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Old Jun 4, 2023 | 06:41 AM
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Why is a thread like this, that contains useful information, closed?
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/gener...oo-fast-5.html

And a stupid thread like this open?
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...rl-s-bike.html

They’re both over ten years old, but the one that’s still relevant is closed.
 
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Old Jun 4, 2023 | 07:00 AM
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Ron,

There are some trade secrets that just can't be exposed.

This thread is now closed.
 
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Old Jun 4, 2023 | 12:32 PM
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The second thread you posted was resurrected by a spammer. His posts were deleted and he was banned.

The first thread was shut down several years ago. My guess, an admin or mod thought it had run its course and was no longer on topic to the sub.
 
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Old Jun 4, 2023 | 05:15 PM
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I hope you guys realize I was just being an A-hole. I am not a moderator and i don't have the authority to close a thread. Just being my typical wiseass self.
 
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Old Jun 4, 2023 | 05:17 PM
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Originally Posted by ConfuciusSay
I hope you guys realize I was just being an A-hole…..
We get it. 🤪😎
 
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Old Jun 4, 2023 | 07:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Juan L
We get it. 🤪😎

Oy! Do we get it........
 
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Old Jun 4, 2023 | 07:36 PM
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did anyone get around to welcoming these folks before they got banned?

just in case?
 
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Originally Posted by soldierbot
The second thread you posted was resurrected by a spammer. His posts were deleted and he was banned.

The first thread was shut down several years ago. My guess, an admin or mod thought it had run its course and was no longer on topic to the sub.

Can a closed thread be reopened? Because that’s one of my favorite threads. It actually has a thoughtful discussion of one of the fundamentals of riding a motorcycle. That’s timeless.
 
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Can we start a new one? Just a few clicks away . I always went the speed limit till I learned how to slam on both brakes and counter steer on a bike. PS.. don't try that at home. These bikes can get you worst then dead


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