Riders Of Vision

You know the drill...

You can get a chance at a new rebuilt Tim Parrott XZ550 Stator with a $25 Raffle ticket with all proceeds going to: KEEP LUCKY'S V IN CAPABLE APPRECIATIVE HANDS.  The odds are based on how much expression there is.  My hope is that there will be at least 50 or more.   I will keep you posted on the odds #.

I am donating the cost of the Stator rebuild and the postage to the winner.  Lucky and I are exempt from the drawing.   You have sometime to get it together.

Over the years Lucky has provided support to this group and is one of the primary sponsors of correct, clear and helpful information about the XZ550.  I know that this presention of information has saved me many $$$$$.   I know that many of the ROVr's have benifited. 

So now it is time to give back.   I know that times are tough for alot of folks and give up just one night at the favorite watering hole and the chance to get a stator for $25 bucks... what a deal, and you will feel good too.

Tiger is going to send me the CORE... thanks T.

I will order the Stator when I recieve the CORE...estimated time 2 weeks.
Parrot takes about 4 weeks to get them out.   I am estimating that we can have the drawing by approx August 21.


We will also run a parts donation log on this thread.   

I know that this will take a leap of faith, I promise you that I will carry this out faithfully.

Check this post for further updates and comments.


You can contact me:

907-225-6110
James Dahl
P.O. Box 6218
Ketchikan, AK

jrdahl@kpunet.net

I got "Funk" on the yes line.  Thanks for your early support. :police:

this is what you get: 

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1982-84-yamaha-xz550-vision-stator-rebuilt_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp4634Q2em332Q2el1262QQhashZitem29ff4d5334QQitemZ180376916788QQptZMotorcyclesQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories

We all win on this Raffle. :laugh:

akV

I'm set on stators... but will offer an oil cooler and thermostat for the cause...

pm me if interested

I'll be in as soon as my vision is running, and I can ditch the 200cc bike. A little strapped right now... Better hope some of my ebay auctions sell.

Night Vision, I will get back to you... thanks for the offer.  I need to start a list...
Rick G has some stuff.  I think Rhpaw has some stuff, maybe a spare unrebuilt vision carb from the BlueV
anwer this thread and I will get the list going.

We have two already!  Thanks for stepping up.

Thanks to Tiger, a CORE is on its way to me.  As soon as I get it, I will get the order in.

Common, guys a little planning and a warm heart, this is for a good thing. 

I was raised to believe that "if you are not proactive, then nothing ever gets done" and if you never try, you never succeed!
   
Thank you all for the interest.

I was raised similarly.. Im a bit strapped too, but I'll be in for 2 tix, Best I can do. I'll send out a postal money order next tuesday.. Is Postal M.O. ok for you AK?...

Can the board admin send out a general notice to all registered users about this raffle?

I think he can...I can do it on my site.

I wonder too if Ron would give it a temporary stickie thread - kind of like lucky's brake bar bolt caution - to keep it on top of all the other posts.

I'll send out a message on my forum site to all the members...but I'm sure they all read the posts here too.

David

I will also be getting in touch with you.Always better to give then recieve but getting a stator is nice yhough.lol.

somebody post a pay pal addy for us to send our donation - i too am a bit pinched, but will send what i can --

ak -exempt me from any win too, am just happy to help

Yeh a Pay Pal address would be good. I'm currently on the unemployed line but will send what I can once back in work.

Funk, yes PO MO to me is good.

Anyone have a Pay Pal acct that we can use...? I don't have one and would like to avoid setting one up.

Is that you Tiger???  OR anyone???

We have as of now...  the Status

Committed, Reserved..... and waiting.

Funk for 2
Music Web 1
B Matt.... for 1
T McL.... for 1
H20 for 1
Kev10104 for 1

Tiger has core on the way.

RickG has custom steering crown... Handle Bar set up.

Nightvision has  and Oil Cooler and Thermostat.

Rhpaw has a couple of stock Front turn signals

Roro is looking at his box of tricks.

