Summer 2008 contest!

**CRUISER** · #1 (**permalink**) 03-16-2008, 02:23 PM

deacon came up with the idea to have a junk yard build and i think it is a great idea. originally we thought about giving a complete motor for first prize however after considering it for a long time i have decided to give away lots of smaller prizes. reason for this is the contest will be on the honer system. i want it to be fun. i am still working out the details but i hope to have it so everyone wins something. pablo has offered amsoil for your 2 stroke bicycle motor, norman has offered one of his fantastic lights that run of the white wire of your motorized bicycle. i will be purchasing different items up till contest time to also give out like chains, chain breakers, dual break levers, tool kits ect. any ideas or input would be really appreciated. i think the contest will be great fun and the people in it can give updates and lessons on what they are doing to make their build. winners will be decided on the bicycle they build and how much they teach others. i will also be able to set it up that all the members can vote for the winners.

**Ilikeabikea** · #2 (**permalink**) 03-16-2008, 02:37 PM

Cruiser I commend you on your logic and forethought on this upcoming bike building extravaganza.

I know I'm full of carp. Great idea. I'll donate one of Norms big lights. Unpainted of course................

deacon · #3 (**permalink**) 03-16-2008, 04:23 PM

If we aren't going with a really valuable prize I think we need to be a little more lenient with the rules. Most of us who do this kind of junk building have lots of parts and bits and pieces of stuff laying around. I suggest we make it available to use. No sense buying a tire when I have ten laying about. Same with wheels and bike seats.

And no matter when you start time is not going to be a factor. I would set a final date as in all entries must be up and posted on or before and leave it at that. Give you snowbirds plenty of time for sure. But if we just lag it the thing can run for a while rather than have it all come flooding in at once. Then you can post the best from whatever time period to let people vote on. I can't see the value in having everyone build at the same time. Since like you said its pretty much an honor system.

**CRUISER** · #4 (**permalink**) 03-16-2008, 04:26 PM

that is the plan deacon to just have a fun build with prizes

**Norman** · #5 (**permalink**) 03-17-2008, 11:28 AM

Rufus told me I can play but his lap time better not be interfered with or he will rub my fur backwards

**CRUISER** · #6 (**permalink**) 05-11-2008, 10:17 AM

as alot of you all know i am in the process of moving to st croix in the virgin islands so things have been crazy for me getting ready to go. after i get settled in thier i will start another contest. sorry for the delays but they are pretty much unavoidable because of time restrants. thank you for understanding

toyota4x4 · #7 (**permalink**) 05-19-2008, 08:58 PM

if i want to participate where would i put the picks and info about my build?

deacon · #8 (**permalink**) 05-19-2008, 08:58 PM

I like a bike and I have each started a thread here. Mine has been all over since i promised to do a bit by bit on the build.

**Ilikeabikea** · #9 (**permalink**) 05-19-2008, 09:24 PM

Just start a new thread and then start taking pictures. None of us can compete with deacon though. He's an animal. He's also the most verbose, so if we come to a war of words, deacon wins.................

deacon · #10 (**permalink**) 05-19-2008, 09:31 PM

I win cause i'm fighting unarmed men lol. I use a lot of words and say nothing so don't be fooled.