Calling all Mods and Senior members...

[88 VT1100]

I have been here for a mere 6mos. and in that short period of time I have noticed a serious progression in the totally fucked up, and disrespectfull way of the n00b..

We all give eachother shit, and we all have a bad day here and there. But some of these guys get on here, post a pic of their bike and ask a dumb question that has been asked 100+ times (hell, we do it too) and then get all bent out of shape when we tell them to use the search button and give them the old FUCKOFFNOOBSCUM.. I'm tired of having to tell these fucks that Beaker and Sinister don't fuck around. And that just because they have been here for a year, yet only have 10 posts, does NOT make them a valued member of the nut house.. I just saw a guy with 47 posts that joined this month, maybe he has more time on his hands than others or maybe he has input on shit that matters, either way he is getting himself out there and gathering info. NOT WHINING, MOANING, BITCHING, AND COMPLAINING..

We all work hard for our money and our time is valuable. I propose a n00b intro page, MANDITORY for all new members, one that shows the features of the site like where to set up your personal info and where the SEARCH button is located. Maybe warn them of our way of welcoming them to the site. A 90 day probationary period where if they show their ass they will be warned and if it continues to happen they will be exiled to a shitty Shadow site with no info on it.

I don't know, I'm just tired of these children (for lack of better words) coming on here and attacking the senior members for giving advise, even if it stings some times...

[88 VT1100]

Good idea or not ? Lookin for some feedback here guys

[Big O]

I wouldn't necessarily want to warn them of the normal welcoming. I like to see there reaction!

[2pwrlftrs4u]

subscribed

[750SpiritRdr]

no one should be exiled, this is a public forum. some of the siht head noobs turn out to be good people, they just don't understand how it works here yet...remember, even the founder of this forum was a noob when it all started.

[Beaker]

I don't know... I think the problem is that some of these guys find the site and join right away. I lurked for a long time and read, and read and read...When I signed up, I knew the basics: be prepared for a bashing, post some pics right away, have a sense of ha ha, and try to contribute whenever possible. That's just my experience.

[orange750]

I don't know... I think the problem is that some of these guys find the site and join right away. I lurked for a long time and read, and read and read...When I signed up, I knew the basics: be prepared for a bashing, post some pics right away, have a sense of ha ha, and try to contribute whenever possible. That's just my experience.

Beaker,
You hit the nail on the head.

[Boris]

For what it's worth.
Sometimes not responding to a noob thread is better than getting on there and aimlessly bashing. A witty "fuck off noob" thing is always good and brings out the sense of humor in a noob. A non response forces the slower ones to wonder over to the search function or sit there all by them selves.

I'm still a noob here and to the whole Shadow world but have noticed that some have taken to bashing noobs more than sharing any useful info. Might just scare away a real worthy board member.

Now back to your regular programing.
FUCKMEFLYINGI'MAKNOWITALLNOOB !!!

[apache driver]

I realise I'm not a senior member, but I'll weigh in; It seems that you can never tell how someone will react; yesterday I tried the super polite approach to a Noob question, from a guy's first post (no intro, no photos, just a question) so I told him very politely to do those things first and he would find the place very helpful; musta scared him off though cause he hasn't been back; so it doesn't realy seem to matter how we treat them, some folks can take it, and some can't.
I vote for a "first visit / rules of conduct" page.

[chandler]

the problem you guys have is the shadow is a cheap bike to get so your getting every noob to biking in general. some twat finds a bike on craigslist for a grand and wants to be like the occ guys. so they need the lowering struts and rake right off the bat so they ask away. its not the site in generals fault just you guys walked into a cheaper market. you dont get these kinds of questions on a harley site cus money bikers just take it to a dealer anyway. i dont ask the stupid questions cus ive been a master tech for 10 years and these things are easier to build than a simple tranny overhaul. so this site as far as the older guys goes is more about personal expression than simple mechanics. but what do i know. im a noob. and i have so many posts in a month cus i play with my daughter from when i get off work till she goes to bed and the computer is in the living room. then im in the garage. thats why most of my posts are from 6-9.

