Newbies. The search function!!!
Cruiser
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 226
Likes: 3
From: Middle Georgia
Search Function
Well, putting aside all the good natured jocularity here...
I find that 1) the search function on the forum is terrible, but 2) few people know how to use google to search the site
If you know a simple trick, it makes searching the site really easy and useful.
add "site:hdforums.com" to your google search term and you get great results.
Here's an example: http://www.google.com/search?q=remap...hrome&ie=UTF-8
I find that 1) the search function on the forum is terrible, but 2) few people know how to use google to search the site
If you know a simple trick, it makes searching the site really easy and useful.
add "site:hdforums.com" to your google search term and you get great results.
Here's an example: http://www.google.com/search?q=remap...hrome&ie=UTF-8
I agree that the search function isn't very functional - lots of trial and error w/search parameters to get good results.
Not to mention, that most of the time there might be some new info out on a particular subject that someone hasnt posted. Not everyone spends every waking minute looking at the computer. Quick question...Quick answer
Road Warrior
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 1,537
Likes: 4
From: The Great River Road, Wisconsin
I enjoy this site like no other,
its entertaining. I am passionate about my bike, and riding it.
I read lots of posts, and have learned who I should PM if I have a specific question (trust factor) and have been able to build a puzzle of what makes the MoCo, and various vendors tick just by the extremes that are posted. I can also get a feel for what makes some of the peeps tick based on the responses some lay down.
So many times when a specific question is asked, the thread is railroaded into a whole new topic by the end, the "search" function has proven useless to me.
I simply love this place for the entertainment factor, along with the fact it is probably the most un moderated site I have belonged to. What a great way to spend the winter months indoors while the bike hybernates, and I learn something new everytime I log on, be it about my bike, the MoCo, vendors, or other peeps who share the same passion about the lifestyle, hobby, or whatever it is to you.
A little babbling here, but they are cutting back on my meds so, it is what it is.......
its entertaining. I am passionate about my bike, and riding it.
I read lots of posts, and have learned who I should PM if I have a specific question (trust factor) and have been able to build a puzzle of what makes the MoCo, and various vendors tick just by the extremes that are posted. I can also get a feel for what makes some of the peeps tick based on the responses some lay down.
So many times when a specific question is asked, the thread is railroaded into a whole new topic by the end, the "search" function has proven useless to me.
I simply love this place for the entertainment factor, along with the fact it is probably the most un moderated site I have belonged to. What a great way to spend the winter months indoors while the bike hybernates, and I learn something new everytime I log on, be it about my bike, the MoCo, vendors, or other peeps who share the same passion about the lifestyle, hobby, or whatever it is to you.
A little babbling here, but they are cutting back on my meds so, it is what it is.......
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 3,078
Likes: 0
From: Iowa
I enjoy this site like no other,
its entertaining. I am passionate about my bike, and riding it.
I read lots of posts, and have learned who I should PM if I have a specific question (trust factor) and have been able to build a puzzle of what makes the MoCo, and various vendors tick just by the extremes that are posted. I can also get a feel for what makes some of the peeps tick based on the responses some lay down.
So many times when a specific question is asked, the thread is railroaded into a whole new topic by the end, the "search" function has proven useless to me.
I simply love this place for the entertainment factor, along with the fact it is probably the most un moderated site I have belonged to. What a great way to spend the winter months indoors while the bike hybernates, and I learn something new everytime I log on, be it about my bike, the MoCo, vendors, or other peeps who share the same passion about the lifestyle, hobby, or whatever it is to you.
A little babbling here, but they are cutting back on my meds so, it is what it is.......
its entertaining. I am passionate about my bike, and riding it.
I read lots of posts, and have learned who I should PM if I have a specific question (trust factor) and have been able to build a puzzle of what makes the MoCo, and various vendors tick just by the extremes that are posted. I can also get a feel for what makes some of the peeps tick based on the responses some lay down.
So many times when a specific question is asked, the thread is railroaded into a whole new topic by the end, the "search" function has proven useless to me.
I simply love this place for the entertainment factor, along with the fact it is probably the most un moderated site I have belonged to. What a great way to spend the winter months indoors while the bike hybernates, and I learn something new everytime I log on, be it about my bike, the MoCo, vendors, or other peeps who share the same passion about the lifestyle, hobby, or whatever it is to you.
A little babbling here, but they are cutting back on my meds so, it is what it is.......
Banned
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 669
Likes: 1
From: Scottsdale, Arizona
Saw yet another thread on something about a GPS. So I did a search, just in the touring section and there are 250 threads related to GPS. Apparently that is a cap on the memory as there are 250 threads on oil as well.
I am sure I have started threads without doing a thorough search or just for giggles or even just being lazy but some of these are ridiculous.
I am sure I have started threads without doing a thorough search or just for giggles or even just being lazy but some of these are ridiculous.
Thanks!
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 3,832
Likes: 127
From: Coastal Carolina
Newbies are damned if they do and damned if they don't. If they DO use the search function and then put their comment on that thread, the same people then jump all over them and make fun of them, saying "Don't you know this is a 4 year-old thread? Don't you think the OP has figured it out by now?"
After being here a while, most stop reading "which oil in which hole," "what is the 'best' exhaust?" and "touring wobble" threads.
So Newbies, if you don't find your answer with a search (which I do encourage) post away!
After being here a while, most stop reading "which oil in which hole," "what is the 'best' exhaust?" and "touring wobble" threads.
So Newbies, if you don't find your answer with a search (which I do encourage) post away!
Tourer
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 416
Likes: 7
From: Tillsonburg, Ontario
Saw yet another thread on something about a GPS. So I did a search, just in the touring section and there are 250 threads related to GPS. Apparently that is a cap on the memory as there are 250 threads on oil as well.
I am sure I have started threads without doing a thorough search or just for giggles or even just being lazy but some of these are ridiculous.
I am sure I have started threads without doing a thorough search or just for giggles or even just being lazy but some of these are ridiculous.
But no one says what is there favorite beer.
Mine is Żywiec. Not that you care.
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Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 4,890
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From: MA
Just wondering what constitutes a "Newbie"? Is it determined by the "join date"? Or the number of post accumulated? Or a combination of both? Or perhaps the validity of the question or statement being posted? Are they classified by a committee of one? 
Last edited by soos; Dec 5, 2012 at 11:32 AM.
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 9,208
Likes: 374
From: Central Illinois, Between I-80 and I-74
I'm sure you can find 250 threads on using the search function as well.
New GPS units come out all the time, some with useful features.
I could understand if this was a rant about a oil, jack or what are the loudest quiet pipes thread.
New GPS units come out all the time, some with useful features.
I could understand if this was a rant about a oil, jack or what are the loudest quiet pipes thread.