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James R. Davis
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14930 Posts
[Mentor]
Houston, TX
USA
Honda
GoldWing 1500
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 Posted - 01/26/2004 : 8:07 PM
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Nobody has a 'right' to post here. You are my guests and you are invited to do so as long as you take your shoes off before walking on the carpets and you act in good faith.
That is, until you misrepresent, lie, spin the truth, prevaricate, or if you post slanderous remarks, or if you post dangerous (i.e., unsafe) suggestions, or if you fail to bathe regularly, among other things.
As to good faith ... a misunderstanding can always occur and good faith efforts to exchange information to alleviate those misunderstandings is expected. Lack of good faith (the essence of what misrepresenting is all about) is simply not acceptable behavior in my house. I have had experience with lack of good faith in the past that has forever damaged my world and I will not tolerate it here or allow my other guests to be influenced by it.
For the lad who just e-mailed me and told me that I have no right to ban anybody from MY system because 'everybody has a right of free speech' ... you've got your 'rights' wrong. Sue me.
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Posted - 01/27/2004 : 9:01 AM
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(From:drwebb) . . . or get your own site.
A few providers will even provide one for 'free' AS LONG AS you a) don't have too awfully much to say AND b) there aren't too many people who want to hear it. ;-) |
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madjack
Junior Member
94 Posts
Lakefield, Minnesota
USA
Honda
2000 Valk, 85 V65
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Posted - 02/08/2004 : 11:03 AM
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| That a way, Jim. I agree 100 %. MJ. |
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stoneyco
New Member
18 Posts
Brodheadsville, PA
USA
Kawasaki
Vulcan 750
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Posted - 02/27/2004 : 8:35 PM
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| I appreciate that you will not allow bad influences on this site. Take your advice to heart and wouldn't want info that isn't safe as I am a newbie rider. Read the articles frequently. Thanks so much. |
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James R. Davis
Administrator
14930 Posts
[Mentor]
Houston, TX
USA
Honda
GoldWing 1500
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Posted - 02/28/2004 : 7:30 AM
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Indeed. It's the new rider that is most likely to hear bad advice and not know it. That's why those of us who have been around have a special obligation to share our experience - and to correct bad information that seems to spread like wild fire.
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scottrnelson
Advanced Member
5258 Posts
[Mentor]
Pleasanton, CA
USA
KTM
990 Adv, ST2, XR650L
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Posted - 05/14/2004 : 12:09 PM
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One of the problems with many other motorcycle-oriented sites is that too many people think they're being funny by posting misleading advice, since the experienced people will obviously recognize that they're not serious. I appreciate your attitude of "Nobody has a 'right' to post here". That means there are likely to be more serious and well thought out posts on this site.
I've decided that it's time for me to become more involved in motorcycle safety and this seems like the best place to start. I've read all of the tips at least twice and now hope to be able to make a few worthwhile contributions. |
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Posted - 05/21/2004 : 2:14 PM
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Be selective by all means!
If someone is going to give bad advise that will end up hurting someone...it needs to be corrected. If someone is going to do more damage than good...by all means...thin out the herd!
I am seriously using this site as a learning tool and count on the information I get as being useful and depend on the experiences of all who contribute.
Along that vein, it would be nice to know the experience level of those contributing, in order to gauge the advise given with the experience level. Many of you are quick to indicate your riding experience, and I appreciate that as well.
