Just here for a manual

[JacobSlabach]

On 9/11/2018 at 10:00 PM, Ajmboy said:

That’s because people like you come to get something free and offer nothing in return to the community that gave them something. Next time pay for a manual. 

preach it!  lol I posted like 50 replys before I even got around to needing a manual...

On 9/15/2018 at 7:07 AM, mikeexplorer said:

What Ajmboy was referring to was the post. This website has a lot of technical resources available for the users of the site. Its a website and unlike social media, you don't get an instant response. Those who have the resources to share are only here on their spare time so a reply may be a day or two. Plus the way it was posted "I am just here to get a manual" is outright saying "once I get this manual, im gone" I wouldn't be too inclined to help that person either. Then on top of that to post 10 replies with only a number is childish, another reason to not help them either. A forum board is a community.

There is already a lot of people who do come here to ask a question about a problem, then someone provides some suggestions to help solve it, and they never post back that it fixed the problem, so we never know if our suggestions worked. We assume it did, because otherwise they would post back that it didn't work.

Mike

 

Its definitely worth the wait!!  and thanks to the folks helping me out on this site!!

[JacobSlabach]

On 9/28/2018 at 9:24 PM, Admin said:

I have to agree...it's a shame. Thanks for the comment!

it should be 10 likes on your replys to get a manual instead of 10 replys...  maybe that would work better?

On 9/30/2018 at 2:11 PM, redneck999 said:

Ya know if your just gonna be a dink about it, i'm sure that you can google and get your free info elsewhere. seems a small price to pay. i'm a professional lurker and master of the google and i only ask when i cannot find the answers on my own see i'm a big boy! nice goes a long way. now back to the race on tv!

 

nicely put

On 10/16/2018 at 2:53 PM, Jonathan Newnham said:

10

8 to 10?  (I cant count either)

[JacobSlabach]

On 10/17/2018 at 12:22 AM, George Henry said:

I too joined this forum looking for a manual.  I joined to be a contributing member and not just "pad" my posting numbers to get a manual.  I poked around & found I like it here.  I made some posts and even started a club (Ride Red).  I also contributed photos & a service manual.  I am not here to be a lazy sponge.  Some people just don't get it!

hondas are low maintenance but have no performance  (like I said earlier, Yamaha rocks)  But thanks for doing more than counting.....

On 11/15/2018 at 7:27 PM, lagomu said:

I found this forum while looking for a manual for a newly acquired sportsman 500 and decided to join after seeing diversity of the members. I would have joined anyway because of the wealth of knowledge and the eagerness to share. I agree with Ajmboy. A little participation is a small price for all the benefits here.

Thanks to all who contribute

sportsmans are awesome

[nix377]

I also came here back in 2015 looking for a manual. I was able to find one and forgot all about this place. I was researching another issue for a friend's quad and was re-introduced to this place by google. 

I do have a few manuals I might be able to contribute, is there somewhere to upload them on here, or just respond to requests?

Edited December 11, 2018 by nix377

[George Henry]

10 hours ago, nix377 said:

I also came here back in 2015 looking for a manual. I was able to find one and forgot all about this place. I was researching another issue for a friend's quad and was re-introduced to this place by google. 

I do have a few manuals I might be able to contribute, is there somewhere to upload them on here, or just respond to requests?

Check out the DLs Button on the top right of the page. 

See if you have a manual that isn't listed there. 

You can UL a file to the appropriate place there.

[nix377]

3 hours ago, George Henry said:

Check out the DLs Button on the top right of the page. 

See if you have a manual that isn't listed there. 

You can UL a file to the appropriate place there.

Thank you

[David C]

This is the only site I've found that actually has a service manual for a 1995-2000 Kawasaki KEF300

[nix377]

On 12/11/2018 at 11:47 PM, George Henry said:

Check out the DLs Button on the top right of the page. 

See if you have a manual that isn't listed there. 

You can UL a file to the appropriate place there.

I was able to upload one for a 2014 Grizzly. Thanks for pointing me in the right direction

[geri]

that would make us in good company I would think..

[grizzlysixsixty]

I need a manual as well. But I’m going to finish out my profile too. Stick around and see what this place is all about 

[Todd Trask]

It is hard to find a forum with people whom actucally help. From my experience with other forums. Their  degrading or calling someone dumb due to others mechanical background or abilities.  So what I have seen so far, and the 1 question I have asked. And the quick response I have already received. I'm hoping to find a mechanic/buddy or two to teach me a thing or two. Maybe get a trail ride in. I will gladly share my outcomes,trials & errors. 