That is the update... thanks for the support so far..  will keep you posted as it develops.

Continue to follow this thread...  akVison!
                         

Was thinking maybe the Paypal account should be in Lucky's name?
(maybe he has one already?)

So all donations, auction payments, etc would go to the one account....

I checked with my partner about using our new auction site for this, but
it's not ready yet. Besides, we could get more exposure at ebay right now.

I believe raffles cannot be set up at ebay....against their policy.

I can set up a raffle site on my server if James agrees.
I can also help with setting up any auctions, as long as all the item details are sent.

Let me know James....

Lucky has a "donate" Paypal button on the top 3rd of his main screen on his website at www.xz550.com . I'm not sure though if that is a current paypal address for him or not...I' think it is.  Its the same type Icon the Ron has on the ROV site for supporting his site.

David

One important consideration about Paypal is that paypla keeps a percentage of all monies deposited into a paypal account as a "fee", which I think is either 5 or 10%.

David

If I can work out a deal with inanecathode on his 83 shock, I will donate it to the cause to help raise some money.

David

Quote from: akvision on July 10, 2009, 04:44:19 PM
Rhpaw has a couple of stock Front turn signals

Pop, negatory on the front turns.. the reason you're running fazer signals is because you had a set of crap on front.
-the fazers look better anyway.

Hey all,

I've been watching this thread, & My family & I really appreciate what your all doing...
Maybe at some point i'll start a blog to explane it all, possably help someone keep from getting into the situation i'm in, but for now i just want to say Thank You!

I'm trying to keep a bad situation from getting worse & i still may have to sell my original (Touring) bike regardles of what happens here because time is a factor. iI still have my Cafe bike & have NO plans on selling it. (it's waaay too much fun)

I've also recieved a couple of donations to the site & want to say Thank You to those people as well.  if you do that & want a DVD, let me know, as that's usually how i sell those.

i'm still checking ROV & email at work most days, & have installed Netzero at home, but will probably cancel it after the first free month because it really sucks my system down, & i have a decent PC/

Again, Everyone, THANK You!

--The Lucky Family.

All the best Lucky you have been a great help to me on the oil cooler mod. It seems alot of people are doing it hard these days, especially in the USA.

Ok, been doing other things for a few days.. and been off line.

Thanks for the offer Musicweb... we could run the donation thing here and the raffle per your server.  I will email you and we can workout the details.

Thanks for the words Lucky, ,just hang in there help is coming.

Am looking to get the STATOR CORE anytime now.  Will place order and report immediately.

akvision

Thanks Ron, for getting this thread on "TOP".  Much appreciated..

:) :) :) "SAVE THE LUCKY V"  8) 8) 8)

I'd like to donate a Radiator fan to the cause.... I know it's not much but i have a spare one and not much $$.
Just let me know what i need to do to add it to the raffle.... or who i need to ship it to
My e-mail is in my profile.

back in the saddle.. thanks KIWI.. will be in contact...
gotta get more enthusiasm going here..

Here is a note.. you heard it here and it's free....

THE RECESSION IS OVER.. REALLY!  IT IS OVER!

We are on the mend and the crank back will take a long time.  But, It is over.

It will take the real people some time to actually know it.  Remember this, when you know good times are here, you better hunker down.

That is sound advice.  Now is the time.  Check back with me in November.  I do not want to hear any comment until then.

If I am wrong.  I will admit it.. but we have to wait til November.

So with that in mind..... One of our ROV'ers has helped with access to a Pay Pal account... Does that make it easy.  The funds can go directly to Lucky.
Am working on it... just follow this thread..

Tiger, I been checking the PO BOX for the 'BODY' if you know what I mean.

I got company this week from 'outside' and presence will be on and off.

Hey, thanks for all the good ideas and help so far.. we have a ways to go... pony up..

akvision

QuoteLucky has a "donate" Paypal button on the top 3rd of his main screen on his website at www.xz550.com . I'm not sure though if that is a current paypal address for him or not...I' think it is.  Its the same type Icon the Ron has on the ROV site for supporting his site.

