Never take this forum forgranted....

*trikebubble* · 03-31-2005

I was hanging out on another (unmamed) Motorbike forum, and I could not believe the flaming, insults, verbal diarrhea, lack of informed opinion, personal attacks, and @#$%^& words present.

It really makes me appreciate what is going on here. Everyone seems so well behaved, and respectful of the other members. Even those times when the temperature of a topic rises (i.e. gun control, right to life, peace vs. war, etc.) people here seem to keep it under control. I don't think that in my short time here I have ever seen a real personal attack on someone. Forum members by and large seem to realize that you got to have a sense of humour here, and in this world in general.

Anyway, I for one apprecite the topics covered, questions posed, answers given, and opinions given by all the members and moderaters here.

"sometimes you gotta hop over that fence to realize how green your grass is, young man."

Scotty Luv · 03-31-2005

Somehow all of the "good" folks just gravitated to this site.

...Gives me a warm fuzzy...

Scott

nomad4me · 03-31-2005

I agree with you 100%...That is why I chose this forum to be my "happy home"...

it's like your talking to friends that share the same interests...I was very impressed when I first got here, on how everyone..."just gets along".....

**2WheelFun** · 03-31-2005

I couldn't agree with you more Carlo. I left another bike forum for the above mentioned reasons. I began to hang out here and quickly discovered that I had found the kind of site that I wanted to enjoy spending time at...and it has been a real pleasure getting to know many of you regulars...even Woody! <B/G>

Thank you Beartooth and all of the members here for making this an enjoyable place to visit.

*jukief* · 03-31-2005

This place is the best. I think we're all getting to know each other; the place feels a bit like the neighborhood pub to me. I feel right at home. I'm really looking forward to meeting some of the great folks here in person this summer.

*trikebubble* · 03-31-2005

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Originally Posted by whistle clean

I couldn't agree with you more Carlo. I left another bike forum for the above mentioned reasons. I began to hang out here and quickly discovered that I had found the kind of site that I wanted to enjoy spending time at...and it has been a real pleasure getting to know many of you regulars...even Woody! <B/G>

Thank you Beartooth and all of the members here for making this an enjoyable place to visit.

You know Cary, I was thinking of dropping spok's name in my post. Just as an exception to the rule. LMOL.
But you know, I thought I would give the guy a break.

JoeNomad1 · 03-31-2005

Like many of you, I left another major kawasaki forum because of the constant attacks and bickering. I enjoy discussing many topics just as long as it is done with civility. There are times where you have to agree to disagree.

**Spok** · 03-31-2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by trikebubble

You know Cary, I was thinking of dropping spok's name in my post. Just as an exception to the rule. LMOL.
But you know, I thought I would give the guy a break.

Ya know, I was gonna mock flame ya but figured I'd just behave myself for once and say that I too enjoy the comradre of this place, even that of you carlo.

**2WheelFun** · 03-31-2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by trikebubble

You know Cary, I was thinking of dropping spok's name in my post. Just as an exception to the rule. LMOL.
But you know, I thought I would give the guy a break.

Remember Carlo...we all put our names in another thread so Julie would know...who is who...and as I recall....spok posted his name there as well. Shall we add it here as well?

**2WheelFun** · 03-31-2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by JoeNomad1

Like many of you, I left another major kawasaki forum because of the constant attacks and bickering. I enjoy discussing many topics just as long as it is done with civility. There are times where you have to agree to disagree.

I agree! LOL

*trikebubble* · 03-31-2005

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Originally Posted by whistle clean

Remember Carlo...we all put our names in another thread so Julie would know...who is who...and as I recall....spok posted his name there as well. Shall we add it here as well?

spok the alien has a better ring that David the alien, doesn't it?

*trikebubble* · 03-31-2005

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Originally Posted by spok

Ya know, I was gonna mock flame ya but figured I'd just behave myself for once and say that I too enjoy the comradre of this place, even that of you carlo.

Thanks David, hats off to you.

NinjaGirl · 03-31-2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by trikebubble

I was hanging out on another (unmamed) Motorbike forum, and I could not believe the flaming, insults, verbal diarrhea, lack of informed opinion, personal attacks, and @#$%^& words present.