[mcvierh]

I personally enjoy it when a Noob gets his/her panties in a wad...and I enjoy fucking with the real butt wipes of the noob bunch....and when they start with the "I fucked your wife and kicked you dog when I went by your house while you were at work " crap, well then I just Nuke the bastards for crossing the line.....simple as that.

[chandler]

and i didnt know you could change the time of how far back the search goes. so i searched for carbs and got two hits for the vlx.

[Raymo]

I wouldn't change a thing. And I don't expect it will change.

[craigv318]

Damn,
Leave it the way it is.
I love seeing Noobies getting all bent & out of shape when someone tells them to fuck off.

[Boris]

and get some 1100's already.

That section is almost extinct.

[RescueXJ]

I think the whole noobie thing is kinda funny once in a while, but I don't think its necessary for 10 people to tell the guy to fuck off. Once or twice is funny. Especially if its a decent question, not something like "gee where does the gas go"

Maybe I was welcomed better because I spent more time reading than posting. Honestly though I'd rather just help a guy, even if they ask a dimwitted question.

[Beaker]

I'm with Mcvierh, it is pretty amusing when they get totally bent. We've had a lot of fun with a few who were right off side and some of them turned around and became good members.

[Romparoo]

I got tired of reading your post...to many words! I got the gist of it though, something about we need bigger boobs!

[88 VT1100]

YEEESSS... BIGGER bOObies...

http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa133/Rhinocowboy/123108-sarah-chalke.jpg

I like seein em all bent out of shape, but the disrespect is what kills me. I did get messed with, TWICE (Thanks again bastards) but you have to just take your licks and bite your tongue for a few weeks.. It will be over shortly, and you will find that when you ask a decent question, and have some insight, there will not be 1 FUCKOFFNOOB on the entire thread ( Well, until Beaker shows up.. We love you, you silly canadian )

It's all fun and games, but don't run around talkin about waiting to meet someone so you can beat their ass, people like Bigarmzz and Big O just might take you up on that offer and teach you a thing or two..

A n00b starter page is a good idea for any site, just being respectful enough to grasp the concept that you are entering a new place that clearly does not need any more members is a good starting point. When I got my bike I lurked around here and got a feel for everyone for months before even signing up let alone posting.. As long as you are respectful you will last a long time around here ( even if your questions are stoopid )

[SVLX]

You don't need to have a road map. Just keep reeming those nOOb asses and see how they react. That's entertainment. (While you're waiting for more eye candy...hint)

[sk8er408]

I don't know... I think the problem is that some of these guys find the site and join right away. I lurked for a long time and read, and read and read...When I signed up, I knew the basics: be prepared for a bashing, post some pics right away, have a sense of ha ha, and try to contribute whenever possible. That's just my experience.

Ya... i lurked on this sight for like 6 months... But besides that... you dont come into a forum and act like you are the it....

[SS rider]

I think the whole noobie thing is kinda funny once in a while, but I don't think its necessary for 10 people to tell the guy to fuck off. Once or twice is funny. Especially if its a decent question, not something like "gee where does the gas go"

Maybe I was welcomed better because I spent more time reading than posting. Honestly though I'd rather just help a guy, even if they ask a dimwitted question.

I agree here, sometimes the noob bashing goes way overboard. I also agree sometimes people come here and are complete dicks, they deserve it, but the guys who get hammered with 50 fuckoffs and no real input is a bit overkill.

An intro page with direction to the search button and an explanation that these bikes have been around a while, so they have been modded in just about every imaginable way and there is usually a thread about it, might help.

[mdauwald]

As a noob I think what you are doing is is fine. Anyone who gets all bent out of shape over an internet forum post is a moron anyway.

Like previously said you do need some more 1100 members though

[Irish Bulldog]

I'm of two minds on this one. A forum dos and don'ts page would cut down on some of the shit, but there again it is fun sometimes to watch a total melt down of someone with no humor for the sort of thing that goes on here.

[old skool rulz]

I like the idea, but I never got my fuck off noobie from anybody
kinda hurt over that.

