Magazine comments

[kitabel]

I read the technical details. There are some errors, and more "why didn't they think to include this?"
I can e-mail the editors, but I'd like to know the members opinion of a forum specifically to comment on magazine articles?

[PaulCDF]

In my opinion:
"Constructive criticism" aimed at making a better improved product should not be off limits.

[T. Cotten]

It would be a lot more productive, Folks,...

If somebody would just proofread them before publishing.

.....Cotten

[tfburke3]

I have read somethings that I would ask about,like machining your harley cases to fit the flywheel thrust washers that you have on hand.
Tom

[T. Cotten]

I have read somethings that I would ask about,like machining your harley cases to fit the flywheel thrust washers that you have on hand.
Tom

Since I have written no articles for the magazine, Tom,..

You confuse me!

(I have however, helped a magazine author with proofreading and review, but it was about carburetors of course.)

....Cotten
PS: I may certainly have thrustwashers on hand (and they are 'available'!), but its been two decades since I messed with motors, and just as long since they saw daylight.

All of my motor, transmission, and Indian inventory has stratified dust, and looking for an entrepreneur to take it away, Folks!.

[Steve Slocombe]

Dear All, for the two articles I've written for the magazine recently - Art Deco Harleys, and Four Cylinder Bikes to 1960 - editor Bill Wood has always sent me a galley proof for corrections. I don't like typos and the magazine is good at catching these. Any remaining factual errors are mine and readers are welcome to put me right. For instance in the four cylinder article I said that 1959 was the last year for the Ariel Square Four, but a member contacted me to say it was 1960 and he had owned one. I corrected my copy for future reference. For Kitabel's question I would say take up factual errors with the author first, rather than debate them here and risk introducing 'wrong facts'. If the errors are more than minor, I'm sure our Editor would print a correction in the next magazine, with the agreement of the original author..

[tfburke3]

Since I have written no articles for the magazine, Tom,..

You confuse me!

(I have however, helped a magazine author with proofreading and review, but it was about carburetors of course.)

....Cotten
PS: I may certainly have thrustwashers on hand (and they are 'available'!), but its been two decades since I messed with motors, and just as long since they saw daylight.

All of my motor, transmission, and Indian inventory has stratified dust, and looking for an entrepreneur to take it away, Folks!.

Sorry to confuse."your harley cases"should have been"a harley case"
Tom

[T. Cotten]

Sorry to confuse."your harley cases"should have been"a harley case"
Tom

I'm going need more clues, Tom!

I can't guess what you are referring to, as I don't remember authoring any contributions to the magazine.

(Basically, I lost interest in it some time ago... except for Herbert Wagner pieces..)

.....Cotten

[kitabel]

"constructive criticism", "risk introducing 'wrong facts'"
That's what I thought, only tell them what they want to hear.

Never mind.

[tfburke3]

I'm going need more clues, Tom!

I can't guess what you are referring to, as I don't remember authoring any contributions to the magazine.

(Basically, I lost interest in it some time ago... except for Herbert Wagner pieces..)

.....Cotten

I was not refering to you,but a motor rebuild article in mag.
Tom

[T. Cotten]

Gosh Tom,..

I suggest starting a new thread down in the engine-transmission section, and tell us what issue and article you have questions about; If the author is here, I'm certain he will elaborate.

Meanwhile Folks, proofreading isn't just typos.

....Cotten

[PaulCDF]

"(T)ake up factual errors with the author first, If the errors are more than minor" . . .
"our Editor would print a correction in the next magazine, with the agreement of the original author."

Sounds reasonable.

[kitabel]

So, the authors will accept correction from mere mortals?
In my experience, that's not going to happen.

[BigLakeBob]

Kitabel,

You asked what forum members thought then seemed to get disenchanted when you didn't get an overwhelming support. I value the information you post here, and as in several of the pamphlets/ books you have written which I have purchased. But none of us know everything, and we only know what we have learned in life. The article author is only writing from his experiences. So, I would think any input would be a valued acceptance from the author and readers, if what you have to add is correct. But again, that information would also be up to the reader's scrutiny. With the knowledge you share here, why not also contribute to the magazine? I think most of us are involved on this forum and members of this club to share our knowledge and also grow from others' knowledge. My opinion.

[kitabel]

Thanks.
Ever hear of "What Fits What"? Advertised as the complete comprehensive guide to swapping, exchanging etc. parts among H-D models.
I read a copy in 1976. Here's the results: http://victorylibrary.com/tech/WFW-c.htm