Just a friendly reminder that Bamarides will have a booth at Vintage Fest again this year. If you have any takes offs from your bike do to up grades and would like to donate the parts to Bamarides please contact a moderator. We also will take any motorcycle gear like jackets, pants, boots,helmets, and gloves.
Basically, if it is motorcycle related and you do not want it, we will take it to sell at Barbers.
The money raised is spent on the site. Bamarides events like Gymkhana or anything else the membership decides is fair game for the funds raised. ?
When is the event? I may be able to gather some things to donate.
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October 7-9, 2016
http://www.barbermuseum.org/events/barber-vintage-festival/
I have never been able to make this event. Daughter has always had games/tournaments on the same weekends. SHE GRADUATES this spring. I am marking this date on the calendar now! :o
It's a lot to take in .....we set up a display of URALS every year, I worked Saturday last year, man , PARADISE for a motorcycle junkie..
This will be my 5th year camping at the swap meet. This is definitely not to be missed!
Okay guys, time is fast approaching and I know several folks with new bikes in their garages. Which means leftover parts and gear taking up needed space. If you have any donations to make for the BamaRides swap meet booth, contact me or any moderator for pick up or directions for delivery. I'll post a request for volunteers closer to the actual date. I am going to need A LOT of help this year.
I have a small pile at present, thinking it will grow before October. who's got the trailer now?
It's at Rodney's house. You can drop off with your nearest moderator or probably at Rodney's house.
I have a small pile of new parts to donate. I can also help with the consolidation if you need it.
I've started a personal gear donation box too ! ;D
I'll donate one Bama Rides sign to the mix to help out.
I've got some stuff laying around also. So I can either drop it off since I'm only 10 min from barbers on setup day or leave it with Mr. Blass.
Hey guys I have the trailer.
You can drop stuff at my house,
And if you want I you can drop stuff the a new shop in Leeds.
Let Clark know what it is for. I may actually move the trailer there if we have a bunch of people bringing stuff over a specific weekend or something. Call Clark is there most of the time, but occasionally has to set out to take care of stuff.
The Bike Shop
8001 Parkway Dr
Leeds Al
352 0202
Time to start planning. I will be at Barbers by 7:00am Thursday to work the gate. I will be parked on our site. Who is available for set up at noon that day and tear down on Sunday? Also who is planning to work the booth?
I may not be able to provide groceries and meals like last year, but I will know more as we get closer. My plate is full with my daughter getting married the next weekend.
I should be available most days for whatsomeever
I hope to be at Barbers sometime Thursday afternoon and help setup. I'll work the booth Friday til around 3-4pm. I may be able to work on Sunday and help tear down also.
I'll be there Thursday through Sunday if I can get a lineup of sitters. I have written Thursday and Friday off on the company calendar, at least. I'm looking forward it.
The clock is ticking and the trailer needs filling! We need donations for the booth at Vintage. There's a holiday weekend coming up so there's an extra day to clean out your garage and still ride! Let a moderator know if you need a parts pick up or want to drop off!
I've got some new parts that didn't fit my scoots to pass along along with a random assortment of take offs. I can consolidate and deliver or arrange drop off with the admins.
Also should be available to work the booth/ setup friday morning and I've got the old ST90 scooter Yamahamer bought there last year too if a pit bike is needed for the weekend
I'll be there most of the weekend. Will be good to put a face with a name so I'll make sure to stop by and hang out for a bit..
Been around motorcycles for a long time but never have made it to the vintage festival. Looking forward to seeing what the hubbub is all about.
Just a few questions-
1) I assume most of the hotels nearby are full. any recommendations? not sure if the folks I'll be there with have hotels lined up yet.
2) pit bike vs. street bike- what's the best way to get around? I will for sure take my street bike for after festival riding, but was also thinking to take my wifes KLX140L or daughters TTR50 but they're not tagged. Perimeter road still tagged only or is it mainly wear a helmet kinda deal?
Speedy, will you be there as a vendor or just a visitor to the event? Not many hotels "close" to the park, so I'm sure they are booked, but worth a try. Other beat options are out Hwy 280/Inverness area or Trussville. Let me know if you have trouble or want to double check that the area is good. Pelham at Oak Mtn area is a good area, too.
Perimeter Road, all helmets all the time. No tag required. No motorized vehicles allowed in the Fan Zone and none in the swap meet area during "open hours", usually about 9am to 5pm.
sounds like they booked rooms at the Mariott CY in trussville. good to go there. I'll be there working so should be an interesting few days, hopefully a bit cooler than right now! I'll have my 1290 for getting in and out, and probably the 140 or 50 for scooting around the area.
thanks for the info and see you there!
Jeff
This will be there and running too.
Dropped my 'cycle part/gear donation off yesterday with Yamahammer .
I will be working on the Vintage trailer this weekend and making sure we are ready for set up. If you have parts for donation, let me know. I can arrange pick up or drop off. Countdown folks! We are almost there!
I've got some for donation. What's the planned pickup or drop off points?
I can arrange pickup at your place during the week or you can drop off at the trailer in Moody this weekend, probably Sunday.
I have a sportster exhaust here in Decatur someone near by can pick up if they'd like.
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What we need for Vintage:
1. Donations of parts or gear
2. A couple more easy ups, I have two lined up currently. Mine and the Bamarides easy up.
3. Folding tables. I have the long BamaRides table and my short one.
Thanks guys!! It's almost here!
I think I can assist with an easy up and a folding table
I can bring the ABATE EZ Up if you need another one. Tables too, and chairs. Just say the word. I'll be there for setup Thursday and can run back and forth if I need to.
Volunteers:
Let me know what days and times you will be there and willing to work. Thursday at noon for set up, any time Fri-Sun to sit in the booth and Sunday after 1pm for tear down and pack up.
