irascible, self-appointed "gurus"

[Motu]

I've seen some of these gurus on other forums - they know a lot of stuff about Airheads...exclusively.  That's all they know, all they have worked on...and so lack a broader knowledge of just basic motorcycle engineeering, let alone other types of vehicle.   I need to sift the stuff I read.

[Ed Miller]

And he gave me an alternator rotor removal tool at a talk he gave in Redmond.  

[Burt]

I belong to another BMW forum involving K series which has some very healthy banter.  Quite often the threads are hijacked but all in good humour.  There are a few people who have made their living in motorcycling engineering and the level of expertise is astounding.  Every now and then some opinions may be a bit strong but anything more is quickly dealt with publicly.  

A lot of other expertise in electronics and other relevant stuff and having a number of interstate rides (mainly the Irish and Aussies) every year we are more of a group of friends who love our Beemers.  I should be meeting up with some of the Euro members in May and the conversation will probably revolve around Jameson whiskey.  

There are quite a few new members who have commented on the welcoming reception they receive upon joining.  Similar to this place in that "there are no stupid questions".   8-)

The only downside of the K forum is that if you only own one K series you are expected find a mate, then another one, and ...  A lot of members own 2+ K bikes.  

[MrRiden]

I became a dues paying member if the Airheads club a few years past and got some terrific help both in finding parts for my LS and from a now defunct local group. For me though the general atmosphere wasn't agreeable particularly concerning the value of Gurus vs the regular schlub like myself.

[Luca]

If it's any consolation you da man that understands the airhead emissions systems  8-)