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Blackxb9
Posted on Thursday, April 27, 2006 - 03:15 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Well after seeing the contest on the Badweb, I decided to enter the Buell Tourist Trophy Design Contest. I spent a few days (2 weeks) coming up with a design that I would like to see in a helmet. I submitted it and well I logged on today and saw it actually made it to the TOP 10. Out of these Top 10, the winner will have his design produced into a helmet and the Grand Prize winner (as picked by a Buell Rep, Erik himself will win a new Firebolt. Here is my design...if you like it...log on and vote and help a true Buell lover win a great machine. Sorry it makes you register to vote. It's painless though.

1. www.playstation.com
2. Click on events/promotions
3. Click on promotions on the left bar

Here is the entry paragraph I submitted with my design...

Hello,
Attached is my original design for the Buell motorcycle helmet. I enjoyed the numerous hours I spent working on this project and would love a chance to have Erik himself judge my artwork (if I get lucky enough to make the top 10). I currently own an 03 Buell Lightning XB9 and can’t express how much I love every aspect of this machine. These bikes are definitely “different in every sense” and no other bike I ever rode makes you feel like part of the machine like the Buell.

My helmet design is based on what I personally would love to wear and see on the street or track. I’m not crazy about the custom airbrushed designs or the common tribal striped looks that take up much of the current market. I like the more subtle approach with an Erik Buell flair such as the colors of the frame and the amber highlights on the XB12, the “Own the corners” slogan, the Buell Pegasus wings on the side, and the technology display of the Buell patents on the back. Yes those obscure numbers are the 3 patents Buell owns for the fuel in the frame, ZTL brakes and under slung muffler. These are just a few of the aspects designed into the helmet to compliment the bike. I think this helmet design is something Erik would find suitable for the Buell brand. Thanks

Sincerely,

Shandon Walker

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Daves
Posted on Thursday, April 27, 2006 - 03:23 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Good luck!
That would be cool if someone from Badweb won!
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Blackxb9
Posted on Thursday, April 27, 2006 - 03:29 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Thanks...but there is some cool designs on there. Judging from them I doubt anybody else actually owns a Buell. Not a bad thing though.
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Bikoman
Posted on Thursday, April 27, 2006 - 03:29 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I voted for you, you only have 2% right now. I do not like the helmet that is leading.

John
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Blackxb9
Posted on Thursday, April 27, 2006 - 03:37 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Thanks Bikoman!
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Altima02
Posted on Thursday, April 27, 2006 - 05:02 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

voted for you. The others suck
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Skully
Posted on Thursday, April 27, 2006 - 06:05 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

It looks great!
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Diablobrian
Posted on Thursday, April 27, 2006 - 06:18 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I voted for you.

You are right, the others don't seem to have much of a Buell theme.
The people voting don't seem to be real Buell enthusiasts either judging by the
current vote tally.
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1stbuell
Posted on Thursday, April 27, 2006 - 06:19 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

That looks great! Can you do one in a blue/black/grey scheme? I would buy it in a heartbeat if it were on a real helmet.
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Firefightergarcia
Posted on Thursday, April 27, 2006 - 08:24 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Count my vote brother...
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Blackxb9
Posted on Thursday, April 27, 2006 - 08:40 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Thanks to all of you for your feedback and your vote. Don't worry too much about the popular vote from those who don't know the Buell product. The only real vote that matters is Erik. Since I made the top 10 he will get a vote. If he votes for mine I win the bike.

If I win the bike I will dedicate it to all the faithful members of the Badweb with a cool decal on the bike.

1stbuell: I did design it in different colors. The black one I did looked cool too but I thought the red would stick out more. The hero blue design would be great as well.
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Rasmonis
Posted on Thursday, April 27, 2006 - 08:46 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

You got my vote...I don't get the others, I think you have the best Buell themed helmet by far.
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Xb9ser
Posted on Thursday, April 27, 2006 - 09:25 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I voted for you!

Glenn
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Elff
Posted on Thursday, April 27, 2006 - 09:49 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Those are all some really cool looking helmets, but I think yours is the only Purpose Built design for a Buell. I voted for you as you really represent us and Buell well. Your paragraph also really defines your passion for our bikes.

Well done and good luck
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Blackxb9
Posted on Thursday, April 27, 2006 - 11:02 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Thanks Elff! My intentions are coming across to those who really count, the Buell rider.

I appreciate the kind words.
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Brad_buell
Posted on Thursday, April 27, 2006 - 11:28 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I Voted for you, too!

Your helmet is by far the coolest and most represents Buell! The helmet that is in the lead has nothing to do with Buell, at all. IMOP.

-Brad
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Buelltastic
Posted on Friday, April 28, 2006 - 12:18 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I voted for you..sweet helmet, I would love one. The rest of them just look like the run of the mill helmet already on the market. Nice job.
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Diablobrian
Posted on Friday, April 28, 2006 - 12:22 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Wonder if there will be a limited edition replica helmet
made and sold through Buell dealers? It matches the
red and amber xb12r beautifully.
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Buelltoys
Posted on Friday, April 28, 2006 - 03:43 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I voted for you!! Great helmet!!

Change the red to black and it would go great with my orange Uly.

Might have to get a new helmet and paint job done on it.

Great work.
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Blackxb9
Posted on Friday, April 28, 2006 - 07:36 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Thanks for your votes everybody!
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Aeholton
Posted on Friday, April 28, 2006 - 07:51 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I voted for you, too.
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Alanshouse
Posted on Friday, April 28, 2006 - 08:12 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

You got my vote Shandon. I'll see if I can spread the word a little bit.
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Gearhead998
Posted on Friday, April 28, 2006 - 09:00 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Chalk up another vote. There are a couple cool designs, but none can match the thought that you obviously put into it that represents the brand. Great work.
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Firebolteric_ma
Posted on Friday, April 28, 2006 - 09:03 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

you got one more..very nice design!
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Rasmonis
Posted on Friday, April 28, 2006 - 09:19 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I'd like to see a version that goes with Valencia Orange. Can I get a copy of the template used for the helmet design?
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Ronlv
Posted on Friday, April 28, 2006 - 09:21 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

i voted for you

if you win are you going to let us all ride your bike
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Blackxb9
Posted on Friday, April 28, 2006 - 10:01 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Here is the Black version and the City X version. The Uly orange would not be a problem.

Rasmonis: Email me and I will send you the contest template.

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Blackxb9
Posted on Friday, April 28, 2006 - 10:01 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

CityX...

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Blackxb9
Posted on Friday, April 28, 2006 - 10:03 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Letting everybody ride the bike...it would look like a clown car.
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Diablobrian
Posted on Friday, April 28, 2006 - 10:10 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

How about a white base color, with a royal blue wing,
orange back/top stripe and black chin bar stripe, and top vents?

That would match my bike (white 03 xb9r)perfectly.
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