like the sign says, anything goes.....
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biker_reject
Over 1,000 Posts
Yeah, I was gonna do some research on whether there is a standard for a cafe bike. I just haven't had the time... Can anyone steer me towards any books on the subject?
fastlee84
Active Member
loudest143 said:the other site I'm referring to has to do with the brand of bike that I ride.The craptastic part is, there is tons of information there, and it's very good, accurate, well documented information. That being said, many of the holders of said information act like they're The Overlord Of Bike Knowledge. They sit high atop the mountain, looking down on us mortals, and shake their knarled finger at us in disdain whenever we ask a question that you can't find the answer to with their stupid search function that never works right. "Did you try the search function, new guy?" "Yes, I did, and I kicked out 135,700 threads. I don't have that kind of time. Oil is spewing from my bike. Maybe you could type the same amount of words and ANSWER MY FREAKING QUESTION."
Search functions are great, but limited by the admin's ability to understand reality. Here,that's not a problem. Funny thing is, all this uproar was after I read a thread started by ANOTHER user. Same old crap, old guys spewing shite about "No0b, use the search function", or "hey dude, I know what's wrong with your bike, but I'm gonna make a snooty comment about how you've missed one step that I won't tell you about until it's too late for you to repair it." Thanks, uptight self ritcheous turd. Do I sound bitter? I can never tell.
Of course, you may not disagree with my opinion or perception of this situation. That's your right. If you do, feel free to post a well written, well thought out response supporting your viewpoint and how you arrived at said view.
For the record, I am not a gun owner, nor am I an employee of the USPS. In case anyone was wondering. ;D
loudest143
*you have a nice day
I hear u bro... Sometimes people think too highly of themselves and forgot where they were from.. All are newbies once..
I really like this forum where everyone is open minded and able to express themselves without being flamed..
Everyone here have been helpful!! Twice I PM some kind soul for advice, i not only get a direct link to the specific topic, but were given additional links on the internet. I really shows the kind of brotherhood that is lacking in other forums!
To the creaters of this forum, I salute u!!
Long Live DTT!!!
Deviant1
Over 1,000 Posts
yeah, I know what forum your talking about. And everytime I go there to ask a question I get flamed at least once in the replies. The place is a wealth of knowledge for *sohc4* bikes with some of the most experienced people on the planet running around answering questions out of the goodness of their heart. Having said that for every nice, knowledgeable fella on that forum, there's got to be 400 assholes running around trying to make other people feel bad. I only go there to get answers to problems that are too honda *sohc4* specific to ask here. It's a bit difficult to ignore the shitheels, but it's getting easier. For me it's just a resource that I use whenever I need it, and the price I pay for it is tolerating the fuck-bags that also run around there.
dan650plus
Been Around the Block
when i first got into cafe'racers i found a site and was not happy with the way every one new was treated and they bad mouthed
this site so i checked it out I AM HERE AND I LIKE IT DO THE TON FOREVER ;D
this site so i checked it out I AM HERE AND I LIKE IT DO THE TON FOREVER ;D
andrew embassy
Been Around the Block
I will say this board has a really great atmosphere - just a bunch of super cool, friendly people, obviously passionate about what they do.
goodfornothing
Spicey!
I don't even know half you guys and I hate all of you already....
just kidding.
just kidding.
Simpler is Better
New Member
I agree, I'll stick with my attitude:
It's my bike, I'll do whatever the hell I want with it. Oh yeah, I painted it RUSTOLEUM-ORANGE in my backyard, ran it for a summer with no air filter, hacked off my rear frame, hacked up my seat, WELDED a bung onto the fuel tank, and still haven't bought a timing cover.....screw off, it's my hunk of metal I will do as I please!
*Note:Electronic ignition is exposed, NOT points, so the lack of timing cover doesn't run any serious failure risk.
It's my bike, I'll do whatever the hell I want with it. Oh yeah, I painted it RUSTOLEUM-ORANGE in my backyard, ran it for a summer with no air filter, hacked off my rear frame, hacked up my seat, WELDED a bung onto the fuel tank, and still haven't bought a timing cover.....screw off, it's my hunk of metal I will do as I please!
