F800 Technical Forum Too Big

[Ataman]

Hi,

so many pages... so many (almost 10,000!) posts...
Don't get me wrong - the info shared there is invaluable, the problem, especially for new members, is how to find it. I wish that Forum was divided into more specific topics, like: "F800 Reviews", "F800 engine", "F800 Electrics", "F800 Tires", "F800 Luggage", etc...

Regards, Ataman
Will she be mine this Thursday? (awaiting ST gray)

[ShinyBlueST]

Good point. I totally agree.

[Rob]

Im working on it. Whatcha think of moving the 'aftermarket' stuff to a separate forum, and re-creating the GS forum?

[Herrdirektor]

Rob,
I agree. Aftermarket stuff could move. Would also be much more strict with new members submitting double topics => use topic locks to clean up. There is much overlap. People have to start using the search function more often. (Search field should become much more prominent on the Homepage and topic pages)

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Just a small hint, but the F800 Home page is covered by News that dates back to January.
This space could really be put to use for a proper index.


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Ship carrying BMW Motorbikes Runs Aground
Posted On 1/21/2007
» BMW Group Reports Strongest Year Ever
Posted On 1/6/2007
» Biker kills schoolboy, but sues for compensation
Posted On 1/6/2007
» Schwarzenegger Released After Surgery
Posted On 1/6/2007
» Dakar 2007: 240 Motorcycle Riders
Posted On 1/6/2007
» Brembo is Once Again the Choice of Champions
Posted On 12/21/2006
» MSF Files Lawsuit Against Oregon State University
Posted On 12/19/2006
» Harley-Davidson poaches top marketer from Honda
Posted On 12/16/2006
» WINTER WARMER FROM BMW
Posted On 12/15/2006
» KTM prepares for the ultimate Adventure Dakar 2007
Posted On 12/15/2006
» Up to £100,000 a month from stolen bike bits
Posted On 12/15/2006
» Evel Knievel has sued Kanye West over video
Posted On 12/14/2006
» 'Tis the season to ride BMW bikes!

[Rob]

Originally posted by Herrdirektor

Rob,
I agree. Aftermarket stuff could move. Would also be much more strict with new members submitting double topics => use topic locks to clean up. There is much overlap. People have to start using the search function more often. (Search field should become much more prominent on the Homepage and topic pages)

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Just a small hint, but the F800 Home page is covered by News that dates back to January.
This space could really be put to use for a proper index.


I know - the homepage 'update' is on the list. The video is going to be replaced. The 'map our members' is going to replace the picture of Surio. 'Latest Blogs' is going to be replaced by latest H.O.W. entries. And yes, the news is going to be replaced with stuff from the 'market place' once opened.

Everything is waiting on other crap to fall into place...

[Herrdirektor]

I know you know... :D
And despite make up details, F800.org is hands down the best F800 forum in the universe.
[booze]

[Rob]

World's greatest forum in town?

[lol2]

[Goolam]

You got my vote!