David

Yah...that's prob the most direct way of donating.  Keep us posted Lucky.

I agree, it is the best way to go..

Tiger has sent the "CORE" and am waiting on Canada Post.... I will keep you posted.

When, I get the core we will start to rock with this project.. and bang the pot.

akV

UPDATE:;; 

1. THE CORE IS HERE. ....... :o :o :o        THANK YOU TIGER!

2. THE STATOR IS ORDERED. ::) ::) ::)  today 7/30/09   http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1982-84-yamaha-xz550-vision-stator-rebuilt_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp4634Q2em332Q2el1262QQhashZitem29ff4d5334QQitemZ180376916788QQptZMotorcyclesQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories

3. Musicweb is supporting this project by providing a template to commit to the Raffle.  WATCH FOR THE THREAD AND LINK.  You will be able to support this project by check, MO, or Paypal.  easy!

4. Now lastly, I need email committments on "offered parts" that I can post on this thread, include a suggested donation amount.


So, when it comes to it.. I will post the item and a suggested donation... first come, will be first to serve, and recieve.  If you donate it, then you are responsible to take the time to ship it.  The USPO had a flat rate box Priority system.  It is very reasonable.


Now is the time to save your beer money (scotch money??) and put it to a good cause..  I am doing my best to make this a  success and now I need your help to make this a success.   We are a family, so lets pull together and help our friend.


What a deal,,, a chance for the affordable sum of 25 skins for a new american well built stator by Tim Parrott.


Now, I am waiting on you.


AlaskaVision

 8) Tiger bids $25.00 for the Tim Parrot stator... 8)

                   

I am also in for the stator.

UPDATE FROM "AKVISION"

Yellow Jacket has an "83 Shock" up for the cause... I think it is already spoken for!!!!!!!!!!. :-* :-*

Will let you know the particulars as I am made aware.   

Interest is building..here.. thanks to all whom have spoken.

I'm in for $50 which is 2 chances on the stator, right? Just tell me which PayPal link to click and I'll send the money. Lucky was very helpful to me when I was rebuilding my carbs and I really appreciate good advice.   :)

Art

The raffle site is now complete for those wishing to support the cause.

There are 2 options to buy a ticket....or tickets...

You can use Paypal, or send a Bank check or Money Order to akvision.

Either way, you must fill out the entry form so you can be entered in the database and get your ticket numbers.

Anyone who has sent a check to akvision already has to fill out the form and choose that option so you get your ticket number(s).

Here's the link:

http://sidbid.com/raffle/ (http://sidbid.com/raffle/)

I got mine.Good luck with eveything Lucky.

Thanks for the info. I just ordered my tickets. Good luck, Lucky.

Art

Good to go... am getting emails..

I will get the tickets out and numbered and designed... they will be sent to you by email.


I will put the numbers in a jar and have my CFP wife (disinterested) pull a number at noon Alaska daylight time on August 21 2009 and get to a computer asap and post the winner.   I will send the Tim Parrott Stator to the winner by USPS Priority as soon as I can.  I hope that Parrott will have it to me by the drawing date.

My email is buzzing this morning... thanks to all for supporting this effort to "SAVE THE LUCKY V"

AKVISION ;D

AAAALLLSOOOO. 

"Rhpaw", "Reklesrydr"  and "myself" are exempt... to avoid conflicts of interest.

akV

I am also exempt from the drawing....

Todays UPDATE:

Ok, We are up.   Some minor and  impovement changes:

musicweb has provided the computer knowhow to run this totally electronic...you know electrons moving and hitting on all two cylinders and water cooled with a shaftdrive and mono shock... just too cool. 8) 8) 8) 8)

GO TO THIS SITE AND BUY A CHANCE TO GET A TIM PARROT STATOR!  $25 BUCKS  WHAT IS THAT?????/ TWO GUYS DRINKING 3 BEERS AT THE FAV SPOT.

