Swapmeet idea

[BANDITROD]

I was sitting around doing fuck all today and I ended up down in my cave looking through some of the shit I have collected over the years

So what other way to get rid of this stuff than having a swap meet I know that you guys prob have a lot of parts laying around that you just can't be bothered photoing and posting for sale so I thought maybe we could have an annual bike parts swap meet it would be a good way for us to catch up and also offload some of our trash/treasure to some who wants it

What do you reckon guys/gals

Is it worth the trouble or not

[rod185651]

I'd be keen Rod. Timing would be the biggest issue for me.

[Lewis Moto]

Worth the trouble but how and when?
Since cars and trailers may be required then perhaps a weekend in a state forest might be good? Dirt bikes, camping, 4x4? Swap stuff have a good weekend and go home dirty with more shit than you left home with.

[BANDITROD]

What time of year would suit everyone

[ALBI]

how about an internet swapmeet via here ????

si ??? list a date and everyone then post pics of what they have and swap and sell ?? dont need to go anywhere!!

[BANDITROD]

Si has enough on his plate and I would rather do this sort of thing in person myself that way we could have a catch up and bullshit session

[EFE 1230]

I want a bonnet for a 1978 mkll ford transit van.

[BANDITROD]

Lol

[Redmohawk]

Sounds good to me rod, maybe with the option for others outside of the ASF fold also ? IE add in a bike mag and make it a fundraser for the ASF site possably ? Maybe at a track like heathcote ? Do something similar to the broadford deal where people can come watch some racing and do a swap meet mostly relating to bikes. There is room for camping etc and a reason for other bike people to come , plus a few car nutters to add to the numbers. Just a idea.

[xa-mont]

I like romoho's idea.

[Fight_fan]

Think its a good idea, but gettin enough people there to make it worthwhile could be difficult seeing as we'r so spread out. But im all for it! Never turn down an excuse to drink n talk shit with youse cunts!

[yoda]

Im with the open idea.. if we made it a more general bike swap meet, it would open up the options a bit.
Location and that kinda stuff could be a problem, but if there was enough interest, im sure it could work.

[BANDITROD]

I was planning on it being open to general public I was thinking maybe this time next year should make it easier when everyone has just done there tax return

[OLD SKOOL BANDIT]

At the risk of sounding bloody obvious, if people are travelling to lets say for exanple a fat lads piss up in Dangboolie, whay not throw a box or two of bits in the back of ya car and take it with ya? Just sayin.

[BANDITROD]

Well we can do that too silver fox

[Jed]

Great idea. This might be something to think about.

Last year up here in Armidale we orgasnised a fundraiser / poker rally / Show and Shine day for some workmates who are suffering from leukemia. We only had 6 weeks to organise the event. Local businesses got on board and donated items for an auction. We sold raffle tickets and had a band play at the end of the day and into the night. We ended up with about 120 bikes and 40 or so Hot Rods. The day raised $20,000 and was a great success.
So we decided that we will make this an annual event to raise money for Leukemia. We have already started the planning for next years event. It will be an all weekend one this time with camping etc available. We have been thinking about incorporating a bike swap meet for the weekend as well. This will take place in mid February 2012, and probably the same every year.

Just a thought guys. And you get to ride some of the best roads in Aus on the way here. Oxley - Thunderbolts - Waterfall Way depending on what direction you come from.

Let me know your thoughts.

Regardless, it would be a great event for some of you guys to attend as well. Not many Streetfighters around this area.

Cheers, Jed.

[BANDITROD]

That sounds like a good idea Jed

[Jed]

I should mention too that if any of you guys do turn up I have a big lock up garage that you are welcome to use to park bikes etc over the weekend. :)

[BANDITROD]

Ok cool as long as I gets unlocked so we can get them again ..lol

[EFE 1230]

quote:Originally posted by BANDITROD

Lol



I'm fuckin' serious!


I want a bonnet and front bumper for a 1978 mkii ford transit!

[80s freak]

good idea Rod, I've got a few bits floating round and always happy to buy more.

[BANDITROD]

Cool so there is more interest than what I thought there would be ...and efe sorry I can't help you with that one but I need a bonnet for an XD

[Redmohawk]

EFE I may know where there is a transit about that age will chase it up and find out for you , was compleat including the clapped out V4 in it!

[Iceman]

Rod, I have a bonnet for an xd.

[BANDITROD]

Is it in good Nick mate

[Iceman]

it's straight and not rusty

[BANDITROD]

Awesome I'll be in touch mate mine has a great hole in the middle of it

[Iceman]

sweet as cuzybro

[MuZ]

this sounds like a pretty good idea to me, like lance said any excuse to scull beers and talk shit with you blokes is good by me

[superslug08]

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[EFE 1230]

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spammer?


burn him! burn him!

[Shadowzone]

I think Tumbleweed is just rolling through the forum gradually working out if he fits in and also working on slowly increasing his post count.