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I'm a newbie here, and I have tried to always acknowledge those that have educated me. In the first few weeks I didn't fully understand how the forum worked as it is the first and only forum I've been on. I tried to PM the guys that took time to share their experience, and there have been quite a few that have reached out via PM to give me guidance, even when I asked the really dumb and redundant question (Is there a panel that doesn't take tools to remove?). Yet someone still took time to let me in on the secret (not just RTFM!), even though I got chided some. There is a huge pool of knowledge and experience here, in every aspect of the Spyder. I can just say I couldn't have come as far as I have (still have a long ways to go) without the boost.
I would suggest to other newbies that before you post a new question (especially dumb ones like I have), remember that almost every aspect of any question has been asked and answered before, and if you get the search engine to work for you it can provide the correct answer almost every time. You have to be persistent in your search, rephrasing the parameters. I learned recently that something called Boolean works in the search box, and it's worth leaning how that works because it can dramatically improve search results.
h0gr1der
2018 RT Limited Blue/Chrome SE6 *Tri-Axis Bars*Adjustable Driver Backrest*175/55R15 Vredestein Front, 205/60R15 Vredestein Rear Tires*Baja Ron Front Spring Pre-Load Adjusters*Misty Mountain Sheepskin seat cover*Centramatic balancers *Garmin Zumo 595LM GPS*KOTT Grills*BajaRon swaybar*SpyderPops Alignment*Missing Belt guard*Magnetic Mirrors*Custom Rear Adjustable Shock*360° LED Headlights & Foglights*Progressive front fender turn signals
States Visited on Less than 4 wheels.
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This I do.....
I especially do to OP of all threads that I get involved with, be it a question a comment or other.
2012 RS sm5 , 998cc V-Twin 106hp DIY brake and park brake Classic Black
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Originally Posted by ARtraveler
There is no such thing as a dumb question. And to those "old timers" who remind people sometimes that the should do a search first...please remember they are newbies and reaching out to the members for help. Another chance to be nice to others.
Nastiness to anyone can now lead to infractions.
Also I have tried searching many times before asking "the same old questions" but sometimes if you don't get the phrase exactly right or use a different word you can't always find what you are looking for. So don't assume somebody isn't bothering to do a search first.
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Back before political correctness took over, my father used to thrash us pretty hard at times (so we thought, now I figure we deserved it). He called us ignorant at times.
Then an event transpired that gave me an epiphany that has guided me all my life. A neighborhood bully did a knee drop (like wrestling on the TV, before MyFace and Spacebook), which broke the smaller kids ribs and injured him. My father picked the bully up by the scruff and threw him over the privacy fence, informing him he was stupid and to never come back.
Seeing how roughly the bully got treated compared to us, I asked him about it. His comment; "Ignorant doesn't know (yet), Stupid can't learn".
Believe me when I say I post questions as a last resort. The time I asked the really dumb one about the removable panel, I had reached saturation and couldn't ponder another thought. A few days of respite from the Spyder learning curve and all was well.
We're all ignorant of one thing or another. Me more so than most!
h0gr1der
2018 RT Limited Blue/Chrome SE6 *Tri-Axis Bars*Adjustable Driver Backrest*175/55R15 Vredestein Front, 205/60R15 Vredestein Rear Tires*Baja Ron Front Spring Pre-Load Adjusters*Misty Mountain Sheepskin seat cover*Centramatic balancers *Garmin Zumo 595LM GPS*KOTT Grills*BajaRon swaybar*SpyderPops Alignment*Missing Belt guard*Magnetic Mirrors*Custom Rear Adjustable Shock*360° LED Headlights & Foglights*Progressive front fender turn signals
States Visited on Less than 4 wheels.
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Just like the Spyder.
SpyderLovers comes with a learning curve.
It's all good
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Originally Posted by h0gr1der
Back before political correctness took over, my father used to thrash us pretty hard at times (so we thought, now I figure we deserved it). He called us ignorant at times.
Then an event transpired that gave me an epiphany that has guided me all my life. A neighborhood bully did a knee drop (like wrestling on the TV, before MyFace and Spacebook), which broke the smaller kids ribs and injured him. My father picked the bully up by the scruff and threw him over the privacy fence, informing him he was stupid and to never come back.
