<!--quoteo(post=26227:date=Fri 5th Jan 2007, 10:10 AM:name=stu)-->QUOTE(stu @ Fri 5th Jan 2007, 10:10 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->I just click 'View New Posts' - <!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
yeah thats what I do also and it seems to work
<!--quoteo(post=29202:date=Sun 4th Feb 2007, 01:50 PM:name=tdm850rider)-->QUOTE(tdm850rider @ Sun 4th Feb 2007, 01:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Just discovered something annoying....
There were lots of unread posts,
I signed out and went to 'guest' to check on something,
I signed back in..... no posts. Not even read posts.
I have no idea what has been said over the past 24 hours. <!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Now thats really odd because I deleted this post when I found out that clicking 'view new posts' <b>enough times</b> would eventually bring them back.
This place is haunted....
<!--quoteo(post=29221:date=Sun 4th Feb 2007, 08:41 PM:name=tdm850rider)-->QUOTE(tdm850rider @ Sun 4th Feb 2007, 08:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->This place is haunted....<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Probably the ghost of a chance that's deserted the newborn "Assorted Tips and Tricks"?
pity that as im all for placing relevent, proven tit bits of information in "a vault" for all to access and use.
spyball alarm/immob, bluespot brake calipers and Stainless hoses, Fournales air adjustable shock with Remote Resevoir,
forks raised 10mm thru yokes, racetech linear fork springs in 15 wt oil, Kappa wingrack/luggage, heated grips, Kedo handguards, dual heat controller to power heated jacket liner and or pants!!, Stebel 136DB horn, K&N air filter, colour matched Baglux tank cover (magnetic tank bag modified to fit cover), osram +50% headloight bulbs, headlight protector," NitramSpecial" parking loight, tail light indicators all running on LED's & incorporate "Lite Buddies", MK7 Scottoiler fitted, taller screen, 2-2 stainless steel
CCC's, Devil stainless down pipes. MKI Renntec engine crash bars & sump guard.
engine changed july 20
07 on a dyno run it made
79.1BHP / Torque 59.9Had a brief flirtation with a 1999 MKIIa but it blew an exaust valve on the M5 so was sold on to be repaired.
Aye, but a wee ember is glowin' there yet, if ye'd care tae waft it wi' yer bunnet o' knowledge, guid sir!
Would you lend your support to it's being a forum, so that it could be structured from the start to allow entries on separate threads? Otherwise I'm afraid things will get lost in the variety of stuff.
well a forum relates to a seperate website (in net speak) doesn't it ?? im in favour of compiling this info and putting it somewhere that won't be filled with useless replies/opinions. we could have a vote on it i suppose. Dapleb aint around at the moment though to add his humble onion.
spyball alarm/immob, bluespot brake calipers and Stainless hoses, Fournales air adjustable shock with Remote Resevoir,
forks raised 10mm thru yokes, racetech linear fork springs in 15 wt oil, Kappa wingrack/luggage, heated grips, Kedo handguards, dual heat controller to power heated jacket liner and or pants!!, Stebel 136DB horn, K&N air filter, colour matched Baglux tank cover (magnetic tank bag modified to fit cover), osram +50% headloight bulbs, headlight protector," NitramSpecial" parking loight, tail light indicators all running on LED's & incorporate "Lite Buddies", MK7 Scottoiler fitted, taller screen, 2-2 stainless steel
CCC's, Devil stainless down pipes. MKI Renntec engine crash bars & sump guard.
engine changed july 20
07 on a dyno run it made
79.1BHP / Torque 59.9Had a brief flirtation with a 1999 MKIIa but it blew an exaust valve on the M5 so was sold on to be repaired.
Sorry - I agree, but was attempting Carpe-speak, in which I thought "forum" = level of "Keep It on the Blackstuff", "All about TDM", £Comedy stuff" etc. etc., which then allows ideas and discussions to be started as separate threads within that particular context (barring the usual cross-talk). So I think the new "Tips & Tricks etc." box had better start at that level - to run it as a single thread (ie one level lower) is going to end up in a muddle, no? It's nearly happened already.
Then someone needs to start thinking about what the different areas would be....
a mini forum of tips following the same KB format?
Engine?
Electrical?
I think just <b>gathering</b> 'hints' <b>first</b> may lend themselves to some sort of structure.
One thing I would suggest is spelling things correctly at least once in the post so 'search' can find stuff.
ie: 'tubes' at least one time before it becomes 'toobs'
<!--quoteo(post=29333:date=Mon 5th Feb 2007, 10:16 PM:name=tdm850rider)-->QUOTE(tdm850rider @ Mon 5th Feb 2007, 10:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Then someone needs to start thinking about what the different areas would be....
a mini forum of tips following the same KB format?
Engine?
Electrical?
I think just <b>gathering</b> 'hints' <b>first</b> may lend themselves to some sort of structure.
One thing I would suggest is spelling things correctly at least once in the post so 'search' can find stuff.
ie: 'tubes' at least one time before it becomes 'toobs' <!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
nicely said tom..
The German TDM site has an internal wiki (yes, even they have their troubles! ) which might be a way to go? It allows entry and response, while keeping a longer-term structure? Theirs is wider ranging - all kinds of technical stuff, touring routes and tips etc.
<!--quoteo(post=29333:date=Mon 5th Feb 2007, 10:16 PM:name=tdm850rider)-->QUOTE(tdm850rider @ Mon 5th Feb 2007, 10:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Then someone needs to start thinking about what the different areas would be....
a mini forum of tips following the same KB format?
Engine?
Electrical?
I think just <b>gathering</b> 'hints' <b>first</b> may lend themselves to some sort of structure.
One thing I would suggest is spelling things correctly at least once in the post so 'search' can find stuff.
ie: 'tubes' at least one time before it becomes 'toobs' <!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Good points. I think the KB format is a start (see also my note on the wiki approach) - certain headings are almost automatic, to make a start, e.g.:
Engine
Electrics
Bodywork
Other workshop
Routine maintenance (oil etc.)
Cleaning and protection
On the road inc. touring
Miscellaneous (NB try to minimise this!)
Worth setting a time limit (say a month) to build up steam on these lines (as threads)?
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) which might be a way to go? It allows entry and response, while keeping a longer-term structure? Theirs is wider ranging - all kinds of technical stuff, touring routes and tips etc.