2010 Calendar Contest Entries

[rexmitchell]

Check the announcement thread above to order the calendars. They look great! Or here is the link to order the calendars. http://www.zazzle.com/motorcycle_forum_2009_calendar-158035321615667767

[chaindad]

They DO look great....but man...they're a little pricey...imo...
Just sayin'...

[Cruzrat]

How do I get my free one ??

Rat

[rexmitchell]

The winners will have their free ones sent to them.

[SpeedBump]

They DO look great....but man...they're a little pricey...imo...
Just sayin'...


Well I cant even get that POS zazlle page to even work. Their stupid java BS wont even work in any of my three browsers. So I couldnt see or buy one if I wanted (and I did).

So chaindad how much profit are they askin for the hard work provided by the entries and time donated by the staff?

[chaindad]

So chaindad how much profit are they askin for the hard work provided by the entries and time donated by the staff?


Small 7x11 $21.35
Standard 11x17 $23.60
Huge 14x22 $29.25

:eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek:

[Archangel]

ouch
Maybe I will get one from the wife for christmas
one can hope!

[rexmitchell]

Well I cant even get that POS zazlle page to even work. Their stupid java BS wont even work in any of my three browsers. So I couldnt see or buy one if I wanted (and I did).

So chaindad how much profit are they askin for the hard work provided by the entries and time donated by the staff?

Keep trying, maybe try another computer, I think they will be really nice calendars and they look pretty good.

[Mad_Bohemian]

Does anybody know when the calendars will be or were, sent out to the winners??

[mellowfe]

awesome!

[pints11]

Great Job on the calendar!!!! it looks awesome!!! i cant wait to get mine!!!!!

[pints11]

except that they miss spelled my nickname lol it should be Pints. Thats ok though.....great job guys

[sure]

I got mine in the post today..thanks
everybodies bikes look great. nice job..

[rexmitchell]

I got mine tooo! they look great!

[tigett]

Pretty cool, I'll take one, but.... only one bobber and not till October!? y'all should be ashamed of yerselves. ha. JK. good job!

[raderistheman313]

good addition to a workshop

[DarkHorse9825]

Great job on the calendar:). I aspire to have my bike on there one day. Damn I have to do a lot of work on it first:eek:.

[rexmitchell]

Hopefully we will do it again this next year!

[B-Rod]

yeah, that would be great!

[roberth021]

nice

[Maico Shark]

I'll ask Crowdgather if they have any leftover calendars. If they do, they might let them go at half price. I'll get back.

[sanjay]

We used Zazzle.com so that we wouldn't have to pay any upfront publishing and printing costs, but as a result- we don't have any inventory. Zazzle is basically a print-on-demand vendor so they make the calendars as they get the orders...

[Maico Shark]

Do you know how many they sold sanjay? Could be next year we could get a production run that will keep costs low. I printed a family calendar this year (everyones birthdays and anniversaries etc) photos of family each month. I only made 20 and cost was under $10 each.

[91kx250]

Looks cool!

[Maico Shark]

This year, instead of competing for a particular month, we've divided things into classes so that the whole spectrum of the motorcycle scene will be portrayed in our calendar. We only want your bike in the photo, (although an attractive background may add appeal) You may post any questions or comments here on this forum but the sub-forums featuring the categories are only for submitted photos, please don't post comments there.

So dig out the kodak and the tripod and wash & shine the trusty steed. Even if you don't win, you'll look better going down the road....

Contest will run until August 1st. Voting will begin August 2nd and end August 21st. Prizes will be awarded and calendar will go to print by September 1st.

[chaindad]

Can more than one photo be submitted per class?

[Maico Shark]

Rules courtesy of Dodsfall

1-The picture must be of the bike only. No rider, model, dogs, cats, etc. Nice scenery is encouraged. It must be your bike.

2- Post the best size picture you can. These should be print quality, about 1200x1200 pixels. Small pictures will look blurry when printed.

3-Add a brief caption including owner, state, bike statistics, optional info (how long owned, modifications, etc)

4-Each bike can only be entered in the contest once.

5-Choose the category that best fits your bike.

6-All entries must be in by August 1, 2009.

7-Voting will begin August 2 and end August 22nd.

8-Members will be able to vote once in each category.

9-Prizes will be awarded and calendar will go to print by September 1st.

10-Post entries only in the category threads. Comments should not be posted in these threads.

