weekly tips yes no???

[Howdy]

I have a idea to throw into the pot. I have seen this in a magazine and on TV before. They have 2-4 people to give advice. A person ask a question about a repair. Then each of the guys give their own advice on how to fix it. Sometimes they all answer it in the same way. Other times they all differ in opinion. Even when they differ the end result is it gets fixed correctly. They just have different ways to go about doing it.
To me this way would help more people, because not everyone can or wants to do everything the same way as any one person. Examples here is changing tires, hand grips, seat covers, ect. Giving more choices allows for a person to pick the way that is best for them.

Just my 2 cents.
Howdy

[dc]

I can't see people arguing too much about mechanical tips. But riding and performance tips will no doubt start some name calling.

[AirManCam]

just tell ppl there just tips and if it gets outta hand just kick them or ban them or somthing

[Wickedfinger]

..... personally, I have always felt that there is usually (but not always ) more than one route you can travel to get from point A to point B - therefore a melting pot of information a person can pick his choice from would always be the best. Sometimes committees tend to end up with compromise (ex. look at alot of the horrific "weapons" that were designed by committees) - which however could be generally a bad idea in repairing something. I think that a healthy, open discussion, one without sarcasm or a way too quick ill judgement, is the best way. To another point, only one persons advice in a column can also be helpful - if its right - but we would need to keep the post un-answerable as was said before. But than again, whos to say someone couldnt just post underneith it ...... more moderating for us I guess.

[TimSr]

I agree with Wickedfinger's post. What gives this site its appeal is that it taps into a wealth of knowledge from several knowlegeable people with different areas of expertise. And whether it be magazines or any other media, experts do occasionally disagree. Open discussion from a variety of sources of varying experience better allows a reader to weigh all the information presented, and arrive at a well informed conclusion, and he is free to decide which sources he feels are most reliable, and which information to reject. While MrATC's expertise and experience are very valuable to readers, I feel to set it side in a special forum in order to prevent dissenting opinions would only result in additional threads being posted to other forums to answer topics that cant be addressed in the specially created Q&A forum, making the duties of moderators more difficult. The current forums work fine as Q&A forums, and if a reader wishes for a response only from a specific individual, they can email, PM, or simply post it as "question for Fred" or whatever. I think the concept of Q&A is a good idea, and Im willing to go along with it, if thats what the majority of site members really want, but I really think if people really think this through, most would prefer open responses as opposed to a single response. I could be wrong. It happens.

[YAMAHA_Jim]

I'd say you guys are straying off the topic a lil bit. A "tip" is just a piece of knowledge that someone offers,its not an answer to a question.Its up to the person that reads it,whether or not they want to use it.I think the "DAILY-TECH-TIP" or whatever your gonna call it should be posted on the main site someplace and not open for discussion. just my 3 cents

[TimSr]

Maybe Im misunderstanding what this is all about then. I was thinking it would be setup like a dedicated MrATC Q&A message board, and Im not too crazy about that idea, but if you are talking about something like MrATC writing a weekly technical column, (which would probably better be posted on the site rather than on the message forums), that might be a great idea. Im thinking of those general things, such as, not a week goes by when somebody does not yet again have to expalin how to read a spark plug, and setup carburetion, or how to service your forks, or adjust your chain's tension. I think this would best be done by simply writing a procedure based on what seems to be an overall topic of the week, rather than responding to specific questions from individuals. This would keep you from getting bogged down in the "please write every possible scenario as to why my bike quit" scenarios, will capitalize on your strengths of techincal expertise, and keep you away from your weakness that seems to get you in the most trouble - people skills. So if you are talking about a weekly "how to" column, not directed towards any individual or specific question I would support it. If its a Q&A session for the purpose of being obnoxious or insulting to people asking questions you feel are "stupid", for entertainment purposes, I would not.

[MR ATC]

Tri-Z Jim hit the nail on the head.

Tim Sr. wrote..... So if you are talking about a weekly "how to" column, not directed towards any individual or specific question I would support it.


thats exactly what i'm talking about.

[AirManCam]

Tri-Z Jim u got it right there bod im with u all da way

[Wickedfinger]

I think Tim and I were thinking you wanted to do a more Sarge McCoy type post, rather than a Rondo Talbot like one. I see the light now ....... (I hope its not a train.)

[Dirtcrasher]

I think tips is a fantastic idea - airboxboot/ joint area siliconed - grease on bolts - running tubes, etc. all could be really informative. I do however have my thoughts - if noone can reply the only thing that can be learned is EXACTLY as it is in ONE PERSONS MIND. If I had a nickel for each time I thought I "knew it all" about a particular part and then someone posts "nope, they stopped heat treating that in 1987" whatever the case may be that I got from another persons perspective.
So why not post ONE TIP as STICKY per week or 2 week period and allow people to respond just as now - I apologize in advance if I hurt anyones feelings but there are alot of creative minds in this world that come up with simple solutions to everyday maintenance problems and procedures, and we may miss out on it if we don't allow it. I believe this board has some of the most intelligent 3whlr wrenchers available and I want to hear and share everyone's knowledge.
If the TIPS are correct and come from years of experience - then the majority of us will agree with them. Its when one person does his first top end job and posts all about it that it gets out of hand.

[YAMAHA_Jim]

In addition to my 3 cents,,,,,,,I think anyone that has a good tip should send it to 3ww so it can be posted up.I dont think the tips should come from one person everytime. I dont think anything pertaining to duct tape or JB weld is a good tip either.

[AirManCam]

Tips are good.
Im out like the fat girl in dodgeball.