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Sticky Topics/Tech Docs
10/26/04 at 19:55:24

I contacted John H., the administrator and creator of this forum, and asked him how we could make sticky topics. In response, he made me the moderator which means I can do it...me and my big mouth. Shocked

That's why the three topics at the top are at the top. After going through the historical topics, those seem to be ones that will be most helpful to everyone. Just wanted to let you why they are there. I also think it might be helpful to have a summary exhaust/jetting modification topic. See Jardine again...(Now MAC) for details.

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Reply #1 - 10/26/04 at 20:10:23

The unfortunate thing about Stickies is, if they are your only way to keep informational tidbit threads up there, they quickly overwhelm your space and fill up your single forum's first page.... They are not really the "best" answer for taking all the things like FAQ's and Informational threads and keeping them accessable because they eventualy overrun your main interactive forum... As you will quickly see soon... So long range you need to consider a seperate forum for them. Some place to move them to... So this one can remain interactive and developmental and then that one is where the gems go to when they present themselves worthy of it.

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Reply #2 - 10/26/04 at 20:20:15

cphilip wrote on 12/31/69 at 16:00:10:

The unfortunate thing about Stickies is, if they are your only way to keep informational tidbit threads up there, they quickly overwhelm your space and fill up your single forum's first page.... They are not really the "best" answer for taking all the things like FAQ's and Informational threads and keeping them accessable because they eventualy overrun your main interactive forum... As you will quickly see soon... So long range you need to consider a seperate forum for them. Some place to move them to... So this one can remain interactive and developmental and then that one is where the gems go to when they present themselves worthy of it.

No doubt you are right. That's why I only chose three to make sticky. I saw your note on the other thread so I've also asked John about creating another section for docs/faqs but thought we could start with what we've got. It's better than where we were anyway.

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Reply #3 - 10/26/04 at 20:45:48

Wow. John is quick today. We now have a separate section called Technical Corner where we can post technical information. The idea is that the discussion would continue to occur in this area (Rubber Side Down) but any detailed technical information that we want to have easily accessible should be put in the other section such as the Torque Specs List.

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bassman29 Ex Member	Re: Sticky Topics/Tech Docs Reply #4 - 10/26/04 at 20:50:14 While you are conjuring up additional forums - how about a for sale/wanted to buy section? We need to leave the rubber side down area unspoiled by capitalism - must leave plenty of space for more endless yammering about carburetors and mufflers. By the way - congratulations on your promotion, Susan!
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Savage_Greg Serious Thumper Alliance Member Offline Don't go around your ass to reach your elbow... Posts: 7844 SW Washington State Gender:	Re: Sticky Topics/Tech Docs Reply #5 - 10/27/04 at 02:40:07 Congrats on your promotion to moderator. I noticed the forum change right away. I'm also jealous of your green stars. They match my bike
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Reply #6 - 10/27/04 at 05:48:54

Thanks guys...don't know if it was exactly a promotion or Susan's mouth getting her assigned extra work Roll Eyes

but I'll do my best.

David the "for sale/marketplace" forum sounds like a wise idea. Before I ask John for another addition, are there others we need?

In the interest of ease of use, my preference would be to keep almost all the conversation in one place so I'm not sure we should split it any further (beyond Rubber Side Down, Tech Corner for tech docs and a Marketplace as David suggested) but would like to hear your thoughts.

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Savage_Rob Serious Thumper Alliance Member Offline Mechanically Inclined Amateur Posts: 6972 Texas (Dallas area) Gender:	Re: Sticky Topics/Tech Docs Reply #7 - 10/27/04 at 06:16:04 Very nice! And, um, congratulations... I think.
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klx650sm2002 Serious Thumper Offline The more I learn the less I know. Posts: 2041 Cumbria,England Gender:	Re: Sticky Topics/Tech Docs Reply #8 - 10/27/04 at 08:29:50 I like the Technical Corner. Thanks. Clive W
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cphilip Ex Member	Re: Sticky Topics/Tech Docs Reply #9 - 10/27/04 at 09:49:31 Looking good now Susan. I think the three is good. Keeps it all sort of easy to find and not too many of them to search through.
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Re: Sticky Topics/Tech Docs
Reply #10 - 10/28/04 at 03:47:21

Susan wrote on 12/31/69 at 16:00:10:

David the "for sale/marketplace" forum sounds like a wise idea. Before I ask John for another addition, are there others we need?

What do you think about the one that was titled (I think), "See the bike, now the Rider"?

After all, we always see Rob's and Paladin's faces, but seeing some of the others might be good too Roll Eyes

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Re: Sticky Topics/Tech Docs
Reply #11 - 10/28/04 at 06:11:37

Savage_Greg wrote on 12/31/69 at 16:00:10:

What do you think about the one that was titled (I think), "See the bike, now the Rider"?

After all, we always see Rob's and Paladin's faces, but seeing some of the others might be good too Roll Eyes

Yea. I thought about making that one sticky -- it is kinda fun. I was also thinking about moving the "Parts that Have Changed '86 to '05" topic to the Tech Corner. It isn't quite a tech doc but it is more of a reference piece. I'll go ahead and make those changes. Will also add the "Paint Colors by Year" to the Tech Corner as it is a good reference piece too.

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Reply #12 - 10/28/04 at 06:34:23

Susan wrote on 12/31/69 at 16:00:10:

Yea. I thought about making that one sticky -- it is kinda fun. I was also thinking about moving the "Parts that Have Changed '86 to '05" topic to the Tech Corner. It isn't quite a tech doc but it is more of a reference piece. I'll go ahead and make those changes. Will also add the "Paint Colors by Year" to the Tech Corner as it is a good reference piece too.

Paint colors is good...I'll need paint this winter Roll Eyes

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