if i Raffled off a bike, would you buy a ticket?

[bairdco]

yup, this bike's gonna be awesome when it's done! probably ready to ride this week.

once you guys see it, then maybe the number of people will start climbing. as of now, there just ain't enough...

 

[mbuna420]

damn, it's a great idea though. I hope more people sign up

 

[axe]

I would be in for 2 tickets, maybe 3, but definitely 2 hope you get enough interest

 

[bairdco]

as soon as i get some forks i can start putting it together, then i think interest will pick up, once you see it start coming together...

 

[fasteddy]

Bairdco, I'm in for 4 for sure. That's 2 bottles of rum here.

Steve.

 

[bairdco]

exactly. it's the cost of a good pizza. whaddaya got to lose?

 

[rockvoice]

i would just have the winner agree to pay shipping. if someone won it would still be way worth it .

 

[bairdco]

you can check the progress of the bike here:

http://motorbicycling.com/f38/monark-firestone-cruiser-my-next-project-27635-2.html#post262748

hopefully it should be a rideable bicycle this weekend, still need to find a fork...

 

[matthurd]

hmmm remember those pies we talked about? think we could work out a deal

 

[Salty Gator]

I'd buy a few ......I think this is an awesome idea ......we all know that you build some of the most incredible bikes on the planet .....I say " Roll With it " ...( no pun intended )

Salty

 

[scotto-]

Only if it's a 4-stroke, which I'm sure it won't be.....sounds like a great idea though.

 

[bairdco]

if you win, scotto, i could de-tune the motor for you so it 4 strokes all the time...

 

[corgi1]

One of your builds detuned would get it down almost to the the 20mph club requirements,lol

 

[The_Aleman]

He'd have to put a 70-something tooth sprocket and a .250 hole restrictor plate to get in there lol

 

[dmb]

baird i'm too big and fat to fit on regular 26'' bikes but my grandson will fit. i was going to put $20 on your bike at the g.w. swap but i didn't see you this week. he's 14, 6-0 165lbs and can drive a golf ball 275 yards. but i'd keep it till he get's his permit. he'd be coolest bike rider in school or at the course

 

[the willi]

i am in just let me know if you are?

 

[bairdco]

hey, dmb, i posted in the build thread that i've got some higher rise bars and i can get a large layback seatpost, so i can fit the bike to the winner's size.

it's starting to look like i'm gonna be able to do this for reals. looks like at least 25 people in so far. i still need more, though.

i'm not trying to make a ton of money on this bike, i don't really expect hundreds of people to buy tickets. the way i look at it is i could easily sell the bike for a grand (which is still a steal for someone, it'll be worth more than that) so that's my target.

tell your friends, or something... this threads got over 700 views. there's gotta be more people interested.

 

[chainmaker]

I just posted a link to this thread over at RatRod. Hopefully you ll get enough takers on this.

Cheers

 

[bairdco]

nice, thanks!

 

[bairdco]

the raffle has officially started!

http://motorbicycling.com/f23/first-official-bairdco-raffle-begins-28042.html