2012 In Frame, 4-Stroke, Build-Off

EZ Motorbike Company is sponsering this event and will supply plaques for the winners. This is our way of saying thanks to everyone for outstanding support of EZM.

Rules for the EZM 2012 four-stroke in frame build-off:


1. Only 4-stroke motors [any size, age, or brand], and must be mounted in-frame.
2. Any 4-stroke motor or kit can enter, NOT limited to EZ Motorbike kits or Q-Matic drives.
3. Must document start of build with pictures.
4. Must post which class you are entering.
5. Will start now, and end on American holiday 4th of July 2012
6. Any build started but not completed can enter
7. Existing bikes undergoing major changes can enter [different type or style motor, different frame, etc]
8. EZM will not judge contest, but ask others to do so.
9. Entry must be completed before July 5, 2012
10. Production motorbikes not eligible [Whizzer, Tomos, etc]
11. Any one in any country can enter, not just America.

Five Classis:
Cruiser
Stretch cruiser
MTB
Vintage [bike must be older than 1980 or American made]
Whizzer [Vintage or New Edition]

A few comments:
We will add a Whizzer class, however only certain versions of the kit can enter.
NO factory-produced bikes are eligible. The following cannot be entered. Any vintage Whizzer Sportsman, Pacemaker, Ambassador, or Whizzer special. Another example of Whizzers not eligible would be a restored vintage Schwinn WZ/S4, as this would be considered "Restoring", not a new build, as the bike was made for the Whizzer motor kit. Can not enter the following New Edition Whizzers..1999 Classic, 2000 Sportsman, 2001 Pacemaker II, 2002 Pacemaker II, 2003 Panther, 2004 - 2007 NE5, 2007 Ambassador I, 2008 Ambassador II, and 2008 -2009 NE-r.

Whizzers that can enter. Any bike with a Whizzer motor kit [vintage or new edition] installed on a bicycle [Schwinn, Roadmaster, Huffy, Murray, etc.]. Any Whizzer produced bicycle with a non-Whizzer motor.


This is a Build-Off, and must be built from scratch. Use simple logic to see if your bike is acceptable. An example would be to use a Whizzer bike and install a 49 CC 4-stroke motor, or use a Whizzer motor on a non-Whizzer frame. If you have a 2-stroke motor on a bike and install a 4-stroke motor, this would be allowed. If a current bike were being upgraded with a different motor type or style [installing a 79 or 99 CC 4-stroke motor in place of a smaller 35 or 49 CC 4-stroke] would be OK. If a bike were being converted from a rack mount to an in frame 4-stroke motor it would be acceptable. Minor changes on an existing bike such as tank, wheels, lights, paint, drive systems, same motor style only larger or smaller, brand, etc. aren't acceptable.

Hopefully this will offer an equal playing field for the DIY builder. If anyone needs more information about the rules, please contact me. We are still waiting to see who will judge the event, however we can get started, and as a last resort we will use the same judging system used on a previous Build-Off. [Voting by members].

Lets have a lot of fun, see some exciting ideas, and put a few more 4-stroke in-frame bikes on the road.

Just start posting information and pictures.

Have fun,
 
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Thanks MotoMags! Funny you should ask! I finished it too late in the day and had to head back to work the next morning. Since I work 12 hour days, I won't be able to try her out till Wed. It's killing me! As far as the one way bearing, I JB welded it. If that fails, I have a neighbor who can weld it up for me.
Your bike looks great with the new paint job. Hopefully you're entered in the vintage class! LOL!
 
There are some great builds, best of luck everybody. Waiting to see the results!
 
Hi F-Rod,

We are currently waiting for the judges to decide the format. Because of the entries we plan to alter the classes somewhat. Some of the original classes weren't used; therefore we will use the same amount of awards, but change some the categories. Chances are we will expand the cruiser categories, I.E. Stretch cruiser, vintage cruiser, classic cruiser, and new edition cruiser.

Looks like it will be very hard to judge because the entries are fantastic!

Have fun,
 
I hope nobody gets screwed out of their entry in this contest, unlike the last time EZM tried to have one. Yep I said it, because I'll never forget it.

EZM having contests is about as well-handled and organized as the Special Olympics crossed with Alzheimers.
 
Whatever happens I would just like to see all the bikes. The rest of it is a added bonus because I was going to build one anyway, this contest put alot of talent in one place. Tom:unsure:
 
Aleman,
I'm sorry if I'm re-hashing bad feelings but what do you mean? There is no fee to enter our bikes.
Thanks
 
I hope nobody gets screwed out of their entry in this contest, unlike the last time EZM tried to have one. Yep I said it, because I'll never forget it.

EZM having contests is about as well-handled and organized as the Special Olympics crossed with Alzheimers.

WHAT DID COST YOU TO ENTER?/Or you just trolling?
 
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