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aldo

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the lingo
« on: November 15, 2005, 12:16:36 PM »
Its great reading all your posts and all the different terms for different parts etc.
what gets right up my nose is that,sadly,my harley owning mates over here (scotland,uk) have unforgivingly started calling
their gearboxes TRANSMISSIONS and their mudgaurds FENDERS.Okay,I ken the bike is 100% US,EH! (dont mention jap forks)
but its bloody awful.I heard one saying the other day when he spotted another harley owner boarding the ferry."nice ride you,ve
got there mate"  aarrrrggghhh.All I ask is,please leave other peoples lingo to their own.

cheers A harley/laverda/bmw/ural and the great 550 Sohc (3) bampot              scotland ye ken
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Re: the lingo
« Reply #1 on: November 15, 2005, 12:23:08 PM »
Mudguards=Fenders..... Steve, can you add this to the "Divided by a common language" FAQ?
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Re: the lingo
« Reply #2 on: November 15, 2005, 12:24:41 PM »
I absolutely refuse to spell differently for these US guys.

However, seeing as we are outnumbered here (about 5:1), we have to make some concessions to understanding. I started a thread in the Gallery after many quaestions "what's the best tire?". I named it "Tire Gallery".  Sorry.

Just remember. There are 3 global moderators on this board - one in the US and two in Europe.   8)

Oh God. Have I missed "Fenders"... :o
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Re: the lingo
« Reply #3 on: November 15, 2005, 12:27:01 PM »
and dont forget nice ride if it isnt already on there
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Re: the lingo
« Reply #4 on: November 15, 2005, 12:29:08 PM »
Steve, is this one correct: Cushions=Shocks?

I don't think that one's in there either....


I must now repeat my Mantra.... Damn Haynes manual... ;D
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« Reply #5 on: November 15, 2005, 12:33:37 PM »
I thought that shock absorbers were sort of international...

Cushions is what you sit on while watching TV.
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Re: the lingo
« Reply #6 on: November 15, 2005, 12:41:46 PM »
Quote from: SteveD CB500F on November 15, 2005, 12:33:37 PM
I thought that shock absorbers were sort of international...

Cushions is what you sit on while watching TV.

Well, I'm just going off of the Honda Parts books.. I think DSS also lists them as "rear cushions"... ???

Quote from: _biffta_ on November 15, 2005, 12:39:25 PM
You’re right ........a mudguard is just that, even on a UK/Scotish Harley ;)

I hear mudguard and think of the rubber flap that hangs down behind the tire. :-X
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« Reply #7 on: November 15, 2005, 01:07:51 PM »
I feel sorry for those of you who speak something other than american :'(

Being language challenged must be so hard. On top of that, you all use metric?!
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Re: the lingo
« Reply #8 on: November 15, 2005, 01:15:31 PM »

Interesting thread! Mmm...getting cold, I think I'll set a faggot on fire  ;D
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« Reply #9 on: November 15, 2005, 01:21:03 PM »

blazing faggots! now that's a party!!! nothing like torching a turd burglar or two to make the lonely nights go quick...
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« Reply #10 on: November 15, 2005, 01:24:28 PM »
i'm pissing my pants ere :D is a faggot a piece of coal or wood? harry :-\ or neither? ;) mick.
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« Reply #11 on: November 15, 2005, 01:30:14 PM »
Quote from: eldar, Master of the K8 Thunder! on November 15, 2005, 01:07:51 PM
I feel sorry for those of you who speak something other than american :'(

Being language challenged must be so hard. On top of that, you all use metric?!
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  give em hell eldar!!!
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« Reply #12 on: November 15, 2005, 01:30:19 PM »
b urn'er! she's a witch!
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« Reply #13 on: November 15, 2005, 01:32:13 PM »
never heard of goblin faggots :-\ heard of goblin teasmaid :D mick.
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Re: the lingo
« Reply #14 on: November 15, 2005, 02:16:35 PM »
Please educate this poor illiterate American.

Is it...

"I twisted up me fingers whilst nicking up me nuts with her spanner."

or is it

"I spanned up her knickers with me fingers on her plugs."

I believe these are from the Haynes manual section on sparkplug "renewal."
I'll light up a fag and wait for your answer.
 :D :D :D
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Re: the lingo
« Reply #15 on: November 15, 2005, 02:23:47 PM »
Mwar

Don't you know smoking fags can be bad for your health. ;)

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Re: the lingo
« Reply #16 on: November 15, 2005, 02:25:55 PM »
The first is a mudguard ( a hunk of plastic to protect rocker panels and door skins.
The second picture is a Fender. ;D ;D
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Re: the lingo
« Reply #17 on: November 15, 2005, 02:36:03 PM »
And this is a bonnet.
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« Reply #18 on: November 15, 2005, 02:37:58 PM »

and THIS, my likkle droogies...

is a goblin teasmade!!!
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« Reply #19 on: November 15, 2005, 03:26:17 PM »
who's been goblin faggots' mudflaps?
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Re: the lingo
« Reply #20 on: November 15, 2005, 03:27:12 PM »
Quote from: eldar, Master of the K8 Thunder! on November 15, 2005, 01:07:51 PM
Being language challenged must be so hard. On top of that, you all use metric?!
 ;D

I guess it's a step up from the Whitworth sizes...

(Trivia question for us yanks- In the 1930's Cornwell tools once sold what were called "Nugget" sockets.. anyone know what they were?)

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« Reply #21 on: November 15, 2005, 03:34:28 PM »

well, i canna say fer sure, but i remember me ole gran reminiscin' about Cornwall's nuggets...
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Re: the lingo
« Reply #22 on: November 17, 2005, 01:25:10 AM »
I don't see the problem! I have no difficulty understanding scots speak or the language spoken by you guys in the colonies.
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« Reply #23 on: November 17, 2005, 03:29:24 AM »
 ??? ;D
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Re: the lingo
« Reply #24 on: November 17, 2005, 03:32:59 AM »
Quote from: mcpuffett on November 15, 2005, 01:24:28 PM
i'm pissing my pants ere :D is a faggot a piece of coal or wood? harry :-\ or neither? ;) mick.

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« Reply #25 on: November 17, 2005, 03:46:04 AM »
Also, I like to eat a nice faggot when I can.. yes it is also a food here!
Not related but; did you hear about the vicar who was having an affair with his cook: they found her pants in his vestry and his vest in her pantry..
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Re: the lingo
« Reply #26 on: November 17, 2005, 04:38:01 AM »
Quote from: mcpuffett on November 15, 2005, 01:32:13 PM
never heard of goblin faggots :-\ heard of goblin teasmaid :D mick.

 :D :D :D

mcpuffett,

Not to ruin the fun, but I didn't see anyone answer you. A fag is a ciggerette, or a witch... if it floats... and is made of wood.

-D
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Re: the lingo
« Reply #27 on: November 17, 2005, 04:58:51 AM »
Quote from: davebaker on November 17, 2005, 04:38:01 AM
Quote from: mcpuffett on November 15, 2005, 01:32:13 PM
never heard of goblin faggots :-\ heard of goblin teasmaid :D mick.

 :D :D :D

mcpuffett,

Not to ruin the fun, but I didn't see anyone answer you. A fag is a ciggerette, or a witch... if it floats... and is made of wood.

-D
depends on where you are from.  :D
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