USA SOHC member checking in

[Hinomaru]

I'm also Hinomaru over on the USA SOHC forums: http://forums.sohc4.net/

I live in the USA and enjoy the CB750 K models, thought I would register here and join in. 

[UK Pete]

Hi Hinomaru, welcome to the site
pete

[Spitfire]

Welcome, the more the merrier.
Den

[SteveD CB500K0]

Hiya.

You'll probably spot some familiar names over here.

Steve

[florence]

Dear Mr Hinomaru,

Welcome to Great Britain, but do remember that the dress code is strictly tweed, upper lip must be stiff at all times and loud and boorish behavior should be avoided at all costs.

I have seen your posts on the 'alternative forum'; you will be most welcome here.

Yours

Sir Hubert

[Hinomaru]

OK Guys, Thank You for the warm welcome, it's very much appreciated!    I'll admit to being weak on British terminology and spelling, but I think I can catch on. Don't let my "Hinomaru" screen name fool you as my real name is John. I picked Hinomaru because it means the national flag of Japan. See the link below for more information:
 
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_Japan

[SteveD CB500K0]

John.

I wrote a FAQ on .net called "Divided by a Common Language" (or something like that), but it appears to have gone 

 It was a celebration of linguistic differences...

Steve

[florence]

Whilst travelling in the USA I quickly learned that asking someone if they "would like a fag" was not the same thing as it is over here.

[SteveD CB500K0]

Found it!

Moved around during archiving...


(UK)           (US)           
Fuel Tap - Petcock
Winker - Turn Signal
Pannier - Saddle Bag
Gudgeon Pin - Wrist Pin
Petrol - Gasoline
Tick Over - Idle
Gauze - Filter
Silencer - Muffler
Pillion - Passenger
Clocks - Gauges
Spanner - Wrench
Tyre - Tire
Works - Factory
Carburettor - Carburetor
Top Yoke - Triple Clamp
Bottom Yoke - Triple Clamp

[Hinomaru]

Steve, Thanks for that info as it's very helpful 

[Bryanj]

Steve what about Pucks and pontefract cakes? just joking honest.

Welcome John, some of us are just as uncivilised here as on the .net forum

[Seamus]

Hi John
Welcome to this side of the pond. Already spoken to you on the other side.
Cheers
Seamus

[Hinomaru]

BryanJ and Seamus,

I've seen you two and many other members over on the USA SOHC4 website, looks like the UK guys really do know how to get around!