CoachDan wrote:
I think the bikes in the new Star calender were just pretty awesome!! Those guys poured their heart, soul, and a lot of coin, into turning their dreams into reality. I think they are more like Bob Starr said, "works of art", than road bikes. We here, ride our bikes. I know most of the mods I've made to this bike, has been for long haul comfort. But, I'm just a tinkerer, and definitely not an artist.

Come on now Coach you are definitely more than a tinkerer. When we were talkin about Tampa's bike for the cover I was trying to think who owned that bad@ss silver touring bike - Bam here it is. You have IMO definitely one of the nicest bikes on here. I would vote for yours to be in the calender for sure! You and Fireman have me hunting down a set of hard bags for those longer rides.

I agree, Coach has an awesome bike!! It is just as much an art fitting the pieces from other manufactures together with your own fabbing on an existing platform, as it is to start from scratch and make a one off.

Paul

You guys are making me blush...

I don't want to compete with my friends, though. I'm hoping it can be random(and fun). There are some fantastic bikes here on the site, including Coach's. I'm just honored to be mentioned in the same breath as these guys.

There are a few options for calendars. ShutterFly, Flickr, etc. have the ability to take a collection of photos and make them into a professional calendar. I have no idea about pricing, though. I'm sure it's based on volume, like anything in the printing world.

If I make it to the M&G, I'd be very happy to bring my trusty 5D and get some shots of the other bikes. That's a beautiful part of the country. I'm sure we can get some great backdrops.



Rich

Old Musky would be great for a back drop along with the inn in stock port. They also have several lochs and other things bet you could even find a covered bridge just saying

I have to agree on the bikes on this site. I got my calender today and was a little disapointed compared to the last several years.
I think Tampa's bike would be good for a cover. My.03 cents

Greysnake wrote:
I have to agree on the bikes on this site. I got my calender today and was a little disapointed compared to the last several years.
I think Tampa's bike would be good for a cover. My.03 cents
I'll add another penny to that. I think it would look good on the cover.

That Redneck Engineering bobber is one HOT ride, should've kept the 130 front tire though. I'd love to check out our motor with a 31 tooth pully on a rigid frame, bet it hauls a$$.

fireman922 wrote:
Tampa's bike would need to be on the cover!!



It's beautiful!!

Amen to that brother!!!!

CoachDan wrote:
I think the bikes in the new Star calender were just pretty awesome!! Those guys poured their heart, soul, and a lot of coin, into turning their dreams into reality. I think they are more like Bob Starr said, "works of art", than road bikes. We here, ride our bikes. I know most of the mods I've made to this bike, has been for long haul comfort. But, I'm just a tinkerer, and definitely not an artist.



Coach Dan, I can't believe what you said...and with a bike like this...shheeeshh

Thanks Guys for comments. I consider my Twisted Star, more as my tractor, but tractors are good too.
I personally really like the style Tampa has went with. Tampa you have created one awesome bike!!

In 2006 I decided that I was going to take a little more time off from work each year, and went shopping for a touring bike. Couldn't find exactly what I wanted, so decided I would make my own, and decided to buy a new Roadliner. But, I saw a copy of the 2006 Star Calender at the dealership, and immediately fell head-over-heels for the 2005 Roadstar DICE Bike in it. So, bought the Roadstar instead, and started to transform it into something similar to the Dice bike, but be able to turn it into a touring bike in 10 minutes or less. But reality started to set in after a few 2 week trips, and the 10 minutes or less has started to not seem as important. The Twisted Star is the result of liking my creature comforts, and wanting to take them with me. Every time I see others bikes here though, I still get to thinking about the Dice Bike. Although, I think Tampa has outdone even the Dice Bike!
Oh well, maybe next one.