New Site For Classic Bikes - Harley Forum

Buzz Kanter · #1 10-22-2007, 10:00 PM

We're in the process of launching a site speficially for classic American bikes at www.caimag.com.

It is brand new and we invite you to join us over there if old bikes are your thing.

Thanks.

#2 10-22-2007, 10:12 PM

dont say this is ANOTHER templated, ugc driven site - man - how cheap can you get in publishing - change the logo on the top of the page - and bang- a whole new way to.......make the reader perform stupid tricks for zip in terms of reward...seed a few forums with harmless content...wow...

man - why not put all of this effort into making this site really worthwhile? - -how about publishing more of your tech online- how about making donnie downloads? how about some web only artilces, why you messing around with an even SMALLER group of enthusiasts when you cant seem to hold the attention of your bread and butter readers.....

wanker

BaggerDad · #3 10-23-2007, 10:34 AM

Jeez Wanker, lighten up.

Yes, Buzz should add more to this site, but what about guys who aren't interested in modern bikes but want a place to meet and kick it around with others into the old iron?

Besides, his magazine covers most of what you ask for any way.

94flhtcu · #4 10-23-2007, 12:06 PM

Hey Waa Waa Wanker- grab another chilly and take a nap. It'll all be good when ya wake.

#5 11-03-2007, 12:54 AM

It is a really cool site!
I recommend that anyone who has a vintage bike, join!

Buzz Kanter · #6 11-19-2007, 10:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dls8

It is a really cool site!
I recommend that anyone who has a vintage bike, join!

Thanks. In our first 2 months live, we already have over 750 registered members. This is cool!

Thanks to all and come check it out.

PaintedFace · #7 12-02-2007, 01:58 PM

Hey Buzz,

I see no reason why a classic American bike forum would need its own website. Right here is just fine. Old & new seen to do alright right on this forum. Besides, many of the people that have older bikes seem to have more knowledge & are very helpful for questions concerning new & old Harleys. All this will accomplish is to split this forum in half. Half will leave for the new forum & the other half may stay here or just leave.

PaintedFace

#8 12-21-2007, 04:14 AM

PaintedFace,
IMHO you have a very good point, as I have not logged in here for quite some time since going to the new site.
However in my years of wrenching I have found that the new tech crowd has not much use for the old tech crowd and the same in reverse.
While the old tech crowd respects the newer machines, the specialized techniques required to keep an old bike going are not really needed with the high tech machines.
While the new tech crowd respects the older machines, once again, the techniques are very different when it comes to maintaining them.
The methods of manufacturing, materials used, and operating tolerances are suprisingly different between "new school" and "old school".
While alot of the knowledge could very easily cross over, there is also the mentalitity of it.
rember in the eightys : hear no evo, see no evo, speak no evo ?
Well that does still exist in some people, no disrespect expressed or implied!!!
Also, the new site seems to be geared more towards restoration and preservation of the older species.
How many 1998 FLHTCUI's are being restored to origional factory condition?
How many people are there trying to dial in a Schebler or Linkert on their 1994 FLSTF?
How many Delphi fuel injected 1935 45" flatheads are going to need advice on a SERT or PCIII programming?
I have never heard of an 46 Indian Chief with a 240 Metzler and Baker 6 speed RSD....

My solution: Just bounce back and forth between both sites as I like old school and new scchool!

PaintedFace · #9 12-28-2007, 11:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dls8

PaintedFace,
IMHO you have a very good point, as I have not logged in here for quite some time since going to the new site.
However in my years of wrenching I have found that the new tech crowd has not much use for the old tech crowd and the same in reverse.
While the old tech crowd respects the newer machines, the specialized techniques required to keep an old bike going are not really needed with the high tech machines.
While the new tech crowd respects the older machines, once again, the techniques are very different when it comes to maintaining them.
The methods of manufacturing, materials used, and operating tolerances are suprisingly different between "new school" and "old school".
While alot of the knowledge could very easily cross over, there is also the mentalitity of it.
rember in the eightys : hear no evo, see no evo, speak no evo ?
Well that does still exist in some people, no disrespect expressed or implied!!!
Also, the new site seems to be geared more towards restoration and preservation of the older species.
How many 1998 FLHTCUI's are being restored to origional factory condition?
How many people are there trying to dial in a Schebler or Linkert on their 1994 FLSTF?
How many Delphi fuel injected 1935 45" flatheads are going to need advice on a SERT or PCIII programming?
I have never heard of an 46 Indian Chief with a 240 Metzler and Baker 6 speed RSD....

My solution: Just bounce back and forth between both sites as I like old school and new scchool!

DSL8,

Point well taken.

PaintedFace

Buzz Kanter · #10 01-01-2008, 12:40 PM

We are over 1200 members and growing fast over there and it seems many of the members there are more active onthe www.caimag.com site than the members here are.

I believe we all go to the sites that meet our needs and it's a good thing to have choices.