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  1. Freebird
    Yes, but you can always use the classifieds like you always did. Just go there and look the sections that you want to. This will hopefully be the best of both worlds. For those that abosuletly just DON'T WANT to see anything in the "Links to Classifieds" show up when they click on the New Posts button, they can go to their profile, edit options, and exclude that forum. They will still show up on the home page though.
  2. Freebird
    I am closing this thread. Please ad your comments to the new thread at: http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?p=577574&posted=1#post577574
  3. Freebird
    Post the responses here. I'll close the poll thread. Thanks.
  4. Freebird
    Yesterday I made a change to the classifieds. People that post in the classifieds have long complained that many of you never check the classifieds. I don't really agree with that but that is the perception. So what I have done is change it so that when an ad is posted in the classifieds, a link to it is automatically posted in the "Links to Classifieds" folder. Once an ad is posted, the link is automatically added within about 10 minutes. Hopefully this will work well and the ads will get more exposure. Now the initial responses to this change were mostly negative. I THINK that was because when I first made the change, links were made for all the existing ads and the entire home page of "new posts" and the new post button brought up nothing but classifieds. It completely buried all the other new posts that people like to read. Now that the initial import is over, the automatic posts will only be made as new classifieds are added. That is usually only 2-4 times a day and some days none at all so there shouldn't be a flood of posts like there was when I first did it. Sooooooooo.......based on this information regarding how it should work from now on, do most of you like it or not? I also want to hear again from those of you who posted in the polls area that you did NOT like it. Does this change your mind or do you still not like it? If everybody REALLY hates it...then just let me say that it was BradT's idea. If you like it, I don't mind taking full credit.
  5. Freebird
    Not necessarily. Sometimes it will, usually it will just decrease it and/or move it to another RPM range. In rare cases, it has even made it worse.
  6. Freebird
    I think you may not get them on any further. It seems that when I tried the RKs on my bike, there was a weld or something that created a bead inside the muffler that prevented it from going on any further. I'm not sure if they are all that way but I know that some are.
  7. Freebird
    Yes, but I think that was resolved a while back. This isn't very server intensive but if I see it causing a problem, I'll change it. Right now, I am still awaiting feedback on whether or not people even like it. The initial responses were almost all negative but now that the initial flood of posts is over, I want to hear from folks again.
  8. Freebird
    Looks very similar to one that I bought about 3 years ago except mine was an automatic transmission. I only rode it home after buying it, about 25 miles, but it was fun to ride. Sold it soon after buying it so didn't get to ride it again. I THINK that mine came from the dealer with the touring package but it was all made by Windjammer. I'm thinking it was a '78 model. The bags and fairing on yours look sleeker. Very nice.
  9. Freebird
    Yea, but doing it more often will keep it updated quicker for folks that come on at different times. It's not ALL about YOU.
  10. Freebird
    Well, the Ipad was delivered right on schedule. I did play with it a couple evenings and I just honestly don't care for it. I absolutely do NOT understand the fascination that many folks have with the. It's not something that I can sit on my lap and tilt to a comfortable viewing position and have the keyboard remain in a comfortable typing position. Just makes absolutely no sense at ALL to me. Now, I had refrained from reporting back on it because if other folks like those things, then it certainly doesn't bother me. Now let me make something very clear. I am NOT anti Apple in any way. I have a couple of Ipods and I like them fine. I DO think that it is STUPID that Apple intentionally tries to prevent the consumer from installing replacement batteries though. Yes, I know that it CAN be done and have done so on one of my Ipods but they sure don't want you to. I also don't have any problem with their computers. If that's what people want to spend their money on, it is absolutely none of my business. I just don't choose to spend two - four times as much for a computer that I don't like as well.
  11. Freebird

    Ebay links.

    Freebird replied to hig4s's topic in Bug Reports

    OK...you can now. I hope you read my earlier post though. The influx of all the messages was a result of the feature being initialized. There will typically only be a couple of posts a day added from the classifieds. Nevertheless, I have added that forum to the exclude list. It is something that has to be done when a new forum is added and I just forgot to do it.
  12. Freebird
    HA...that has NEVER happened to me. WAIT...what YOU talk'n bout Willis?
  13. Freebird
    Folks, I THINK you are all forming your opinions way too quickly. Give it a chance. What you saw was that when I initially added this feature, it imported all the existing ads into that forum so it appeared to overwhelm all other posts. If it works as I expect though, it will now only import new ads as they are placed. That is usually no more than a couple a day and some days, none at all. So, give it at least a few hours and THEN let me know if you still don't like it.
  14. Freebird
    OK...done. I have created a RSS feed from the classifieds that automatically checks the classifieds and posts the ads in the Links to Classifieds forum. I have it set to run every 10 minutes for now. I may change that later after we test this for a few days. Note, you no longer need to post your ad to the forum to make sure that people see it. Once you post your ad in the classifieds, it will automatically create a new thread in the links to classifieds thread. At the bottom of each new post is a link that says "more". clicking that link will take you to the actual ad. We'll see how it goes. I can always remove it if people don't like it. The posts in the forum will self-delete after 30 days.
  15. Freebird
    hmmm.....I've been giving it some more thought and I may have a way of doing what you suggested. I'm not sure and it will take some work but I'll try to take a look at it tonight.
  16. Freebird
    Brad, That is actually a pretty good idea but unfortunately, I think it is beyond my capabilities.
  17. Freebird
    Don't worry about it. Charlie sometimes misses the fine nuances and/or fun sarcasm that is obvious to most. You have to be here a while to truly understand him.
  18. Freebird
    Yea RIGHT...I KNOW what you were thinking.
  19. Freebird
    Try this thread. Apparently the price has gone up to 69.99 but still a good price for all four. http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=32943&highlight=diaphragms
  20. Freebird
    A picture is worth a thousand words. In stock configuration, there will be one on each side. If the AIS system has been removed, there will also be one on each side where you see the hose connected.
  21. Freebird
    Here you go. F4 Shields http://www.f4customs.com/ Clearview Shields http://www.clearviewshields.com/
  22. Freebird
    I'm all for that. Then after the show, I could go backstage and fiddle around a bit more. I just LOVE music.
  23. Freebird
    Folks....he DID say that he hoped you take it right. I saw nothing insulting in what was written and in fact, thought it was stated very well. Most of what was said is fact. I too like a little noise from time to time but did get tired of it after a while and went back to stock mufflers. I also know that on some bikes, going to a more free flowing exhaust can and will hurt the performance and gas mileage. I did not find that to be the case on the RSV. I can't say that it helped in any way but it didn't seem to hurt either. It is also true about the noise. As much as many of us may like the louder and deeper sounds, many cities across the USA are really cracking down on bikes due to the excess noise. It is something to think about. Not everybody needs to agree with any of this but it's certainly another side of the story that is valid. We are all free....for now anyway....to make our own decision about this issue.
  24. Freebird
    Nobody knows how many were produced. For some reason, Yamaha refuses to release production numbers on their bikes.
  25. Freebird
    I don't care if it counts or not....I still want to see them.
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