[Big O]

I like the idea, but I never got my fuck off noobie from anybody
kinda hurt over that.

Well then how about a belated.......
FUCKOFFYOUKINDAHURTOLDNOOB!

http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd24/xubbey/noobs.png

Hope you feel like one of the guys now.

[Big O]

As a noob I think what you are doing is is fine. Anyone who gets all bent out of shape over an internet forum post is a moron anyway.

Like previously said you do need some more 1100 members though


http://www.littlerobothead.com/images/seal.png

[88 VT1100]

Damn it O, you ALWAYS have the flippin pic we need. :jamming:
Where do you find this stuff..

[old skool rulz]

Thanks Big 0,
Feel much better now!

[YO MUDA]

Hey brothas, check out old skool rulz gallery. Now thats what I call a mod.:crazy3:

[firefighter212]

Now that`s nice,if you got more you need to share.Whats this you want but can`t have?

[quam]

haha, i think it's funny that the dude said that the money guys just take their shit to the stealer......not to hijack but, as much as i love the fact that more and more people are riding bikes these days, it's kinda a pet peeve of mine when dudes drop massive dough on a bike, clean it, ride it and take it to the stealer to get the chain lubed and adjusted or the oil changed.......
shit man, i'm only 28, but i feel like i must be "old school" cuz it just doesn't seem like a real biker to me unless it works on it's own bike! man maintaining and customizing my bike is part of my love for the motorcycle world. i like changing my oil and fuckin dropping grease all over my garage. and as much as i LOVE sport bikes, the majority of sport bike riders tend to give bikers a bad name in this respect, cuz all but 2 sport bike riders that i know (and i know a shit load of em) can't change their oil w/o my help. not that i mind, cuz i'm a REAL biker and so i love changin their oil for em.

and back to the thread; i don't see any need for any warning to any of the noobs comin in here. i think the very blatantly stated rules of conduct on the registration page should be warning enough.
and now that the subject is being discussed i'd like to say that i def agree w/ ssrider that sometimes the hazing goes overboard. i've said it a couple times before in some random threads, but i don't really make a big deal about it cuz everyone in here has every right to treat everyone else any way they please.
but personally, i will throw a fuckoff their way then try to answer their question....unless it's completely idiotic or something like "getting some popping when i decelerate from high revs, please help!". i like to fuck w/ noobs just enough to see if they've got the mettle to be a part of this community, but i keep in mind that this IS a community and i try not to cross the line to being a dick.

[750SpiritRdr]

Almost LooKs Like Carmen Luvana.

[CheeseMan316]

Hey brothas, check out old skool rulz gallery. Now thats what I call a mod.:crazy3:

That is DEFINITELY a MOD!

[apache driver]

Hey brothas, check out old skool rulz gallery. Now thats what I call a mod.:crazy3:

Kendra Wilkinson, FUCKING BEAUTIFUL!!!, but unfortunately one of the stupidest fucking morons on the entire planet!!! and no matter how gorgeous and willing to do kookie shit a woman may be..........somewhere, somebody is sick and fucking tired of her shit!!!

[Big O]

Damn it O, you ALWAYS have the flippin pic we need. :jamming:
Where do you find this stuff..

I have a huge library of crap on my hard drive. Mostly saved from pictures I find on the internet.



As for Kendra, nice rack, but I'd have to kill her the first time she made that horrid laugh!

[SS rider]

maybe we could add this to the page, or this could be the reply to noobies who seem to have missed the search button.







http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e224/mackowee9898/search-1.png (http://www.shadowriders.net/forums/search.php)

[BamaShadow]

To me, the site is great like it is. I fully support the idea of earning your place. I have a view on life that is; Nothing worth having is easy to get. Society has made life just a little too damn convenient, and as a result you get all these whining little candy-asses who can't take a little flack. In my opinion, anybody that can't take a little shit talking shouldn't be on a bike anyway. They should stick with their own kind and maybe ride a Vespa!

