there will not be a category so to speak for the first month... may not be at all, depending on how many entries and which bikes end up being selected... could be a good mix, etc... but im hoping this will grow and run smooth, and there will be enough entries eventually to use the categories. am preparing ahead for this, so that it can be implemented smoothly.
so far I have three tentative categories and definitions, please help to provide more ideas, or offer constructive info on the current suggestions and definitions:
Vintage Minibike- a minibike retaining its original unmodified frame and having been manufactured before 1980. Unmodified does not include restoration related repairs. Any make/model, but the engine and parts must be "period correct". A period correct engine/part, for purposes of this forum, is an engine/part that was available during that time period (pre-1980). Parts used to restore or replace original parts, will qualify, if that style of part was available during that time period.
Vintage Restomod:
a minibike retaining its original unmodified frame and having been manufactured before 1980. Unmodified does not include restoration related repairs. Any make/model and having any parts used, as long as the frame did not have to be altered to use those parts. Was not restored or built back to its original condition.
Survivor- A vintage (pre 1980) mini bike that is in its original condition, having all of its original parts, as installed from the factory (or as it came in its original kit). No modification or restoration allowed to have occurred on the bike, for purposes of this category. Or having enough of its original parts, as to still remain in a somewhat complete and ride-able condition, without the need for repair or restoration.
Modern Mini- A mini bike retaining its original frame and having been manufactured after 1980. No stretched frames. No other restriction on parts used or modifications.
Drag Bike-Custom Frame/Altered Frame- A mini bike of any era, which has been made, modified or altered for the purposes of making it into a drag race style mini bike. To be raced, used, or displayed as a mini bike used for street or dirt drag races. These bikes typically have a stretched frame or a longer wheel base. Please do not enter into this category, if your bike was not intended to be used or represented, as a drag racing mini bike.
Custom frame/Altered Frame- A mini bike of any era, which has been made, modified or altered for any purpose other than a drag race style mini bike. Please do not enter into this category, if your bike was intended to be used for, or represented as, a drag racing mini bike.
Open/Unrestricted-Any Make/Model or custom
The above mentioned are just as good examples/definitions as i could think of at this moment... they would represent at least 7 of the months... Whichever categories would have the most entries, would be the ones given more than one month... or the remaining months would be OPEN/unrestricted... I would be changing, adding to, or taking away any of this, as needed to allow the forum section to run as smoothly and fairly as possible.
so far I have three tentative categories and definitions, please help to provide more ideas, or offer constructive info on the current suggestions and definitions:
Vintage Minibike- a minibike retaining its original unmodified frame and having been manufactured before 1980. Unmodified does not include restoration related repairs. Any make/model, but the engine and parts must be "period correct". A period correct engine/part, for purposes of this forum, is an engine/part that was available during that time period (pre-1980). Parts used to restore or replace original parts, will qualify, if that style of part was available during that time period.
Vintage Restomod:
a minibike retaining its original unmodified frame and having been manufactured before 1980. Unmodified does not include restoration related repairs. Any make/model and having any parts used, as long as the frame did not have to be altered to use those parts. Was not restored or built back to its original condition.
Survivor- A vintage (pre 1980) mini bike that is in its original condition, having all of its original parts, as installed from the factory (or as it came in its original kit). No modification or restoration allowed to have occurred on the bike, for purposes of this category. Or having enough of its original parts, as to still remain in a somewhat complete and ride-able condition, without the need for repair or restoration.
Modern Mini- A mini bike retaining its original frame and having been manufactured after 1980. No stretched frames. No other restriction on parts used or modifications.
Drag Bike-Custom Frame/Altered Frame- A mini bike of any era, which has been made, modified or altered for the purposes of making it into a drag race style mini bike. To be raced, used, or displayed as a mini bike used for street or dirt drag races. These bikes typically have a stretched frame or a longer wheel base. Please do not enter into this category, if your bike was not intended to be used or represented, as a drag racing mini bike.
Custom frame/Altered Frame- A mini bike of any era, which has been made, modified or altered for any purpose other than a drag race style mini bike. Please do not enter into this category, if your bike was intended to be used for, or represented as, a drag racing mini bike.
Open/Unrestricted-Any Make/Model or custom
The above mentioned are just as good examples/definitions as i could think of at this moment... they would represent at least 7 of the months... Whichever categories would have the most entries, would be the ones given more than one month... or the remaining months would be OPEN/unrestricted... I would be changing, adding to, or taking away any of this, as needed to allow the forum section to run as smoothly and fairly as possible.
