lightyearman
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Dec 14, 2017 17:23:15 GMT
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Sorry if it was against the rules - Last night I put an advert in the 'bits for sale section' for a motorbike that's in my garage in bits. I thought that would be the best place for it as its disassembled and 'in bits.' It is retro (properly retro, early 80's) and as such appeals to most of us here. I know there was a retro motorbike forum but it hasn't been used in the last 3 years, honestly, circa half a dozen posts in 3 years. If my placement was against the rules, I genuinely apologise. If that is the case can we set up a little motorbike section? Same retro rules, same ethos etc? Cheers, Lightyearman  |
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lightyearman
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Anyone?
Anyone at all..?
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'89 Honda CRX siR Glassroof Flint black fully restored track beasty
'90 Nissan S13 Pignose - pass the mig wire
'86 Mini - matt orange, 13" Wellers, Project 2018
'97 LDV Convoy home built camper/tramper van
'04 Saab 9-5 Aero HOT. Anyone want it?
'91 Honda VFR400 NC30 17,000 km from new
'87 Honda XR80 4 stroke baby crosser
'03 Mini Cooper S - honestly, they are fun...
'15 VW T5.1 LWB daily brick
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Dec 18, 2017 21:12:21 GMT
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Try sending a message to admin.
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Rich
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Doubtful. It's a car forum, there are loads of motorbike forums. Otherwise we may as well have a retro train section, retro yacht, retro dining room chairs..
Well, OK, that is a bit OTT, but you get my drift. That's why we have 'readers other mods'
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lightyearman
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Dec 19, 2017 11:19:00 GMT
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Doubtful. It's a car forum, there are loads of motorbike forums. Otherwise we may as well have a retro train section, retro yacht, retro dining room chairs.. Well, OK, that is a bit OTT, but you get my drift. That's why we have 'readers other mods' I understand, but as you said: we do! The readers other modifications section is massively popular, why not just have another little sub heading for bikes? It can have projects and trading all under one small banner. It would keep as much traffic as possible on this forum, keeping everyone's retro motoring hobbies together. We wouldn't be poaching from other forums as there is nothing quite like RR (with the possible exception of AS, granted) It is 'RetroRides' after all. Any thoughts? |
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'89 Honda CRX siR Glassroof Flint black fully restored track beasty
'90 Nissan S13 Pignose - pass the mig wire
'86 Mini - matt orange, 13" Wellers, Project 2018
'97 LDV Convoy home built camper/tramper van
'04 Saab 9-5 Aero HOT. Anyone want it?
'91 Honda VFR400 NC30 17,000 km from new
'87 Honda XR80 4 stroke baby crosser
'03 Mini Cooper S - honestly, they are fun...
'15 VW T5.1 LWB daily brick
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mylittletony
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Dec 19, 2017 13:30:09 GMT
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The readers other modifications section is massively popular, why not just have another little sub heading for bikes? It can have projects and trading all under one small banner. I'm on your side on this one, there's a growing number of owners of both. There are a few threads on 'other mods' about bikes which stay, a few have been bought and sold on there too. I personally think it would be a benefit to the forum to have a small sub-section for 2 wheelers, including ads, because... ...there are loads of motorbike forums... ...but nothing that quite serves from an RR perspective. There's power ranger ones, super-rad-dude chopper ones, dirt bike ones, adventure rider ones, cafe racer ones, classic ones and make specific ones. The only remotely close one I can think of is the Bike Shed forum.thebikeshed.cc/ which is also pretty quiet... However, your ad was pulled because it was in the car parts for sale. |
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Dec 19, 2017 13:35:16 GMT
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I personally agree, it is Retro Rides...
It's only a sub-section, it's not as if its going to over-take the main forum with bikes and there might be a few members who dabble with both, I know I do.
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Darkspeed
Club Retro Rides Member
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Dec 19, 2017 14:21:18 GMT
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Sold my old Yamaha Jog through this site - Car related - yep - it was sold as Van breakdown insurance  Perhaps the Mods first love was stolen away from him by a biker and he now hates them all.... Saving up for a Brutale Re posting as a bike engine for sale - very car related judging by the number of conversions I see - with associated cycle parts would only get removed by the coldest of hearts - LOL |
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Last Edit: Dec 19, 2017 14:23:55 GMT by Darkspeed
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Dec 19, 2017 16:09:08 GMT
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Same as other folk - lots of different stuff interests me. The "Readers other modifications" has plenty of variety (bikes, DIY, tools, carboot finds) and is always active. I'm sure a "bikes and other stuff for sale" would be popular, but there's also folk who don't want stuff like that. Shake hands and agree to disagree  |
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lightyearman
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I'm glad to hear I'm not the only one running this train of thought, a little motorbike sub heading would only add more value to the RR community I'm sure I understand why my add was pulled (even though others have done broadly the same and not been pulled) but I understand and its certainly no hard feelings! Can we get some admin folk involved in this, maybe see about trialing a motorbike subsection? There is so much potential crossover of interests it can only do good things I'm sure |
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'89 Honda CRX siR Glassroof Flint black fully restored track beasty
'90 Nissan S13 Pignose - pass the mig wire
'86 Mini - matt orange, 13" Wellers, Project 2018
'97 LDV Convoy home built camper/tramper van
'04 Saab 9-5 Aero HOT. Anyone want it?
