That's why it's so important to keep the topics eclectic, how about I start a crocheting thread in the "Off Topics".
That's why it's so important to keep the topics eclectic, how about I start a crocheting thread in the "Off Topics".
You know, a nice set of saddle bag cozies would be the perfect addition!Originally Posted by taxfree4
Exactly, and I think that every F6B owner in the world, however many there are, would jump at the chance. (see what I did there)
No, no, no---I never said there was not as much interest or people reading and lurking. I merely said the number of posts and new threads were not as numerous and certain guys who I met early on are not here anymore. I also do not mean to imply that they should not have moved on. I am just saying that there seems to be a slow down in the number of daily posts----or maybe the things being posted does not interest me as much.No insult intended. On the contrary, this is the only site I check on a daily basis.
"Life is hard. Harder when you are stupid"-- John Wayne[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
I wasn't insulted at all, just stating the facts.No, no, no---I never said there was not as much interest or people reading and lurking. I merely said the number of posts and new threads were not as numerous and certain guys who I met early on are not here anymore. I also do not mean to imply that they should not have moved on. I am just saying that there seems to be a slow down in the number of daily posts----or maybe the things being posted does not interest me as much.
Although I am a member of 6 other websites, I am no longer as active on those as I once was (even though I still own those type of motorcycles). I used to post multiple times a day on other sites, lately I might post once every 3-4 months. People come and people go, some like it here and stay, some don't and move on. I've seen a few spats and a few feelings have been hurt between some discussions but that's with any forum. In some rare cases some are asked to leave for violating forum rules (multiple times).
I know for a fact that we have activated 16 new members to this website in the last few days. I just glanced at the first page of the General Message section and there are 4 new member introductions. Tonight, I just activated another 6 new registrations. Posts will pick up once riding season comes around and the new members start dressing up their F6B's with "new to them" accessories.
I compliment our members for being a class act and a group of very helpful individuals.
Successful people build each other up. They motivate, inspire and push each other. Unsuccessful people just hate, blame and complain.
I flew RC aircraft for about 20 years from 89-2009. (Now they call them drones and pilots are in high demand--of course I was ahead of my time to be productive). The first 10m years were very expensive in terms of money and the time invested in trial and error. I got internet service and suddenly when you are sharing ideas from experts from around the world, things change quickly and the learning curve takes a different shape quickly.
Same with owning my Harleys. The HD forums were something else, but it was very crowded. You would start a thread on a starter issue and in 4 hours there were 40 posts and the discussion had turned into weather you should drink coffee black or with creamer. There was a lot of guys over there and they all wanted to help but it was overwhelming at times.
The Victory forums were very valuable. The population was small and since there was so little dealer knowledge and support, everybody heavily relied on each other. I am not joking when I say that within 3 months I knew more about my bike than the service manager of the local dealership who had been there since 1989 when Victory started selling bikes.
My point??????? The power and knowledge found in places like this cannot be measured. Can you put a price tag on that?
You can have bizzilion members, but if they are not willing to share then not much is gained. If your bizzilion members do not know what they are discussing, you are still in the dark. If you have to sift thru the BS and blow hard unregulated monusha to get what you need------then you are still left wanting.
Back to the question---How many F6Bs in the world? I dunno. How many forum members? Again-- I dunnoI do notice a lot of new members---that is great and good to see. I suppose you are correct in saying that when the core discussion is about a bike that has no major issues and problems--- and the hot button subjects are car tires and fork braces, then things get kind of dull. Not many questions and when they get answered---then what? That is better than tryng to figure out how to keep the bike from leaving you stranded on a daily basis. This is a great place to hang out.
"Life is hard. Harder when you are stupid"-- John Wayne[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
I haven't posted to much just got my F6B last year. I did at first when like some mention I was enquiring about accessories and such. I come in here quite a bit and learn a lot. But Im just a young guy who likes to hang out with old guys cause old guys know something
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Once I was young and now I am old and everything in the middle went way to damn fast.
Have you ever sat and thought...... Damn Ive been thru a lot of shit.
Wait, you're not going to send around a template and upload a Youtube video on how to "pearl one stitch two" to make our bag cozies?
The answer to your question is a secret ... and Honda will NEVER tell the truth !!!!!
Honda is so bad, that they just start over with serial numbers for no other reason than a new paint color !
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I don't have the time these Tupperware parties are knocking the hell out of me, but if I did I am sure the 35,673 (estimated) F6B owners in the world would jump at the chance, is Rosey Grier available.
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