[Twilight228]

The simple fact that this thread has not spun out of control speaks volumes to the conduct on the forum......I realize this is my first post.   I have spent some time on another forum, this thread would have played out differently.  I opened this one out of morbid curiosity.  Kudos to you guys.

[JacobSlabach]

haha I'm surprised admin hasnt shut this thread down yet..............  there is some helpful content on it but not much

btw congrats @Twilight228 and @Todd Trask, you got a like from admin....

haha ig they have been watching this thread lol

Edited March 3, 2019 by JacobSlabach

[Frank Angerano]

It just speaks volumes to the quality of this forum.   I’m sure a lot of people get berated on other forums for not knowing about certain things.   We have helped so many and I feel so many helped me! You will never feel like a dummy here.  There was one member I forgot who it was maybe a week or two ago that said “the only stupid question is the question that’s not asked” I think that’s how it went.   #winning 

[Ajmboy]

All the years I've been on this forum, there have been a few "wise asses" that have been banned, but overall great people helping each other. Over the past few years its turned more into people joining for help than sharing pics, rides, etc. But that ok, its the facebook era and they reserve that stuff for facebook and Instagram I guess.

Can you tell I like this new Giphy feature??? LOL

This community has some great info, just use the search bar and you can probably find some interesting reading and solutions!

[Frank Angerano]

I have never joined Facebook and never will. I have Instagram and use it often as it’s more family orientated.  But I have seen a few stupid posts. But like they say there is always one as***** in the crowd!

[davefrombc]

I  am  on  Facebook and also  use Skype; although I don't use Skype nearly as much as I  used to.  When  Microsoft bought Skype  and started "improving" it  the made a mess of it as far as I'm  concerned . It went from an  easy to  use chat facility to  one using too  much of my screen  while complicating some things that were easy to  use.  I  am  also  in some other interest and community  groups/ forums. Facebook,  Twitter,  Instagram and Skype all have their followers and  users.  I don't use Instagram and seldom  check  Twitter.  My  main connection to  family and friends  is Facebook and Skype now is mostly to  chat with a friend in China since  for some reason  the PTB there  block  easy access to  Facebook   and Youtube.  Security can be set as tight  or  loose on Facebook   as you wish.  Facebook  has an added advantage in that  you  can  have interest groups with in it to  keep  up with  friends with shared interests without  having everything open  on your  main  page ..  I am in  a Ham Radio  group,  4x4 and quad group, a gardening group, one  on tropical  fishkeeping  as well  as  one on  internet  tv.

 I try to help  out where I can , and otherwise  toss in  comments in the forums . It doesn't matter the activity or hobby, we all  started as complete  newbies, and asked our  share  of "stupid and easy"  questions  and others took the time to answer them .  Yes , there were the know it all  asses, but if you ignore them  they  soon  get tired and go away or an admin makes them  go  away.  There are no  stupid questions. If youdon't ask , you won't find the answer. Sometimes the answer to  your "stupid  question" also  helps others too shy or afraid to  ask for fear of ridicule  by the wise as* old timer who really isn't as wise and all  knowing he thinks he  is .  The really smart ones know you  can never  know all there is  on any subject and constantly  learn  new tricks. Sometimes those new tricks come from an  answer to  "stupid questions" . Those that  "just come for the  manuals" and leave  don't know  just how valuable a resource they  are overlooking  by doing so.

[Frank Angerano]

Well said! 

[bimmer]

I've been a member here for quite a while, don't have much to ad as there are always people who know significantly more than me. While I understand the ten posts before downloading, I find it annoying.

[Admin]

49 minutes ago, bimmer said:

I've been a member here for quite a while, don't have much to ad as there are always people who know significantly more than me. While I understand the ten posts before downloading, I find it annoying.

Please understand that without member participation, you would not have a place to download that manual you need.  It's also a way for members who have not posted, to see how easy it is to participate here. We hope members see this and come back and take part in the community. There is nothing more valuable than insight from one another.

We also have an easy way to not get annoyed and not have to post....and that's with any of our paid memberships. https://www.quadcrazy.com/subscriptions 😁

 

[Frank Angerano]

It’s not about knowing more or less then any one  member. This is not just a forum for repair and help. It’s also a forum for posting your pics and showing others what your bike is like and the areas you ride etc.  there’s a ton of other stuff here.  

[[email protected]]

@Cary Young  same..

 

[Admin]

I am going to close this topic and leave the last post as such..... If you join our community for only a manual, that's ok. But, you'll have to participate a little to be granted access to downloads as a free member. If you don't want to participate and would like immediate access, you can subscribe to one of our annual subscriptions, which bypass the need to participate.