11-The staff will have final judgment on the suitability of each entry, including but not limited to content and category. You will be notified via PM if there is an issue with your entry.

Advice-Please post a photo and not a link to a photo if you want to have a chance as many members will not hit on links.

You can use the [img] tags to post pictures hosted off-site. The default setting in the forum should recognize the links and supply the tags for you.

[Maico Shark]

No Dad you may not win all the pages:) Rules are now posted.

[sure]

Here Mother little helper. its a 76 yamaha xs650.
Specs as follows.
Custom made bars
custom frame w/ +4 stretch and a bit up and out stretch
DNA -2 springer frontend
16/21 wheel combo
jay brake rear brake set
custom made mid controls
Custom black and purple metalflake paint
location:Indianapolis,In

http://i367.photobucket.com/albums/oo118/chopzombies1/mothershelper2.jpg

[rexmitchell]

As always, very nice sure

[67fire]

Where is the front brake?

Eric

[sure]

Rex:Thank you Sir...
Eric: What's this "front brake" you speak of?

[roflol]

Where is the front brake?

Eric

Can't see 'em in the pic but there's two of 'em, one on the end of each of his legs.







Well, *I* thought it was funny, anyway. ;]

Beautiful bike, sure. :]

[Maico Shark]

Rules courtesy of Dodsfall

COMMENTS PERMITTED (nothing derogatory allowed) Questions may be asked.

1-The picture must be of the bike only. No rider, model, dogs, cats, etc. Nice scenery is encouraged. It must be your bike.

2- Post the best size picture you can. These should be print quality, about 1200x1200 pixels. Small pictures will look blurry when printed.

3-Add a brief caption including owner, state, bike statistics, optional info (how long owned, modifications, etc)

4-Each bike can only be entered in the contest once.

5-Choose the category that best fits your bike.

6-All entries must be in by August 1, 2009.

7-Voting will begin August 2 and end August 22nd.

8-Members will be able to vote once in each category.

9-Prizes will be awarded and calendar will go to print by September 1st.

10-The staff will have final judgment on the suitability of each entry, including but not limited to content and category. You will be notified via PM if there is an issue with your entry.

Advice-Please post a photo and not a link to a photo if you want to have a chance as many members will not hit on links.

To post your pictures, you have a few options. If you are using the full post editor (not a quick reply) you can click on the paper clip icon to attach an image to the post. A menu will come up letting you browse for a file on your computer or enter a web address for a picture.

Also, if you have the image hosted someplace else, such as Photobucket or your own website you can use the image tags. Simply click on the icon that appears to be a mountain range with a sun behind it on a yellow sky (Venus?) and enter the URL of the image. If you are using the quick reply feature, you can simple type url where url is the address of the picture.

[WVEngraver]

Well, for my preliminary introduction, I will state that I consider a "custom" bike to be hand fabricated from the frame up. Since the over 500CC Streetbike section is for "basic use" bikes, I guess "custom" includes any modifications .... that means I'm in the right place :thumbsup:.

This bike began as a 1993 Harley FXSTC. It has gone through many modification over the years but the most recent is a new engine with complete coverage hand engraving.

- Bubs upswept exhaust w/ engraved and chrome plated heat shields

- ported and polished heads, shaved for high compression.

- Recent mods not shown in the photo - a Landmark 18" diamond spoke rear wheel. Yep, I'll update the photo asap as soon as I get one.

I've rebuilt "My Ol' Lady" several times over now. I also did the engraving. Another never ending project ;) Enjoy....


http://i418.photobucket.com/albums/pp265/WVEngraver/motorcycle_engraving/outside01.jpg

http://i418.photobucket.com/albums/pp265/WVEngraver/motorcycle_engraving/bike_outside_close.jpg

[WVEngraver]

Where in the world is the "Edit" button???

Here's a closer photo of the engine ....

http://i418.photobucket.com/albums/pp265/WVEngraver/motorcycle_engraving/closeup.jpg


Hopefully the moderator won't delete this reply as it contains a closer photo of my bike.

[YamahaFan]

man I've never seen anything like this on a bike. Good job man! How did you do the engraving?

[SuperSherpa197]

very nicely detailed.

[Tdubb]

Can more than one photo be submitted per class?

Can we pick a class, and then post 3 pics of our bike to pick from?

[Maico Shark]

MODERATOR NOTE- This thread is yours to present your bike. You may post other photos of your bike... if it wins we could put an inset photo of the close up. If you think of something you'd like to add, you may make additional posts on this thread. Answer questions or otherwise make your presentation as it suits you.

