Mel Posted March 22, 2011 Share #1 Posted March 22, 2011 Well, I went and switched to a GL1800, I've had it about 10 days now. Lower seat and center of gravity, a lot easier for me to handle, especially two-up. Maybe more about that later. Now to the subject of this thread. I signed on to a couple of Gold Wing forum sites, looking for hints, advice, places to buy safety chrome, etc. So I started a thread at this one site with the subject box content "Wingstuff.com". I proceeded to ask if anyone used them to buy goodies and what they thought about their prices, service, etc.--- Same kind of stuff we discuss here all the time. HAH! I got several decent responses, then all hell broke loose. It seems as though the reason that there is no membership fee (in other words free) is because the site is owned and paid for by a big aftermarket vendor. Yes, I said owned. They are a full blown "have almost everything" vendor. On the home page their banner shows as a sponsor, not "owner", with some smaller banner sponsors also shown. The smaller ones are not directly competitive with the owner, that is not allowed. They offer different goods and/or services. Now comes the good part. The moderator works for the vendor! So, along with him, several members unloaded on me for daring to mention a competitor on their site. After a lot of bantering, name calling and expressions of ill will, the thread got deleted. Some of the other members expressed some support for the "newbie" and some thought the others were way too harsh, but the end result is you must conform to their rules. My way or go away. Be very pleased and happy to pay your $12 a year and have a site that is "by the membership, for the membership"! This site occasionally has some minor conflicts and the boss has to step in, but believe me, this place is wonderful compared to what I have just experienced. I know that there are some really good guys on that site, but I ain't gonna be there. Congratulations to the members, moderators, and administrators of this site. An enjoyable place to visit. I have totally enjoyed being a member here. I'm done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
royalstar09 Posted March 22, 2011 Share #2 Posted March 22, 2011 I had a similar incident with a Harley Davidson site I signed up on to have access to a vender for a buddy of mine. Not only did I get hammered for not being a Harley owner, once I "posted man that stinks" because a vender was out of a seat back I wanted I recieved numerous IM's about my "language" and so I requested they delete my account. Have not been back there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reddog170 Posted March 22, 2011 Share #3 Posted March 22, 2011 WOW i know exactly what you are talking about there. This place is awesome. No other way to put it. Great people, great knowledge and friendly atmosphere. I am a member of a couple sites for my salt water tanks and one of them I have been suspended for "advertising items I am not selling" when all I did was brag about someone else s great product or service. Yep we have it made here. I ,for one, do not plan on joining any other motorcycle sites. Once you get a taste of a site like this nothing else compares. Shaun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam Posted March 22, 2011 Share #4 Posted March 22, 2011 Same experience as already stated frank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted March 22, 2011 Share #5 Posted March 22, 2011 (edited) Mel I know which one you are talking of. There are some good guys over there but I post to a minimum as you said after a few posts all He$$ breaks loose. If ever you need anything let me know as I now know a few of the "Good Guys "over there and know where to get some good deals..I just bought a set of Chrome rims,front and rear with new bearings seals Installed for $700.00.(Also Installed on my Wing) Same guy is going to "Tweak" my front suspension with a few goodies I want for little of nothing money wise!BTW, Unless I'm run off I will always be a member here. Edited March 22, 2011 by Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoomerCPO Posted March 22, 2011 Share #6 Posted March 22, 2011 Of course this is a great Site....They tolerate ME and the Pygmies. Boomer....who sends regrets about dumping a few pygmies at last year's MD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iowa Guy Posted March 22, 2011 Share #7 Posted March 22, 2011 Once again, I needed info on something to fix the bike. This time it was rust on the new mufflers I installed 1-2 years ago. I found out the wonderful properties of white vinegar and elbow grease. Now if I didn't research that here, where would I have found the answer so easily. Its stuff like that, the comradeship and so much more that make the price more than worth it. Iowa Guy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Posted March 22, 2011 Share #8 Posted March 22, 2011 Yeah, and we don't have any $h1t-stirrers around here, like those other sites.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
