Freebird Posted September 20, 2013 Share #1 Posted September 20, 2013 OK folks, this is the official announcement of my newest website, Touring Hogs. Dedicated to Harley Davidson touring class motorcycles. Whether you are a rider, passenger or just enjoy the discussion, I hope you will visit and join now. I still have a lot of work to do on the site but it is now functional and officially online. Please spread the word to all your Harley riding friends. http://www.touringhogs.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dingy Posted September 20, 2013 Share #2 Posted September 20, 2013 OK, it is painfully obvious we are the red head step child now. The HD site even has newer forum software than the loyal Venturerider.Org site does. We are on a very slippery slope now. Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freebird Posted September 20, 2013 Author Share #3 Posted September 20, 2013 Yea, listen to you. I tell you what, I will GLADLY upgrade this forum to the newer version but you will be the FIRST one to have a little hissy fit. You are the one who uses our home page to see the list of current posts and etc. That is not available on the other site. There are MANY customizations here that are not compatible with the new software and if I could have, I would have used this same software on that site. Unfortunately, much of what I have done here is no longer possible when starting a new site. But hey...if all of you want me to upgrade and totally change this site, let me know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squidley Posted September 20, 2013 Share #4 Posted September 20, 2013 They were right....he isn't going to wave at us anymore Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huggy Posted September 20, 2013 Share #5 Posted September 20, 2013 Hey nice site! BUT there is no place for other MOTORCYCLES. What a snob!!!! Harley' ONLY. This is the beginning of the end! I feel realy UN loved now. I'm going to my room and cry!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darthandy Posted September 20, 2013 Share #6 Posted September 20, 2013 Looks like an interesting site, but I wasn't able to stay for long. My laptop started to vibrate and drip oil! I also started to feel this uncontrollable urge to buy a $60 T-shirt and drink a full case of beer! I'll try another look later after things settle down. :rotf::rotf: Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buddy Posted September 20, 2013 Share #7 Posted September 20, 2013 Don glad you din't name it Wild Hogs Even tho we do have a few that ride like them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Condor Posted September 20, 2013 Share #8 Posted September 20, 2013 Visited the site and didn't see a donation button for suporting members??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freebird Posted September 20, 2013 Author Share #9 Posted September 20, 2013 No, and there wasn't one here for about 5 or so years. I may try the ad supported route there. Not sure yet but unless it takes off, it's not important anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yammer Dan Posted September 20, 2013 Share #10 Posted September 20, 2013 I made the statement "I ain't buying no Hardley" It wouldn't let me in!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIC Posted September 20, 2013 Share #11 Posted September 20, 2013 I joined, and as I was cruising through the threads ,I had to stop and pick some of them up as they fell off the forum structure. I could Hardley notice though as the lack of muffled noise seemed to distract me. You know what they say " Loud threads saves lives" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XV1100SE Posted September 20, 2013 Share #12 Posted September 20, 2013 Can we join the new forum and poke fun at the HD riders? Maybe try to convert them? :-) Congratulations on the new forum Don. I'll point some of my Harley friends to the new site. Good luck with it ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XV1100SE Posted September 20, 2013 Share #13 Posted September 20, 2013 "Welcome to Touring Hogs by freebird Published on 11-06-2009 01:00 AM Categories: CMS, Article" So you've been thinking about going to Harley the last 4 years ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buddy Posted September 20, 2013 Share #14 Posted September 20, 2013 I made the statement "I ain't buying no Hardley" It wouldn't let me in!! Hey Dan don't feel bad it took me 4 times to register by my I-Phone but I'm at Don's mercy right now but I been a good boy :whistling:is it getting hot:225: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XV1100SE Posted September 20, 2013 Share #15 Posted September 20, 2013 I'm expecting that there will still be a one day maintenance day for VR.org... just wondering how many days a Harley maintenance day will be. Takes time to trouble shoot leaks and rebuild motors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buddy Posted September 20, 2013 Share #16 Posted September 20, 2013 (edited) Folks lets try to keep it clean for Don he has reopened his Harley forum last thing he needs right now is fun loving trash talk we all know and Don as well But someone new to the site may take it the wrong way and not join so let's give Don 100% support on this venture Don spent a lot of time and money on this so please keep it clean Buddy Edited September 20, 2013 by buddy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowpuc Posted September 20, 2013 Share #17 Posted September 20, 2013 But hey...if all of you want me to upgrade and totally change this site, let me know. Personally I like VR just the way it is, thats my story and I am stickin to it!