[Big O]

I'm on several other forums, and they are boring. You have to follow a certain etiquette or the moderator boots you off. When I new person enters the site, you have to say welcome, and be nicey, nicey. Hell there are a couple that all the provocative words are $*%&% out. I couldn't even type Twinkies on one of them!

I love this site, because we can talk like men. We can make snide, insulting remarks, to each other and know that it's all in fun. When I saw the movie Gran Torino, I thought of this site, and how fun it is.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXD8yOxIPB0

[CheeseMan316]

I love this site, because we can talk like men. We can make snide, insulting remarks, to each other and know that it's all in fun.

Agree. Man up and don't be a pussy unless you are/have one.

[YO MUDA]

I love that fuckin movie. "Boy does my ass hurt from all the guys at the construction job":cyclist:

[apache driver]

This site always feels like a bunch of guys hangin out in someone's garage playin Foosball and darts, and talkin shit to each other; then some homo in a VW scirocco pulls up with a sweater around his shoulders and asks a stupid question>

[Beaker]

Well put Apache!

[Alumni]

Apache...:thumbsup:

[88 VT1100]

I do love the fact that we can say whatever we please here...

[Irish Bulldog]

This site always feels like a bunch of guys hangin out in someone's garage playin Foosball and darts, and talkin shit to each other; then some homo in a VW scirocco pulls up with a sweater around his shoulders and asks a stupid question>

Amen Bro.

I think it was a pink sweater.:kiss:

[burningshadow]

Love the site as is. I took my fuckoffnoob's with a smile and even though I'm not a heavy mechanical modder, I tried to give something back from my experience, add-ons and engineering background.

Keep the noob douches coming, keeps things interesting. Between the FONoob's Big O's hilarioius URAnoobIdiot pics and the BIG Search button from SS Rider, we'll make our point.

@88 VT1100,

dibs on one of those muffler bearings! After I install the Thunder intake, then your bearing, I'll have 90HP on my ride! LOL :rolleyes3

[Alumni]

Amen Bro.

I think it was a pink sweater.:kiss:

And he got pissy when we told him there were NO wine coolers in the fridge.

[fegs]

I've been here for a long time, I've seen dumbasses come and go. The ones who still around (and theren't many) have been good members of this site. I am one to think that they will take some shit from us, especially for asking a stupid question before researching. They deserve it.

Be aware, I've been known to kick people out when they get out of place with their comments, everyone deserves respect especially if you're not the one asking the stupid question.

[Pwermker]

Ok, Ok, sometimes I just have to throw in my 2 cents. As you can see, I am a noob. I have very little posts on here because I use the search button. It is a good site for advice and how to's so I dont bother clogging up the site with questions, dumb or otherwise. Some people aren't so thick skinned and get pissed off easily, get over it.
Reading some of the replies on here, one guy said it is because the bike is cheap and you get alot of new people to the sport, BULLSHIT. I have been riding since I was 16 and have 30 years under my belt. It was a good choice for the money and got me back in the saddle again.
For what its worth probably not having much say because of my noob status, leave shit the way it is. Just because you dont have anything better to do than post dumb shit on here all day long, doesnt make you any better than anybody else. Yeah, I get my share of the "fuckoffnoob's" and "find the search button dumbass" remarks, so what. I like the site and its funny when I annoy the "holyer than thou" crowd.
Dont be so quick to judge based on someones post count or because they didnt post a pic of their bike, oh and I almost forgot, FUCKOFFSENIORGUYS.....LOL!
I feel better now, see you dickheads on the street, keep the rubber down.

[apache driver]

FUCKOFFSENIORGUYS.

Now THAT was funny!!!!

[Big O]

Ya, who are they?

We are Shadow God's!

Not some old senior citizen.

[YA RLY]

I like the place just fine the way it is. I'm pretty sure there was a big disclaimer about this being an everything goes kind of joint when I registered. I get a pretty good laugh out of the lippy n00bs.

I'm a member of plenty of forums, but as it's already been said previously, this place reeks of the old familiar clubhouse I call home. Good bros here, good info, and I can say what I want to say, how I want and when I want. Forums like this, especially non-local club forums, are few and far between.

This place is the shit.

