US motorcycle forums

[Bassmatt]

Anyone else find the intellectual level on many U.S motorcycle forums disturbingly low.
I am constantly amazed by the volume of stupid questions on some of the forums i frequent.
Most of these questions can be answered by looking at your bike, the owners manual or by having a bit of a think about it before posting.
For example- "should I drain my fuel tank or fill it up before I store my bike for a week!"
"The manual says to use 87 octane gas, what octane gas should I be using?"
" The tank is supposed to hold 4.2 gallons but I can only ever put 3 gallons in it. What is going on?"
" I have bought the just released new model of a not very popular bike, why isn't there any aftermarket parts available"

I found it amusing at first now I just get fucked off with it.
What say you?

[bogan]

Sounds like you must to to kawasaki forums?

[AD345]

What say you?


Three HUNDRED Million people

[Madness]

Sounds like Honda forum material to me.

[Bassmatt]

Sounds like you must to to kawasaki forums?

Yep but not only

[bogan]

Yep but not only

Yeh, they often manage to sign into other forums too; with the new even more powerfull ZXZZRRR1237 it is thought the problem will resolve itself shortly.

[Bassmatt]

Three HUNDRED Million people

Exactly, they can't ALL be morons. (?)

[Bassmatt]

Yeh, they often manage to sign into other forums too; with the new even more powerfull ZXZZRRR1237 it is thought the problem will resolve itself shortly.

:laugh: I guess on the Honda forums there are no dumb questions. :innocent:

[bogan]

:laugh: I guess on the Honda forums there are no dumb questions. :innocent:

SFA TBH, although I'm on a classic honda forum, rather than a new squidly (CBR600RRRRRRRRR) one, which may make a difference?

[Fast Eddie]

:laugh: I guess on the Honda forums there are no dumb questions. :innocent:

hahaha classic. so true

[scumdog]

Anyone else find the intellectual level on many U.S motorcycle forums disturbingly low.
I am constantly amazed by the volume of stupid questions on some of the forums i frequent.
Most of these questions can be answered by looking at your bike, the owners manual or by having a bit of a think about it before posting.
For example- "should I drain my fuel tank or fill it up before I store my bike for a week!"
"The manual says to use 87 octane gas, what octane gas should I be using?"
" The tank is supposed to hold 4.2 gallons but I can only ever put 3 gallons in it. What is going on?"
" I have bought the just released new model of a not very popular bike, why isn't there any aftermarket parts available"

I found it amusing at first now I just get fucked off with it.
What say you?

Wow, KB is in America??:confused:

[Road kill]

I read the odd funny question on some US sites,mostly coming from new riders.
But what I don't see much is the constant slagging off of the kind that this site is so well known for.
I know several people that when you mention KB to them,just roll their eyes and say don't bother, it's full of teen age trolls and gutless Mods.
This thread is a prime example.:niceone:

[Kickaha]

and gutless Mods.:
Yet people still whine on here about how harsh the mods are when compared to the over moderated Merkin sites it's really a free for all

[Madness]

I know several people that when you mention KB to them,just roll their eyes and say don't bother, it's full of teen age trolls and gutless Mods.
This thread is a prime example.:niceone:

So you're a teenager then, or just a troll?

[Bassmatt]

Wow, KB is in America??:confused:

:nono: Its on another level to this place, you can never tell here as people are always taking the piss. These other forums seem very earnest places not much poking of fun or trolling all very serious. Its a bit sad really.

[Big Dave]

The ones I visit are quite intelligent - my bugbear is they cannot resist forcing their politics on you. Even KLR650.net has a political broadcast on the front page. WUWT!

[Bassmatt]

This thread is a prime example.:niceone:

Yet here you are. :weird:

[scumdog]

Yet here you are. :weird:

Maybe he's trolling...?:confused:

[tigertim20]

Im yet to find a motorcycle forum that doesnt have a high number of fuckwits, and morons with a juvenile sense of humour.
I admit I partake in some of these things from time to time.

The thing I find most annoying about the US forums is how off topic they are.
Its common to see guys that have been members for 5-6 years, that have 30, 40, and 50 thousand posts 95% of which consist of either entirely off topic comments about other members sexuality, or a 'cool' comment - its like they think a post count relates to motorcycle ability.
Annoying when you go through 12 pages of posts, and find only 5 or 6 comments that are actually related to the thread in any way.

having said that, KB doesnt exactly set a high mark to compare other forums too.