"Save Lucky's V"

http://sidbid.com/raffle/


When you click, YES.  You automatically are in the system.  You have your ticket. The electrons  remember.

Here is the change.... I do not have to get my precious sweet CFP wife to do a thing.. IT WILL ALL BE DONE AUTOMATICALLY BY "ELECTRO-MANAGEMENT RANDOM COMPUTER DRAWING"     Too cool "musicweb"

You can do this by Paypal direct to Lucky or you can send me or him a check and you will get a ticket.  It would be better to send the check direct to Lucky... he is the benificiary after all and it keeps my bookkeeping duties at a minimum.

The drawing will be automatic and on AUGUST 21 @1200hrs Alaska Daylight time.

musicweb?? if I missed something... help me out here.

So, pony up and thanks for your support.   

I am still looking for a concise list of donation parts and a suggested donation amount.

akvision

SONO JAR DRAWING... IT WILL BE TOTALLY ELECTRONIC AND RANDOM BY COMPUTER DRAWING. :police: :police:

DON'T BE BASHFUL, GET IN ON IT TODAY..

3 BEERS SPLIT WITH A BUDDY!

"Save Lucky's V"

Paypal has (temporarily?) suspended my account because raffles violate the TOU agreement.

I've let Akvision know.

so please don't use the raffle site...

Thank you for everything guys, it IS making a difference!!

--Lucky

I just got my 2 tix!! And Im wondering about sending the $$ direct to lucky to save AK from a bit of work.. I still have your address AK,, Do you want me to just send it to you, or do you want to PM me luckys addy??
Hey Lucky, I just read your last post.. I didnt paypal through there.. I need to send a money order.. Let me know to where!

A few updates....

Due to Paypal limitations on raffles, we can no longer use the Paypal option
on the site. They already wrote to me when using my test account.

I'll change to mail in only.

I guess they informed Lucky also.... sorry about that.....

It's fine to send the checks to Lucky direct, but I will need his address.

Lucky, you can PM me with your address if this is OK.

Everything else stays the same....

I'm leaving this all up to AK...  it's ...embarassing enough..  :-[

I understand your feelings,,, but understand ours too... You have saved me money and time and maybe even saved my life with the info contained here-in. I like to think of people, who have helped me for no reason at all, as being my friend. There arent many out there. But, you are one. This is an opportunity for me to give back. Dont feel bad about that,, I feel its a privilege, and an honor, to give back to someone who has helped us all, and me personally, so much. Dont feel belittled,, feel as though you are being honored.  By a group of guys who are your friends. As has been said before,, I hope its enough to carry you through.. So, dont thank me, this is my little way of saying thank you. 

What a cluster!!!!!!!!!!!!! Consernation inspite of it's self. >:(

Ok so we solve the problem: Send the funds direct to Lucky or use the Donate button if we can get Lucky's acct reactivated.

Lucky, let me know how to proceed.

Thanks guys.. at this point we have 11 on record..  good keep it up.

Thanks for the support.. so sorry for the "legals", would not want to break any laws, you know.


Continue the March! :)

I used paypal a few days ago and I am sure it worked.

Kev, it worked, thank you.

If you want to use the donate button on xz550.com, (which works, just put "stator" in the message), or my Paypal is my hotmail adress (BTW, i never use my xz550.com email).

i'll forward all of the 'reciept emails to AK to help keep track.
AK, I need your email address

I humbley appreciate what you folks are doing, & it is making a difference!!
--Lucky

Your very welcome Lucky and good luck with everything.

anyone can contact me at

jrdahl@kpunet.net

it is in my profile.

Keep it pumping guys..  August 21 is coming, and someone will get a new stator!

in your profile it's 'hidden'

my Paypal has been restored, all is well in the world again.

Thanks Guys!
--Lucky

No body seems to be interested in a custom fork crown , so I'll substitute, a fork brace , Bids should be 10.00 . Here's a chance to get one , for a song, this particular one is no longer available . I have the same one on my bike. I'll try to post a pic.
Same deal, send it to Lucky, or his pay pal, marked "Fork brace"
Also , send me a PM , with the transaction number. If you don't have Pay Pal , just  send Lucky a PM for his street address and send him a money order, then send me a PM, that you sent him the 10.00 dollars.