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sabre
Starting Member
4 Posts
Oklahoma City, OK
USA
Yamaha
VStar 1100
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Posted - 08/23/2004 : 1:51 PM
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| I am a newbie here and found this site from another motorcycle BBS but since checking it out have been blow away by it. The info I have learned here has been invaluable so far. I really don't want to read BAD advice if that is what I wanted I could go down to the local biker hangout and get all I want. By all means all advice posted here should be culled through for content and creditability. |
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magnaman62
New Member
13 Posts
gosnell, ar
USA
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Posted - 08/30/2004 : 12:17 AM
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New here too! Any advice should be used at your own discretion, here or dealing face to face, really in life. Just because you read it in a newspaper does not make it news, facts are misleading everyday! What some know as truth might not be. Just don't lie to yourself because do that and lying to others is easy. IMHO It's nobodys job to be totally responsible for what's posted here, but his house, his rules.  Ride to Ride! |
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harley1200c
Junior Member
64 Posts
Surprise, Arizona
USA
Harley-Davidson
2005 XL1200C Sporty
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Posted - 05/13/2005 : 4:45 PM
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I 'm new to this site...and I agree 100%..we do not need any bad apples in this group. I look forward to being part of this group.quote:
Originally posted by James R. Davis
Nobody has a 'right' to post here. You are my guests and you are invited to do so as long as you take your shoes off before walking on the carpets and act in good faith.
That is, until you misrepresent, lie, spin the truth, prevaricate, or if you post slanderous remarks, or if you post dangerous (i.e., unsafe) suggestions, or if you fail to bathe regularly, among other things.
As to good faith ... a misunderstanding can always occur and good faith efforts to exchange information to alleviate those misunderstandings is expected. Lack of good faith (the essence of what misrepresenting is all about) is simply not acceptable behavior in my house. I have had experience with lack of good faith in the past that has forever damaged my world and I will not tolerate it here or allow my other guests to be influenced by it.
For the lad who just e-mailed me and told me that I have no right to ban anybody from MY system because 'everybody has a right of free speech' ... you've got your 'rights' wrong. Sue me.
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Lgald
Starting Member
9 Posts
Hesperia, CA
USA
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Posted - 05/22/2005 : 8:59 PM
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| As a newbie rider, I say good looking out because I read alot of the articles here and try to implement what I read into my riding style:) |
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Dermot Westcott
New Member
10 Posts
Tegucigalpa, Francisco Morazan
Honduras
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Posted - 06/20/2005 : 9:43 PM
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| Jim I think taking your shoes off at the door is good manners and what comes out of your mouth should be respectful to the owner. It's your house you call the shots. If someone does not like it......they ain't gotta hang around. |
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vneal
Junior Member
40 Posts
houston, tx
USA
Honda
2005 GOLDWING
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Posted - 07/28/2005 : 8:14 PM
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A site like this takes time, money, and knowledge. This is a great site.I appreciate the administrators efforts.Riding bikes is a serious business, and learning to ride better, repair, and learning tips is an honor we all should appreciate. |
Edited by - vneal on 07/28/2005 8:16 PM |
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StarsAllSeemToWeep
Junior Member
26 Posts
Cottage Grove, Wi
USA
Suzuki
IntruderLC
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Posted - 07/30/2005 : 9:53 AM
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quote:
Originally posted by James R. Davis
Nobody has a 'right' to post here. You are my guests and you are invited to do so as long as you take your shoes off before walking on the carpets and act in good faith.
That is, until you misrepresent, lie, spin the truth, prevaricate, or if you post slanderous remarks, or if you post dangerous (i.e., unsafe) suggestions, or if you fail to bathe regularly, among other things.
As to good faith ... a misunderstanding can always occur and good faith efforts to exchange information to alleviate those misunderstandings is expected. Lack of good faith (the essence of what misrepresenting is all about) is simply not acceptable behavior in my house. I have had experience with lack of good faith in the past that has forever damaged my world and I will not tolerate it here or allow my other guests to be influenced by it.
For the lad who just e-mailed me and told me that I have no right to ban anybody from MY system because 'everybody has a right of free speech' ... you've got your 'rights' wrong. Sue me.
I think it would be a great idea to have new members (like myself) be directed to this thread, or having your posted message shown on a screen during during the sign up process. Having something similiar in the "terms of board use" would also help, but many people just click accept, without actually reading it. (guilty)
There are alot of groups/boards on the net, and many get clogged up with meaningless trivial arguements that last for days/weeks/months and pull other people into them, all over who's general analsys of an engines' valve train geometry is correct. It forces the original idea of the board/group away from focusing on why the board is there in the first place.
