Cobie Fair Posted February 16, 2009 Report Share Posted February 16, 2009 OK forum braniacs, here's the question: Where/how on the forum should suggestions, info be put regarding equipment. For example, lets say I could get our helmet sponsor, or our leathers expert, or what we have found to work for our tires, and post up some info for all to access. An "Equipment" section? Maybe some pinned threads that would show at the top of the pertinent gear (helmet, leathers, boots, tires, etc.)? Let me know what you guys think of this. C Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fire337 Posted February 17, 2009 Report Share Posted February 17, 2009 I think an "Equipment" section would be a great way to do it. It would work better to have its own section then trying to fit it under one of the three (Announcements, Keith's Corner and Techniques) we have right now, as it does not really fit under any of the other three in my opinion. As far as the pinned threads, I like that idea as well. It helps people find the type of product quick and easy so they can get info or ask new questions they may have about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Kane Posted February 17, 2009 Report Share Posted February 17, 2009 I think an "Equipment" section would be a great way to do it. It would work better to have its own section then trying to fit it under one of the three (Announcements, Keith's Corner and Techniques) we have right now, as it does not really fit under any of the other three in my opinion. As far as the pinned threads, I like that idea as well. It helps people find the type of product quick and easy so they can get info or ask new questions they may have about it. I'm with Fire on this. Kevin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spthomas Posted February 17, 2009 Report Share Posted February 17, 2009 OK forum braniacs, here's the question: Where/how on the forum should suggestions, info be put regarding equipment. For example, lets say I could get our helmet sponsor, or our leathers expert, or what we have found to work for our tires, and post up some info for all to access. An "Equipment" section? Maybe some pinned threads that would show at the top of the pertinent gear (helmet, leathers, boots, tires, etc.)? Let me know what you guys think of this. C I agree an "equipment" section would fill a gap. People new to the sport have a lot of questions about gear, so it helps to have a place to ask things. New riders sometimes shy away from getting good gear because it is expensive, but spare parts for people are extremely expensive and often not even available! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sakhmetii Posted February 17, 2009 Report Share Posted February 17, 2009 OK forum braniacs, here's the question: Where/how on the forum should suggestions, info be put regarding equipment. For example, lets say I could get our helmet sponsor, or our leathers expert, or what we have found to work for our tires, and post up some info for all to access. An "Equipment" section? Maybe some pinned threads that would show at the top of the pertinent gear (helmet, leathers, boots, tires, etc.)? Let me know what you guys think of this. C I agree an "equipment" section would fill a gap. People new to the sport have a lot of questions about gear, so it helps to have a place to ask things. New riders sometimes shy away from getting good gear because it is expensive, but spare parts for people are extremely expensive and often not even available! Double ditto, Stevo! $800 to fix the bike, $1100 on new & replacement gear, $40K to rebuild the ankle (I highly recommend the crazy boots at all times!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cobie Fair Posted February 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2009 OK, 4 have responded so far, anyone else? C Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaybird180 Posted February 17, 2009 Report Share Posted February 17, 2009 OK forum braniacs, here's the question: Where/how on the forum should suggestions, info be put regarding equipment. For example, lets say I could get our helmet sponsor, or our leathers expert, or what we have found to work for our tires, and post up some info for all to access. An "Equipment" section? Maybe some pinned threads that would show at the top of the pertinent gear (helmet, leathers, boots, tires, etc.)? Let me know what you guys think of this. C I agree an "equipment" section would fill a gap. People new to the sport have a lot of questions about gear, so it helps to have a place to ask things. New riders sometimes shy away from getting good gear because it is expensive, but spare parts for people are extremely expensive and often not even available! hmmmmmm........not sure on the replacement parts. Last year, my club did a charity ride for the DC Burn Foundation. They provide skin when needed. So we can help out with that one. If anyone wants to do a Spine Foundation, then we can get rid of gear altogether. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cobie Fair Posted February 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2009 Personally, i'll stick with OEM parts, thank you very much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hubbard_28 Posted February 18, 2009 Report Share Posted February 18, 2009 Do you mean sponsors, or equipment in general? If you put an equipment page on here, you could have a sponsor section inside that. Otherwise, I would agree on the equipment section being added. But would it possibly get people away from the riding chat that we do? Just don't add a "general" or "not motorcycle related" section please, and I'm sure most of us would be more than happy to browse the equipment section as well. Another thing that could possibly happen, would be repeated posts, and several hundred repeat posts about "what bike should I get?" I have no problem answering them to the best of my ability, but there are plenty of people who get tired of that question. And now I can add the "you should definitely look into the crossover" statement. What is that bike about? It's a big engined scooter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hotfoot Posted February 18, 2009 Report Share Posted February 18, 2009 I agree that a separate equipment section would be nice, and a pinned topic that lists what the school uses for equipment (bike stuff and riding gear), and info on bike mods, bike setup, tires and tire pressures, for the school bikes and the coach bikes. And some notes about what works well for you and why. That stuff is interesting because you guys put on so many miles in so many different types of conditions, with so many different people, that you get a terrific perspective on what works or doesn't. Just one request, I'd prefer NOT to have a section where everyone gets to list or show off all the mods on their bikes, there is too much of that on other forums already - I think folks on this forum are here to ride their bikes, not decorate them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spthomas Posted February 18, 2009 Report Share Posted February 18, 2009 Just one request, I'd prefer NOT to have a section where everyone gets to list or show off all the mods on their bikes, there is too much of that on other forums already - I think folks on this forum are here to ride their bikes, not decorate them. I'm OK with that- my bike is bone stock. Outside of putting new Qualifiers on it and changing the oil, I haven't spent any money on the bike, just the rider! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hubbard_28 Posted February 18, 2009 Report Share Posted February 18, 2009 Just one request, I'd prefer NOT to have a section where everyone gets to list or show off all the mods on their bikes, there is too much of that on other forums already - I think folks on this forum are here to ride their bikes, not decorate them. I'm OK with that- my bike is bone stock. Outside of putting new Qualifiers on it and changing the oil, I haven't spent any money on the bike, just the rider! And I have some stickers I wanted to brag about. They increase aerodynamics and make the tires more sticky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cobie Fair Posted February 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2009 yeah, we aren't going to have a "trash" area, or a bunch of off topic stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acebobby Posted February 19, 2009 Report Share Posted February 19, 2009 This sounds like a good idea, is it only going to be for the companies that sponser the school though? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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