Change Search Function

[Cru Jones]

So, the search function on this site could use some help. I know I can use Google to search the forum, but it doesn't let me only search specific boards (at least that I know how to). One example is that via the usual 'Search' box and 'Advanced Search' I'm unable to search for either 'exhaust' or 'system' as they are "too common a word." Really? That's too common a word? Yet, I can search for the word 'motorcycle' and that works? Seems like that could use a little revising.

[CRM]

Firstly - wrong section !

Secondly - i know the search is crap, but as i didnt write phpbb i would really not know where to start in improving the search. you can make small changes in the admin section, but regarding the common words, i think if it index's X percentage then its deemed as too common - and funnily enough the terms NC30 and exhaust are pretty common.

[Cammo]

Yeah I don't think it's really fair to blame this site for the issue.

I think it's best to use google with the term '400greybike' also in your search, works well for me.

[The Novice]

its not that bad (if you know what your looking for), use too generic a search phrase and what do you expect. Exhaust or system - of course they are common! there is a thread on exhausts which runs to something crazy like 50 pages from memory.

As suggested however, I have also found that google comes up with a much better shortlist of posts.