Seeing how roughly the bully got treated compared to us, I asked him about it. His comment; "Ignorant doesn't know (yet), Stupid can't learn".
Believe me when I say I post questions as a last resort. The time I asked the really dumb one about the removable panel, I had reached saturation and couldn't ponder another thought. A few days of respite from the Spyder learning curve and all was well.
We're all ignorant of one thing or another. Me more so than most!
As a retired Construction Superintendent I can deal with Ignorance,but you can’t fix stupid even with duct tape!
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You can also use the Goolge search. With the parameter
site:spyderlovers.com ...
for example
site:spyderlovers.com ecu flash
you only search on the forum website. With it you can search very precisely and the Google search is better than the forum search function.
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Otherwise, I cover, there are no stupid questions. Not everyone knows the search function, knows how to use it or the search does not always deliver the desired result. I prefer someone asking a question that has already been answered rather than not asking it at all. And if there is already an answer in the forum, then I mostly post a link on this thread - problem settled.
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Am I the only one who thinks My thread has gone totally off the tracks …… ????? ….. I think My thread needs to be pulled ….. Thanks …. Mike
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There's also those times when you type something while trying to help and it gets interpreted the wrong way emotionally. Then there's the times when you had a bad day and comment before you think. I've been guilty of both.
2011 RTS (Sold to a very nice lady)
1998 Honda Valkyrie
2006 Mustang GT. Varooooom!
US Navy Veteran
SC Law Enforcement Boat Captain
CNC Machine Service Technician
President: Rolling Thunder SC1
Member: Disabled American Veterans, Rock Hill, SC
Member: American Legion
Experience is recognizing the same mistake every time you make it!
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2011 RTS (Sold to a very nice lady)
1998 Honda Valkyrie
2006 Mustang GT. Varooooom!
US Navy Veteran
SC Law Enforcement Boat Captain
CNC Machine Service Technician
President: Rolling Thunder SC1
Member: Disabled American Veterans, Rock Hill, SC
Member: American Legion
Experience is recognizing the same mistake every time you make it!
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Originally Posted by Jeriatric
Just like the Spyder.
SpyderLovers comes with a learning curve.
It's all good
Deanna
Current Spyder - 2023 F3 LTD Special Mineral Blue
Red LED NANO Saddlebag Marker Lights with Full Illumination
Sequential Fender LED'S (Amber/Red) with Safety Reflector
Dual Power Plate (12 V & USB ports)
Gremlin Bell
Rear Trunk Organizer (4 holders, 2 Elastic Holders)
Lamonster "Top Cuff" with adjustable drink Holder
SpyderPops Missing Guard Belt
Console Accent Trim (Carbon Fiber Domed Black)
Ultimate F3 Floorboards
Front Fairing Service Access Door Covers (Carbon Fiber Doomed Black)
Sway Bar with Links
Rolo Laser Alignment
Half Cover
A-Arm Daytime Dual Color LED Running Lights with Blinker Module
Hi-Viz DRL and Sequential Mirrors lights
Marinco 12Volt Power Receptacle with polarized leads & slide lock
Show chrome Trunk Shock
Former Spyder - 2014 RTS SE6 Cognac SOLD
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I want to echo Mikes' original thought. I am a relative newbie here having only a little more than two years Spyder ownership. And, my share of questions, dumb or redundant, have been posted here. The learning curve for me has been very steep. As my knowledge increased I have tried to share it with those newer than me when appropriate. When knowledge and
experience are shared it is always good to have it acknowledged.....good or bad. Sometimes if there is no follow-up or response it leaves me wondering "did that person get the help they needed, or not?" For the most part, I find advice and knowledge is shared here with positive intent. This is a good forum. Extending a "thank you" to those helping to make it so just makes it better. Thanks for the reminder, Mike..... Jim
2005 Windveil Blue Premium Mustang Convertible
2008 Honda GL1800/California Sidecar Trike, SOLD
2014 Platinum Silver Satin Spyder RTL, SOLD
Semper Fi
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