The irony is that this was my sixth consecutive build off entry, and thinking the JFF class would be a non-voting class, I entered there.
Those who read my build are aware of what I went through during the build, and there was a point where I didn't feel like posting anymore. The difficulty of design and fabrication through anguish and a veil of tears was so damn personal, that sharing any of it required an emotional risk on my part.
I never wanted to be judged, nor did I want to be talked about afterwards.
I have grown weary of dealing with the overblown libido issues of some of the posters lately. I saw some comments on some threads this year, that were just over the top. This is just another one.
Thank you to the folks who thought enough of my bike to vote for me. I wish more of the bikes would have been completed in more of the classes. Not every bike I voted for was chosen as the winner,
but my hearty congratulations to those who won, and most of all, congratulations to everyone who braved the "competition" and went on to finish their bikes!
Six months of work, the death of my oldest son, and the long trip to bury him and do my duties for my family. From frame modification, to engine build, and fabrication of virtually every part on this machine, I never thought it was anything special to anyone else but me. I am fine with that. This bike was built in Joe's memory, with his favorite color, and he stood by me day after day while I wrestled with it. I hope he is "Laughing his Ass Off" also Shawn.