docc Posted April 22, 2014 Posted April 22, 2014 You mean take all the existing "registries" pinned in 24/7 V11 sub-forum and put them under their own sub-forum? That would make the existing sub-forum lots cleaner.
chamberlin Posted April 22, 2014 Author Posted April 22, 2014 You mean take all the existing "registries" pinned in 24/7 V11 sub-forum and put them under their own sub-forum? That would make the existing sub-forum lots cleaner. Yes! Exactly Docc, a single sub forum that is pinned, but has the sub categories of each bike type underneath. The key thing is too, that they aren't labeled as "registries" but more like "here's me and my Tenni #142 checking in" kind of threads. The main forum might be called something like "All V11 Owners Check-in here!" The sub threads would be simply the model types broken out by model year (with distinctions made between what we agree upon is most logical model type break down...or if you and I can ever get around to re-doing the FAQ on the model types, we can use that!!!) My thoughts that are if we are to do a registry that has *any* sort of meaning and usefulness whatsoever, it cannot be based around an open ended chain of posts in a forum setting. Registries are limited in their usefulness to begin with, and in the forum posting layout, they aren't really even registries any more. Whaddya think?
docc Posted April 22, 2014 Posted April 22, 2014 I like that the individual threads can keep their identity. Most of them aren't very active, but that's ok as long as they remain intact for the members they matter to. So, the registry would update a pinned first post with the most current compilation of data kind of like our "poll" function does now?
chamberlin Posted April 22, 2014 Author Posted April 22, 2014 I like that the individual threads can keep their identity. Most of them aren't very active, but that's ok as long as they remain intact for the members they matter to. So, the registry would update a pinned first post with the most current compilation of data kind of like our "poll" function does now? Yes, they would definitely keep their identity - we can't loose all of those posts and photos! Really, just the naming and organization of those threads would change. With regard to the registry however, it would not be a constantly updated forum post, nor be like the 'poll' function. It would be a separate database 'spreadsheet' type of thing that would be accessible to all V11lemans.com members. I've been looking at some other registry databases used for cars and such (I've been a part of a few myself with my former BMW 8 series and M coupe models). Some are very elaborate and require formal letters and approvals with photos! But others are by honor system that just let you type in your data with minimal credentials. I think we should have some drop down menu items for some items, and some fill-able boxes for VIN codes etc. More research needs to be done on my part, but I do have some MySQL gurus that work in my IT dept. Right now, I am a total newbie. Bottom line, the registry would certainly be linked someplace in the forums, but a new webpage would spawn when you actually go to enter or research the data.
docc Posted April 22, 2014 Posted April 22, 2014 I guess we better get cracking on updating that Model Year FAQ!
chamberlin Posted April 22, 2014 Author Posted April 22, 2014 Yes indeed, that should be step numero uno! Let's discuss that further on a fresh thread?
docc Posted April 22, 2014 Posted April 22, 2014 You and I have a running PM on that if you want to get the ground work done there?
chamberlin Posted April 22, 2014 Author Posted April 22, 2014 Yes! Perfect! I'm done for tonight, but I'll pm you as soon as I get a second wind later this week!
dangerous Posted April 22, 2014 Posted April 22, 2014 ok so... havent looked yet right, the tag on my stearing head will tell me what, some one post a pic up of theres if there tank is off. it will tell the year built but not the # of X amount tho aye?
chamberlin Posted April 22, 2014 Author Posted April 22, 2014 My tank's been off since day 1! Here is a quick shot (photobucket mobile doesn't let you resize however- arrrghh).
dangerous Posted April 22, 2014 Posted April 22, 2014 well thats handy to know it has wheels and tyres with pressure... 2-2003 built 2003 whats the 2? 2nd month of 03?
docc Posted April 22, 2014 Posted April 22, 2014 It's visible ahead of the tank, but you chaps with a full fairing will have a harder time seeing it. Not sure if you can peer in from above or below the fairing and see it?
chamberlin Posted April 23, 2014 Author Posted April 23, 2014 Here is the other location that *may* be another production date code...on the bottom side of the lower triple clamp:
docc Posted April 23, 2014 Posted April 23, 2014 I dunno about that. Mine looks like it's stamped 09 00, but my build date is 3-2000 and I was riding it by August . . . Maybe it's a "use by" date.
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now