[Bassmatt]

Im yet to find a motorcycle forum that doesnt have a high number of fuckwits, and morons with a juvenile sense of humour.
I admit I partake in some of these things from time to time.

The thing I find most annoying about the US forums is how off topic they are.
Its common to see guys that have been members for 5-6 years, that have 30, 40, and 50 thousand posts 95% of which consist of either entirely off topic comments about other members sexuality, or a 'cool' comment - its like they think a post count relates to motorcycle ability.
Annoying when you go through 12 pages of posts, and find only 5 or 6 comments that are actually related to the thread in any way.

having said that, KB doesnt exactly set a high mark to compare other forums too.

Cool

:rofl:
(Fuck I'm in a wierd mood today, sober too :laugh:)

[superman]

I don't think U.S. culture provides enough for intellectually stimulating conversation for everyday Americans. Their obvious lack of understanding to the scientific method (due in part to their education system) allows them to hold onto very strong conservative and religious ideologies.

This along with their over nationalistic views creates a vacuum of ignorance that encompasses everything from epistemology to biology.

Or something like that? :laugh:

[Blackflagged]

There`s also some Very good US Forums, from a Technical point.

[Mental Trousers]

I know several people that when you mention KB to them,just roll their eyes and say don't bother, it's full of teen age trolls and gutless Mods.

The rules here are you're a fucken grown up deal with it. You want to see how (supposedly) gutless the Mods are here why don't you make some noise and piss certain people off and see how long it takes to make it to pink hell.

Nah, actually, you can go there anyway.

[Blackflagged]

Don`t say what your thinking!

[Bassmatt]

There`s also some Very good US Forums, from a Technical point.

Agreed. I did say "many forums" in the op, its certainly not all of them.
Thinking about it a bit more, it seems to get worse the more popular the particular forum is. The ones I'm familiar with that is.

[AllanB]

My favourite is something like: "I've just picked up a 2002 XXXX with 3,000 miles on it, do you think it needs a full rebuild?"

or - "I'm new to motorcycling and I'm thinking of getting a Bussa (ZX10, CBR1 etc) what do you think?" Personally I actively encourage them .... figure I'm doing the world a favour.


Having said that I'm on a US Hornet site that has some very knowledgeable persons when it comes to the bikes.



The main thing that annoys be is they always bitch about how expensive bikes/parts are when they are 4 times cheaper than what we pay! All relative to their market I guess.

[Blackflagged]

Quote"My favourite is something like: "I've just picked up a 2002 XXXX with 3,000 miles on it, do you think it needs a full rebuild?"

In New Zealand we have Trademe for that kind of Question.

[BMWST?]

ADV rider seems to be pretty well reasoned(for the most part)The trollers tend to stick the Jo moma or the BMW threads.....

[Mental Trousers]

Wow, KB is in America??:confused:

There are some questions that are just too stupid for KB. But not for Merkin forums :facepalm:

[Blackflagged]

Mindlessdrivel - Finally, my thoughts are important!

[scumdog]

or - "I'm new to motorcycling and I'm thinking of getting a Bussa (ZX10, CBR1 etc) what do you think?" Personally I actively encourage them .... figure I'm doing the world a favour.


.

Did you encourage the guy from Christchurch that only a few weeks back posted a similar question about going from a 250 to a 'busa??<_<

Just sayin'...

[Nzpure]

Did you encourage the guy from Christchurch that only a few weeks back posted a similar question about going from a 250 to a 'busa??<_<

Just sayin'...

HEEEEYYY!!!! lay off the hateing, I'm still here am i not?
But as for the amuuurika thing i personally think that my avatar says it all.

[Mental Trousers]

HEEEEYYY!!!! lay off the hateing, I'm still here am i not?
But as for the amuuurika thing i personally think that my avatar says it all.

U.S. Intelligence

[scumdog]

HEEEEYYY!!!! lay off the hateing, I'm still here am i not?
But as for the amuuurika thing i personally think that my avatar says it all.

Not baggin' ya mate - just pointing out that it's not just on merkan sites that such questions are posted.

[Nzpure]

Not baggin' ya mate - just pointing out that it's not just on merkan sites that such questions are posted.

