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Mantzy Spanner Monkey
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Posted: 01:09 - 08 Jun 2004 Post subject: How do you lot know so much? |
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Well, the title gives away what i'm asking doesn't it.
Is it just experience or did you read up on it or were you born this way? ____________________ Current Bikes: 2010 Triumph Sprint ST 1050
Previous Bikes: 2002 Sachs XTC, 1999 Kawasaki ZX6R, 2004 GSX-R 600 K4, 2006 Yamaha XT660X |
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Bendy Mrs Sensible
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Posted: 02:03 - 08 Jun 2004 Post subject: |
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I just listen to what others say and absorb. Though really, I know shit about bikes. |
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Josh Traffic Copper
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Posted: 02:16 - 08 Jun 2004 Post subject: |
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I'm guessing there are two main types of mechanically minded experts here.
1)Those who have bodged, from an early age, and learned as they go, referring to service manuals, and other mechanics when they needed help.
2)Those who are qualified mechanics, and learned that way. ____________________ 04 Suzuki GSX-R 600 K4 - Sex on wheels :>
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bikedudextrm Traffic Copper
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Posted: 02:39 - 08 Jun 2004 Post subject: |
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I know a fair bit about mopeds/scooters and also 2 stroke's as up to now that's about all i've had but once i get a 4 stroke i will pull that apart and learn about them. I used to pull bike apart when i was kid, i rarely knew what i was doing but i did learn. Also haynes manuals are good but can be confusing if you don't know much especially the part on gearboxes . ____________________
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mrchips World Chat Champion
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JonB Afraid of Mileage
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Posted: 18:51 - 08 Jun 2004 Post subject: |
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It's like all things, last year I joined a computer forum, I can now take apart a computer and work on it.
I only got my bike a month ago and found this forum a few days ago and hopefully can learn a lot here as well! I already know how a 2 stroke engine works, just from visiting this forum site. ____________________ Be careful whose advice you buy, but, be patient with those who supply it. Advice is a form of nostalgia, dispensing it is a way of fishing the past from the disposal, wiping it off, painting over the ugly parts and recycling it for more than it?s worth. |
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Valentino Mossy World Chat Champion
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G The Voice of Reason
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mr jamez World Chat Champion
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Posted: 20:09 - 08 Jun 2004 Post subject: |
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MarJay But it's British!
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Mantzy Spanner Monkey
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KevTM World Chat Champion
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JonB Afraid of Mileage
Joined: 03 Jun 2004 Karma :
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Posted: 23:18 - 08 Jun 2004 Post subject: |
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This sounds really stupid, but when I built my Petrol remote control car in some ways it is the same as a bike, uses a petrol motor, on a much smaller scale, but everything connects together in similar proportions! ____________________ Be careful whose advice you buy, but, be patient with those who supply it. Advice is a form of nostalgia, dispensing it is a way of fishing the past from the disposal, wiping it off, painting over the ugly parts and recycling it for more than it?s worth. |
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Dazbo666 World Chat Champion
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Mantzy Spanner Monkey
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Posted: 00:04 - 09 Jun 2004 Post subject: |
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Yeah, thats my plan. I'm getting a CG next week (probably/hopefully/I'd better or someone will die) and a haynes manual. Heard its good toilet reading!
Least with a CG I know you can get parts dead cheap ____________________ Current Bikes: 2010 Triumph Sprint ST 1050
Previous Bikes: 2002 Sachs XTC, 1999 Kawasaki ZX6R, 2004 GSX-R 600 K4, 2006 Yamaha XT660X |
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JonB Afraid of Mileage
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Dazbo666 World Chat Champion
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Posted: 00:36 - 09 Jun 2004 Post subject: |
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I've read and learned no end of good advice from computer and motorbike forums...
I built complete computer systems within a few months of starting some research, but as for the biking, I'm still only just starting out...
but this forum seems to be one of the best!! |
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JonB Afraid of Mileage
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Posted: 00:39 - 09 Jun 2004 Post subject: |
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I've only just started learning about bikes, so we are both in the same boat! ____________________ Be careful whose advice you buy, but, be patient with those who supply it. Advice is a form of nostalgia, dispensing it is a way of fishing the past from the disposal, wiping it off, painting over the ugly parts and recycling it for more than it?s worth. |
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Josh Traffic Copper
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Posted: 00:43 - 09 Jun 2004 Post subject: |
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The good thing with computers is that when you are testing your new upgrades/system builds, there is a lot less chance that something will go wrong at 60mph+ and hurl you into a bush.
Unless you are building some serious systems ____________________ 04 Suzuki GSX-R 600 K4 - Sex on wheels :>
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JonB Afraid of Mileage
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Dazbo666 World Chat Champion
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LOL I'm willing to take the risk once I get my CBR
...I need a new challenge to keep the old grey matter working - plus the added advantage of the grin factor while riding!! |
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Noggin Traffic Copper
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Posted: 00:56 - 10 Jun 2004 Post subject: |
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The only reason I know anything is this site to be honest! Oh, with mechanical stuff I have my tutor at college, erm, for knowing about an engine that would be college (6th form physics) and most helpful stuff I get off here, I try to look clever by quoting what I've heard before!
Craig G(Noggin) ____________________ Current bike: kawasaki zx12r 2002
Track bike: yamaha r6 1998
Old Bike: honda NSR 125 1998 |
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Old Thread Alert!
The last post was made 19 years, 317 days ago. Instead of replying here, would creating a new thread be more useful? |
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