2019 XS650 Calendar VOTE HERE!

Which XS650s would you like to see in the 2019 XS650 Calendar?

  • hotshoe

    Votes: 38 36.2%
  • robinc

    Votes: 49 46.7%
  • gggGary

    Votes: 37 35.2%
  • halfmile

    Votes: 53 50.5%
  • Ratranger

    Votes: 32 30.5%
  • OHRider

    Votes: 37 35.2%
  • weekendrider

    Votes: 40 38.1%
  • rhysbud

    Votes: 30 28.6%
  • LEGEND_10

    Votes: 38 36.2%
  • fredintoon

    Votes: 11 10.5%
  • girard

    Votes: 22 21.0%
  • willis

    Votes: 28 26.7%
  • CBJamie

    Votes: 14 13.3%
  • plowboy1

    Votes: 20 19.0%
  • Kansas lineman

    Votes: 20 19.0%
  • Skip

    Votes: 37 35.2%
  • 5twins

    Votes: 27 25.7%
  • Apexdc

    Votes: 36 34.3%
  • 79XStLousi

    Votes: 25 23.8%
  • Crunch45

    Votes: 18 17.1%
  • jradvantage

    Votes: 39 37.1%
  • Vincenthdfan

    Votes: 37 35.2%
  • Meddy

    Votes: 18 17.1%
  • hooooolt

    Votes: 15 14.3%
  • Boopduke

    Votes: 9 8.6%
  • Ceed Klumper

    Votes: 31 29.5%

  • Total voters
    105
  • Poll closed .
I use one main image that is a full size page (11.25" wide by 8.625" tall including a bleed) and I use 2-3 detail shots on the other page. The easiest way to explain it– for those unfamiliar with all the technical jargon– would be the actual camera raw photo files. Not the ones uploaded to the internet and then pulled off. This varies greatly depending on camera settings, export settings etc.

I get the actual camera photos, 9 out of 10 times they work just fine. I can resize them DOWN and crop very easily. Scaling them UP is a problem and creates pixelation and fuzziness. Travis is correct in that if they are 8MB and up (not KB) they should work fine.
 
Is there a pixel size we should work to? The photos I have taken of the bike look pretty good on my screen, but I don't know if they are good enough for you. My problem is that I am leaving tomorrow to drive in a race this weekend and it might be Monday before I can get better shots. It sounds like you need new shots right away. Thanks, David duczupa@gmail.com
 
Thanks, I actually meant what target size we should look toward.

Thanks to everyone who voted for Prom Queen! It is an honor to be considered with such a great collection of bikes.

I love my bike, but I can't stop looking at jradvantage's black beauty! Lots of great bikes, but that's my personal favorite. So much nice detail work on that bike. The best part to me is that it looks like it could have all been done at the factory, just beautifully integrated.
 
Is there a pixel size we should work to? The photos I have taken of the bike look pretty good on my screen, but I don't know if they are good enough for you. My problem is that I am leaving tomorrow to drive in a race this weekend and it might be Monday before I can get better shots. It sounds like you need new shots right away. Thanks, David duczupa@gmail.com

I didn't want to get too technical to avoid confusion. Computer screen images are at 72 DPI(dots per inch) and will show clearly. Print images need to be 300 DPI. 3375 px x 2588 px @ 300 dpi is a perfect size photo for main image. Most cameras will shoot at a lower resolution to conserve disk space but will be larger in pixels so you can scale down. Like I said I can scale down no problem. Monday will be fine to send.

I'm going to set up a shared drop box folder for images this year. I will have a folder for each winner. I will email you all the link. I think this will be better than emails.
 
Thanks, I actually meant what target size we should look toward.

Thanks to everyone who voted for Prom Queen! It is an honor to be considered with such a great collection of bikes.

I love my bike, but I can't stop looking at jradvantage's black beauty! Lots of great bikes, but that's my personal favorite. So much nice detail work on that bike. The best part to me is that it looks like it could have all been done at the factory, just beautifully integrated.

Thanks for the kind words Apexdc. It’s gratifying to get recognition from members of a forum I have so much respect for.

The bikes on this page are a testament to the creativity of the people on this forum and to the XS650’s classic “bones”.

You can make these bikes into just about anything you want them to be. With a great knowledge base on this forum, sheer quantity of these bikes manufactured, and the aftermarket, the XS is the perfect bike to restore.

John (jradvantage)
 
Hi John, I just love what you did. It makes me think of the cool little Clubman single Honda, which is another favorite design.

Fortunately, many of the people who belong to my bike's history are still around, including the guy who painted it. It is going to be so much fun to send them each a calendar with no warning that it is coming. They have followed the restoration, but don't know about the calendar. I showed Prom Queen, in flat track mode. at the Quail Motorcycle Gathering in 2017 and will show her again after I make the street conversion. I hope to get them to come for the show. Thanks again to everyone on the forum! A great bunch of enthusiasts!
 
Wow…….thank you guys. I am blown away, and (almost) speechless. Thank you for the nomination Bob, Gary for your second, and all of you for your votes.

I never in my wildest dreams thought this old girl would grace the pages of our prestigious calendar, especially considering all the outstanding bikes that were nominated.
That was never my end goal, however to be recognised like this by all of you is a real honour. As a dumb old rookie wrencher, I am truly humbled.

While I had a hand in it, I view this as ‘Team Recognition’. For without this place and all of you guys giving constant guidance, encouragement, direction and support, this would not have been possible. Gentlemen, thank you once again from the bottom of my heart for helping me to preserve this deserving ol’ gal.

Robin
 
Congratulations Robin !!
Your unending efforts have come to fruition.

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Robin becoming speechless ? I don't think so...;)
Maybe when....

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