I'm pretty certain, In the context of this thread.....You are baggin me.....:p

[Madness]

I'm pretty certain, In the context of this thread.....You are baggin me.....:p

After this thread (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/149186-Bought-a-turbo-kit-for-my-Hayabusa!)(if not before) someone had to.

[Hitcher]

What say you?

Kiwi Biker isn't that flash either:


I'm thinking of getting my first bike. What should I get?
I'm thinking of getting my first big bike. What should I get?
Where's good for insurance?
I need tyres. What Pirellis should I get?
What's the best oil?
I want to ride really fast. When's the next track day?
Who else wants to go for a ride this weekend?
Are we there yet?
Wouldn't it be cool to have a Kiwi Biker wave!
Where's a good place to get my bike serviced?
How come Americans ride on the other side of the road?
That guy in the car that cut in front of me the other day is a wanker.
Who else thinks that Honda riders are gay?
What's best, leather or cordura?
What's the best helmet I can get for $150?


This site has been going for over 10 years. Most questions have probably been asked before. There's a search window in the top righthand corner. Use that before going off like a lame dickhead and asking one of these questions for the gazillionth time. American forums are little different to ours.

[pritch]

I - its like they think a post count relates to motorcycle ability.


And this is unknown on KB?

[scumdog]

Kiwi Biker isn't that flash either:


I'm thinking of getting my first bike. What should I get?
I'm thinking of getting my first big bike. What should I get?
Where's good for insurance?
I need tyres. What Pirellis should I get?
What's the best oil?
I want to ride really fast. When's the next track day?
Who else wants to go for a ride this weekend?
Are we there yet?
Wouldn't it be cool to have a Kiwi Biker wave!
Where's a good place to get my bike serviced?
How come Americans ride on the other side of the road?
That guy in the car that cut in front of me the other day is a wanker.
Who else thinks that Honda riders are gay?
What's best, leather or cordura?
What's the best helmet I can get for $150?


This site has been going for over 10 years. Most questions have probably been asked before. There's a search window in the top righthand corner. Use that before going off like a lame dickhead and asking one of these questions for the gazillionth time. American forums are little different to ours.

Thanks for that Mr H. - it reminded me, have we got the secret KB wave sorted out yet???:confused:

[scumdog]

I'm pretty certain, In the context of this thread.....You are baggin me.....:p

Did you not notice the comment was aimed at AllanB??

'YOU' are irrelevant...:rolleyes:

Or thin skinned.

or something...

[merv]

Hey Hitcher, not quite 10 years yet (so not over 10 years of course) and it can't be until we've had the party.

[Mental Trousers]

Thanks for that Mr H. - it reminded me, have we got the secret KB wave sorted out yet???:confused:

You saying it's not this??

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[jasonu]

:nono: Its on another level to this place, you can never tell here as people are always taking the piss. These other forums seem very earnest places not much poking of fun or trolling all very serious. Its a bit sad really.

Have you ever been anywhere outside of NZ (not counting Aussie as that is easier to get to then the South Is.)?

[Bassmatt]

Have you ever been anywhere outside of NZ (not counting Aussie as that is easier to get to then the South Is.)?

Yes I have, why?

[sleemanj]

Anyone else find the intellectual level on many U.S motorcycle forums disturbingly low.

I find the intellectual level on forums in general disturbingly low. But if you REALLY want stupid, try the TradeMe forums, particularly General, Parenting, and Opinion... ugh.

http://www.evilmilk.com/pictures/Stupid_People.jpg

[jasonu]

Yes I have, why?

This thread makes you sound ignorant.

[Bassmatt]

So I posted the same question but worded differently, on the forum I consider the worst offender. From most of the comments recieved, I'd say comprehension is a big problem.
One guy even pulled out the old "there is no such thing as a stupid question" nugget, clearly I beg to differ.
I was having quite the time baiting my American friends :msn-wink: but the thread has now mysteriously disappeared.
Not banned yet tho :bleh:

[Bassmatt]

This thread makes you sound ignorant.

How does it do that?

[iYRe]

I chat on the volusia riders forum occasionally.. but since we all ride volusia's we are all awesome and there are no idiots..

lol.

[Nzpure]

Did you not notice the comment was aimed at AllanB??

'YOU' are irrelevant...:rolleyes:

Or thin skinned.

or something...