[bdavison]

...jaw dropping....
That engraving is wicked...WOW.

[Maico Shark]

I love those sx650's...a great bike to chop.

[ironhide_nate]

WOW that is insane...how did you do that? that is awsome...is that by hand or with a machine. Beautiful job

[Chuck A]

very nice, indeed

[Custom85VT]

You already have my vote, no matter what. That's for sure! :thumbsup:x100

[Chuck A]

Very Slick

[WVEngraver]

Thank-you all for the kind words.

This bike really hasn't been seen much since the new engine was completed and installed. I don't ride as much as I used to and as I'd like to get the struts, lower legs and outer primary completed this winter, the "work in progress" thing kinda keeps it in the garage.

I'd like to also thank Shark for opening up the thread to questions which I am more than happy to answer.

Yes, this is hand engraved. No computers or lasers. The areas inside the scroll on the aluminum engine parts are relieved then "dot" punched with a hammer and bead punching tool.

This engine was purchased new and then taken down to the case. The heads were polished (inside and out) and the jugs and crank case were re-painted black. Every cooling fin on the cylinders and heads were bright cut by hand. Aside from a few performance enhancements, it's close to stock .... mainly because I've had other H.D. Evo motors fall apart for one reason or another.

The Bubs exhaust are considered classics now since I guess since they are not made any more and haven't been for awhile. I like them because no one else has them. ;) The chrome on the heat shields were professionally stripped by a plater and shipped back to me for engraving and final polishing then shipped back out for re-plating.

A lot of the engraving done on Panheads and Shovels back in the 60s and 70s were done by firearms engravers. They did lettering and what they knew best which was classic factory firearms scroll. I've tried to replicate what I remember seeing as a kid growing up. No flames, skulls or pole dancers ... just classic scroll work.

Again, thanks for taking a look. I think when the last few parts are completed, I'll have to get this bike out of the middle nowhere and show it.

[rexmitchell]

I love the engraving on the pipes!

[Badlands-4-2]

You do great work on the engraving. I really like the bike.

[iamjustifyd]

Love the work that you did!!!

[bcane98]

Shock and Awe is all that comes to mind... Man that bike is sweet... You are one lucky man to have an Ole Lady like that ;)

[Tdubb]

That is friggen bada$$. You got my vote Fo Sho!!!!!!!!!

[InfiniteMiles]

That's trick!

[ironhide_nate]

Sweet ride...thats a bad lookin bike.

[BJMartin]

http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll151/BJMartinWarrior/100_4213.jpg
Thats MY WARRIOR. Thats how I cruise. Rides so smooth and with the new corbin seat, I can ride for HOURS! Stock seat wasnt hard on me but this one is amazing! Got a luggage rack for the long haul but typically a backpack will suffice.
I love my ride.

[BJMartin]

http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll151/BJMartinWarrior/100_4203.jpg
This should be bigger.

[Maico Shark]

Looks ominous....Looks fun to ride. Do you dress in black?

[BJMartin]

Depends. If its HOT, I wear alot of Red T-Shirts and a White Helmet. If its cooler, which it is most of the time around here, I wear my leather Jacket which is black and a Black Helmet.
And yeah, it is VERY fun to ride. :-)

[Dodsfall]

Here's a couple of shots of my 08 Roadster.

I bought it in May 08, the same month it was manufactured. It's got about 15,000 miles on it so far. The paint is Crimson Sunglow. Harley stopped making the Roadster in 2008. It was the last of the Sportsters to come equipped with a factory tachometer.

[InfiniteMiles]

I usually don't go for Harleys but that's a sharp bike.

Why would they stop making tachs...

first centerstands, now tachs, soon enough were going to have to buy aftermarket horns, and signals...

[Maico Shark]

Great looking machine Dods, how many miles have you put on it?

[Dodsfall]

I just did the 15000 mile service today.

[rexmitchell]

Thats a sweet ride man! I am jealous!