'91 Honda VFR400 NC30 17,000 km from new
'87 Honda XR80 4 stroke baby crosser
'03 Mini Cooper S - honestly, they are fun...
'15 VW T5.1 LWB daily brick
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lightyearman
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This in particular : ...there are loads of motorbike forums... ...but nothing that quite serves from an RR perspective. There's power ranger ones, super-rad-dude chopper ones, dirt bike ones, adventure rider ones, cafe racer ones, classic ones and make specific ones. The only remotely close one I can think of is the Bike Shed forum.thebikeshed.cc/ which is also pretty quiet... [/quote] Every aspect of RR such as garage builds, readers rides etc can be found in other similar forums, but nothing quite the same as this parish. That's why a RR motorbike section would be so well received I reckon. |
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'89 Honda CRX siR Glassroof Flint black fully restored track beasty
'90 Nissan S13 Pignose - pass the mig wire
'86 Mini - matt orange, 13" Wellers, Project 2018
'97 LDV Convoy home built camper/tramper van
'04 Saab 9-5 Aero HOT. Anyone want it?
'91 Honda VFR400 NC30 17,000 km from new
'87 Honda XR80 4 stroke baby crosser
'03 Mini Cooper S - honestly, they are fun...
'15 VW T5.1 LWB daily brick
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I've got to say that I agree with this. It really is time we had a motorcycle section. I know nothing about web design or anything like that, but honestly, how hard would it be to add on a section for motorcycle build threads alongside the car build threads, and another section for motorcycle sales in the for sale section?
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luckyseven
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Dec 20, 2017 10:29:46 GMT
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*1 Bikes please. I'd rather see bikes on here than read about someone building a shed or making things from skipfinds, but I don't moan about those kinds of threads because a) I'm not a dick and b) it's kinda a big forum and there's loads of room. If you don't want to read about bikes/sheds/skips/cats/whatever, how about not clicking on that particular thread?  Jeez. So intolerant... |
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lightyearman
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Dec 20, 2017 10:46:16 GMT
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*1 Bikes please. I'd rather see bikes on here than read about someone building a shed or making things from skipfinds, but I don't moan about those kinds of threads because a) I'm not a dick and b) it's kinda a big forum and there's loads of room. If you don't want to read about bikes/sheds/skips/cats/whatever, how about not clicking on that particular thread? Jeez. So intolerant... Personally I love the 'other modifications' random skip finds, garage builds etc, they are mega and I hope to get my garage build up soon. But as you rightly say... There is plenty of room for bikes too, and it makes a lot more sense than house renovations etc to me |
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'89 Honda CRX siR Glassroof Flint black fully restored track beasty
'90 Nissan S13 Pignose - pass the mig wire
'86 Mini - matt orange, 13" Wellers, Project 2018
'97 LDV Convoy home built camper/tramper van
'04 Saab 9-5 Aero HOT. Anyone want it?
'91 Honda VFR400 NC30 17,000 km from new
'87 Honda XR80 4 stroke baby crosser
'03 Mini Cooper S - honestly, they are fun...
'15 VW T5.1 LWB daily brick
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luckyseven
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Dec 20, 2017 11:23:32 GMT
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That was tongue-in-cheek. I have an overdeveloped sarcasm gland  I actually love sheds as much as the next man |
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brachunky
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Dec 20, 2017 11:52:01 GMT
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Another yes for a RR bike bit!
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lightyearman
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Dec 20, 2017 14:22:34 GMT
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That was tongue-in-cheek. I have an overdeveloped sarcasm gland I actually love sheds as much as the next man Sorry mate, I hadn't had a cuppa yet and my sarcasm sensor was out of whack |
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'89 Honda CRX siR Glassroof Flint black fully restored track beasty
'90 Nissan S13 Pignose - pass the mig wire
'86 Mini - matt orange, 13" Wellers, Project 2018
'97 LDV Convoy home built camper/tramper van
'04 Saab 9-5 Aero HOT. Anyone want it?
'91 Honda VFR400 NC30 17,000 km from new
'87 Honda XR80 4 stroke baby crosser
'03 Mini Cooper S - honestly, they are fun...
'15 VW T5.1 LWB daily brick
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lightyearman
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Dec 20, 2017 15:58:58 GMT
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We only just got the Small Torque section this year for model car topics - and sales+swaps. Maybe the boss only needs a little more time to consider something similar for the 'less wheels' fraction?! Haha, we aren't expecting it to pop up right this second  But this diversity with the small Torque section etc, its all good stuff! Now we just need space for the Bi-Wheelers |
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'89 Honda CRX siR Glassroof Flint black fully restored track beasty
'90 Nissan S13 Pignose - pass the mig wire
'86 Mini - matt orange, 13" Wellers, Project 2018
'97 LDV Convoy home built camper/tramper van
'04 Saab 9-5 Aero HOT. Anyone want it?
'91 Honda VFR400 NC30 17,000 km from new
'87 Honda XR80 4 stroke baby crosser
'03 Mini Cooper S - honestly, they are fun...
'15 VW T5.1 LWB daily brick
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Dec 20, 2017 21:05:02 GMT
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Who doesn't want to see build threads about stuff like this?   |
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Jeez. So intolerant...