:crybaby:OK....NOW you have injured my pride! I thought i had kept my translucent skin condition and my ridiculusly low self esteem issues hidden :crybaby:

[Kickaha]

You saying it's not this??
It's the one I use

[AllanB]

Did you encourage the guy from Christchurch that only a few weeks back posted a similar question about going from a 250 to a 'busa??<_<

Just sayin'...

Bugger I missed that post couple weeks back! If he has purchased I am sure our shitarse (one word or two?) earthquake affected roads will sort him out pretty quickly. Imagine it first time on the Bus - hit a bump, twist the throttle by mistake ......


Pretty sure I posted a 'what tyre' thread in my early days on KB! It was bike specific of course so OK .......

[Gremlin]

Kiwi Biker isn't that flash either:
Did you really have to mention waving? :facepalm:

You also forgot the "O-M-G, I saw a biker/scroterer with no gear on!!!!"

[Big Dave]

=

You also forgot the "O-M-G, I saw a biker/scroterer with no gear on!!!!"

Get with the programme dude. You have to complain about your ACC levy.

[Berries]

Kiwi Biker isn't that flash either:
I blame the moderators.

[Big Dave]

Burn them.

[misterO]

There are no stupid questions- only stupid people. It's true: America has more than its share of mouth breathers but there are a few points of light in the darkness. Fair is fair though- it's difficult to compare something invented in the States, say Apple computers, to the enduring genius that is Buzzy Bee. Who says bikers need to be bright, anyway? Dealers are having a hard enough time finding buyers without having to throw an I.Q. test into the mix and besides- dumb questions don't frighten me as much as dumb answers.

[Bassmatt]

There are no stupid questions- only stupid people.

Surely, by definition, stupid people ask stupid questions. Of course this doesn't mean smart people cant ask stupid questions also.

[Gremlin]

Burn them.
The ones that suggest moderators are to blame, or the moderators? :sherlock:

[Big Dave]

The ones that suggest moderators are to blame, or the moderators? :sherlock:

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[Nzpure]

Bugger I missed that post couple weeks back! If he has purchased I am sure our shitarse (one word or two?) earthquake affected roads will sort him out pretty quickly. Imagine it first time on the Bus - hit a bump, twist the throttle by mistake ......


Pretty sure I posted a 'what tyre' thread in my early days on KB! It was bike specific of course so OK .......

pffft. Busa aint that bad.:blah:

[Madness]

pffft. Busa aint that bad.:blah:

Nah, not that bad, eh?


I did however put the busa down day before yesterday..... Pulling into budget motorspares going maybe running speed, lightly on the front brakes and the front went out from under me was a bit of liquifactoin and grit in the gutter/driveway. Scratched my precious busa only 6 days after owning it.

:innocent:

[Voltaire]

An Aussie guy mentioned ANZAC day on a Norton site the other day and was given a lecture by some French/German/Belgian bloke about war....bit over the top when all he said was " have a nice Norton ride on Anzac day.."
But on the subject of Commandos they know a lot and don't mind sharing.
ADV Rider is ok but have a no nipple rule....:laugh:

[ducatilover]

I'll just be here to add to the stupidity.

I noticed today that both of my motorcycles have skinnier tyres at the front.

[Madness]

I noticed today that both of my motorcycles have skinnier tyres at the front.

That's to help identify which way to face when you get on.

[98tls]

Anyone else find the intellectual level on many U.S motorcycle forums disturbingly low.
I am constantly amazed by the volume of stupid questions on some of the forums i frequent.
Most of these questions can be answered by looking at your bike, the owners manual or by having a bit of a think about it before posting.
For example- "should I drain my fuel tank or fill it up before I store my bike for a week!"
"The manual says to use 87 octane gas, what octane gas should I be using?"
" The tank is supposed to hold 4.2 gallons but I can only ever put 3 gallons in it. What is going on?"
" I have bought the just released new model of a not very popular bike, why isn't there any aftermarket parts available"

I found it amusing at first now I just get fucked off with it.
What say you? :laugh::laugh:Dont mean to burst your bubble here fella but if you think the yanks are bad you havent devoted much to reading the shite posted on here.Many wouldnt know the arse end of a motorcycle from the front let alone the inner workings of one and sincerely believe included in the purchase price is a god given right to post shit about there ability to ride the fucking thing.

[ducatilover]

That's to help identify which way to face when you get on.