[Pwermker]

I like the place just fine the way it is. I'm pretty sure there was a big disclaimer about this being an everything goes kind of joint when I registered. I get a pretty good laugh out of the lippy n00bs.

I'm a member of plenty of forums, but as it's already been said previously, this place reeks of the old familiar clubhouse I call home. Good bros here, good info, and I can say what I want to say, how I want and when I want. Forums like this, especially non-local club forums, are few and far between.

This place is the shit.

Amen bro! :jamming: Oh hell, I better slow down. I'm up to a whole 6 posts in a year!

[Big O]

Amen bro! :jamming: Oh hell, I better slow down. I'm up to a whole 6 posts in a year!

Ya, you better take it easy. That's 2 post within 24 hours! One more and you break your record from Oct 21, 2008.

NOOBWHOHASBEENHEREFORAYEARBUTLIKEALMOSTNEVERPOSTSBECUASEHEISSTALKINGUSSENIORS!

[Pwermker]

NOOBWHOHASBEENHEREFORAYEARBUTLIKEALMOSTNEVERPOSTSBECUASEHEISSTALKINGUSSENIORS!


Holy crap! I set a new record:no: ! Thanks Big O, had no idea I was on the verge of being accused of post padding! Keep up the smart ass comments, I can always count on the nut house for a laugh.

[Big O]

Holy crap! I set a new record:no: ! Thanks Big O, had no idea I was on the verge of being accused of post padding! Keep up the smart ass comments, I can always count on the nut house for a laugh.


Just doing my part.

You should post more often. I think you'd fit in around here.

[Beaker]

And that's one fine looking bike you've got Pwermker...

[Pwermker]

And that's one fine looking bike you've got Pwermker...

Yeh...uh...after my last response to Big O I noticed the "Pwermker photo gallery" tab and clicked on it. THAT BITCH WAS EMPTY! I know, I suck. I really should make more of an effort to appease the "Shadow Gods"! I guess its a modesty thing...my 07 SS looks so tiny compared to yours! Besides, I'm out ridin'!

[Big O]

I found a few you can put in your gallery. They are on the first page on a google image search for an 07 SS. That's all some people post.

http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/photogallerys/07_shadow_main.jpg
http://powersports.honda.com/assets/flash/model/gallery/ShadowSpirit750_2008_07.jpg

http://pictures.topspeed.com/IMG/crop/200612/2007-honda-shadow-spirit--11_460x0w.jpg

[88 VT1100]

oh man... fuckoffseniors ? That was funny..

[Belac]

This was a great thread to read. I like the general conclusion that not much needs to change. I would like to see a counter of hours spent on the side in addition to post counts. Pwermker is right when he says that a noob is penalized for using the search button and not making stupid posts.

To be honest with you, there should be an Annual Lurking Award and a Annual Banter Award. . .

"...and the nominees for the Banter Award are: Beaker, Big O, etc.. . . . And the winner is ___________!"

"I wanna thank Google image search. Without them, I wouldn't be here today. Thank You. . . . ." -Big O

"Thank you, thank you. I want first of all thank god for this honor. Without him the weather wouldn't be so fucking cold giving me a truly warped sense of humor.. . . " -Beaker






I would love to host it.

[CheeseMan316]

The problem with the hours meter is that i only login if I have something to say. Otherwise I'm just click/read/click/read. I don't think that would be a useful number.

[Fuzzzy]

CHEAP


http://i731.photobucket.com/albums/ww315/jalyons/Modsdone3modified3.jpg

[mcvierh]

Ok, Ok, sometimes I just have to throw in my 2 cents. As you can see, I am a noob. I have very little posts on here because I use the search button. It is a good site for advice and how to's so I dont bother clogging up the site with questions, dumb or otherwise. Some people aren't so thick skinned and get pissed off easily, get over it.
Reading some of the replies on here, one guy said it is because the bike is cheap and you get alot of new people to the sport, BULLSHIT. I have been riding since I was 16 and have 30 years under my belt. It was a good choice for the money and got me back in the saddle again.
For what its worth probably not having much say because of my noob status, leave shit the way it is. Just because you dont have anything better to do than post dumb shit on here all day long, doesnt make you any better than anybody else. Yeah, I get my share of the "fuckoffnoob's" and "find the search button dumbass" remarks, so what. I like the site and its funny when I annoy the "holyer than thou" crowd.
Dont be so quick to judge based on someones post count or because they didnt post a pic of their bike, oh and I almost forgot, FUCKOFFSENIORGUYS.....LOL!
I feel better now, see you dickheads on the street, keep the rubber down.


