What's up the the Main page of mototips?

dirtbikenut · 09-02-2009, 12:06 PM

Just curious, but when I come to this site I see what is for sale as being the predominate or initial perception of this site. I thought that this was a moto related forum, not a store. I would like to see more emphasis on dirtbikes in general and not what is for sale by some random unassociated folks. I realize that this is a potential money making effort, but in my opinion, I would come to a site, like this, to gather, exchange information and to share stories, etc. Or even to post various moto related paraphenalia for sale that has been resting in my garage for unknown number of years. Also what is with that the verbiage below the Product Reviews and Places to Ride? I mean really, do we need someone to tell us what a dirt bike is and how fun it can be? Who wrote this stuff anyways? Kinda gives a new meaning to "even a caveman can do it".
Like, is my grandma going to stumble onto this site and then need to figure out what it is by reading this stuff?

I think that you're insulting our intelligence by having stuff like this on the site.

"Dirt bikes are equipped to see you through rough surfaces like dirt and dirt roads. These are
designed for very specific purposes. This is the bike for off-road and high impact riding. This is a
type of motorcycle especially designed for off-road riding. There are several advantages to this type
of motorcycle. One is that it is light weight and easier o maneuver even on uneven ground. The
rugged tires help the driver get through dirt roads efficiently. The tires grip dirt to better
maintain control of the bike. The tires also help drivers from getting off course. Its large wheels
also help drivers maintain ground control. The tires do not slip easily into gaps or cracks on the
ground. These large tires also make it possible for these kinds of bike not to sink in the dirt
especially when the ground is wet and soft.

Dirt bikes are designed to get wheels going even through the roughest of terrains. The engine
is
lighter than usual motor bikes and it is relatively lighter than regular bikes. The weight is crucial
in off-road biking since it helps the driver control the bike better. Its long suspension absorbs
shock gained through driving on uneven ground. The coil springs in the bike absorbs shock by
compressing or expanding. This supports and protects the engine and other related parts when
traveling over irregular surfaces. Dirt bikes are provided with minimal bodywork or design because
extra fairing only slows down movement through difficult terrains. Truly, this is the one to aim for."

BigRigg · 09-02-2009, 12:36 PM

god this must be JT's brother!!! LOL

turtlemann14 · 09-02-2009, 12:57 PM

no, not quite but your close

O.o its a definition of dirt bike

but anymore, a growing number of people need that explanation (not saying that any of us here do)

JThompson · 09-02-2009, 02:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigRigg

god this must be JT's brother!!! LOL

Its my dad

BigRigg · 09-02-2009, 08:30 PM

Yeah I realized that when I seen his other post! Haha hi mr. Thompson

turtlemann14 · 09-04-2009, 03:25 PM

so, what do you suggest is on the main page?

a place to sell members items and?

JThompson · 09-07-2009, 09:44 PM

I wouldnt mind having member items on the front page.... hmmmmm

off_road_4_me · 09-07-2009, 09:47 PM

bad boy jt.

JThompson · 09-07-2009, 10:15 PM

lol i know i am horrible that way

Hardtail · 09-09-2009, 06:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JThompson

I wouldnt mind having member items on the front page.... hmmmmm

Just so you know my member won't fit on the front page so you can't use mine.

