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« on: February 09, 2012, 06:31:15 PM » |
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I've noticed some hostility here as of late and I have a few thoughts. I frequent several boards for the various intgerests that I have-choppers, vintage Land Cruisers, hot rods, home machine shops, etc...
Here's the thing. Even when you're arguing or offended here, you're all so.....NICE.
On another board I recieved an email that was not far from a death threat for suggesting that late 70's Shovelheads are less that 100% reliable. On another forum a guy was disowned for daring to state that an aftermarket carburetor provided better performance on his Land Cruiser than the board's pet carb.
All I'm saying is, look around the net, see how people are treated elsewhere and realize what a nice thing you (we) have here.
Ride safe,
Scott
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« Reply #1 on: February 09, 2012, 06:33:54 PM » |
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« Reply #2 on: February 09, 2012, 07:53:20 PM » |
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Soooo we are the nice people??  Who'd of thunk it.  This will NOT go well in my mental health classes.  RIDE SAFE. |
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« Reply #3 on: February 09, 2012, 08:06:50 PM » |
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Secrets out now boys!
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« Reply #4 on: February 09, 2012, 08:20:52 PM » |
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nice!?! I'm offended that you call us "nice" we try to have a thick skin and our big boy pants on at all times and most important of all DON'T FEED THE TROLLS! (you shoulda been here back in the day oil, and tires and 'discussions' about which color is fastest) had A bud of mine in ORYGUN accused of giving Chet his heart attack over a heated rant about tire wear  |
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« Reply #5 on: February 09, 2012, 08:43:01 PM » |
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we can argue amougnst ourselves and be nice about it but better not let an outsider try it!!!
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« Reply #6 on: February 10, 2012, 01:29:42 AM » |
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All I'm saying is, look around the net, see how people are treated elsewhere and realize what a nice thing you (we) have here.
Scott
I agree. I also visit numerous bike and non-bike forums (or boards) and know where you're coming from. There's boards for every topic and people should avail themselves of other people's field of knowledge. Anyways, my experience with forums that are too lax with reining in the tone of an augument is that after a while readers get tired of it. That's also true of the professional rivalries and professional jealousies aspect too. |
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« Reply #7 on: February 10, 2012, 02:41:30 AM » |
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Land Crusiers huh?
I bought a red '78 FJ-40 with 7000 miles on it in '79 for $5500. My youngest daughter was born in '78. When she started driving, she realized that it was a super good boy magnet. It drove like a cord wood truck, so I know she did not like it for the ride. Anyway, she liked it so I gave it to her. A few years later, after she married, she sold it for $3000. Only real problem we ever had was a clutch replacement, & her future husband & some of his friends changed it out in our driveway in the middle of the night. Nine quarts of oil at an oil change. Great memories. It's still here in town.
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« Reply #8 on: February 10, 2012, 02:56:50 AM » |
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You really do meet the nicest people on a Honda. Valkyrie people a notch up from there.  |
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« Reply #9 on: February 10, 2012, 03:15:04 AM » |
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See!!!!! That's what owning a Valkyrie does to you. It automatically bonds you to other Valkyrie owners and even though you may disagree on some things, you still realize were all on the same team!  Yep,, the Fat lady keeps us as a family!! |
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Alien
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« Reply #10 on: February 10, 2012, 06:22:42 AM » |
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Land Crusiers huh?
I bought a red '78 FJ-40 with 7000 miles on it in '79 for $5500. My youngest daughter was born in '78. When she started driving, she realized that it was a super good boy magnet. It drove like a cord wood truck, so I know she did not like it for the ride. Anyway, she liked it so I gave it to her. A few years later, after she married, she sold it for $3000. Only real problem we ever had was a clutch replacement, & her future husband & some of his friends changed it out in our driveway in the middle of the night. Nine quarts of oil at an oil change. Great memories. It's still here in town.
Lynn
Yep, I learned to drive in one and I can only hope my kids will want to drive mine someday. Cool on your daughter for wanting it. It's not most teenage girls idea of a cool ride. |
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« Reply #11 on: February 10, 2012, 06:46:41 AM » |
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I have been here for a few years and each Winter I see this latent hostility on the board. As adults, we know it is just cabin fever and we would all rather be riding. Still, there are some that get their feelings hurt and leave or sit on the sidelines, watching but remaining silent for fear of attack. By Spring there are some get-togethers and rides. By InZane, it is one big party. One big cycle. Overall, it is the best forum I have ever visited.
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« Reply #12 on: February 10, 2012, 07:10:42 AM » |
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I participate in essentially 2 other forums... both hunting related. they are pretty good. I was on one for my Dodge Magnum for a while... but all those guys every talk about is how they "modded" them for this or that and we're fairly hostile. Bang... I'm out. We got it good here. Partially due to the advanced average age of our members, and partially due to the diligence of our highly trained and highly paid staff, who split almost 95% of the club dues amongst themselves directly.  Jabba |
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« Reply #15 on: February 10, 2012, 08:17:42 AM » |
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Oh, will you all shut the F U C K UP! OK..THAT DID IT...ME AND YOU .. :2funny:LINE EM UP.. my Strom will kick yer valks ASS!!! |
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« Reply #16 on: February 10, 2012, 08:28:59 AM » |
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Oh oh! Willow's gonna put you in time out!!!  |
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« Reply #17 on: February 10, 2012, 09:08:55 AM » |
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Dropping the F-bomb. Get the gooey stuff off the bottom of the bar of Lifebouy and stick it on the back of yer tongue. Try NOT to swallow!! RIDE SAFE. |
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« Reply #18 on: February 10, 2012, 11:14:54 AM » |
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...Partially due to the advanced average age of our members,...
Jabba
Hey! Who you callin' old?! |
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« Reply #19 on: February 10, 2012, 01:08:49 PM » |
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Hey G-man is that your impression of M.I.A.
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« Reply #20 on: February 10, 2012, 01:13:16 PM » |
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sure would hate to have to stick that finger some where
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« Reply #21 on: February 10, 2012, 01:46:59 PM » |
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Oh, will you all shut the F U C K UP! DAMN, don`t sugar coat it !!! LOVE IT. |
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« Reply #22 on: February 10, 2012, 03:09:51 PM » |
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Wait till you meet us. We're dix. |
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« Reply #23 on: February 10, 2012, 03:10:08 PM » |
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« Reply #24 on: February 10, 2012, 03:14:34 PM » |
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Yeah....some of us are Young, Old Farts!!...... |
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« Reply #25 on: February 10, 2012, 09:15:52 PM » |
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Fudgie
I just looked at your Sturgis SD weather banner and it said -1 degrees...9:15 PST
Just looked at mine here in NorCal...it's a chilly 55 degrees.
Looks like I'm takin' a bike ride tomorrow!!! LOL
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« Reply #26 on: February 10, 2012, 10:05:24 PM » |
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G-man,
Don't hold it back man, tell us how you really feel!
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« Reply #27 on: February 11, 2012, 04:57:31 PM » |
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Fudgie
I just looked at your Sturgis SD weather banner and it said -1 degrees...9:15 PST
Just looked at mine here in NorCal...it's a chilly 55 degrees.
Looks like I'm takin' a bike ride tomorrow!!! LOL
It was 11 deg here in Ind when I went to work this morning. Have not been on the bike since mid oct. Maybe come late march or early april! |
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