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mraf Posted September 20, 2013 Share #18 Posted September 20, 2013 OK, it is painfully obvious we are the red head step child now. The HD site even has newer forum software than the loyal Venturerider.Org site does. We are on a very slippery slope now. Gary The slipping means your behind them. Quick pass time. Oh, redhead child. Now go to your room and make HD noises. With the discontinuance of the Venture there is room for a new site. Maybe Antique Venture Riders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mini-muffin Posted September 20, 2013 Share #19 Posted September 20, 2013 The slipping means your behind them. Quick pass time. Oh, redhead child. Now go to your room and make HD noises. With the discontinuance of the Venture there is room for a new site. Maybe Antique Venture Riders. Hey now just 'cause some of these guys are a little long in the tooth doesn't mean ya get to call them antiques. :crackup: Good luck Don. Oh I see something coming in your future at MD. Hmmmm what could we get the man that has a harley? Margaret Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
etcswjoe Posted September 20, 2013 Share #20 Posted September 20, 2013 Congrats on the site Don, I briefly looked at it this moring and it does look interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Condor Posted September 20, 2013 Share #21 Posted September 20, 2013 No, and there wasn't one here for about 5 or so years. I may try the ad supported route there. Not sure yet but unless it takes off, it's not important anyway. In the first 5 years quite a few of us used to 'donate' money to help out with the out of pocket expenses of maintaining VR.org. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trader Posted September 20, 2013 Share #22 Posted September 20, 2013 I checked it out....interesting. I think the default font is a bit small but other than that looks good. I don't own a harley...and this site....if it continues as it is...has provided me with all the bike info and entertainment I have time for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilvrT Posted September 20, 2013 Share #23 Posted September 20, 2013 Hmmmm what could we get the man that has a harley? Margaret Another one for parts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freebird Posted September 20, 2013 Author Share #24 Posted September 20, 2013 Yes Condor, a very small handful of people did but not many. You would be fairly surprised at the amount of money I spent on this site in those early days. Even more so, the number of hours that I spent. I still spend a LOT of time taking care of things but it is a lot easier now that it is pretty stable. Very few people seem to have a problem paying a dollar a month to participate here. I THINK that is a number that anybody can afford and more than covers the costs here and yes, makes some profit. I really don't know why anybody would have a problem with somebody making a little money for the hours of time and effort that they spend working on something but there may be those that do and if that is the case, I guess they just have a different way of looking at things. I will say this also, NOBODY has ever been kicked out of this site for their lack of ability to pay the dues. There have been a small number of people who have told me that they were going to have to let their memberships expire due to very difficult situations. I have always extended them free membership until things get better for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huggy Posted September 20, 2013 Share #25 Posted September 20, 2013 I'm expecting that there will still be a one day maintenance day for VR.org... just wondering how many days a Harley maintenance day will be. Takes time to trouble shoot leaks and rebuild motors. Well first they will have to take BIG trailer and retrace all the routes they took to get there, then spend at least 3 or 4 days picking up the parts that fell off. And they will also devout 2 two days for finding and trying to stop oil leaks. Then once the trailer gets back from the parts pickup run some one will have to referee the fight that breaks out while they try to sort out who owns what. Then there will have to be a fund raiser for the bail money they will need. Sooooo all told about a week to a week and a half for a MD! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now