>There aren't any huge things wrong here, just a bunch of piddly things that add up. My brother-in-law is staying with us, so I'm especially irritable right now.</div><div>I do know that several people are hanging back and watching. I'm not sure what they're waiting for. I feel like it's a game of Whack-A-Mole; some folks are afraid they might be the mole. HELLO- it's a game. You're not playing if you're on the sidelines.</div><div> </div><div>That said, I'm a bit restive regarding this place myself...</div>

[Honda919Rider]

<div></div><div><br><blockquote><div><hr>UncleErnie wrote:<div>That said, I'm a bit <strong>restive </strong>regarding this place myself...<br><hr></div></div></blockquote><div><strong><em>Well, I guess I better admit my lack of a proper vocabulary . . . .</em></strong></div><div><hr></div><div><span class="hw"><font size="3"><strong>res·tive</strong></font></span> <a href="" target="_blank"><img width="13" border="0" height="21" alt="Pronunciation" src="http://img.tfd.com/hm/pron.gif"></a><span class="pron">(rhttp://img.tfd.com/hm/GIF/ebreve.gifshttp://img.tfd.com/hm/GIF/prime.gifthttp://img.tfd.com/hm/GIF/ibreve.gifv)</span><div><strong><i>adj.</i> </strong><div><strong>1. Uneasily impatient under restriction, opposition, criticism, or delay.</strong></div><div><strong>2. Resisting control; difficult to control.</strong></div><div><strong>3. Refusing to move. Used of a horse (troll?) or other animal.</strong></div><div><hr></div></div></div></div><strong><em><font size="3">Hey! Great word!</font></em></strong>

[Fid_Hawser]

<blockquote><hr>Honda919Rider wrote:<br><div></div><div></div><div></div><div>I wish I had more time to post up a ton of anything and everything motorcycle related I have -</div><div></span><br><hr></div></blockquote><br>Why not prioritize your posting time? We'd love to have you post more motorcycle stuff. Teach us instead of questioning HD quality.<br><br>Myself, I wish I had more motorcycle stuff to post. I've pretty much said all I know. I feel like everybody's been there, read that, but now that I think about it, so many old members have disappeared, maybe the newer members would like them. Hmmmmm, should I revive some of my past offerings, that are probably buried too deep to be found?<br><br>Ready for a retelling of the adventures of Me'n'Cletus? Oh, wait . . . we don't have a &quot;motorcycling&quot; forum.<br><br>Road photos? Oops, no &quot;touring/destinations&quot; forum.<br><br>Motorcycle Mechanics for Morons? No, it's right there on my dotcom.<br><br>Step-by-step Wankel conversion? Nah, mine didn't have liquid cooling or EFI.<br><br><br>Dang, I'm obsolete!!!!!

[Honda919Rider]

<div><div><br><blockquote><div><hr>Fid_Hawser wrote:<br>Why not prioritize your posting time? We'd love to have you post more motorcycle stuff. Teach us instead of questioning HD quality.<hr></div></blockquote><br><div>First, I have been beaten until I am black and blue over my posts with <em>very little to no support</em>, so why go through it again?</div><div> </div><div>Like others, I am not sure there will be moderation when the azzholes do appear. It does seem some action has been taken though - a few of the &quot;problem children&quot; seem to not be contributing, and that is nice.</div><div> </div><div>And my Harley inquiries get so far taken out of context or what I tried to ask that there is obviously a huge problem with either the machines or the owners of those machines.</div><div> </div><div>Porsche owners, for example, drive machines that require expensive and frequent maintenance, yet they do not whine when it comes up, and they admit it readily, it is a part of the ownership experience, like it or not.</div><div> </div><div>Maybe it is because a Porsche actually performs well and is not just a pretty face.</div><div> </div><div>I dunno, cabin fever is setting in and there are other issues as well . . . . . .</div><div> </div><div>Time will tell</div></div></div><div><br> </div><div></div>

[VStarMan]

<div>I do not feel comfortable here anymore... I like the faster posting speed but I hate not being able to push the &quot;New Posts&quot; button, as we did with the old system..</div>

[Fid_Hawser]

<blockquote><hr>Honda919Rider wrote:<br>. . . my Harley inquiries get so far taken out of context or what I tried to ask that there is obviously a huge problem with either the machines or the owners of those machines.<div><br></div><br><hr></blockquote><br><br>Sorry for going there; this wasn't the appropriate place.<br><br>I do want to encourage everybody to post tips and ask questions.