Yeah, what he/she just said.

[Beaker]

This was a great thread to read. I like the general conclusion that not much needs to change. I would like to see a counter of hours spent on the side in addition to post counts. Pwermker is right when he says that a noob is penalized for using the search button and not making stupid posts.

To be honest with you, there should be an Annual Lurking Award and a Annual Banter Award. . .

"...and the nominees for the Banter Award are: Beaker, Big O, etc.. . . . And the winner is ___________!"

"I wanna thank Google image search. Without them, I wouldn't be here today. Thank You. . . . ." -Big O

"Thank you, thank you. I want first of all thank god for this honor. Without him the weather wouldn't be so fucking cold giving me a truly warped sense of humor.. . . " -Beaker






I would love to host it.

You can host it at the next Dragon Run! We could have all kinds of prestigious awards! Great idea.

[mcvierh]

You can host it at the next Dragon Run! We could have all kinds of prestigious awards! Great idea.


Yeah, you could come up with plaques and pins and trophies and gift certificates (for China-Mart).....endless things, ribbons and steamers....

[Beaker]

Sounds like a plan....

[chandler]

one guy said it is because the bike is cheap and you get alot of new people to the sport, BULLSHIT. I have been riding since I was 16 and have 30 years under my belt. It was a good choice for the money and got me back in the saddle again.

the shadow vlx is a damn cheap bike in most cases and around here theres more of them at the license test than rebels and ninja 250's. your assuming im saying its cheap so its a hunk of junk. i never said that. i have a vlx and love it but its still a beginners bike in most cases.

[cjones]

i think the vlx is a good bike for around town plus they make kick ass little bobbers

[Fuzzzy]

the shadow vlx is a damn cheap bike in most cases and around here theres more of them at the license test than rebels and ninja 250's. your assuming im saying its cheap so its a hunk of junk. i never said that. i have a vlx and love it but its still a beginners bike in most cases.

Depends what you mean buy cheap please define . Cause if you mean a hardly and a honda (VLX )went across country the hardly is going to make it and the honda (VLX) isnt . Is that the def of cheap to you ? Well it aint to me its a better value not cheap to me . Would think most would agree .

[Pwermker]

the shadow vlx is a damn cheap bike in most cases and around here theres more of them at the license test than rebels and ninja 250's. your assuming im saying its cheap so its a hunk of junk. i never said that. i have a vlx and love it but its still a beginners bike in most cases.

It should not be about what you ride but why you ride it:jamming: . I would hope people that make a decision on what to buy is about how your going to use it and the amount of cash you have to buy it. I certainly wouldn't buy a Gold Wing for ALL city riding, and wouldn't buy a 250 for open highway.

[cjones]

i ride a shit load but i bought the vlx cause a guy needed some quick cash and it was CHEAP and when i saw it i saw the bobber i always wanted now i am looking for a newer 750 for the long hauls and 2 up riding....wife didnt want me to lose the rear seat on the vlx but some how the stock seat got all fucked but and i could only afford a solo :grin3:

[Beaker]

It doesn't matter what anyone rides, as long as they ride. There are some pretty cool chops built out of VLX's, XS650's, etc, that have been ridden from coast to coast. It's only a motorcycle. The bigger mill only makes for a more comfy ride. I bet there are people who do long distance rides on Rebel 250's. No reason not to. The bike can handle it if the rider can. My .02.

