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Offline chewbacca5000

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We are all experts!
« on: January 05, 2018, 12:57:08 PM »
Something I used to struggle with was being "good enough".  I thought you needed to know everything to claim expert status.  Now I see more and more people watch a couple Youtube videos and claim to be experts in whatever it is.

Since we can all Google up the answers does this mean we are all experts?

I used youtube to put a roof on my house, maybe I am a builder? IDK lol

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Offline Stev-o

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Re: We are all experts!
« Reply #1 on: January 05, 2018, 02:42:15 PM »
I thought we were "old timers"?!

Chewy - you are also a SOHC expert....
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Re: We are all experts!
« Reply #2 on: January 05, 2018, 02:43:23 PM »
I did stay at a Holiday Inn last night...  ;D
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Re: We are all experts!
« Reply #3 on: January 05, 2018, 02:48:42 PM »
"EXPERT" ie: used to be a drip under pressure.  ;D
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Re: We are all experts!
« Reply #4 on: January 05, 2018, 02:51:20 PM »
 I will admit the internet has made my life much easier quickly learning how to repair most any gidget or gadget.
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Offline chewbacca5000

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Re: We are all experts!
« Reply #5 on: January 05, 2018, 03:45:43 PM »
Quote from: madmtnmotors on January 05, 2018, 02:43:23 PM
I did stay at a Holiday Inn last night...  ;D

Funny.  Not sure what Holiday Inn has to do with anything, but I will go with it!
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Offline madmtnmotors

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Re: We are all experts!
« Reply #6 on: January 05, 2018, 04:00:44 PM »
Quote from: chewbacca5000 on January 05, 2018, 03:45:43 PM
Quote from: madmtnmotors on January 05, 2018, 02:43:23 PM
I did stay at a Holiday Inn last night...  ;D

Funny.  Not sure what Holiday Inn has to do with anything, but I will go with it!

It was a marketing campaign by Holiday Inn for a while that staying at a Holiday Inn "won't make you smarter, but you'll feel smarter"




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Projects:
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"P.O. Debacle": http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,126692.msg1441661.html#msg1441661
F2/F3 O-rings: http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=113672.msg1300721#msg1300721
Cam Tower Studs: https://www.mcmaster.com/#93210a017/=t19sgp
Clean up that nasty harness: http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=137351.msg1549191#msg1549191
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,148188.msg1688494.html#msg1688494
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,139544.msg1579364.html#msg1579364
                                          
Charging system diagnosis: http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=1012.msg8345#msg8345
Get the manuals: http://manuals.sohc4.net/cb750k/
The Dragon: http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=45183.msg1571675#msg1571675
Headlight Switch: http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=113986.msg1283236#msg1283236
Branden's leak free top end thread: http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=107040.0
Engine Lifting Made Easy: http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,58210.msg1684742.html#msg1684742
                                      http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,100352.msg1675840.html#msg1675840
Static and Dynamic Timing: http://www.hondachopper.com/garage/carb_info/timing/timing1.html
Airbox Gasket Replacement: http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,114485.msg1290000.html#msg1290000
"Café" : http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,84697.msg953814.html#msg953814
PD Carb Choke Linkage: http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,100352.msg1669248.html#msg1669248
                                    http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,110931.msg1248354.html#msg1248354
                                    http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,48858.msg515204.html#msg515204
Follow up on your damn posts: http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,144305.msg1791605.html#msg1791605
Taiwanese Cam Chain Tensioners:  http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,155043.msg1774841.html#msg1774841
Gumtwo Seat Cover: http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,164440.msg1897366.html#msg1897366
Primary Drive: http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,166063.msg1919278.html#msg1919278
Tank Latch: http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,165975.msg1919495.html#msg1919495
Shorten your forks: http://vintage-and-classic-honda-s.456789.n3.nabble.com/How-to-shorten-forks-td4042465.html DO NOT CUT THE SPRINGS!
Clutch How To: http://vintage-and-classic-honda-s.456789.n3.nabble.com/How-to-change-and-adjust-a-clutch-SOHC-td4040391.html
Late model K7/K8/F2/F3 front sprocket cover removal: http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,178428.msg2072279.html#msg2072279
630 to 530 conversion: http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,180710.msg2094423.html#msg2094423

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Re: We are all experts!
« Reply #7 on: January 05, 2018, 04:09:56 PM »
Quote from: madmtnmotors on January 05, 2018, 04:00:44 PM
Quote from: chewbacca5000 on January 05, 2018, 03:45:43 PM
Quote from: madmtnmotors on January 05, 2018, 02:43:23 PM
I did stay at a Holiday Inn last night...  ;D

Funny.  Not sure what Holiday Inn has to do with anything, but I will go with it!

