How many forum members
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, Jun 14 2008 08:34 pm
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#1
Guest_celticbiker_*
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Posted 14 June 2008 - 08:34 pm
* 1 to change the light bulb and to post that the light bulb has been changed
* 14 to share similar experiences of changing light bulbs and how the light bulb could have been changed differently
* 7 to caution about the dangers of changing light bulbs
* 1 to move it to the Lighting section
* 2 to argue then move it to the Electricals section
* 7 to point out spelling/grammar errors in posts about changing light bulbs
* 5 to flame the spell checkers
* 3 to correct spelling/grammar flames
* 6 to argue over whether it's "lightbulb" or "light bulb" ... another 6 to condemn those 6 as stupid
* 2 industry professionals to inform the group that the proper term is "lamp"
* 15 know-it-alls who claim they were in the industry, and that "light bulb" is perfectly correct
* 19 to post that this forum is not about light bulbs and to please take this discussion to a lightbulb forum
* 11 to defend the posting to this forum saying that we all use light bulbs and therefore the posts are relevant to this forum
* 36 to debate which method of changing light bulbs is superior, where to buy the best light bulbs, what brand of light bulbs work best for this technique and what brands are faulty
* 7 to post URL's where one can see examples of different light bulbs
* 4 to post that the URL's were posted incorrectly and then post the corrected URL's
* 3 to post about links they found from the URL's that are relevant to this group which makes light bulbs relevant to this group
* 13 to link all posts to date, quote them in their entirety including all headers and signatures, and add "Me too"
* 5 to post to the group that they will no longer post because they cannot handle the light bulb controversy
* 4 to say "didn't we go through this already a short time ago?"
* 13 to say "do a Google search on light bulbs before posting questions about light bulbs"
* 1 forum lurker to respond to the original post 6 months from now and start it all over again.
#2
sidestand
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Posted 14 June 2008 - 09:04 pm
Sounds about right to me 
The older I get, the better I was96 MkII in yellow & silver with bluespots, braided lines, Remus 2 into 1, Hagon rear shock & fork springs, bashplate, heated grips,Motech pannier racks, Road Attacks, Jockoiler, Baglux tank cover & bag. Gone to a far better place - hasn't it Remo?
Another 96 Mk2 in yellow & silver - absolutely standard & pristine ( apart from a butchered rear mudguard - but I'm looking for a new one
'76 Suzuki GT500 Stroker in need of a rebuild
'80 Yamaha XT250 mudplugger
another '81 XT250
'91 BMW R80GS - this one really will do a RTW trip
'05 BMW K1200S - inline four with a shaft
'10 BMW R1200GSA Anniversary Edition
'02 Fazer 1000 - 4 carbs are better than 2 ! - water pump rebuilt by Mr Ramrod Engineering
'00 Triumph Adventurer - Cruiser with a difference - British & a tripleGary's Bathtub - '99 BMW K1200RS in luvverly pillarbox red . Now been Waspycycled to Nuneaton
And the Latest Addition - a nice BMW G650 XCountry greenlaner - on long term loan to Boy Wonder
1996 Kawasaki KH125 Stroker
2000 TDM Mk2A - nicely Studleyfied - Modified by Masterbrewer, but we've fixed that now !
BMW K1300R
2004 TDM 900 in Silver/Blue - heated grips, MRA vary screen, Wilbers rear shock & engine bars to fit
BMW S1000XR in white
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Galilee
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Posted 14 June 2008 - 09:11 pm
Doesn't this belong it the electrical section?
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ChrisG
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Posted 14 June 2008 - 09:14 pm
I've got a light bulb out in my kitchen, must remember to buy a new bulb as I seem to have run out...
1992 Mk1, 76k miles, Hagon springs, MTC exhaust, 4½ gears Gone now 
2009 900 abs, 42k miles, Yamaha heated grips, double bubble screen, R&G crash bungs, scottoiler, Autocom, 1500 lumen LED spotlights.
#5
Jankers
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Posted 15 June 2008 - 02:19 am
You missed the one about the duff-bulb collector!
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Edited by Jankers, 15 June 2008 - 02:19 am.
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JollyGiant
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Posted 15 June 2008 - 07:13 am
QUOTE(celticbiker @ Sat 14th Jun 2008, 09:19 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
* 7 to post URL's where one can see examples of different light bulbs
There you are go HERE............