etcswjoe Posted March 22, 2011 Share #9 Posted March 22, 2011 Yeah, and we don't have any $h1t-stirrers around here, like those other sites.. And no smart Alecs either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Posted March 22, 2011 Share #10 Posted March 22, 2011 We do seem to have quite an abundance of crusty old Chiefs, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
etcswjoe Posted March 22, 2011 Share #11 Posted March 22, 2011 I may be a crusty "Old Chief" but I do agree the folks on this site are some of the best I have ever ran across even if they do give me a hard time now and then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG TOM Posted March 22, 2011 Share #12 Posted March 22, 2011 Of course this is a great Site....They tolerate ME and the Pygmies. Boomer....who sends regrets about dumping a few pygmies at last year's MD. errr.......... you could have warned us about that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bongobobny Posted March 22, 2011 Share #13 Posted March 22, 2011 Yeah, and we don't have any $h1t-stirrers around here, like those other sites.. Hey!!! I resemble that remark... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david Taylor Posted March 22, 2011 Share #14 Posted March 22, 2011 you are right. I did just the opposite as you. I had the gl1800 and went to that web sight often. It's dangerous to ask a simple question because someone is going to attack you. now that I'm a venture owner i like it here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone Eagle Posted March 23, 2011 Share #15 Posted March 23, 2011 Of course this is a great Site....They tolerate ME and the Pygmies. Boomer....who sends regrets about dumping a few pygmies at last year's MD. Boomer, we are setting aside couple of "rooms" for the pygmies in Cody this year - no worries, bro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoomerCPO Posted March 23, 2011 Share #16 Posted March 23, 2011 We do seem to have quite an abundance of crusty old Chiefs, though. Bite yer tongue ya durn whippersnapper! Boomer....who forgot about being crusty cuz I haven't taken a salt-water shower in years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryan52577 Posted March 23, 2011 Share #17 Posted March 23, 2011 And "Venture Riders" Wave when they meet you on the road! And "Venture Riders" I have met, are all nice! And "Venture Riders" Like Ice cream!! And "Venture Riders" Help one-another! And "Venture Riders" Know their crap about our bikes and share! And "Venture Riders" Have the best web site we all call home! And "Venture Riders" Have the COOLEST cassette decks on their bikes! OK maybe I am reaching on that last one. Bryan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aimhigh Posted March 23, 2011 Share #18 Posted March 23, 2011 I started a very similar posting not long ago...I, too, post few things on the other sites, although there are some good people that do their best to help out. I really do not understand why folks have to be jerks, but they do...just try to glean info and then, when the nastyness starts, punch out. This VR site has a growing number of Wing owners that are most helpful...enjoy the new bike! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venturous Randy Posted March 23, 2011 Share #19 Posted March 23, 2011 About the only other site I belong to is Maxima.org and even though there are some that are helpful, most are a bunch of butt-holes. As you noted, always looking to attack someone. RandyA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yammer Dan Posted March 23, 2011 Share #20 Posted March 23, 2011 Yeah we got to put up with whats his name but you can always...... OK I'm going back to my corner!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcarl Posted March 23, 2011 Share #21 Posted March 23, 2011 Yeah we got to put up with whats his name but you can always...... OK I'm going back to my corner!! Now who you talkin' about,,, watch your tongue knave or we'll have to do something nasty!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PBJ Posted March 23, 2011 Share #22 Posted March 23, 2011 Well you Know I LOVE this site but then who doesn't??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yammer Dan Posted March 23, 2011 Share #23 Posted March 23, 2011 I didn't say anything... Now if I had been on some of those other sites.:rotfl: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reddog170 Posted March 23, 2011 Share #24 Posted March 23, 2011 If you do not feed the pigmies will they go back to Bomer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saddlebum Posted March 23, 2011 Share #25 Posted March 23, 2011 Of course this is a great Site....They tolerate ME and the Pygmies. Boomer....who sends regrets about dumping a few pygmies at last year's MD.Hey we only let you in because the pygmies said they won't join if we didn't Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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