It really makes me appreciate what is going on here. Everyone seems so well behaved, and respectful of the other members. Even those times when the temperature of a topic rises (i.e. gun control, right to life, peace vs. war, etc.) people here seem to keep it under control. I don't think that in my short time here I have ever seen a real personal attack on someone. Forum members by and large seem to realize that you got to have a sense of humour here, and in this world in general.

Anyway, I for one apprecite the topics covered, questions posed, answers given, and opinions given by all the members and moderaters here.

"sometimes you gotta hop over that fence to realize how green your grass is, young man."

I will take this as a compliment!!! This forum ROCKS!!

**2WheelFun** · 03-31-2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by NinjaGirl

I will take this as a compliment!!! This forum ROCKS!!

You certainly can...AND SHOULD...since many of us know the difference and have not left here.

hot_shoe_cv · 03-31-2005

Like many of the others, I too gravitated to this site from another Kawi site for similar reasons. The deciding factor was when I saw posts from the so-called moderators & admin which echoed the same sort of gutter talk as regular members. Altho I do not post often, I do visit this site several times each day and enjoy the civilized atmosphere.

*jukief* · 03-31-2005

I like the fact that we can joke around and get a little off color once in a while, but no one carries it too far. It's just right.

**Freakinout** · 03-31-2005

this place has been one of my favorite forums for a loooong time. I've just noticed lots of other forums filled up with stupid people and run by the same (not saying that I'm not stupid, just not their kind of stupid).

Glad everybody feels this way about this forum, it makes the hard work (ha!) worth it.

*pitchinguy* · 03-31-2005

Trike, you are absolutely correct about not taking this forum for granted. Also, don't underestimate it's effect. I'm not sure anyone really knows how much effect it really has.

Had it not been for this forum, I probably would not have considered a KAW. All my friends ride hondas & harleys & I got a lot of encouragement in those directions while shopping. I literally stumbled across this forum & watched for a while before joining. The atmosphere & attitudes almost instantly made me want to be a part so I started looking at KAW. Of coarse as you all already knew from your own bikes, when I saw a 1600 it was love at 1st site & when I sat on her, well....the way she kinda pinched my butt, it was all over. You all know what I'm talking about.

Bottom line....the tasteful atmosphere, the humor, the eagerness to share knowledge & wisdom & the feeling of home that is found here drew me to KAW.

I couldn't be any happier!

Thanks to you all.

Kenny · 04-01-2005

Yes sir,Thanks everyone for such a nice place to be a part of!!!

1400pilot · 04-01-2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by jukief

This place is the best. I think we're all getting to know each other; the place feels a bit like the neighborhood pub to me. I feel right at home. I'm really looking forward to meeting some of the great folks here in person this summer.

Julie, you hit it right on the head, it feels just like sitting down at a table and enjoying the beverage of you choice with friends.

If you think about it, both of us have invited people that we have never met to stay at our houses this summer, and I have never had any qualms about it, it seems as though, it is like having friends come and visit, so I guess in my opinion, it just goes to show the type of quality of people that are members here, and everybody should be proud of that.

Deron

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trikebubble RIP Brother Deron Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Okanagan Falls, BC Posts: 18,655	Never take this forum forgranted.... I was hanging out on another (unmamed) Motorbike forum, and I could not believe the flaming, insults, verbal diarrhea, lack of informed opinion, personal attacks, and @#$%^& words present. It really makes me appreciate what is going on here. Everyone seems so well behaved, and respectful of the other members. Even those times when the temperature of a topic rises (i.e. gun control, right to life, peace vs. war, etc.) people here seem to keep it under control. I don't think that in my short time here I have ever seen a real personal attack on someone. Forum members by and large seem to realize that you got to have a sense of humour here, and in this world in general. Anyway, I for one apprecite the topics covered, questions posed, answers given, and opinions given by all the members and moderaters here. "sometimes you gotta hop over that fence to realize how green your grass is, young man." __________________ 2005 V2K Ltd "I'll ride the wave where it takes me, I'll hold the pain release me"

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Scotty Luv Professor Luv - On His Toes Forum Supporter Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Plainfield, IL Posts: 4,096	Somehow all of the "good" folks just gravitated to this site. ...Gives me a warm fuzzy... Scott __________________ - '06 ZX-6R 636 Titanium, red alloy wheels and tribal graphics - '04 Nomad Metallic dark bronze