[Honda919Rider]

<div><div> </div><div><a href="http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/BBS/index.php" target="_blank">http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/BBS/index.php</a></div><div> </div><div><a href="http://www.motorcycleforum.com/" target="_blank">http://www.motorcycleforum.com/</a></div><div> </div><div><a href="http://www.kawasakimotorcycle.org/forum/index.php" target="_blank">http://www.kawasakimotorcycle.org/forum/index.php</a></div><div> </div><div><span class="a"><font size="2" color="#008000"><a href="http://www.hondabikes.net/forum/" target="_blank">www.hondabikes.net/<b>forum</b>/</a> </font></span></div><div><span class="a"><font size="2" color="#008000"></font></span> </div><div><span class="a"><span class="a"><font size="2" color="#008000"><a href="http://www.bikerforums.org" target="_blank">www.biker<b>forum</b>s.org</a></font></span></span></div><div><span class="a"><span class="a"><font size="2" color="#008000"></font></span></span> </div><div><span class="a"><span class="a"><a href="http://forum.motorcycle-usa.com/" target="_blank">http://forum.motorcycle-usa.com/</a></span></span></div><div><span class="a"><span class="a"></span></span> </div><div><span class="a"><span class="a"><a href="http://www.unitedbikers.com/forum/default.asp" target="_blank">http://www.unitedbikers.com/forum/default.asp</a></span></span></div><div><span class="a"><span class="a"></span></span> </div><div><span class="a"><span class="a"><a href="http://forums.vwvortex.com/zeroforum?id=105" target="_blank">http://forums.vwvortex.com/zeroforum?id=105</a></span></span></div><div><span class="a"><span class="a"></span></span> </div><div><span class="a"><span class="a"><a href="http://www.gtamotorcycle.com/vbforum/" target="_blank">http://www.gtamotorcycle.com/vbforum/</a></span></span></div><div><span class="a"><span class="a"></span></span> </div><div><span class="a"><span class="a"><a href="http://www.pashnit.com/forum/index.php" target="_blank">http://www.pashnit.com/forum/index.php</a></span></span></div><div><span class="a"><span class="a"></span></span> </div><div><a href="http://www.motorcycle-journal.com/forum/" target="_blank">http://www.motorcycle-journal.com/forum/</a></div><div> </div><div><a href="http://www.ridermagazine.com/forum.cfm" target="_blank">http://www.ridermagazine.com/forum.cfm</a></div><div> </div><div>that's the tip of the iceberg . . . . .</div></div>

[VStarMan]

<div></div><div>Hey Steve.... I can see that you have plenty of time on your hands, just like me....</div><div> </div><div>Probably would be a great time to ride down to St.Joe and get a new front tire mounted...</div><div>Probably toooooo dammmmmnnnnnn cold right now......</div><div>I hate winter&gt;&gt;&gt; I hope you can see the pic:</div><div>file:///C:/Documents%20and%20Settings/Owner/Desktop/forum%20pics/HappyHour.JPG</div><div> </div>

[Honda919Rider]

<div></div><div><br></div><blockquote><div><hr>VStarMan wrote:<div>Probably would be a great time to ride down to St.Joe and get a new front tire mounted...<br><hr></div></div></blockquote><div>Not this week, starting to move everything to the Civic Arena for a show this weekend . . . . .</div><div> </div><div>We can make it happen, I just need a little notice.</div><div> </div><div>Off the bike, $20.00</div><div> </div><div>On the bike, probably $60.00 or so</div><div> </div><div>Slightly more is it is a spoked wheel. Also, if it needs any parts (valve stem, for example) that is extra.<br></div><div></div>

[Wolf]

<div></div><div><br><blockquote><div><hr>Honda919Rider wrote:<br><div></div><div><br></div><blockquote>Slightly more is it is a spoked wheel. Also, if it needs any parts (valve stem, for example) that is extra.<br><br><hr></blockquote></div></blockquote><br><div>Just curious, you don't replace the valve stem automatically with a new tire? I remember with car tires they always went ahead and did both together. Is it because MCs go through tires faster, or the customer penny pinching?</div></div>

[Honda919Rider]

<div></div><div></div><div><br></div><blockquote><div><hr></div><div>Wolf wrote:</div><div>Just curious, you don't replace the valve stem automatically with a new tire? I remember with car tires they always went ahead and did both together. Is it because MCs go through tires faster, or the customer penny pinching?<br></div><div><hr></div></blockquote><div>Both</div><div> </div><div>The correct valve stem for a CBR is expensive, and people whine about it.</div><div> </div><div>CBR1000RR valve stem is part number 42753-ML7-003 and they run about $9.00 EACH<br></div><div>ATV or even a car valve stem in only a couple bucks.</div><div> </div><div>We've taken them apart, there is a difference.</div><div> </div><div>Like the $10.00 head comment Mr. Edwards tossed about earier . . .</div><div> </div><div>Run the good valve stem, especially if you ride fast.</div><div> </div><div>Please</div><div></div><p>Message Edited by Honda919Rider on <span class="date_text">01-18-2007</span><span class="time_text">03:26 PM</span></p>