[apache driver]

It doesn't matter what anyone rides, as long as they ride. There are some pretty cool chops built out of VLX's, XS650's, etc, that have been ridden from coast to coast. It's only a motorcycle. The bigger mill only makes for a more comfy ride. I bet there are people who do long distance rides on Rebel 250's. No reason not to. The bike can handle it if the rider can. My .02.

Yyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyuup!!

[Fuzzzy]

I use to be a member of CHEAPRIDERS.NET thats why i came here and eye fucked the pictures so i would come up with a Cheaper bike

http://i731.photobucket.com/albums/ww315/jalyons/Modsdone3modified3.jpg


fornt fender 100 dollars
trees 600 dollars
extention 80 dollars
handle bars 150 dollars
mirrors 250 dollars
grips 50 dollars
tank 1200 dollors
side cover 150 dollars
turn sigs front 75 dollars
turn sigs back 150 dollars
signal minder 100 dollars
Pipes 475 dollars
jet kit 85 dollars
tornator intake 300 dollars
seat 400 dollars
rear fender 125 dollars
rear 16x6 rim 500 dollars
rear tire 200 dollars
sproket and chain 125 dollars
brake light and license plate 125 dollars
ax nut 40 dollars
hagon shocks 375 dollars
chrome rad cover 150 dollars
map forwards 450 dollars
paint (paint only) 600 dollars
mis parts aprox 300 dollars

So guess im a cheap basterd (or just plain stupid).

oh POST # 10 on this thread

the problem you guys have is the shadow is a cheap bike to get so your getting every noob to biking in general. some twat finds a bike on craigslist for a grand and wants to be like the occ guys. so they need the lowering struts and rake right off the bat so they ask away. its not the site in generals fault just you guys walked into a cheaper market. you dont get these kinds of questions on a harley site cus money bikers just take it to a dealer anyway. i dont ask the stupid questions cus ive been a master tech for 10 years and these things are easier to build than a simple tranny overhaul. so this site as far as the older guys goes is more about personal expression than simple mechanics. but what do i know. im a noob. and i have so many posts in a month cus i play with my daughter from when i get off work till she goes to bed and the computer is in the living room. then im in the garage. thats why most of my posts are from 6-9.
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"America is all about speed - hot, nasty bad-ass speed .~"Eleanor Roosevelt

"Make a man a fire and he'll be warm for a day. Light a man on fire and he'll be warm for the rest of his life."

"the question is not when we gonna stop, but who gonna stop us"


And Yes i take it personal ...

[apache driver]

Why is everybody getting all wrapped around the axle over the use of the word "cheap"? I'm pretty proud that my bike cost so much less than all those "American" V-Twin custom bikes, but looks so much better than most of them!

[Fuzzzy]

Why is everybody getting all wrapped around the axle over the use of the word "cheap"? I'm pretty proud that my bike cost so much less than all those "American" V-Twin custom bikes, but looks so much better than most of them!

It atracts NOOBs

[cjones]

man i am proud as shit over my CHEAP bike. less than 1300 in it and i get more people around mine when we go out than my buddy with the big bad american dream you have all seen it before STOCK SUCKS

[Boris]

I paid $1400 for my perfect 96 with under 7K miles on her.

I'd say that I have a cheep bike.

[Belac]

The reason why I'm not in a vtx1800 is because they cost about $7500 in my market slightly used and my '88 1100 cost me about $1800. I had 2 grand at the time (back when I was loaded)

I am not afraid to drop coin on something good but I am a

CHEAP BASTARD and proud!

[craigv318]

Very Nice bike Boris.
Only thing i would do is remove the "Reflectors"
Other that that, its a very nice cruise for your buck $

Where you from??
Floriduh?? Never heard of it

[CheeseMan316]

I use to be a member of CHEAPRIDERS.NET thats why i came here and eye fucked the pictures so i would come up with a Cheaper bike
....
So guess im a cheap basterd (or just plain stupid).


Cheap or not, don't care. That's one sweet ride. It is subtle, yet unique. Big props to ya!

