(mods, if this is in the wrong section, I apologize and humbly ask it be moved to the correct section)
Ladies and Gents....
This is a little guide on how to get the most out of this forum when you have a problem with your bike, which at some point, we all do. Take a moment to give it a quick read, as it will make your life easier and less stressful.
Lets start easy, shall we?
Use the search function first. Take a couple of cracks at it as its not the greatest. This may find you the answer and will avoid many of the USE THE SEARCH comments. Google searches work too.
Start a thread with "HELP" and the topic of the problem (ex: HELP. Clutch issue.)
When you post your problem, be as clear as possible as to what the problem is. List all pertinent information and pay attention to the symptons and describe them in your original post.
Use english. We all read it and understand it and dont want to wade through a bunch of "i HaZ dis problum, yo an I dunno howz imma gonna haz ta fix da chit. Those of us that care enough to help you lose interest VERY quickly when we have to work to help you. Being lazy or typing "ghetto" because you think its cool, however, is a pain in the ass and you look like an idiot and will be flamed mercilously.
Use bullets or cliff notes to help us help you. Avoid run-on sentences.
Be easy to help. Stick with the thread so that you can answer any questions we may have of you, especially if you are a noob to bikes.
Take a deep breath, relax, and realize you probably arent the first person to have this problem, so the answers are out there.
Remember that this is the interwebz and some people like to make jokes and play around, get used to it. Some of those people may just be the folks with the answer you need
Try not to insult everyone if you dont get the answer you need right away. Your problem may be pressing to you, but isnt to the rest of us.
If you're super frustrated, say so and ask that the jokes be kept to a minimum. Not everyone will help
Its not a joke at all if you cant read and if you truly have issues, then you should PM someone knowledgable and see if they would be willing to work with you over the phone. I have helped quite a few people this way, at the expense of my time and minutes...sometimes it just works better too.
Another thing I wanted to mention is that the oem parts websites offer exploded views of things that really makes figuring out needed parts easy, and most have the part number right there for you to see, and if they dont, you simply add them to the cart and the numbers show up. Part numbers will not only help you keep the dealer honest if they order the wrong parts, but it can help you identify parts in question, as well as see where it may or may not go.
These are some sure fire steps that will have you on your way to getting the help you need. Sometimes you'll take some shit, especially if you did something stupid or noob-like. Its just the nature of the world, the forum, and doing something stupid. Remember that people are out there that care enough to help, but you HAVE TO help us help you. We dont want to have to spend time and effort trying to help you help us help you, especially when we could just sit and BS in RESPECT all day....And try not to be a little bitch about it if people joke around.
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Originally Posted by dannyjames1684
Exactly! In a perfect world you would've dripped down mommy's chin
Last edited by redisdeadrideblue; 09-20-2010 at 12:41 PM.
whts up guys, me and my friend is wrecking our brains over here working on this bike he has an 02 r6 and jus had the motor rebuilt so we got the motor in the bike and nothing will happen no lights on the dash or nothing ok we found out tht a lil plug on the back of the motor was missing ok we plugged dat up and grounded the other end ok now all the dash lights come on but when we switch the on/off switch to off the tempt light is on and the tempt is flashing an neutral light comes on with the back lit dash lights on when we switch it to on the back lit lights goes off with the neutral light and in both postions the start buttons dont do nun sooooooooooooo wht are we missing someone please help message me or leave me a number we can call for help thanks alot
All I got out of this is blah blah blah blah I cant fcuking punctuate.
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Originally Posted by 02-r6
damn maybe im on the wrong forum so fck it i want post nothing else since instead of helping one another some of you wanna make jokes if you dont know nothing about what i posted dont say nothing
And this.... I am a whiny little bitch and fcuk you guys....
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Originally Posted by dannyjames1684
Exactly! In a perfect world you would've dripped down mommy's chin
True...
I am confused how some people can write a whole paragraph like this OP. It would take me twice as long and twice the effort if I was to try and have that many spelling and grammar errors.
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Originally Posted by TheOtherHalf
Got permission from the hubby to get out of the kitchen and post on a thread
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Originally Posted by GIJoe007
"Never try and teach a pig how to sing. It just wastes your time and pisses off the pig."
RIP Jason (snocompton) you were an amazing guy and will be missed
True...
I am confused how some people can write a whole paragraph like this OP. It would take me twice as long and twice the effort if I was to try and have that many spelling and grammar errors.
Now I am not trying to make fun of people that have a hard time reading or spelling. My best friend cant read, or at least not above a 4th grade level. Its not a joke at all and if you truly have issues, then you should PM someone knowledgable and see if they would be willing to work with you over the phone. I have helped quite a few people this way, at the expense of my time and minutes...sometimes it just works better too. But then, if you cant read, you probably wouldnt be on a message board/forum....
Being lazy or typing "ghetto" because you think its cool, however, is a pain in the ass and you look like an idiot and will be flamed mercilously.
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Originally Posted by dannyjames1684
Exactly! In a perfect world you would've dripped down mommy's chin
comments. Google searches work too.
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