Observations
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Aug 2008
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From: Joliet, Illinois
Those who come right out and just say it looks like **** and nothing else probably don’t have the ***** to do anything to their bike that doesn’t come off the shelf. Anyone who has dared to do irreversible “modifications” to their bikes understand its some times a hit or miss and the last thing thats wanted is to discourage innovation.
For references, check out "The Emperors New Clothes" or the Blues Traveler song "Runaround"
Road Warrior
Joined: Jun 2009
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From: Texas City, TX
I don't understand your involvement with the references though. Writer, musician, man of many hats?
Ultimate HDF Member
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From: Joliet, Illinois
Ding, ding, we have a winner! I don't understand the constant need to bombard the board with every little thing you may not know. Do some research for Christ sake, take a little initiative. Make a phone call, search the internet, search the board. Most of this bolt-on/stick-on tacky bullshit comes with instructions! All I'm saying is, at least Try to help yourself before running to the computer and asking here. (IE, the guy asking if Harleys have two cylinders. WTF https://www.hdforums.com/forum/the-g...cylinders.html) Another thing I have seen here that irks the hell out of me, people asking about others mods. Not just, "That looks cool, what made you think of that?" or "Where'd you find that?" When someone posts an original, or original to this board, mod and someone responds with, "I want that. Where and how much? How did you do that?"
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Oct 2008
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From: Missouri City,TX
Well, I'm not going to ask for forgiveness for all of my worthless posts...very few bikes on this site are actually customized. Most are personalized to what the owner likes and it's his/her choice to do whatever floats their boat.
I like the "bolt ons" on my ride and I like looking at the different ideas others have done to their rides. I try NOT to post a negative reply even when the OP is asking for opinions...
BUT, to the OP that says if you don't have the ***** to cut, grind and drill **** up on your ride to go f*ck themselves...I say back to ya' sport.
Maybe start your own web site with your own rules/policies?
I like the "bolt ons" on my ride and I like looking at the different ideas others have done to their rides. I try NOT to post a negative reply even when the OP is asking for opinions...
BUT, to the OP that says if you don't have the ***** to cut, grind and drill **** up on your ride to go f*ck themselves...I say back to ya' sport.
Maybe start your own web site with your own rules/policies?
Road Warrior
Joined: Jun 2009
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From: Texas City, TX
Absolutely, if the originator wishes to share their work, that's what the board is for. It's the complete lack of ingenuity, creativity, originality, or DIY drive that bothers me. When someone is proud of something they have put some time/effort into, I don't think it's appropriate for someone to flat out request where, how much, and how without even Attempting to do some thinking or leg work on their own; just to turn around and do the same thing. It cheapens the original work and creativity. Taking inspiration from something and Taking something is different in my eyes. Maybe I didn't word my first post properly.
Last edited by CountryPunk; Jan 20, 2010 at 10:53 AM.
Road Captain
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It's complicated
"The optimist thinks this is the best of all possible worlds, and the pessimist knows it is."
Tourer
Joined: Jan 2009
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From: In Denial
I totally disagree. When I create something, whether it be intangible like music or art, or physical, such as a modded part for my bike, I *definitely* want people to tell me *exactly* what they think of it, and, if possible, give details. Saying it "looks like ****" is sufficient as well. The worst thing anyone can do is to attempt to pacify you and allow you to think you came up with something good when you didn't.
For references, check out "The Emperors New Clothes" or the Blues Traveler song "Runaround"
For references, check out "The Emperors New Clothes" or the Blues Traveler song "Runaround"
And no need to tell me that blue painter's tape clashes...I've already heard it from all my friends.
Tourer
Joined: Mar 2009
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From: Mountaintop, PA
I know that mod looked like ****. I'm not thin skinned and I'm pretty sure I said it looked bad when I posted it. This thread had nothing to do with that post or the feedback I received. I appreciated it. What I am talking about is the 500 threads about the 20 different exhaust systems that are made for Dynas, or the 150 threads about stage one air cleaners and these topics continue to get beat to death. You can flame me all you want. I know who on the forum actually has useful info and usually PM when I have a question I can't answer by searching.
Ultimate HDF Member
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From: Joliet, Illinois
Tourer
Joined: Jan 2008
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From: cambridge ohio
Yea,I agree there always seem to be some forum policeman that's quick to blurt out "use the search" - if you don't want to waste your valuable time with a thread about exhaust,stage 1,or whatever,then just ignore it,it's not that big of a deal.
FWIW-I personally think the search feature sucks,and very rarely use it,what the hell good would a discussion forum be if everyone used the search all the time anyway?
FWIW-I personally think the search feature sucks,and very rarely use it,what the hell good would a discussion forum be if everyone used the search all the time anyway?