2018 OldMiniBikes Build Off Rules

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OldMiniBikes Build-Off 2018 Classes and Rules


Welcome to the OldMiniBikes 2018 Build-Off! This thread has all the basic rules, regulations and other info to participate. If something doesn't seem clear, or you have a specific question not covered here, please feel free to post it here https://www.oldminibikes.com/forum/...52590-2018-build-questions-answer-thread.html, or PM the moderators (Cheezy1 or mrpat) of this event.

Classes:

We will start with 6 classes this year with the possibility of more or less.
You can enter as many bikes as you wish as long as there is only 1 class per bike. You cannot enter the same bike in more than 1 class.
You can also enter more than one build in a single class.


Vintage Class:

* Single cylinder engine only.
* Flathead or vintage two-stroke.
* Frame must be a vintage frame.
* Centrifugal clutch, torque converter or two-speed is allowed.
* Can be a large or small wheeled mini as long as it's vintage.
* "vintage" shall be defined as 30 years or older.
* Minimum of 10 participants.


Vintage Open Class:

* Any vintage mini bike frame
* Any power plant
* Minimum of 10 participants.


Chinese Class:

* Any Motovox, Doodlebug, Warrior, Coleman or their derivatives that were made in China.
* Any engine.
* Any modifications and upgrades.
* Minimum of 10 participants.


18 and Under Class:

* This class is for anyone 18 and under that would like to build a mini bike and be competing against others in their age category.
* Parents, please make sure your child is safe, but please let them do as much work as possible. Teach them to use the tools!
* Any frame/engine combination is acceptable.
* Minimum of 5 participants.



Just For Fun/Drag Bike Class:

* Projects that were started already
* Projects from previous build offs that need completed but not more than 50% done
* Drag Bike Projects
* Minimum of 10 participants.


More Than 2 Wheels/Anything Goes Class:

* Scratch built bikes
* 1, 2, 3, 4 or more wheels?
* Skis or Tracks?
* 2 stroke, 4 stroke powered?
* Chain, TAV, or belt?
* Go karts
* Trikes
* Minimum of 10 participants.


Rules:

1. Entry Period: Start date January 1st, 2018 and deadline is February 1st, 2018. You will not be allowed to enter after February 1st, 2018.

2. Deadline for completion is May 31st, 2018.

3. Any project already started will will be in the "Just for fun" class. You can start gathering parts and materials, but no fab work, paint or anything else will be started until after January 1st.

4. There must be a picture of the bike and/or parts pile with an OldMiniBikes Build-off sign when you start your build thread (Entry post) The OldMiniBikes Build Off sign must include your Oldminibikes.com user name, the words “2018 OldMiniBikes Build Off”, and the name of the category of your entry. If you have given your build a name or the build has a year, make, and model this would be a good place for that.

5. There shall be an object included in the initial entry picture, and at least once per month for the duration of the build off. The object will be announced on December 31st, 2017.

6. There must be at least one update per month by each builder in each of your build threads in the 2018 Build Off. If you are completed with the build at any point, just post that your entry is complete and no further entries are required.

7. Finished bike must be a runner! A video of you riding a running project under its own power will be required at the end of the Build-Off. Style points may be awarded to creative videos at the end.

8. Negativity will not be tolerated. If you have an issue with something pertaining to the 2018 Build Off threads or their contents, please pm one of the moderators of the build off.

9. Voting will be done by popular vote by your peers here on the oldminibikes.com web site. All users will be able to vote once.


Final Thoughts:

* Please keep it positive here and remember this is a hobby, not a job.
* This is a fun and free event.
* No awards, prizes, or trophies will be awarded, but winners will get bragging rights!
* Participants and moderators are doing this all voluntarily.
* Please be courteous to the builders when commenting on their builds. Keep comments strictly about their builds.
* We all love pictures. Please add as many pictures as you can of your build throughout all stages.
* Direct all concerns or questions on this event to Cheezy1 or mrpat. If there cannot be a resolution, then we can escalate it. Please refrain from sending questions to the general forum moderators.
* We may need to modify a thing or two for clarity if it is deemed necessary at any time.
 
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