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2WheelFun the "fun old" guy Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Albion, Washington "Pacific Northwest" Posts: 30,383	I couldn't agree with you more Carlo. I left another bike forum for the above mentioned reasons. I began to hang out here and quickly discovered that I had found the kind of site that I wanted to enjoy spending time at...and it has been a real pleasure getting to know many of you regulars...even Woody! <B/G> Thank you Beartooth and all of the members here for making this an enjoyable place to visit. __________________ *KING KAHUNA* *2007 V2K LT* ****PICS** 2007 Brute Force 650i **PICS** I love the smell of SeaFoam in the morning**

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jukief I miss you, Deron Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Fort Collins, CO Posts: 18,172	This place is the best. I think we're all getting to know each other; the place feels a bit like the neighborhood pub to me. I feel right at home. I'm really looking forward to meeting some of the great folks here in person this summer. __________________ In memory of my friend Deron Harden. Life isn't going to be the same without him.

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JoeNomad1 Wants better weather! BTK Expert Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Fl weather I've been waiting for! Posts: 875	Like many of you, I left another major kawasaki forum because of the constant attacks and bickering. I enjoy discussing many topics just as long as it is done with civility. There are times where you have to agree to disagree. __________________ 99 Green Nomad VH Dual Baggers Extra Chrome Bits Hi Five Air Cleaner

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nomad4me Top Gear Full Throttle BTK Expert Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Michigan Posts: 316	I agree with you 100%...That is why I chose this forum to be my "happy home"... it's like your talking to friends that share the same interests...I was very impressed when I first got here, on how everyone..."just gets along".....

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hot_shoe_cv *Vintage Rider* BTK Expert Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: central AZ Posts: 741	Like many of the others, I too gravitated to this site from another Kawi site for similar reasons. The deciding factor was when I saw posts from the so-called moderators & admin which echoed the same sort of gutter talk as regular members. Altho I do not post often, I do visit this site several times each day and enjoy the civilized atmosphere. __________________ 02 Mean Streak, Jardine 2/1 pipe, hiway bars w/pegs, floor boards,ISOgrips w/throttle boss, Kriss head light modulator, Corbin Young Gun ostrich saddle, etc. 660 Yamaha Raptor sport quad for the dirt.

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jukief I miss you, Deron Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Fort Collins, CO Posts: 18,172	I like the fact that we can joke around and get a little off color once in a while, but no one carries it too far. It's just right. __________________ In memory of my friend Deron Harden. Life isn't going to be the same without him.

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Freakinout The Absentee Forum Supporter Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 7,099	this place has been one of my favorite forums for a loooong time. I've just noticed lots of other forums filled up with stupid people and run by the same (not saying that I'm not stupid, just not their kind of stupid). Glad everybody feels this way about this forum, it makes the hard work (ha!) worth it. __________________ Support Self Defense Freakinout

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pitchinguy Deron...THE..."big guy"! Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Virginia Posts: 7,850	Trike, you are absolutely correct about not taking this forum for granted. Also, don't underestimate it's effect. I'm not sure anyone really knows how much effect it really has. Had it not been for this forum, I probably would not have considered a KAW. All my friends ride hondas & harleys & I got a lot of encouragement in those directions while shopping. I literally stumbled across this forum & watched for a while before joining. The atmosphere & attitudes almost instantly made me want to be a part so I started looking at KAW. Of coarse as you all already knew from your own bikes, when I saw a 1600 it was love at 1st site & when I sat on her, well....the way she kinda pinched my butt, it was all over. You all know what I'm talking about. Bottom line....the tasteful atmosphere, the humor, the eagerness to share knowledge & wisdom & the feeling of home that is found here drew me to KAW. I couldn't be any happier! Thanks to you all. __________________ *LIGHT ENGINEER Todd's Body Paint Team* *Black 1600w/apes*

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Kenny Refrigerator Magnet Test Engineer BTK Expert Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Rockingham,North Carolina Posts: 484	Yes sir,Thanks everyone for such a nice place to be a part of!!! __________________ Kenny in North Carolina.......... _________________________________________ ---Our 4 Kids--- 2003-1500 Vulcan Classic (Cosmic Illusion Red) 2003-750 Shadow Ace (Candy Orange) 1979-Honda CM400A (Oldie Goldie) 1995-Black Lab (dog named Pooh) ----------------------------------------------- ''''''''''''Just Riding For Fun'''''''''''''