[rexmitchell]

Here is my 2000 Honda RC-51. It sports dual Arrow carbon fiber pipes, a hot bodies undertail with integrated turn signals, tinted screen, and a nasty set of LED's. 2000 was the first year that the RC-51 was made, it was also the year that it won the AMA superbike championship. 1000 cc's of V-twin power make this bike awesome. It is located deep in the heart of Texas and driven by yours truly.......The first pic is in front of the Capital of Texas in Austin. The second is at an abandon bridge down my lake Austin.

http://i435.photobucket.com/albums/qq73/rexmitchell/capital1.jpg

http://i435.photobucket.com/albums/qq73/rexmitchell/back1-1.jpg

http://i435.photobucket.com/albums/qq73/rexmitchell/P6281159.jpg

And some with the LED's

http://i435.photobucket.com/albums/qq73/rexmitchell/P6281165.jpg

http://i435.photobucket.com/albums/qq73/rexmitchell/P6281166.jpg

http://i435.photobucket.com/albums/qq73/rexmitchell/P6281169.jpg

[Custom85VT]

Jeez...what happened to the blue bike? You go through more bikes that I own socks!!! :tongue::D:tongue:

[Maico Shark]

Great looking bike ! Beautiful photos,

[rexmitchell]

Jeez...what happened to the blue bike? You go through more bikes that I own socks!!! :tongue::D:tongue:

I'm sure Tdubb will enter it here soon, The R1 didn't go far....

[Blade1]

Hope you folks like my baby! I built her from the ground up. hand laid frame, body, bars. +6 Ultima front end w/ 5 degree trees. 327 small block chevy, three speed auto trans.,100 shot NOS. Can't take credit for paint though, buddy who owns body shop hooked me up! If you can't afford to buy one, build it yourself i say! Thanks!!

Any helpful comments welcomed, its a work in progress!

[Blade1]

sorry for no pic new to all this will get it up soon, I hope!

[Dodsfall]

Send a link to the picture via PM and I'll get it up there for you.

[Blade1]

I uploaded it to my album but dont know how to send link sorry!

[Dodsfall]

All set.

[Blade1]

Thank You!

[rexmitchell]

Very nice man!

[rexmitchell]

Updated with some LED pics

[sure]

nice..my favorite sport bike..was lucky enough to ride one once..loved it..

[MDuran5]

Nice bike.

[Tdubb]

Pretty cool man. Just wondering what the white jug looking thing is? I'm guessing its for the radiator.

[Blade1]

yeah its a resevoir for the radiator couldn't find no where else to put it.

[Tdubb]

Sweet, I love that color.

[iamjustifyd]

Like those shots!!

[Slim Johnson]

very nice!:thumbsup:

i like the first pic the best, and i also like how you removed the plate.




that gives me an idea...

[rexmitchell]

very nice!:thumbsup:

i like the first pic the best, and i also like how you removed the plate.




that gives me an idea...

Removed? Its there in every pic, thats where my fender eliminator is.

[Slim Johnson]

is that the corbin la-z-boy? :p

looks stealthy. i think i am a little envious...

[Slim Johnson]

that thing is a BEAST!!!

327 with nos?!?!

i like how sleek the frame is, as opposed to what you normally see on custom trikes.

[iamjustifyd]

Wow...that's nice!

[Slim Johnson]

that engraving is top shelf!!

that is one of the nicest harleys i have seen in a long time!

you have a gift with the engraving.

[Slim Johnson]

nice, clean machine dods! you photoshop the bling?? :p

[rexmitchell]

Looks great man.

[Slim Johnson]

is it on the swing arm?? :confused:

i dont see it...

[Blade1]

Thanks! I like to be different! when i built her i want her long, low, and hard core!

[BJMartin]

Thanks all.
A CORBIN LA Z BOY??? no, but might as well be!!! I Could take a nap in it if I had too! lol Its the most comfortable seat I've planted my butt in. And SLIM, its ok to be envious. Lots of people are! lol
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll151/BJMartinWarrior/0628091847.jpg

[Sed8Me]

Nice!

[Dodsfall]

nice, clean machine dods! you photoshop the bling?? :p

That's the camera flash.

[rexmitchell]

LOL, no its back under the undertail, look at the second picture, then look at my left rearset and to the left of it, you can see my inspection sticker, then look to the right of it and you will see the Texas symbol on my plate. Toll roads can't touch me and it just passed inspection.

[WVEngraver]

That IS INSANE!!!

[Maico Shark]

I think I know what category we missed....TRIKES !! Since we have room for one more I'm going to create it & move Blades Baby...

[rexmitchell]

Dude, what does that thing lay down in the 1/4?

[Blade1]

never tried it can't get her to hook!

[Tdubb]

Nice pix Rex, it looks good...... but I'm going to have to give you a run for your money.:)

So ya'll like his plate.....or lack of. I can't believe you got that inspected.