Members and volunteers:
Remember this is a FUN event. We secured these sites for you to have a place to hang out, meet other BR members and just plain have fun. Just because you're not "working" the site doesn't mean you shouldn't come by, sit, eat, drink and socialize. The management of the site pretty much takes care of itself after set up. We want to see you! If you haven't met some or any of us face to face, introduce yourself. We don't bite.
Hoping to be back in town for this event. Haven't made this event yet. Leaving for work in South Carolina in the morning.
I think we can be there Thursday-Sunday.....I have an EZ-Up and a "not-so-ez-up" if y'all need more. Also have a small, and large, generator if it's needed.
I've got a few things to donate that I'll bring down Thursday....also, if all goes well with the bike, I'll be riding in the vintage trials event..... I hope I can leave my bike in the Bama Rides swap-meet booth....I may put a "I really don't wanna sell it" price on the bike as well..... SO, if anyone wants to overpay for a "75 Kawasaki KT250, I've got one. ;D
Allen, I'll take you up on the easy up offer. We are good on generators and of course you can park your bike there!! I will have some food(chili on Friday night, and breakfast foods) so plan to stay and hang out all you want. Let me know if you plan to be there Thursday and Thursday night.
Quote from: Chitza on September 20, 2016, 05:58:39 PM
Allen, I'll take you up on the easy up offer. We are good on generators and of course you can park your bike there!! I will have some food(chili on Friday night, and breakfast foods) so plan to stay and hang out all you want. Let me know if you plan to be there Thursday and Thursday night.
Thanks Karla.....we can't stay Thursday night, and I think Microwave Dave and the Nukes are playing Cullmans Oktoberfest on Friday night, so we'll go home Friday night as well, staying Saturday night is possible.
As it stands I plan to be there Friday morning until Sunday afternoon. I'm available to "work " anytime.
Is there a final consolidation of donations going on this weekend? I can deliver or I'm in homewood if anyone wants to pick up. Thanks!
I can arrange to pick them up at your place or you can deliver them to one of the moderators. I think Kris Cook is closest to you.
Are you still working at the school board? If so, want to just swing by on your way home one night. Should only be a couple of minutes out the way. Otherwise, I'll drop them off at Kris's
Bringing some gear to Barbers on Thursday :)
I plan to be at the Festival on Saturday...... new to the forum, still kinda new to Birmingham... it would be good to meet some forum members
Sorry I don't have anything to donate
No problem, Stu! Come hang out at the booth. It's for members to have a place to hang and talk trash about motorcycles. There will plenty of stuff to sell while we socialize. Swap meet booths K 10-12.
Swap meet spot K-12?
Well the K makes sense as most of us act like kindergarten kids around bikes, but I really doubt we summon up as much sense as a 12th grader :)
Looking forward to stopping by and meeting some members. Thanks!
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I'll be around Thursday through Sunday. We are in F and G-10, right next to Stevo's spot.
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ONE WEEK!!! 7 day countdown! Plan to hang with the cool kids at the BamaRides booth. That's why we do this. It's for you guys!!
Lawns, I will drop some stuff off in your driveway this week. I'm on nights so I will try to help with setup.
Getting ready today. 8) If I can help with something, holla!
i'm looking forward to going friday with a couple friends. was hoping to score some tix before having to buy at the gate, but i'll just buy at the gate.
Man, this event sounds like so much fun! Seems riders on every street corner are talking about it!
Hate I can't make it this year, but it's already on my calendar for 2017!!!
Hey peeps.
If anyone is planning to meet up today. I will be at
The Bike Shop
8001 parkway drive
Leeds
I will probably leave the shop headed to Barbers about 12 noonish
Im in hartselle. Any body riding down from around here saturday morning?
Only gonna be there Saturday this year. Gonna hit the road for AZ on Sunday morning. I'll probably stop by the swap meet for a few minutes in the AM, then hang with these guys in the pits.
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Just got off work and am about to bring the Kazuma up there for y'all. Best way to do that?
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Just got off work and am about to bring the Kazuma up there for y'all. Best way to do that?
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Oh the mighty Kazuma.....I remember when we all pitched in $20 a person and bought that beast. was a blast!!!
Yup got it there and it's available to ride. Though a headlight might get put on it if I can scrounge up some wiring tomorrow night...
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Will be there Sat. am with a vintage friend.
I expect to see some member faces today 8)
Quote from: Chitza on October 08, 2016, 07:59:22 AM
I expect to see some member faces today 8)
I'll be heading down shortly.
Quote from: Chitza on October 08, 2016, 07:59:22 AM
I expect to see some member faces today 8)
Can't come till tomorrow, have to pick up my wife from the airport today.
James L
Quote from: Chitza on October 08, 2016, 07:59:22 AM
I expect to see some member faces today 8)
got called in the last 2 days, may ride out tomorrow sometime. how long ya'll hanging around?
We'll start loading around 1:00. Be gone by 3:00. Come out!! Everyone wants to see you!
Good seeing you guys and meeting some in person that I only knew from the forum. Thanks Karla for helping my friend James to get his truck into the sway meet to pick up the bike he bought. You guys are great.
Thank so to everyone who volunteered and made this event happen. From set up to selling and gear down. We had a good crew and lots of fun hanging out. Thanks to all who donated parts. Rodney, Kris, and Wayne worked their butts off. Allen and Melony were high sellers and John was the Mash Potato Superhero! God to see everyone that showed up to socialize and make the event successful.
Thank you Karla.
With out your work it would never happen. You did a great job.
Thanks to everyone else too. This year was a great year once again.
So save your old parts that way we can do it again next year, and the year after, and so on.