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WPARfest 2011 Update

After much debate and careful consideration, WPARfest 2011 has been cancelled due to lack of participation and poor weather forecast.

No rain date has been scheduled.

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Classifieds

Users can now upload items to the classifieds section of the website by clicking on the "Classifieds" tab in the navigation bar.

This application has taken place of the classifieds forums. This will help to consolidate all items into one section with a cleaner interface and better display options.

After clicking on the tab, you will be able to see current items for sale, as well as information and photos. To list an item, click "Add an Item", click on the appropriate category and fill out the required fields. Also, you must upload a photo of the item. This will help reduce the amount of "text only" ads.

Users can manage their ads from this tab or by clicking the drop down menu by their profile name and then by selecting "Manage Classifieds".

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WPARfest 2011

In case you have not seen the posting on the Calendar, in the Events Section, or via email..

All members of the Western PA Riders motorcycle group are invited to WPARfest 2011. The purpose of the event is to bring us all together one last time as the seasons change and we prepare for winter. This will be a time of friends and fun, which will include a group ride and a bonfire up North in Atlantic, PA. Dinner will be provided, as will camping space for those that plan staying late or downing a few drinks around the fire.


WPARfest 2011 will be held on Saturday, September 24th, 2011 and is being hosted by our own Doubleclutch. For more details, visit the calendar or view the topic in the events section.

An email will be sent out later this week with more specific details.

Hope to see you all there!

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Garage System

Members can now add their past and current vehicles to a garage, which can include vehicle specs and mods, as well as pictures.

This can be accessed by clicking "Garage" in the navigation bar at the top of the screen.

You will see several blocks. The "Navigation" block will allow you to see current vehicles, browse through other users garages, add your own vehicle to the garage, and also see some current statistics. You will also see a block for recently updated vehicles, as well as a random vehicles and new vehicles added to others garages. You will also see featured vehicles which will be a part of the Bike of the Month contest.

To add a vehicle, select "Add Vehicle". You will be asked for information such as Make/Model/Year as well as some other basic information. After clicking submit, you will be able to add a "profile" picture for your vehicle, which is what users will first see. You can also add more photos of your vehicle.

When browsing a user profile, be sure to click the "Vehicles" tab on the left to see what everyone has uploaded!

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Application/Hook Tracker

This thread will be updated every time a new hook or plugin is installed with instructions.

• Status Updates - This hook will display the last 10 status updates from members, with commenting activated. [Added 09/04/2011]

• Popular Tags - Similar to VB, you will see a list of popular tags displayed. At least 1 tag is required when posting a new thread. [Added 09/04/2011]

• Calendar - Accessible from the navigation bar. More to be added. [Added 09/04/2011]

• Thread Preview - Hover over thread title to preview content. [Added 09/04/2011]

• Bump Topics - Members are able to "bump" their own topics instead of replying to the thread in order to bring it to the top of the page. This is able to be done once per day every 3 days. The button is located next to the "Reply to this topic" button with a countdown to when it can next be used. [Added 09/04/2011]

• Google +1 - Users can now "+1" a post by clicking on the icon found below the post area. This is in addition to sharing on Twitter and Facebook. [Added 09/04/2011]

• Bottom Bar - Installed a toolbar located at the bottom of the browser that enables a user to perform several basic functions, rather than clicking around to do so. [Added 09/04/2011]

• Google Site Search - Uses Google search engine to search for keywords. Can be selected from search bar above navigation. [Added 09/04/2011]

• Member Map - Users can now add their location to a member map powered by Google. This can be selected from the navigation tabs. WARNING: Recommended to only add city and state and not entire address. Use at own risk. [Added 09/04/2011]

• Garage - Users can now keep a garage of current and pas vehicles complete with specs and mods, as well as pictures. This can be accessed by clicking the Garage tab at the top in the nav bar. [Added 09/14/2011]

• Classifieds - The classifieds section of the forum has been replaced by the Classifieds application. This will allow users to upload items complete with descriptions and pictures. [Added 09/17/2011]

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Login issues

I understand that there are some members that are having trouble using the log in system since the conversion. I am attempting to remedy this, but as you know, this software is just as new to me as it is to you. I have submitted several tickets with Invision Power about our issues, but they can only answer so fast.

My solution right now to those users experiencing trouble with either logging in, or with the "Forgot my Password" process, is to create a new user account. After this account is created, I will merge your new account with your old account, therefore restoring access to the site. This will serve as a temporary fix until the professionals at IP are able to assist with a solution. Please inform me that you have performed this action so that I may merge your accounts.

Please accept my apology for the major inconvenience this has caused.

I appreciate your patience and understanding in this conversion process.

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Welcome to WesternPARiders.com

Welcome to the new online home of the Western PA Riders motorcycle group.

Over the past several months, we have been collecting donations from our members towards our new home. With their help, we raised enough funds to significantly upgrade and expand our reach to others within the local motorcycle riding community. Our previous software, Vbulletin, was unable to meet our needs and we began to search for a new software. Much research finally led us towards IP.Boards, a socially oriented discussion forum software with many native features and applications that would allow for a more pleasant user experience.

Please bear with us as we learn this new home with you, and give us your constructive criticism so that we may better our group. We have grown so much since 2008, and I look forward to expanding to new avenues in the future.

Ride safe,
DarkStarr, Founder of Western PA Riders.

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