09-02-2009, 12:06 PM	#1
dirtbikenut C Rider Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 78 iTrader: (0)	What's up the the Main page of mototips? Just curious, but when I come to this site I see what is for sale as being the predominate or initial perception of this site. I thought that this was a moto related forum, not a store. I would like to see more emphasis on dirtbikes in general and not what is for sale by some random unassociated folks. I realize that this is a potential money making effort, but in my opinion, I would come to a site, like this, to gather, exchange information and to share stories, etc. Or even to post various moto related paraphenalia for sale that has been resting in my garage for unknown number of years. Also what is with that the verbiage below the Product Reviews and Places to Ride? I mean really, do we need someone to tell us what a dirt bike is and how fun it can be? Who wrote this stuff anyways? Kinda gives a new meaning to "even a caveman can do it". Like, is my grandma going to stumble onto this site and then need to figure out what it is by reading this stuff? I think that you're insulting our intelligence by having stuff like this on the site. "Dirt bikes are equipped to see you through rough surfaces like dirt and dirt roads. These are designed for very specific purposes. This is the bike for off-road and high impact riding. This is a type of motorcycle especially designed for off-road riding. There are several advantages to this type of motorcycle. One is that it is light weight and easier o maneuver even on uneven ground. The rugged tires help the driver get through dirt roads efficiently. The tires grip dirt to better maintain control of the bike. The tires also help drivers from getting off course. Its large wheels also help drivers maintain ground control. The tires do not slip easily into gaps or cracks on the ground. These large tires also make it possible for these kinds of bike not to sink in the dirt especially when the ground is wet and soft. Dirt bikes are designed to get wheels going even through the roughest of terrains. The engine is lighter than usual motor bikes and it is relatively lighter than regular bikes. The weight is crucial in off-road biking since it helps the driver control the bike better. Its long suspension absorbs shock gained through driving on uneven ground. The coil springs in the bike absorbs shock by compressing or expanding. This supports and protects the engine and other related parts when traveling over irregular surfaces. Dirt bikes are provided with minimal bodywork or design because extra fairing only slows down movement through difficult terrains. Truly, this is the one to aim for." __________________ Thompson Racing Suspension Last edited by dirtbikenut; 09-02-2009 at 12:09 PM..

09-02-2009, 12:36 PM	#2
BigRigg Mototips video producers Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: INDY Posts: 3,795 iTrader: (1)	god this must be JT's brother!!! LOL __________________ PEACE AND CHAIN GREASE!!! MOTOTIPSTV on Youtube! Subscribe Now!!! Submit Your Riding Areas Here

09-02-2009, 12:57 PM	#3
turtlemann14 Pro Mototips Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: West Virginia Posts: 5,952 iTrader: (0)	no, not quite but your close O.o its a definition of dirt bike but anymore, a growing number of people need that explanation (not saying that any of us here do) __________________ If it does not move at first, get a bigger hammer!! Myspace Yamaha 1982 xj550 under bike lights Kawasaki klx250 1979 custom fiberglass silencer+ Honda xr200r 1985 stock = Dakaw Dk250 2008

09-02-2009, 08:30 PM	#5
BigRigg Mototips video producers Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: INDY Posts: 3,795 iTrader: (1)	Yeah I realized that when I seen his other post! Haha hi mr. Thompson __________________ PEACE AND CHAIN GREASE!!! MOTOTIPSTV on Youtube! Subscribe Now!!! Submit Your Riding Areas Here

09-04-2009, 03:25 PM	#6
turtlemann14 Pro Mototips Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: West Virginia Posts: 5,952 iTrader: (0)	so, what do you suggest is on the main page? a place to sell members items and? __________________ If it does not move at first, get a bigger hammer!! Myspace Yamaha 1982 xj550 under bike lights Kawasaki klx250 1979 custom fiberglass silencer+ Honda xr200r 1985 stock = Dakaw Dk250 2008

09-07-2009, 09:44 PM	#7
JThompson Administrator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bellingham WA Posts: 7,624 iTrader: (7)	I wouldnt mind having member items on the front page.... hmmmmm __________________ Mototips is almost ad free for members. Join today! You want some mototips stickers? We have a ton in stock. Help keep mototips alive and buy some stickers! Check out the monthly contest! Something new to win every month!

09-07-2009, 09:47 PM	#8
off_road_4_me Super Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: New Mexico Posts: 10,910 iTrader: (1)	bad boy jt. __________________ 2001 Yamaha WR250F 13.5:1 Wiseco Pistion Factory Effex Evo 6 graphics acerbis vented uniko handguards acerbis white rear fender http://www.offroad95.blogspot.com check out our how to's here

09-07-2009, 10:15 PM	#9
JThompson Administrator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bellingham WA Posts: 7,624 iTrader: (7)	lol i know i am horrible that way __________________ Mototips is almost ad free for members. Join today! You want some mototips stickers? We have a ton in stock. Help keep mototips alive and buy some stickers! Check out the monthly contest! Something new to win every month!

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