how to post avatar and to photo gallery

hi all,
can't seem to figure out how to post a pic of my bike. i've got my dig camera on lowest resolution setting (vga) and i still get the message the file is too big.
also, how can i post pics in the photo gallery? i've searched around the pages and cannot find direcitons.
thanks.

 

The easiest way to post photos is to use an online photo hosting site. I use photobucket at www.photobucket.com there is no cost to set up an account or use the service. You get a ridiculous amount of storage for free.

Put your digital camera back to a decent pixel level 3,5,10 Mpixel it doesn't matter.

Load the pictures you want to share to your photobucket account.

Select the pictures you want to share and place them in a dedicated album according to thir purpose. My dog, My straight pipe modification etc.

Select the first picture and select <img code> Copy the URL and paste it into your XJBIKES post like this:



Now the folks on the site can see my tongue in cheek protest of the V-Twin riders who put tassels on their handgrips. I figured if it was okay for a Harley it ought to look awesome on my BMW!

You will see the url when you create the post. To see the picture you need to preview the post.

BTW all the smooge on the bike was from riding in a driving rain storm. Also the temporary switch to the right on the dash is no longer there. She's clean as a whistle.

Just keep selecting, copying the image url, and pasting it into the text of the message like this:



until you're through. Pretty easy after you figure it out.

PM me if you would like additional help with this and I should be able to give you a call.

As to your other question. Your avatar size is very limited. Load your photo into an editing program and scale it down using the editors tool. It seems like the avatar size is like 500 pixels.

Loren

 

thanks so much, i'm on it!