How come so many posts start with...
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How come so many posts start with...
I know i am an idiot but...
coome on guys give yourself more credit. If you bought a Dyna, you're not an idiot, right? we are all the brains trust of the scooter world!
coome on guys give yourself more credit. If you bought a Dyna, you're not an idiot, right? we are all the brains trust of the scooter world!
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RE: How come so many posts start with...
Because some of the things we ask about, like changing oil, removing seats, etc. are probably not that hard and others may think it silly to ask. But, until you've done it yourself for the first time on a bike, it can be intimidating.
It's intimidating in itself to be here in the presence of some great "wrenches". I appreciate all of the great info. I've gotten on here. I'm trying my best to pay it back anytime I can if something comes up that I do know something about.
It's intimidating in itself to be here in the presence of some great "wrenches". I appreciate all of the great info. I've gotten on here. I'm trying my best to pay it back anytime I can if something comes up that I do know something about.
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RE: How come so many posts start with...
I don't know about anyone else, But I am a f--king smart person. Smarter than most people riding Harleys, because I didn't go with the crowd and buy a soft-tail...............I bought a Dyna..........a sure sign of intelligence.
And, incidently, this particular forum is filled with smart riders, we all have Dynas........
Seriously, we all need help at some point, and that is what bikers do, we help each other. I know a lot of bikers, and a few of them can't change their own oil, but they are still great people and fellow bikers.
And, incidently, this particular forum is filled with smart riders, we all have Dynas........
Seriously, we all need help at some point, and that is what bikers do, we help each other. I know a lot of bikers, and a few of them can't change their own oil, but they are still great people and fellow bikers.
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RE: How come so many posts start with...
like i always told my students while i was an instructor. "you won't know until you ask, and the stupid question is the one not asked." so ask away and someday you might be able to pass along your knowledge. ride safe
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RE: How come so many posts start with...
i'm not so sure about the "no stupid question" theory. I have heard some really dumb ones while I was doing living history demonstrations. Standing around the campfire one day, one lady asked if it was a real fire. Another asked if the meat we were eating was real. Well now..........
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RE: How come so many posts start with...
If you start your post from a position of humility your less likely to be treated like a tard for asking a question that's obvious to the more experienced types who may take pity on you and answer your question instead of telling you to buy the service manual and figure it out for yourself. 
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RE: How come so many posts start with...
In all honsesty, it would be refreshinng if people plunked down the 60 bucks or so for the service maual and flipped through it first before asking simple questions. Not that I mind helping others, but the old line" I don't have the service manual" gets kind of tired. 
If your plunking down 12 to 20k on a bike and have the ***** to wrench it yourself, is a few dollars spent and a few minutes reading, such a tough task?
Sorry to come off on a down note, but it had to be said.
If your plunking down 12 to 20k on a bike and have the ***** to wrench it yourself, is a few dollars spent and a few minutes reading, such a tough task?
Sorry to come off on a down note, but it had to be said.
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I know I am a very intelligent person but......... just doesn't sound right?[8D]
The fact is, I know I am a very intelligent person, but the person is one of a total idiot.
DougJ
The fact is, I know I am a very intelligent person, but the person is one of a total idiot.
DougJ