Post #69, this thread
-
Enjoy XS650.com? Consider making a donation to help support the site.
XS650.com receives a small share of sales from some links on this page, but direct donations have a much greater impact on keeping this site going.
2026 Calendar Nominations Thread
- Thread starter samoran1
- Start date
- Status
I meant before that. I quoted 650skull, who was talking about xskiwi's post, which is #69. I agree with 650Skull that you can't nominate two bikes with one picture, but I am wondering if there is a precedent that says you can't self-nominate two bikes with two separate pictures of them. I don't think there is, so I say it's allowed.
Referring to my self nomination at #70, my Driver 77, a bit of background.
The previous owner had responded to my ad looking for forgotten projects, said he hadn't touched this in forever and was unlikely to and wanted it to go to someone who would do right by it, so I drive about three hours to Galt and was glad I did.
He had it as a roller, but the engine was in its own stand, the cam chain needed
joined and all the rest. I recorded some of the build a year ago spring in the "what have you done ..." thread.
Took a while (a guy should really dismantle someone else's work just to be sure) but I had it road ready by fall.
Respectfully soliciting your vote for the
Driver 77.
Sweet!
Use a blank white garage door as a background?
Thanks gggGary
Last edited by a moderator:
More importantly, a good camera that can take high resolution photos. Avoid a cellphone.
lots of backgrounds work, blank, industrial, nature as long as bike is the focus.
look through previous calendars for ideas. pick pics that appeal to you.
tomorrow's the 30th, last day for noms then jockeying for placement begins
even a barge can look good in the right light.
Last edited:
I'm not spending time searching.
I remember when 2 bikes of the same owner were nominated. it was allowed on condition only one of them was allowed into the calender if both bikes wone the voting stage.
The owner had to nominate which of the 2 went in.
I don't care. ...as I said earlier the rules have changed as the calender has evolved.
The 3 bike rule I pointed out at some point last year. It was made fun of in a condescending post when it was overuled
I don't buy the calender., ( just to costly with exchange rates and postage), so my points are mute.
I will stop my involvement.
Good luck everyone. Every bike deserves an opertunity.
I'm working on the list and voting thread. No more nominations, but people can still accept if they still need to.
Last edited:
Yeah I used to have a girlfriend that thought that way about herself.even a barge can look good in the right light.
650 Scrambler
XS650 Member
I accept the nominations and thank you to those who have sent advice on where to post things and how to do it.
I really don’t use the computer much, don’t get into social media. I used it initially when I was gathering my parts for my build, first eBay and then Mikes.
I bought the bike new in 1978 when I was 25 and now I’m retired and 72 !
Thank you to everyone who has posted likes on the 750 Jag !
I really don’t use the computer much, don’t get into social media. I used it initially when I was gathering my parts for my build, first eBay and then Mikes.
I bought the bike new in 1978 when I was 25 and now I’m retired and 72 !
Thank you to everyone who has posted likes on the 750 Jag !
I just posted the voting thread: https://www.xs650.com/threads/2026-xs650-calendar-vote-here.69060
Let me know anyone sees any typos or other problems.
Let me know anyone sees any typos or other problems.
Thank you, I accept the Nomination
Prestine. Showroom jewel.
Has tones of edge.
- Status
