Project bikes section?

**Conquiztador** · 13th October 2008, 21:36

I asked for this a year ago. But got the same replies. "Do it in a blog". "Start a thread in General Bikie Stuff" etc.

So I started a thread. Took a couple of days and it was so far down that you needed a digger to find it. So I gave up. Yes, I am still working on it, but not posting on here.

What's the problem re starting a section for project bikes? Surely that is more relevant then scooters...

**skidMark** · 13th October 2008, 21:47

Originally Posted by Conquiztador

I asked for this a year ago. But got the same replies. "Do it in a blog". "Start a thread in General Bikie Stuff" etc.

So I started a thread. Took a couple of days and it was so far down that you needed a digger to find it. So I gave up. Yes, I am still working on it, but not posting on here.

What's the problem re starting a section for project bikes? Surely that is more relevant then scooters...

yeah theres scooters...buckets...mini moto....

auckland uni SMC...

all going quite well and it get alot of regulars who are interested in certain things.

maybe spankme doesnt like project bikes?

blimin fascist dictorship i tellz ya! lol

**Matt Bleck** · 14th October 2008, 08:43

there is your problem right there Mark, spank has said before put it in the blog section, so as i said before go start your own forum or put up with it....

I'm not having a dig at you, i would have said this to anyone, it's not all about you.

if you have a problem with people putting forward there veiw then post up ya thread and have a mod lock it off

**vifferman** · 14th October 2008, 08:57

Originally Posted by Subike

Here is mine, my profile has some more pics, including the smokie

Noice!

Umm... pic 2 needs some attention though. That fitting sticking up outta the seat doesn't look quite right...
Here's some ideas:

**SpankMe** · 14th October 2008, 09:19

I will be looking at converting the blog software to vBulletin's blog software at same stage. It will make it easier to use and more integrated with vBulletin itself. The only problem is importing the existing blogs into the new software which may take some time to sort out.

**OutForADuck** · 14th October 2008, 09:59

Seeing as pretty much all my bikes are project bikes I like this idea.

Last couple of years.. been riding project BMW R1100S with mucho work done see http://www.babelfishconsultancy.com/...merStream.html (Excuse over enthusiastic ramble

... had just completed a 4 month project

) Unfortunately this currently sits awaiting me to be able to afford new driveshaft bearings ("BMW's are not designed to be ridden that way sir").

Then there is the Current Gixxer K7 Streetfighter project (Very much a work in progress - see profile pic here)

and even the Madass is going to need some attention, just so it feels like home in the garage

So somewhere to swap ideas etc would be a great place to be

**vifferman** · 14th October 2008, 10:11

Originally Posted by OutForADuck

Seeing as pretty much all my bikes are project bikes I like this idea.

Last couple of years.. been riding project BMW R1100S with mucho work done

Wow! Very nice.

Originally Posted by OutForADuck

Then there is the Current Gixxer K7 Streetfighter project

Interesting front guard.
Looks lik it's gonna be a very kewl bike when finished.

Well done, Sir!

**Subike** · 14th October 2008, 10:32

Originally Posted by OutForADuck

Then there is the Current Gixxer K7 Streetfighter project (Very much a work in progress - see profile pic here)

Going to be good to see that finnished for sure, nice work

**skidMark** · 14th October 2008, 11:23

Originally Posted by SpankMe

I will be looking at converting the blog software to vBulletin's blog software at same stage. It will make it easier to use and more integrated with vBulletin itself. The only problem is importing the existing blogs into the new software which may take some time to sort out.

No chance of it just being added? i don't see why such a big deal just to create a sub forum.

I know at leat 5 people on here who personally have projects on the go, but as others have said in other sections they just get buried.

Is it an issue regarding the bandwith usage of posting pictures or something spank?

**imdying** · 14th October 2008, 12:52

Originally Posted by Nasty

with over 7000 hits on Korojs and 3000 plus on Trudes one .. if they are good they will attract readers.

Well, that's sort of the point... 7000 is next to nothing. I have a thread on another of SM's sites with 30000 views, just for a single modification.

Originally Posted by Matt Bleck

go start ya own forum and add a project bikes section in there. i dont see the big deal in making one...

The point of the Site Stuff forum is so that people can ask/talk about the site.

**Matt Bleck** · 14th October 2008, 13:17

Originally Posted by imdying

Well, that's sort of the point... 7000 is next to nothing. I have a thread on another of SM's sites with 30000 views, just for a single modification.
The point of the Site Stuff forum is so that people can ask/talk about the site.

Mark's "i dont see the big deal in making one..." remark came across as condescending...

**skidMark** · 14th October 2008, 13:20

Originally Posted by Matt Bleck

Mark's "i dont see the big deal in making one..." remark came across as condescending...

Yes but your earlier comments were simply to start a skidMark bashing thread, which you failed at and now you are trying to make yourself look like less of a cock.

**Matt Bleck** · 14th October 2008, 13:33

Originally Posted by skidMark

Yes but your earlier comments were simply to start a skidMark bashing thread, which you failed at and now you are trying to make yourself look like less of a cock.

what are you talking about that was my first post in this tread

**skidMark** · 14th October 2008, 13:37

I did question this in site stuff but it would be good to get an overall opinion from the KB minions.

So the question is.

Would you like to see a sub forum on kiwibiker for Project bikes, we currently only have the blogs to do this in.

It would be good if those with projects could comment and give reasons as to why, spankme doesnt seem to keen i do not know why

Skid.

**Subike** · 14th October 2008, 13:43

I have a friend, who is not a KB'er, neither does he advertise. who has vast amounts of early jap bike parts. He lives close to me.
His stock numbers in the hundreds of bikes in several sheds, all sorted and labeled.
If there was a project bike thread, then I would know what is being looked for, go approach my friend, to see if he can supply the part and the cost.
There are several KB'ers who already have had good servce from this person for the building of their project bikes.
Some stated that project bikes are not the way of the modern biker, I challenge that statement, as over the winter months I have see the posting of at least one completed project bike, a Katana, and the request from at least a dozen other members wanting parts, or links to suppliers.
These have mainly been in the engine/suspension thread as thats about the only place they get viewed. Now they are off the board and lost in the ever increasing file of dead threads.
The numbers of this forum is increasing, with that increase will come diversification of ideas and types of bikes being used, built, raced, whatever. This place has to grow to keep pace with the growth of its members, a project bike thread would be a valuable addition to the forum.
I for one enjoy assisting others doing their bikes, such a thread would make that enjoyment more profitable for all involved.
Let the tarmac ever be beheath you, as you ride your pride and joy, weather you bought it with your hard earnt cash, or built it from your own sweat and perserverance.