New member rf900 says g'day! (damorf)

**damorf** · 10th November 2009, 13:02

i just joined obviously - first forum ever.
struggling to find my way around here.
happy to chat with anyone.
how do i search effectively?
how do i direct questions to members?
how do i make pix small enough for signature, avatar etc?
difference between thread and post?
how long is a piece of string?
cheers hey.

**kiwifruit** · 10th November 2009, 13:04

heeeey up

**BASS-TREBLE** · 10th November 2009, 13:14

Originally Posted by damorf

i just joined obviously - first forum ever.
struggling to find my way around here.
happy to chat with anyone.
how do i search effectively? Use keywords, or if you know in which forum it will be in (engine, electrics etc) then search in there as it will reduce the amount of results
how do i direct questions to members? You can send them PM's (Private Message), which is done by clicking on a members name in a thread or on their profile, under Contact info
how do i make pix small enough for signature, avatar etc? I use MS Paint and the Image->Stretch/Skew function. There probably are better programs but it's free and works
difference between thread and post? You have started this thread, Every 'reply', such as mine, is a post
how long is a piece of string? It depends
cheers hey.

Welcome to the site mate, you'll enjoy it

**vifferman** · 10th November 2009, 13:18

What he said, except I don't think you can send PMs to members until you have a few posts to your credit.
It's all under "Quick Links" at the top - select "FAQ" from the drop-down list.

**riffer** · 10th November 2009, 13:23

Great - another RF rider.

Welcome to the madhouse.

**YellowDog** · 10th November 2009, 13:26

Welcome damorf,

You've done well to have already worked out how to create a new thread (took me ages).

Get some posts unde you belt then you can start asking direct questions. I am sure you can already post on members profile pages, which is almost what you want to do.

How long have you been riding?

**Maha** · 10th November 2009, 13:28

Originally Posted by damorf

i just joined obviously - first forum ever.
struggling to find my way around here.
happy to chat with anyone.
how do i search effectively?
how do i direct questions to members?
how do i make pix small enough for signature, avatar etc?
difference between thread and post?
how long is a piece of string?
cheers hey.

A thread is what you have started and a post is what have said as in post one.
To quote (or direct a question) to a member, click the 'quote' box at the bottom right of that members post and type away.
Trial and error, thats how I began (truth be known, thats what im still doing)

**damorf** · 10th November 2009, 14:19

thanks guys.

i'm blown away with responses already, so cheers.

i'm 35, (happily) married w/ 2 young girls.

first got bike licence in '97, car about 5 years before that.

first bike 96? zzr250 (purple) for 6 months.

96? yzf600 thundercat (silver/yellow) about a year.

rf900 since, and w/ last 4 years out of rego and no riding.

looking to hot/freshen up the rf as i will need to ride it to work in about 6 mths when i move to cairns.

would prefer to stick with the rf as it rocks, i like the fact that they are quite rare and different, and it will be my cheapest option.

i have been doing plenty of surfing lately, and have got some ('94 i think) gixxer 750 cams lined up.

i am a little confused with compatability of gixxer bits (1100 bottom end, fork swaps etc), and need to get this right as used parts are few and far between.

i haven't done any previous mech work on my bike, but now is as good a time as ever (ie far less disposable income).

i have never done any track time, and just like to pull wheelies and zip down the road (no tracks up here any way).

all comments welcome, and i am happy to share anything i have learned over the years.

**riffer** · 10th November 2009, 14:28

I can help you out a bit if you need info.

What do you need info on?

See this thread for info on 1100WP with 900 head conversion.

I've heard so much about the cam swap from the 750 - some say 92 is better, but will nee grinding at ends, but 93-95 is a drop-in.

**damorf** · 10th November 2009, 14:47

thanks riffer.

wow, this forum thing really works.

i had heard the opposite about gixxer cams.

92 is drop in, later need 1/4 or 1/8 ground off ends?

anyhoo, as you would well know, it depends more on what is available.

gixxer 1100 donks are not cheap though, hey?

also the wife just figured out how to put the bike pic as avatar.

**Maha** · 10th November 2009, 14:54

I once owned a Thundercat, I think thats where my name come from...

**Mully** · 10th November 2009, 14:55

Hey hey,

Welcome to the site. Great choice of bike (not that I'm biased, or anything).

Have a look at www.rfownersclub.co.uk as well.

There's an awful lot you can do to an RF to hot it up.