Your "law" as it were sits just fine with me.
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bendmac
Starting Member
5 Posts
Bend, OR
USA
Honda
Goldwing
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Posted - 09/13/2005 : 12:15 AM
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| *sigh* Strange how the younger generation is being raised these days...along with a lot of you, I'll bet, I was raised so that I knew that when I come to YOUR house (Mr. Davis's in this case), I play by YOUR rules...and when you come to mine, you play by mine. More of the "instant gratification", "I want it and I want it nowwwww" mindset... |
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FRE
Standard Member
219 Posts
Albuquerque, NM
USA
Kawasaki
Ninja 500
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Posted - 10/19/2005 : 5:33 PM
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I strongly believe in civil rights and civil liberties. However, I also believe in the responsibilities that go along with them. Unfortunately, that is sometimes overlooked.
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travismhood
Junior Member
60 Posts
american canyon, ca
USA
Yamaha
xs750 sf
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Posted - 11/11/2005 : 5:18 PM
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| Yes, What makes one think that their freedom should impose on another's freedom. |
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cryptoboats
Starting Member
8 Posts
Norfolk, VA
USA
Suzuki
94 Intruder VS800GL
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Posted - 02/19/2006 : 8:11 PM
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Originally posted by stoneyco
I appreciate that you will not allow bad influences on this site. Take your advice to heart and wouldn't want info that isn't safe as I am a newbie rider. Read the articles frequently. Thanks so much.
Ditto. I am a computer geek. The extent of my motorcycle knowledge is that I now own one. I have no license, no experience, no helmets or riding gear of any sort. This forum is the easiest thing to understand that I've found so far and I have to put my faith in you guys that have more experience. |
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seattlenighthawkrider
Junior Member
57 Posts
seattle, wa
USA
Honda
86 VF500 Interceptor
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Posted - 02/25/2006 : 5:54 PM
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| Mr Davis, i would like to start by thanking you for a wonderful site full of great information! I'm month into riding again after 10 yrs , my bike back then was a 72 honda 750 ( great bike!!), now i am riding a 1982 450 honda nighthawk and in the beginning stages of rebuilding a suzuki gs650. Your tips section has been very informative, and i have learned much in there, as well as your case studies of accidents! Now I have discovered your forums, and have read at least half of the post on here. Everone has been great sharing there expereinces, and your responses are dead on! As fars as the guy that said he had a right to free speach, sure he does...but you have the right to not let him into your private site saying things that are unsafe and wrong. He can say them some other place as per his right |
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James R. Davis
Administrator
14930 Posts
[Mentor]
Houston, TX
USA
Honda
GoldWing 1500
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Posted - 02/25/2006 : 6:14 PM
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| Welcome aboard! |
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Niebor
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Posted - 02/26/2006 : 10:37 AM
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quote:
Originally posted by seattlenighthawkrider
Mr Davis, i would like to start by thanking you for a wonderful site full of great information! I'm month into riding again after 10 yrs , my bike back then was a 72 honda 750 ( great bike!!), now i am riding a 1982 450 honda nighthawk and in the beginning stages of rebuilding a suzuki gs650. Your tips section has been very informative, and i have learned much in there, as well as your case studies of accidents! Now I have discovered your forums, and have read at least half of the post on here. Everone has been great sharing there expereinces, and your responses are dead on! As fars as the guy that said he had a right to free speach, sure he does...but you have the right to not let him into your private site saying things that are unsafe and wrong. He can say them some other place as per his right
seattlenighthawkrider, First, Welcome! I found James' site close to a year ago. Like yourself, I found myself somewhat imfatuated with his writing. Commenced to read every topic. Spare time, over the corse of a couple weeks. From there, signed up, started gabbing my fool head off.
James started building this site over ten years ago. I agree, its an amazing reference! As you read, give some thought to contributing. You see, James flat wore out his wing. We have a kitty going to get him mounted up again. As you'll see at the top of the page, we are approaching half the goal! Help him out! |
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