I totally dig this thread.  Since I've bee laid off myself I can see how this new economy gets real very quickly. 

Would this all be considered a form of socialism?  I hope fox news doesn't get wind.

Quote from: kwells on August 07, 2009, 03:28:57 AM
Would this all be considered a form of socialism?  I hope fox news doesn't get wind.

No, since it is not a government program of taking over business :-)  More of a community taking care of fellow members..

Fox News has enough wind of their own...

Brian (back to your non-political discussion now  ;D )

I stopped by the shop that did my saddle bags to donate a little more blood today to pay for the job.  :o  Ended up getting one of the guys numbers that was interexted in my bike.  I called him and told him about Lucky's bike and he actually lives close to ACE where he works and has seen it there.  He says hes gonna call him and take a look at teh bike.

Cross your fingers and say your prayers.  Maybe he will buy it...and we will have another SoROV member.  He's got a fully dressed and customized harley but He's looking for and older bike that's fun to ride and tinker with.  I Think He'll have fun...don't y'all?

David

I'm in for a tick

Hi guys,,,, just got in from Yes Bay.. In Alaska you can still pick the fruit from the trees and not have to pay...

We went to Yes Bay with a buddy ( yeah and exharleyflatracker) we set nets and pickedup 60 Sockeye Salmon for the three of us...the state allow 20 each in posession.  Now I have my partial winter supply of Salmon... Silvers are yet to come.. the sockeye is the best and reddest of the salmon and I think the best eating..

Just like picking fruit... the cleaning is messy and we recycle for crab/shrimp bait.


We are clicking along... thanks for the support.     David.... if that guy buys the Lucky V... He better pay.... in the end it will be Lucky's decision... I am ok with that..

I know that the current effort has helped and is really more meaning full then the dough..it's the "family".

So anyway we will proceed... the drawing is going to happen on August 21 at NOON "Alaska Daylight time.   The computer will snag a winner..

I will give you all an update sometime this week..

Rick.... I exempted my self from the stator thing... But would anyone object if I made a bid on the Fork Brace...    I will watch for a couple of days.. and if no one objects... you have to outbid me to get it..

Thanks for the donation.. as I understand it the bids will close on August 21 too???


Don't be shy..  http://sidbid.com/raffle/

akvision

of course not,, I trust you.  I think you should get in there...

I understood from Rick's post about 5 up in this thread that the fork brace was $10 raffle rather than an auction.  I have already forwarded mine to Lucky via paypal, and dutifully emailed my trans ID to Rick.
Be in there by all means.

Its actually a raffle , maybe I should have made it an  auction. But any one really wanting it, could buy more chances and increase the chance of winning it.

so, ok the brace goes to the 10 buck drawing... but how do we separate this from the stator $25 bucker..

musicweb,,help a computer solution or coding solution on the brace funds.

aren't any of you impressed with my fish....???? :-* :-* :-\

So far interested parties have Pm'd Lucky and I , with the transaction number  , which will be printed out and put in the hat for the drawing.

We can do that.

YJ is coming up with an offering soon.

The drawing is a week from tomarrow.  Com' on guys get in on this.

         CLICK  :)

http://sidbid.com/raffle/

You have a fish? I didn't know!!

Rick, You have a hat?  I didn't know thaty either! :D

I got 20 sockeye!

all i have to say is:
Pass the bagels!!!

Heh heh heh..

Its an 83 monoshock in decent condition.  It is missing the plastic collar for seeing where your preload is set.  You can still make the adjustments, it just doesn't have the collar with the numbers on it.  There is also a small nick in the shaft that is above the highest compression point....unless you weigh a whole lot and compress it all the way.  Its just a small nick and can probably be buffed down very easilly.
Heres some pics:
(http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l299/xz550rj/DSCF0021-3.jpg)

(http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l299/xz550rj/DSCF0022-2.jpg)


David

Hey, Rick

I donated 40 slammers for four chances at that Fork Brace.  Contact Lucky to verify.

