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As long as it's a 2008 or newer Monster only... [roll]
Just got the email. [thumbsup]
and you live in the US :(
It came through back channels.
The first 2 items under the "Eligibility" pretty much knocked me out of the running.
2008 and newer :'(
That's a shame as the newer bikes seem to have a lot fewer mods done to them than the older ones, but on the flip side DNA is a business and they do need to promote the newer bike.
The Amateur v. Professional distinction is interesting, but needs better explanation I think.
There's a group of those unemployed by the industry, and those who are, however it doesn't say when/how they are in the industry.
no dealer registered bikes, but employees bikes are cool? ex employees fall under which category?
I suspect amateur is a non-shop owner/worker or a DYI guy in a home garage
I think we all get the intent of the rules but somebody will find a way to stretch the rules. At least this time they do attempt to make a separate category for the true owners. I wish it was a little later, looking forward to see what I can do with an 1100 Evo but I'm not going to rush it. - Gene
"2008 and newer"...that's too bad...so I guess that those of us of the older generation Monster have finally been put to pasture...
:'(
... I suppose it was only a matter of time until we had to make way for the younger beasties and were no longer welcome in the those circles...
well then we should boycott this thing since we are lowely "previous" generation owners. [coffee]
actually I wish they had put 2 more categories.
amateur and professional previous generations
Quote from: twolanefun on April 22, 2011, 12:45:13 PM
I think we all get the intent of the rules but somebody will find a way to stretch the rules. At least this time they do attempt to make a separate category for the true owners. I wish it was a little later, looking forward to see what I can do with an 1100 Evo but I'm not going to rush it. - Gene
The intent is easy to see, but it's unclear at this point. I just think it would be more proper to elucidate the idea fully, as a means of limiting possible problems
Quote from: Monster Dave on April 22, 2011, 02:59:46 PM
"2008 and newer"...that's too bad...so I guess that those of us of the older generation Monster have finally been put to pasture...
:'(
... I suppose it was only a matter of time until we had to make way for the younger beasties and were no longer welcome in the those circles...
Actually I don't think they newer guys cannot match some of the stuff we did and when they have 40-50K miles on theirs, on back twisty roads not super clean superslab, we'll just have to have a little competition. - Gene
[coffee]
They don't want the older (real) Monster in the competition, because they know what will happen. ;)
Quote from: kopfjäger on April 22, 2011, 10:03:55 PM
They don't want the older (real) Monster in the competition, because they know what will happen. ;)
Yeah, Stu will win again. ;)
They want to give someone else a chance...
[cheeky]
2008 was the last year of the full trellis framed Monsters... :'(
Me no likey 'da 'new' monster [thumbsdown]
[thumbsup]
2003
&
2010
Quote from: alfisti on April 22, 2011, 10:57:54 AM
As long as it's a 2008 or newer Monster only... [roll]
[roll] [roll] :-\ :'(
I'll take a pre-2008 and not contest eligible than the alternative any day!
I'm glad to see the two classes. I like the custom paint jobs and bolt-on accessories, but a push to the manufacturers for some creative, custom parts is what we need.
Interestingly, they don't mention when voting starts, just when it ends.
If it starts day 1 of the contest, there is serious advantage to finishing and entering on May 11. If Voting only occurs after July 15th, then holding off to do last minute stuff is beneficial.
anyone know which is the case?
Anyone remember the last "Monster Challenge"? You know, the one that was the "Monster paintjob". I think this is definitely a step up. Hopefully next time it will be at least 3 categories, 2 new and at least 1 classic Monsters.
Quote from: duccarlos on April 25, 2011, 06:32:56 AM
Hopefully next time it will be at least 3 categories, 2 new and at least 1 classic Monsters.
and include Australia! ;)
Quote from: monsta on April 25, 2011, 05:32:19 PM
and include Australia! ;)
Should be open to all. We all get the same bikes (give or take), and have access to the same materials (give or take), so why not go big?
Quote from: alfisti on April 22, 2011, 10:57:54 AM
As long as it's a 2008 or newer Monster only... [roll]
Sweet. That means I don't need to make my bike look purty and unridden, only to be told it doesn't have enough carbon on it. ;D
Sorry, Stu, I know you'd want me to enter if I could