It was a marketing campaign by Holiday Inn for a while that staying at a Holiday Inn "won't make you smarter, but you'll feel smarter"




O, that is great!
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Re: We are all experts!
« Reply #8 on: January 05, 2018, 04:26:51 PM »
Quote from: ekpent on January 05, 2018, 02:51:20 PM
I will admit the internet has made my life much easier quickly learning how to repair most any gidget or gadget.

Yep, youtube is an excellent source for "How To's" Eric, it's saved me a lot of time, while occasionally making me laugh hysterically at the insights of some of those guys who make these videos. ;D
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Re: We are all experts!
« Reply #9 on: January 05, 2018, 04:28:34 PM »
Quote from: Terry in Australia on January 05, 2018, 04:26:51 PM
Quote from: ekpent on January 05, 2018, 02:51:20 PM
I will admit the internet has made my life much easier quickly learning how to repair most any gidget or gadget.

Yep, youtube is an excellent source for "How To's" Eric, it's saved me a lot of time, while occasionally making me laugh hysterically at the insights of some of those guys who make these videos. ;D

You mean the darwin award crew?
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Re: We are all experts!
« Reply #10 on: January 05, 2018, 07:20:22 PM »
Quote from: chewbacca5000 on January 05, 2018, 03:45:43 PM
Quote from: madmtnmotors on January 05, 2018, 02:43:23 PM
I did stay at a Holiday Inn last night...  ;D

Funny.  Not sure what Holiday Inn has to do with anything, but I will go with it!

Clearly, you're not one who watches much television.  There are many Holiday Inn Express commercials that use that "line".
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Re: We are all experts!
« Reply #11 on: January 06, 2018, 03:23:01 AM »
Guitar Center Experts have to pass a 1500 question testing battery.  To make sure the young employee with the out of control hair and tattoos has a clue.

None of the questions were about testing batteries however.
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Re: We are all experts!
« Reply #12 on: January 06, 2018, 05:33:11 AM »
Quote from: BomberMann650 on January 06, 2018, 03:23:01 AM
Guitar Center Experts have to pass a 1500 question testing battery.  To make sure the young employee with the out of control hair and tattoos has a clue.

None of the questions were about testing batteries however.

I see what you did there....
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Re: We are all experts!
« Reply #13 on: January 06, 2018, 11:13:26 AM »
I used YouTube to learn G-Code. After I got tired of plugging in thousands of lines of programs at the control, I used it to learn Cad/Cam. Now, I'm using it to learn how to build a house myself. Be doing the footing for it in a week or so.

YouTube is spectacular if you can spot the idiots you want to pay no mind to.
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Re: We are all experts!
« Reply #14 on: January 06, 2018, 11:25:05 AM »
I used you tube to learn "how to bore and hone motorcycle cylinders to oversize and fit pistons"

Highly recommended! 




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Offline chewbacca5000

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Re: We are all experts!
« Reply #15 on: January 06, 2018, 11:51:36 AM »
Quote from: Stev-o on January 06, 2018, 11:25:05 AM
I used you tube to learn "how to bore and hone motorcycle cylinders to oversize and fit pistons"

Highly recommended! 



That is pretty good Steve-O, and I know it is not a contest but looks like J-Rod has us both beat!
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Offline Terry in Australia

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Re: We are all experts!
« Reply #16 on: January 06, 2018, 04:20:59 PM »
Wow, after watching that Ichiban vid I think I'll sell my old Repco boring bar and buy myself some plastic spoons! ;D
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I was feeling sorry for myself because I couldn't afford new bike boots, until I met a man with no legs.

So I said, "Hey mate, you haven't got any bike boots you don't need, do you?"

"Crazy is a very misunderstood term, it's a fine line that some of us can lean over and still keep our balance" (thanks RB550Four)

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Re: We are all experts!
« Reply #17 on: January 06, 2018, 04:22:50 PM »
Quote from: chewbacca5000 on January 06, 2018, 11:51:36 AM
Quote from: Stev-o on January 06, 2018, 11:25:05 AM
I used you tube to learn "how to bore and hone motorcycle cylinders to oversize and fit pistons"

Highly recommended! 



That is pretty good Steve-O, and I know it is not a contest but looks like J-Rod has us both beat!
I'm just happy that the folks that know what they're doing, are nice enough to share the wisdom!
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