Big bit at the front right?

[Berries]

An Aussie guy mentioned ANZAC day on a Norton site the other day and was given a lecture by some French/German/Belgian bloke about war....bit over the top when all he said was " have a nice Norton ride on Anzac day.."
But on the subject of Commandos they know a lot and don't mind sharing.
To be honest I would have thought the word Commando would have been frowned on by some of those people.

[Voltaire]

To be honest I would have thought the word Commando would have been frowned on by some of those people.

Oh yeah....these days it would be called a " special forces" or " SAS".....:laugh:

[Maha]

Hey Hitcher, not quite 10 years yet (so not over 10 years of course) and it can't be until we've had the party.

Factual statements have been over rated and over used for almost 10 years....:apumpin:

[The Pastor]

Kiwi Biker isn't that flash either:


I'm thinking of getting my first bike. What should I get?
I'm thinking of getting my first big bike. What should I get?
Where's good for insurance?
I need tyres. What Pirellis should I get?
What's the best oil?
I want to ride really fast. When's the next track day?
Who else wants to go for a ride this weekend?
Are we there yet?
Wouldn't it be cool to have a Kiwi Biker wave!
Where's a good place to get my bike serviced?
How come Americans ride on the other side of the road?
That guy in the car that cut in front of me the other day is a wanker.
Who else thinks that Honda riders are gay?
What's best, leather or cordura?
What's the best helmet I can get for $150?


This site has been going for over 10 years. Most questions have probably been asked before. There's a search window in the top righthand corner. Use that before going off like a lame dickhead and asking one of these questions for the gazillionth time. American forums are little different to ours.



The bike servicing one is worth repeating, as bike shops come and go (in location and quality) quicker than skidmarks posts to PD.

[Nzpure]

Nah, not that bad, eh?



:innocent:

Like that was the busa? had nothing to do with what bike i was on :blah:

[Nzpure]

Everyone knows car tyres are the cheap option for bike tyres right? And if you wanna go really fast just take the whole exhuast off then the bike will go really hard a?

[slofox]

The 'merikan sites I visit seem to be totally devoid of humour, unlike this outfit here. KB is always good for a laugh. Some of the yank stuff takes itself so very seriously - kinda "we don't do this for fun y'know!"

[Asher]

I cut off all my tread on my tyres like that fastest indian dude to make them lighter and only ride in t shirt and shorts because leathers are so heavy.

Im so clever.


Mind you i dont see the problem with people with no experience asking seeming stupid questions. Although people who should know better but ask dumb questions are fair game.

[Bassmatt]

I take it all back. :shit: My daughters Honda civic needed a headlight replaced so I ventured onto a Honda car forum to check if I needed to remove the bumper first....bloody hell, not so much that its full of stupid questions but they cant seem to go more than a couple of posts without it turning into a shit fight over nothing, then you get pages of back and forth abuse between two or three people. :no:
To those US motorcycle websites I have maligned, my humblest apologies, I just never knew how good I actually had it please forgive me.
:facepalm:

[Kermit250]

mvagusta.net seems to be a pretty good forum site, everyone genuinely wants to help and there's usually always lots of good advice.

Then again not exactly a hugely popular model and not too many young dick heads own them either. :laugh:

[tigertim20]

:laugh::laugh:Dont mean to burst your bubble here fella but if you think the yanks are bad you havent devoted much to reading the shite posted on here.Many wouldnt know the arse end of a motorcycle from the front let alone the inner workings of one and sincerely believe included in the purchase price is a god given right to post shit about there ability to ride the fucking thing.

a pity the TL purchase price doesnt include a radar detector eh mike?

[98tls]

a pity the TL purchase price doesnt include a radar detector eh mike?

Shuddup.:laugh:

[Corse1]

mvagusta.net seems to be a pretty good forum site, everyone genuinely wants to help and there's usually always lots of good advice.

Then again not exactly a hugely popular model and not too many young dick heads own them either. :laugh:

ducati.ms is a great site but then i stick to the ST section mostly....no young dick heads only us old fullas, not meaning all young riders are dickheads:blink:

thespeedtriple.com is one of those american sites that the OP must be referring to. waste of space mostly.

[Berries]

thespeedtriple.com is one of those american sites that the OP must be referring to. waste of space mostly.
Any others? I do like a good wind up.