Guidelines

1. Forum Purpose

The Rider Shed is a dedicated space for motorbike enthusiasts to:

• Share stories, knowledge, and advice.

• Ask and answer technical questions.

• Buy, sell, and trade gear or bikes.

• Connect through events and ride reports.

• Celebrate the lifestyle of riding.

2. Website Structure

Your experience is organized into easy-to-navigate sections:

• Home – Latest activity, announcements, and featured content.

• Forum Categories

  • General Discussion

  • Bike Maintenance & Custom Mods

  • Gear & Accessories

  • Bike Reviews & Comparisons

  • Ride Reports & Road Trips

  • Events & Meetups

  • Buy, Sell & Trade

• Rider Profiles – Showcase your bike(s) and riding history.

• Resources – User guides, FAQs, riding tips, manuals.

• Rules & Guidelines – This page.

• Support/Contact – For technical help or to report issues.

3. Community Behaviour

Respect is at the core of The Rider Shed.

DO:

• Be friendly, constructive, and inclusive.

• Stay on topic in discussions.

• Share knowledge generously and responsibly.

DON'T:

• Post offensive, hateful, or inappropriate content.

• Spam, promote products excessively, or post misleading links.

• Engage in flame wars or trolling.

4. Posting Guidelines

Create Quality Posts:

• Use clear, descriptive titles (e.g., “Looking for helmet recommendations under $200”).

• Tag your posts appropriately for visibility.

• Include images or video when relevant.

• Mark solved issues or update progress for others.

Where to Post:

• Buy/sell items only in Buy, Sell & Trade.

• Reviews and comparisons go in Bike Reviews.

• Event announcements belong in Events & Meetups.

5. Image & Media Rules

• Supported formats: JPEG, PNG, GIF.

• Max file size: 5MB per image.

• No copyrighted media without permission.

• No NSFW, violent, or illegal imagery.

• Always upload responsibly — keep it respectful and safe for work.

6. Moderation Policy

Moderators help keep The Rider Shed a safe, useful place:

• Posts violating rules may be moved, edited, or removed.

• Users may receive:

  • 1st offense: Warning

  • 2nd offense: Temporary suspension

  • 3rd offense: Permanent ban

• Appeals can be submitted via the Support page.

7. Privacy & Safety

• Don’t share personal info publicly (phone numbers, addresses, etc.).

• Use private messaging responsibly.

• Report any suspicious or abusive behaviour.

Your data is protected. View our [Privacy Policy] and [Terms of Use].

8. Branding & Identity

The Rider Shed stands for:

• Freedom, passion, and community.

• A rugged yet welcoming design and tone.

• Consistency in logo, fonts, colours, and tone across all pages.

Voice & Tone: Friendly. Experienced. No-BS. Real riders talking to real riders.

9. Site Maintenance & Updates

• Backups performed weekly.

• Security updates applied regularly.

• User feedback encouraged — use the Support link to suggest improvements or report bugs.

10. Legal & Content Ownership

• All users must accept the [Terms of Use] and [Privacy Policy].

• You retain rights to your original content but grant The Rider Shed a license to display it.

• The Rider Shed is not liable for private transactions (buy/sell/trade section).