[Monkeyshines]

<div>No general off topic or general motorcycling section is lame. You need somewhere to sit and have a cup of coffee with the guys.</div>

[Wolf]

<div></div><div><br><blockquote><div><hr><em>Monkeyshines wrote:</em><br><div>No general off topic or general motorcycling section is lame. You need somewhere to sit and have a cup of coffee with the guys.</div><br><hr></div></blockquote>I believe we've located our General / Motorcycling post area... and it's marked with a big <strong>Welcome</strong> sign! :D<br><div></div></div>

[Honda919Rider]

<div>Breaking down, I accepted the IE upgrade. . ... .</div><div> </div><div>Call me paranoid about upgrades, all right, yeah .....</div><div> </div><div>So, I upgrade, login and find I can now see posts from MonkeyShines.</div><div> </div><div>Mister Shines, huh, I could not see any posts from him prior to the upgrade -</div><div> </div><div>Heck, I should of upgraded sooner!</div><div> </div><div>;)</div><div> </div><div>Good to read you Mr. Shines</div>

[Monkeyshines]

<div></div><div>Black or sugar and cream guys? I'm brewing.</div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div>Be careful fixing your bike in a thunderstorm.</div><div> </div><div><u><font color="#800080"><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e-YGZ0q-Vi4&amp;eurl" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e-YGZ0q-Vi4&amp;eurl</a>=</font></u><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_sarYH0z948" target="_blank"></a></div><div> </div><div><p>(Warning: Strong Language, and I don't blame the guy)</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p></div><div> </div><div> </div><p>Message Edited by Monkeyshines on <span class="date_text">01-18-2007</span><span class="time_text">07:35 PM</span></p>

[VStarMan]

<div><strong>That was amazing video.... Just proves, once again, the riding a motorcycle is always an adventure...</strong></div>

[Wolf]

<div></div><div><br><blockquote><div><hr><em>Monkeyshines wrote:</em><br><div></div><div>Be careful fixing your bike in a thunderstorm.</div><div><hr></div></div></blockquote><br><div>The reaction looks real enough, but I'm just not sure I believe it. Why is someone filming this guy working on his MC in the first place, and how come the cameraman just happens to zoom in close to the the exact right spot just before the lightning hits? After the shock, how come the camera man doesn't jump more? I'd expect a lot more camera shake than that if lightning hit that close to me!</div><div> </div><div>I dunno. Maybe I'm just getting paranoid in my old age.:cool:</div></div>

[VStarMan]

<div></div><div></div><div><strong>Thanks Wolf;</strong></div><div><strong>Plus if you look closely, it looks like all of the bike is sitting on dry cement under the motel overhang; which means the only part of the bike touching the ground is the kickstand..</strong></div><p>Message Edited by VStarMan on <span class="date_text">01-19-2007</span><span class="time_text">08:51 PM</span></p><p>Message Edited by VStarMan on <span class="date_text">01-25-2007</span><span class="time_text">08:34 AM</span></p>

[Monkeyshines]

<div></div><div><br><blockquote><div><hr>Wolf wrote:<br><div></div><div><br><blockquote><div><hr><em>Monkeyshines wrote:</em><br><div></div><div>Be careful fixing your bike in a thunderstorm.</div><div><hr></div></div></blockquote><br><div>The reaction looks real enough, but I'm just not sure I believe it. Why is someone filming this guy working on his MC in the first place, and how come the cameraman just happens to zoom in close to the the exact right spot just before the lightning hits? After the shock, how come the camera man doesn't jump more? I'd expect a lot more camera shake than that if lightning hit that close to me!</div><div> </div><div>I dunno. Maybe I'm just getting paranoid in my old age.:cool:</div></div><br><hr></div></blockquote>Ahhh, your vision is keen young grasshopper. I thought it all a bit too coincidental myself. The age of the internet has made me question most everything, seeing is no longer beleiving, unless of course it's one of those neat things David Blaine does.</div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div>

[Honda919Rider]

<div>***poke***</div>

[UncleErnie]

<div>That reminds me of a safety video from England. A car is just cruising along and another comes from out of nowhere and bashes it all of a sudden. Some Einstein said he thought it was &quot;set-up&quot;.</div><div> </div><div>Gee, I've always got external cameras filming me as I drive- doesn't everyone?</div>

[Honda919Rider]

<div></div><div><br><blockquote><div><hr>UncleErnie wrote:<br><div>That reminds me of a safety video from England. A car is just cruising along and another comes from out of nowhere and bashes it all of a sudden. Some Einstein said he thought it was &quot;set-up&quot;.</div><div> </div><div>Gee, I've always got external cameras filming me as I drive- doesn't everyone?</div><br><hr></div></blockquote><br><div>:D</div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div></div>