Triton Thrasher said:Ben knows his Nortons and posts some good stuff. When he posts tripe, it's so obvious that it's unlikely to mislead anyone. As for the judgemental stuff he posts about the owners and quoting out of context to score internet points- who cares? Don't complain about him and get him banned- he's useful and a good laugh.
Although he's probably going over the score in this thread, he has a point. Anyone who will destroy dozens of tools removing that slag sounds a bit obsessive to me. The "big ports and carbs" performance idea sounds so misguided that it makes you wonder about the owner's aptitude for old bike fixing. If you have a 650SS running properly as standard, it is about as fast as such a roadgoing british twin can practically and safely be: even if you know a power tuning trick that actually works, don't do it!
What is this Pick on the Handicapped Day?
You and your friend beng have no idea of who I am or what I have done or are capable of (or most of the others on this forum for that matter), yet he feels it is his place to critique the work of others and insult people on every post in this forum and you support him. Most people come here to this forum to share ideas gain information and knowledge, ask for advice and guidance, enjoy the camaraderie they have with like minded others. When a person here asks for an opinion he/she expects advice encouragement or guidance, not to be ridiculed or insulted.
I asked a simple question if I should port the head while its in the machine shop, and all the advice I politely received was its probably too much,
your friend says
and your replybeng said:The head will be better hogged out to 32mm?
You support him and contradict yourself, so I'm confused as to why I'm misguided for asking a question, and did I deserve to be insulted again.Triton Thrasher said:The "big ports and carbs" performance idea sounds so misguided that it makes you wonder about the owner's aptitude for old bike fixing. If you have a 650SS running properly as standard, it is about as fast as such a roadgoing british twin can practically and safely be: even if you know a power tuning trick that actually works, don't do it!
A wise man once said there are no stupid questions just stupid answers?
I have been wrenching on anything that had an engine since I was 15, I put my self through collage as a licensed A & P mechanic and have worked on airplanes, helicopters, cars lawnmowers and even a motorcycle once.
I joined the U.S army to be a helicopter pilot and served proudly for 27 years. I had many varied jobs; I was a test pilot, I ran a fairly large maintenance facility, was a flight instructor at the Army Aviation School, and was an Aviation Accident Investigator. I have been formally trained in all these areas and even though I have some physical limitations, I can recall a little about, Aerodynamics, Structures, Metallurgy, and Aircraft Maintenance. I think I Know the difference between friction and Drag (all 3 types) how lift is created and effected in sub/trans and supersonic airflow, what makes a golfball fly and a brick for that matter, I know what a broken connecting rod looks like that resulted from poor maintenance practices why it broke and why people died because of it.
After 27 years in the U.S. ARMY and my last tour in Iraq, the VA has determined that my Disabilities are too great, and that I am no longer employable. I work when I am up to it and and do what ever it is I want or can, so it is my prerogative to spend as much time on any part I want to. If I all I can do is sit there with a rag and some Brasso and make tiny circles for 12 hours a day and only get a small part polished, so be it, I don't think it is deserving of further insults.
Triton Thrasher said:Although he's probably going over the score in this thread, he has a point. Anyone who will destroy dozens of tools removing that slag sounds a bit obsessive to me.
If I took the advice of people like you and beng, I would be sitting on the couch feeling sorry for myself, getting fat or getting drunk at the local VFW telling war stories and rotting the rest of my life away. But I'm not, I'm going to enjoy my motorcycles and the company of good people who know the difference between constructive criticism and insults and if you and your friend can't refrain from the insults please don't post on my threads.
My sincere apologies to all and thank you for your support and guidance, may we please get back to doing what we love and have fun!