[88 VT1100]

Maybe inexpensive to purchase. but it kills the "money bikers" when they see your full custom for under 15K

[chandler]

I use to be a member of CHEAPRIDERS.NET thats why i came here and eye fucked the pictures so i would come up with a Cheaper bike

http://i731.photobucket.com/albums/ww315/jalyons/Modsdone3modified3.jpg


fornt fender 100 dollars
trees 600 dollars
extention 80 dollars
handle bars 150 dollars
mirrors 250 dollars
grips 50 dollars
tank 1200 dollors
side cover 150 dollars
turn sigs front 75 dollars
turn sigs back 150 dollars
signal minder 100 dollars
Pipes 475 dollars
jet kit 85 dollars
tornator intake 300 dollars
seat 400 dollars
rear fender 125 dollars
rear 16x6 rim 500 dollars
rear tire 200 dollars
sproket and chain 125 dollars
brake light and license plate 125 dollars
ax nut 40 dollars
hagon shocks 375 dollars
chrome rad cover 150 dollars
map forwards 450 dollars
paint (paint only) 600 dollars
mis parts aprox 300 dollars

So guess im a cheap basterd (or just plain stupid).

oh POST # 10 on this thread

i never said the vlx was a cheap quality bike. i said cheap as in easy to obtain for new people to biking. read post #69. i bought mine for 1000 bucks. alot of people get them for about the same price so cheap is easy to obtain in a vlx. then people go on forums and ask for quick help. did you not read the first post of this thread. i was referring to why poeple dont use search and ask stupid questions. i didnt call your bike a cheap piece of crap. but point me to where i did and ill apologise. or better yet ill leave your site. i never bashed anyones bike or called them cheap crap. oh well. i can see bashing noobs for being noobs but when someone has an opinion on a subject and is logically talking about it, then they get bashed well boo fucking hoo for you tough guys.

[88 VT1100]

now now kids.. simmer down or grandma's goin to have to put a whoopin on ya..

He means easy to obtain, not that you are cheap ass, penny pinching, tight assed, cheapos.. ( Did I get it all ? ) LOL Anyway, I get where you are coming from..

[Beaker]

well boo fucking hoo for you tough guys.

http://www.myconfinedspace.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/04/internet-tough-guy.thumbnail.png

[Beaker]

Or:

http://img213.imageshack.us/img213/2546/lolintvm4.jpg

[Boris]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v171/BorisGPR/tardedgangsta1sh3.jpg

[Fuzzzy]

i never said the vlx was a cheap quality bike. i said cheap as in easy to obtain for new people to biking. read post #69. i bought mine for 1000 bucks. alot of people get them for about the same price so cheap is easy to obtain in a vlx. then people go on forums and ask for quick help. did you not read the first post of this thread. i was referring to why poeple dont use search and ask stupid questions. i didnt call your bike a cheap piece of crap. but point me to where i did and ill apologise. or better yet ill leave your site. i never bashed anyones bike or called them cheap crap. oh well. i can see bashing noobs for being noobs but when someone has an opinion on a subject and is logically talking about it, then they get bashed well boo fucking hoo for you tough guys.

No prob guy i was just being stupid i just dont look at cheap as most do . My problem not yours.

[CheeseMan316]

Boris: That is wrong on so many levels that it makes it fucking hilarious.

[Boris]

So, what you are saying ,..............................





http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v171/BorisGPR/retardawesome.jpg

[cjones]

holy shit i know that dude

[YA RLY]

i never said the vlx was a cheap quality bike. i said cheap as in easy to obtain for new people to biking. read post #69. i bought mine for 1000 bucks. alot of people get them for about the same price so cheap is easy to obtain in a vlx. then people go on forums and ask for quick help. did you not read the first post of this thread. i was referring to why poeple dont use search and ask stupid questions. i didnt call your bike a cheap piece of crap. but point me to where i did and ill apologise. or better yet ill leave your site. i never bashed anyones bike or called them cheap crap. oh well. i can see bashing noobs for being noobs but when someone has an opinion on a subject and is logically talking about it, then they get bashed well boo fucking hoo for you tough guys.Sand Condition?

[YO MUDA]

Mmmmm he said 69.

[88 VT1100]

Isn't that your brother ?