*Note:Electronic ignition is exposed, NOT points, so the lack of timing cover doesn't run any serious failure risk.
loudest143
Insert sense of humor here---->
Simpler is Better said:
(typical replies)
Well, if it were MY bike, I wouldn't EVER have used spray bombs on it, as you've now completely ruined the original designers concept for 80's paint schemes. If it were MY bike, it wouldn't have parts missing because I live at home with my grandmother and sell her medication for money to buy NOS side covers and points covers. If it were MY bike, there would be no way I'd have anything associated with the word bung attached to my tank, or my pipes, either. If it were MY bike, I'd only ride it down to corner every 3rd Sunday because it's wayyyy to precious of a piece of metal. In fact I've had the whole thing gold plated, which means it's wayy shinier than your bike, and much more nicer and originaler.
Wow, that was exhilerating. All this before 10AM.
loudest143
I think that every forum has its own "culture" you have to deal with.
from what I've seen here, its a mix (50/50) between style (checkers, and spades... :-\) and functionality (several members on here are amazing machinists and welders)
whereas at caferacer.net the main focus is on functionality, fabrication, and doing things right (ie. completely stripping the frame before painting it)
but needless to say, its the internet. everyones an asshole on the internet
from what I've seen here, its a mix (50/50) between style (checkers, and spades... :-\) and functionality (several members on here are amazing machinists and welders)
whereas at caferacer.net the main focus is on functionality, fabrication, and doing things right (ie. completely stripping the frame before painting it)
but needless to say, its the internet. everyones an asshole on the internet
loudest143
Insert sense of humor here---->
Sorry, I had to clean the coffee off the monitor.... Boy George is lurking in the closet. Yeah, right.
The gayest gay that ever gayed. Not that there's anything wrong with it.
loudest143
The gayest gay that ever gayed. Not that there's anything wrong with it.
loudest143
brewtown16
what, me worry?
dude even took the time out to put up a boy george avatar. thats dedication.
Yeah, I found DTT to be a refreshing breath of fresh air after dealing with caferacer for a short period.
Thanks for making sure there is a 8) place to be ourselves!
(Boy George rocks!. Didn't he come out of the closet a long time ago? I'll do a 'search'....)
Thanks for making sure there is a 8) place to be ourselves!
(Boy George rocks!. Didn't he come out of the closet a long time ago? I'll do a 'search'....)
Swagger
Putting boot to ass since 1967!
The saddest part is that you catch the occasional glimmer of hope over there until one of a few members pops in and drops a turd in the soup. Worse and touched on above, one most responsible for fucking up what could be another great site is a moderator and it's really a site moderator that sets the tone for a forum. He's well known for fiire-bombing first time posters, well known for name calling and just general asshattery. Best of all, he'll rationalize this garbage by spewing out one of a few tried and true responses:
'I'm from New York...it's just the way we are. I trying to keep you from getting soft' (no shit...)
'I'm just trying to make sure people do things right' (paraphrased again, but ego much?)
'You're a hipster douchebag'
....yeah so....set a tone much?
The problem is, it only takes one sycophant to tip things and then they breed like rats. Now there's a small army of the ass kissers and really there's no hope of it ever being more than XXXXo's Basement (mind the sticky Tombraider posters).
There is good info to be had there but even if you're rooting for diamonds, being chin deep is shit is still chin deep.
Hey Tim: What's the IP that 'Boy George' posted under? I can run a trace vs what I get at .net....I'd be interested to see who's childish enough to post something like that....
'I'm from New York...it's just the way we are. I trying to keep you from getting soft' (no shit...)
'I'm just trying to make sure people do things right' (paraphrased again, but ego much?)
'You're a hipster douchebag'
....yeah so....set a tone much?
The problem is, it only takes one sycophant to tip things and then they breed like rats. Now there's a small army of the ass kissers and really there's no hope of it ever being more than XXXXo's Basement (mind the sticky Tombraider posters).
There is good info to be had there but even if you're rooting for diamonds, being chin deep is shit is still chin deep.
Hey Tim: What's the IP that 'Boy George' posted under? I can run a trace vs what I get at .net....I'd be interested to see who's childish enough to post something like that....