Ok we have a "FORK BRACE" from Rick G.  This is a cool must have handing goodie.  Looks cool too.

We have a 1983 servicable stock shock from Yellow Jacket.

The suggested donation is $10 per ticket.  Hit the donate button on Lucky's site and note or pm Lucky and he will put you in the drawing.  You need to note which item you are wanting. 

Lucky will do the drawing sometime on August 21 at his convenience and announce the winners.  The folks doing the donation..please PM the winners and send it to them the best way for you.


Rick and YJ add to this as required.  Thank you for supporting this effort.

Keep it coming. Good luck everyone and especially to you Lucky.  The name must have a meaning.

akv :)

So after reading this whole tread I am a little lost on what to do. I want to help out so tell me if this is right.

Send the $ to lucky via his donation page and then send him a PM for what raffle we want into?

Are there 3 raffles 1 for the stator for 25$ a ticket. 1 for the fork brace for 10$ a ticket and 1 for the monoshock at 10$ a ticket. Right, wrong, totally off base? And if I don't want anything in return can I just do a strait donation though the paypal site?

I believe thats correct.

You got it straight.  Your last sentence is a clear summary! 

Thanks for supporting the effort.   The drawings are next week.

I saw where Tim Parrott has my money... and I am still waiting to the rebuilt unit to arrive here in Ketchikan.  Maybe next week.
Last time I bought one it took the whole two weeks to arrive.  Will let you know when it arrives.

akv

THE STATOR HAS ARRIVED.    I will ask rhpaw to post the actual item.  (I don't have the computer expertise.)

Time is running out... if you want a chance at it then go to:

http://sidbid.com/raffle/

The drawing is Friday Noon, Alaska Time.

The odds are very good.  Don't miss being "Lucky".


akvision

here is the unit.

http://picasaweb.google.com/usa584/Vision?authkey=Gv1sRgCNXWxIra8Jz7_gE#

ooooh,, she's purdy..

shiny shiny and clean, clean.   And it works.

enter the drawing... we all need one of these. sooner or later!

JUST PAST THREE DAYS LEFT!  ENTER.

48.5 HOURS TO GO.
:o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o

Good luck everybody, I hope we helped.

C'mon everyone.  Got a really good and workable 83 monoshock. Gotta bid on it.

David

Wish I could, but the times, they are a changing. I can hardly find 2 nickles to rub together. If you got it, get in there!! Its a better shock than the 82!!!!!

Arggg I really want this but I can't bloody afford it. If it's still around in a week or two I will take it.

about 24.5 hours to go.. the Stator will go as planned..

However, on the other items... the Fork Brace from RickG and the

83 Shock from YJ ...............

It is up to them on the cut off..

Chime in Guys.

akvision

Ok, my last post before the winner is posted.

We have 14 tickets out...

2  for artbone

1 brian M

1 Don Van

1 Tiger

1 Kent P

1 Kevin C

1 K wellz

2 Funk

1 T Lon

2 Will K

1 H2O

              GOOD LUCK ALL! :)


That is a total of 14... pretty good chances   Remember "the commuter chooses and I will announce the winner as soon as I know.


Thanks for all the help and I know that Lucky still has his "V" and that he appreciates what has happened here. :D

fingers crossed ;D

will let you know as soon as I know.
akv

AND THE WINNER IS.................. ;D ;D ;D!!!!!ARTBONE!!!!!!  ;D ;D ;D

Thanks all for the support and I know this happened for a good reason.  I want to especially thank "musicweb" for the web support and making this as easy as pie.  Thank you, thank you.

Good luck "Lucky" and don't forget your are called "Lucky" for a good reason.  Thanks for your support of this site and your passion for our beloved Visions.