I'm No 1
My Super Modded TDM has gone to a new home
I'm now a carbon whore!
#7
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Posted 15 June 2008 - 07:41 am
QUOTE(Jolly Giant @ Sun 15th Jun 2008, 07:58 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Surely the word "bulb" must refer to the shape, that link includes flourescent tubes which presumably must be classed as lamps not bulbs...
1992 Mk1, 76k miles, Hagon springs, MTC exhaust, 4½ gears Gone now
2009 900 abs, 42k miles, Yamaha heated grips, double bubble screen, R&G crash bungs, scottoiler, Autocom, 1500 lumen LED spotlights.
#8
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Keep on keepin' on
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Posted 15 June 2008 - 08:47 am
QUOTE(Jolly Giant @ Sun 15th Jun 2008, 07:58 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
There you are go HERE............
Ooooooh - dey're all so beoootiful ....
Edited by Pict, 15 June 2008 - 08:47 am.
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Posted 15 June 2008 - 10:36 am
You forgot 1 to make the t-shirts & 1 to make the stickers!!!!!
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TAM
Edited by TDMTAM, 15 June 2008 - 10:38 am.
2008 TDM 900 in BLACK, MRA Vario, DL handguards & more to come
1994 TDM 850 mkI Silver, with Blueflame end can, Gone to a new owner & I kinda miss her!
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#10
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Posted 15 June 2008 - 11:39 am
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You forgot 1 to make the t-shirts & 1 to make the stickers!!!!!
TAM
TAM
Now now don't go upsetting people
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danceswithmopeds
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Posted 15 June 2008 - 03:27 pm
What about LEDs ?
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TeDeum
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Posted 15 June 2008 - 05:48 pm
QUOTE(TDMTAM @ Sun 15th Jun 2008, 11:21 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
You forgot 1 to make the t-shirts!!!!!
TAM
TAM
Ooops, I forgot to ask permission! Grovel.
2001 TDM. 1990 Serow. 2004 DRZ400. 3 bikes, four cylinders. Who needs more?
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Posted 15 June 2008 - 09:03 pm
Oh, sorry, but there's no duplicate checker on this forum 
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Posted 17 June 2008 - 05:52 pm
Only needs three peeps to change a bulb, and here's the proof!
RIP STORMY - killed by careless driver Oct 2009
currently owned ....
1996 YAMAHA TRX850 gone away for little holiday with Andrea
1997 YAMAHA TDM850 which are obviously an acquired taste. I fink I'm starting to get it now.....
1998 DUCATI 748 ... one way of keeping an old man broke.
1999 YAMAHA Thunderace there is STILL no finer motorcycle
2008 SUZUKI Bandit 1250SA ...... fecked by yours truly, but ......... still fitted with the worlds most uncomfortable bike seat. ouch!
currently owned ....
1996 YAMAHA TRX850 gone away for little holiday with Andrea
1997 YAMAHA TDM850 which are obviously an acquired taste. I fink I'm starting to get it now.....
1998 DUCATI 748 ... one way of keeping an old man broke.
1999 YAMAHA Thunderace there is STILL no finer motorcycle
2008 SUZUKI Bandit 1250SA ...... fecked by yours truly, but ......... still fitted with the worlds most uncomfortable bike seat. ouch!
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Posted 17 June 2008 - 06:19 pm
You forgot the line about how many will add details to their sig about what light bulbs they have, had, or intend to get.
Stu
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Posted 17 June 2008 - 08:48 pm
QUOTE(stormy @ Tue 17th Jun 2008, 06:37 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Only needs three peeps to change a bulb, and here's the proof!
And 1 to take the pic and another describe the process..... So thats 5 really
oh and 1more to point this out (thats me) really makes 6
My Super Modded TDM has gone to a new home
I'm now a carbon whore!
#19
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Posted 17 June 2008 - 09:11 pm
QUOTE(celticbiker @ Sat 14th Jun 2008, 09:19 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
* 6 to argue over whether it's "lightbulb" or "light bulb" ... another 6 to condemn those 6 as stupid
According to my spieling cheekier its "light bulb"
#20
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Posted 18 June 2008 - 07:41 am
please take this discussion to a lightbulb forum :joker:
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