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Hi all. After looking at all the XS sites out there, I've decided to kick my sidestand out here. You guys seem like a nice enough bunch. So... couple of questions. My fingers tend to throw out the F word from time to time (in a friendly sort of way). Is that cool here, or should I try to refrain from such language?
Any trolls hang out here? If so, Is there any way to block them? I'm 63. I ain't much inclined to put up with stupid with the years I got left.
Last question. I recently retired and decided my first major retirement project will be a restoration on a 1980 XS that I picked up a few years ago. I figured this forum would be a good place to document the restoration. Is that an acceptable use of this forum? If not, any recommendations?

Thanks for any input guys, Jim.
 
Hey Jim, welcome aboard!
We're a pretty tolerant bunch around here. As far as profanity? I'm a firm believer that profanity in the proper context enhances language, but I spent my formidable years in south Jersey and not everybody out there feels the same. It'd be interesting to see how many times the F bomb has been used on site by doing a word search......lol.

There's a feature on the forum where you can block and not see posts from selected members.

Doing a thread on a build is acceptable and there are many in here.
Post some pics up if you can, we love pics.
 
+1 on all that!

Personally, I occasionally use colourful language but I tend to adjust the f@cking spelling of the sh!tiest words to operate the effect.

Anyhow - welcome!

Pete
 
I been to Jersey, say no more;) I spent 22 yrs in the Air Force. It's been said that if a GI couldn't cuss and move his hands.... he wouldn't be able to talk at all. I love pics too... I'll try and get some up tomorrow. Thanks for the input.
 
+1 on all that!

Personally, I occasionally use colourful language but I tend to adjust the f@cking spelling of the sh!tiest words to operate the effect.

Anyhow - welcome!

Pete
Thanks Pete. Opinions... should I start a new thread titled "Blah Blah RESTORATION" or just carry on in this thread?
 
Welcome JimD54, profanity used as an expression seems to be ok, as mentioned some use *&% or whatever i don't have a problem with it, personally I think the C word goes to far.

Been a couple of trolls but the locals usually sort them out by notifying the mods by using the report button. ............If you don't like an attitude, or feel a post, is not where you want the thread to go, or it's counter to what you are doing it is your choice to allow it or not. Refer to the rules there are only 2 and the rest are guidelines............1 Mod and the 1 admin are all that control the site permissions and in the 9 years and 25,000 members i think there have been about 5 people banned. Have to be a real nusince to get that far. Most things get sorted by helping the mods if there is something suspicious or a bad attitude.

That being said we aren't all that good at reading so pics really do help............
 
Get a feel for the place and where or how to find the information before starting a build thread.............your choice. "Tech menu".... under....."maintenance and general Trouble shooting" ........has a good new to you bike and what to do on a new to you bike, basic really and helps to get all your ducks in a ro
 
Welcome aboard, and ABSOLUTELY build threads of any sort are encouraged and welcomed! Even A-holes like me say howdy do!
 
Thanks for the warm welcome and input guys.
I think I'll just start a new thread tomorrow. 6 months down the road, a bike restoration thread titled "New Guy Here.. " would seem kinda silly wouldn't it... I'll put a link here when I get it going.
Jim.
 
Welcome, Jim.
Thank you for your extensive Service.
I'm 63 and have an '80, too, which I'm always tinkering with..
This is a mixed bunch of guys but generally friendly.
Like most populations, you will be treated similarly to the way you treat others.
Hope the build goes well, and look forward to your pictures.
 
Jim , welcome to the site. I think you're going to find a pretty good bunch here. Helpful, friendly and knowledgable.
Sounds like you're no rookie, so maybe we will learn something from you! Anyway, looking forward to your build.
Like your avatar btw.
 
Here's a teaser...


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Unfortunately... yes, it looks every bit as silly in person:( On the bright side, it has 3 things going for it. 1. I got it for a song. 2. It ran before I started tearing it down. And... 3. Every f&#cking piece of it is original except for the seat and pipes. I bought it to chop it, but the more I looked at her, the more I realized a restore is completely doable.
Jim.
 
Jim , welcome to the site. I think you're going to find a pretty good bunch here. Helpful, friendly and knowledgable.
Sounds like you're no rookie, so maybe we will learn something from you! Anyway, looking forward to your build.
Like your avatar btw.
The avatar is a pic a friend sent me yesterday. It's me during a NATO exercise from 1973. Gawd that seems like a million years ago. You're right I'm not a rookie when it comes to turnin wrenches. One of the reasons I picked this site was because it looked like there's a lot of experienced people here. I'm hoping the learning will be a two way street. Thanks for the welcome Mailman.
Jim
 
The avatar is a pic a friend sent me yesterday. It's me during a NATO exercise from 1973. Gawd that seems like a million years ago. You're right I'm not a rookie when it comes to turnin wrenches. One of the reasons I picked this site was because it looked like there's a lot of experienced people here. I'm hoping the learning will be a two way street. Thanks for the welcome Mailman.
Jim

That avatar is actually you!? That's so cool!
I swear I thought that was straight out of Band of Brothers. Were you also a movie star?
 
Welcome JimD54, profanity used as an expression seems to be ok, as mentioned some use *&% or whatever i don't have a problem with it, personally I think the C word goes to far.

Been a couple of trolls but the locals usually sort them out by notifying the mods by using the report button. ............If you don't like an attitude, or feel a post, is not where you want the thread to go, or it's counter to what you are doing it is your choice to allow it or not. Refer to the rules there are only 2 and the rest are guidelines............1 Mod and the 1 admin are all that control the site permissions and in the 9 years and 25,000 members i think there have been about 5 people banned. Have to be a real nusince to get that far. Most things get sorted by helping the mods if there is something suspicious or a bad attitude.

That being said we aren't all that good at reading so pics really do help............
Thanks for the input Skull! Not a fan of the C word either. Looks like a pretty good bunch here.
 
I know i said show us some pics but did you have to show us that..............lol...........looks ok, might need a gear selector

80SG Factory Electronic ignition, (TCI), BS34 Carbs. ...........A couple of threads running at the moment with some problems with the TCI and fixes. Keep an eye out, and do a search on TCI. Good system but age can cause magnets to fade, easy fix, and the control unit, (under battery box), to have issues, Not often but it happens.

Don't strip it get it running and sort any issues it may have.............Charging and associated parts, although your bike will have a combined Solid State Reg/Rect.........ignition...........wiring............also easier to sort problems systematically now instead of putting it together after a tear down and not knowing what may have caused the problem or where it is............Carb problems can be attributed to electrical and vise versa
 
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You might consider what many of us do, a resto-mod. Keep the bike mainly stock, just change a few items like the bars and seat to make it look and ride better. Fix and upgrade all the mechanical stuff. Fixes for many of this bike's short comings have been worked out by owners over the years and most all of it is documented here somewhere.
 
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