A big hello!!

[Andymuck125]

howdy! i was searching the net looking for a cb750 f1 crank when i stumbled upon you lot so i thought i would call in and say hello.

my Name is Andy im an engineer from n ireland and ive been into bikes forever. i have a 1976 cb125j and a 1976 cb750 f1 both have just been restored and modified slightly i will post a few pictures when i figure out how to do it 

[SteveD CB500K0]

Hi Andy.

I feel a FAQ coming on - "How to upload pictures and avatars etc"

Here's the lowdown:

Posting Pictures

When you post, there is a link called "Additional Options..." to the bottom left of the text box.  Click on this.

Now you can attach a file (usually a JPEG for a picture, but any standard file format can be added to your post) by clicking on the "Browse..." button and selecting the file from your PC.

To add more files, click on "(more attachments)"

Files must be <128kb to upload so please cut those pictures down using a graphics or photo programme.

A maximum of 4 images allowed per upload, but overall max of 192kb per post.


Hosted Image files

If you host your pictures (on photobucket for example), you can insert them into the text field of your post which makes narratives much easier to read. Use the "Insert Hyperlink" button (the one with the globe) and post away!

If you have cut and pasted the URL and it shows only an empty post, try this:

    * Right click the picture that you want to display
    * Select "Copy Image Location"
    * Paste into the post between the IMG tags



Resizing Images for Upload (Windows XP)

Here's a question that is asked a lot!  Go to Microsoft Downloads and search for "Resize Picture" - It'll be in the "Power Toys" section. I can't post a direct URL as it moves around.  Download the application and anytime you right-click a picture file (or files) it will allow you too resize them.  Easy.


Uploading an Avatar

You need to be in your "Profile"

In the "Modify Profile" box on the left, click on "Forum Profile Information".  Specify a URL location for your avatar picture or upload it from your PC by using the "I will upload my own picture" radio button.  Anything you type in the "Personal Text" box will appear under your avatar.  Avatar pictures must be no larger than 150 x 150 pixels.

While you are there, fill in the rest of your bio - especially your location.

Also fill in your signature - this will appear at the bottom of every post.  Current bikes, past bikes and a link to your gallery are all good. Big pictures are not so good...

Adding www links to your posts

Anything you type that begins with "www." or "http/:" will automatically be converted into a link.

You can also cut and paste links from the address bar of you browser.

To be really cute, you can use HTML text to post a link with a much more descriptive label (as opposed to an eBay address which stretches across the page and means nothing)

Type this:  [Cool=http://www.ebay.com]THIS[/ Cool] where  Cool = "url"

Which comes out like THIS:   Cool eh?

[Andymuck125]

cheers steve sounds easy enough when i get a good day i will take a few snaps