Artbone, I am at  jrdahl@kpunet.net

Send me your address and I will have the Stator on its way by Monday

What a great group.


I will be waiting on "RickG" to pick a winner on the Fork Brace.. Please announce at your convenience.

Alaskavision

Congrats Artbone!!! Glad I was a part of such a nice thing!

Thanks Guys! What a surprise. I never win anything. This is a great group of riders.

Art

Congrats Art.

Congrats Artbone!

Glad the $$ went to a great cause.

H₂O

The stator is on it's way to Art Bone.  You should get it by Friday.  USPO Priority and Insured!

I hope you don't have to install right away. :)

Thanks everyone. This is my last post on this thread.

Lets go one more week on the fork brace, then lucky can put all the numbers in a hat and missus lucky can pick the winner. I'll get busy and pull it off the bike and polish it up.

And the shock?

David

I want to thank everyone involved with the stator, shock & fork brace raffles, You guys have made a world of difference, i'm definatly keeping the bike. Things are still tight & tough, we're not out of the woods yet, but we can see the light at the end of the tunnel (sorry about the cliches).

sorry for the delay on this end of raffle note, I threw my back out the other night & haven't really felt like sitting in the chair at my desk, & haven't been at work (faster connection) a couple of days (wahh wahh wahh, lol)

You are an amazing group of friends & I hope we someday have a chance to ride with each of you!

Thanks!, --Lucky

Good luck... lucky...
Really must be tough at the moment. But you know what they say, what doesn't kill ya can only make you stronger.

Who is drawing the other raffles (Fork Brace & Shock) - and when? - Is it too late for people to buy additional tickets?

R,

RickG said a week...

On the shock, ask YJ... I don't think anyone bid on that...????


So, guys where are we... please.

I still have the shock.  How do I get it set up for the auction?

David

Like we did the fork brace, they send $ to  Lucky with note 'for Shock' and Lucky lets you know the name of person and ticket(s)  bought.
@ $10 ea ?????

then you pick a date and close the issue and pick a winner...

all simple clean and controled..

Then you get to send the shock to the winner... Announce it in this thread.

Thanks for your help.

akvision

I know I'm foreign and I don't know how things are done in the United States of America but where I come from raffles don't just stop without a little ceremony.  Here there would have been a little count down, a message from the sponsor, a little flag waving,  beers and manly hugs all round, and mighty self congratulation for having done a good deed.  Most importantly (to me as a ticket holder) there would have been an actual drawing, and an actual winner, and the receipt by someone of the grand prize - in theis case a shiny shiny fork brace. 

Now, I might seem a little impatient here, but feck, it is a fork brace, which is very exciting.  I can't afford one any other way than this, and it did cost me enough to sponsor three cataract surgeries in Africa, or pay MBA fees at a Samoan university.

What's going on?

You might send Rick a pm on it, i haven't heard anything from anyone about it in a while...

Quote from: Rick G on August 25, 2009, 02:44:49 AM
Lets go one more week on the fork brace, then lucky can put all the numbers in a hat and missus lucky can pick the winner. I'll get busy and pull it off the bike and polish it up.

I PMed Rick, but no reply.  However from the above post it looks like he was expecting Mrs Lucky to do the draw...

Tonight Mrs Lucky dipped her sensious claw into a Red Sox cap & pulled out:

AKVision!

Congratulations & thank you for all your time & help!

Now before you all say anything, be aware, he bought four tickets, & there weren't that many sold...

--Lucky

CONGRATS AK!!!  And deservedly so, He got this ball up and running for our friend. Im glad thats the way it worked out. Good karma, all around.

I am so "lucky".

RickG... thanks for the support.

my zip code is 99901

Glad to help !!  Sorry if I haven't been here much. I took on a duct installation job , that was too much for an old man (needed the money)  and I went through 4 helpers before I got one that would stay.
To top it off so a 3 day job took over two weeks.  BDC and Tiger sent carbs to be done , QBS sent calipers and a petcock to go through and Kojo has his bike here for carbs . I've been burning the midnight oil!