by slapshot44 » Fri Jun 23, 2006 1:04 pm
Maybe if our X's were as crappy as other forum's members preach them to be, we would have more technical information to post about...
Otherwise, the usual pattern is that a newbie comes in and asks a question on one of the usual half-dozen or so topics (jetting, suspension set-up, is the tranny really as crappy as I've read on the internet, etc). It would get real boring real quick if the standard "do a search, you newbie puke!" answer were given as seen on "other" forums. So, the technical answers are given post haste, and then the thread usually spirals into a hi-jacked, off-topic, descent into our collective manias... (induced by the post-traumatic stress caused by riding some of the trails that we do.)
If the thread has no techinical merit at all, it is quite evident by the title, or after reading the first or second post. The downward spiral is also usually very evident. Time to get out while the gettin's good if you so choose.
Otherwise, this forum is pretty much just like being together by the campfire with your usual riding buddies. It gets out of control occasionally, with sarcasm, name-calling, arguments, bruised egos, etc. Then it's just like being out on the trail with your buds. We all know this mode is not for children or the faint of heart! That's what makes it what it is, and I think is what the general appeal is all about.
Here's one good suggestion; Dougie has to count to 100 while humming the "Don't worry, be happy" song to cool off before he replies to any politically sensitive discussion.
Unfortunately this won't work with DD, as it will just give him more time to gather ammo...
And... nice try to be humble Smash, but if you're so slow then why did your jersey sleeves spontaneously combust into flames?
disclaimer: you guys should all know that my comments are only meant as a testament of the great respect I have for you and are my sincerest form of flattery.
Oh, and my vote is for the status-quo (DUH).
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slapshot44 on Fri Jun 23, 2006 1:13 pm, edited 2 times in total.
05 CRF450X
Factory Connection Suspension
Rooster Rad Guards
Scotts Stabilizer, Rear Disc Guard
Flatland Front Disc Guard
Cycra Hand Guards
Works Connection Skid Plate
JD Jetting
Twin Air Filter/Frame/Airbox Mods
Garmin GPSMap60CS