4Strokes.com Contests, Contest Winners & Special Recognitions

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Contests, Contest Winners & Special Recognitions


Occasionally manufacturers send us cool freebies and this is where we will have contests and raffles to give them a way!

4Strokes.com Contests

Contest Sponsored by Pit Posse and Uni Filter

The Best Low-Buck Mod Contest

This mod was to be for an ATV or dirt bike. The mod had to be something that anyone could have accomplished without spending more than $20 and taking more than 4 hours to complete. The mod needed to be something simple, easy to make, inexpensive, and should have worked for any dirt bike or ATV. It should not have required machining, welding or other special process. The mod could have have been something that was actually done or just an idea.

	Mod	Member	Cost	Time
1.	Airbox Mod #1	ThumperTDC	$0	1 hr
2.	Side Skids	motomonte	$8	2 hrs
3.	Exhaust Baffle Mod	kubiak	$5	¼ hr
4.	Battery Relocation	cracked junior	$0	2 hrs
5.	Oil Change Funnel	KingTutt	$2	¼ hr
6.	Exhaust Heat Shield	KingTutt	$11	4 hrs
7.	Frame Guards	mpigg	$5	1 hr
8.	Tire Irons Mod	MarkN	$20	½ hr
9.	Side Panel Grab	4StroKen	$0	1 hr
10.	Case Breather Mod	superhondaz50	$12	½ hr
11.	Bike Storage Mod	cracked junior	$10	2 hrs
12.	Airbox Mod #2	Royo	$10	½ hr
13.	Perch Mod	CR Racing	$2	¼ hr

First Place Winner

Entrant:	ThumperTDC
Entry:	Airbox Mod #1
Prize:	Pit Posse Aluminum Bike Stand

Runner-Up Winner

Entrant:	4StroKen
Entry:	Side Panel Grab
Prize:	Uni Filter T-shirt and Decals

ThumperTDC actually won 1st Place and Runner-Up with his Airbox Mod but graciously let his Runner-Up prize go to the 2nd place Runner-up, which was 4StroKen's Side Panel Grab. 3rd place was a tie between KingTutt's Oil Change Funnel and MarkN's Tire Irons Mod. Thanks to all who entered and voted in the Best Low-Buck Mod Contest!

Contest Sponsored by RK/Excel and Uni Filter

The Trickest Mod Contest

This mod was to be for an ATV or dirt bike. The mod had no dollar or time limits but must have been custom, one-off, self-fabricated, and installed by you. The mod could have entailed any special process like machining, welding, anodizing, powder-coating, etc. The mod had to be something that you would have already come up with and completed, not just an idea like the Low-Buck Mod Contest.


	Mod	Member	Cost	Time
1.	Inverted Fork Mod	ThumperTDC	$450	10 hrs
2.	Decibel Reducer	4StroKen	$5+	3 hrs
3.	Engine Oil Cooler #1	helrich	$300	2 hrs
4.	Engine Oil Cooler #2	Rotorcraft	$50	3 hrs
5.	Rear Brake Lever Mod	superhondaz50	$75	10 hrs
6.	Passenger Pegs	b_king	$50	4 hrs
7.	Front No. Plate Mod	kountryboy	$60	2 hrs
8.	Dave_cl Carb Mods	(Nominated)	$30	4 hrs

First Place Winner

Entrant:	Dave_cl (Nominated)
Entry:	Dave_cl Carb Mods
Prize:	RK/Excel Spoke Torque Wrench

Runner-Up Winner

Entrant:	4StroKen
Entry:	Decibel Reducer
Prize:	Uni Filter Hat

3rd place was ThumperTDC's Inverted Fork Mod and 4th place was Rotorcraft's Engine Oil Cooler. Thanks to all who entered and voted in the Best Low-Buck Mod Contest!

Past Contest Winners and Special Recognition Recipients

Andrew Smith - Uni T-shirt

Andrew is being recognized with a Uni Filter t-shirt for his help and dedication in our forums. Andrew is one of many that go above and beyond to help another member. Your help and dedication in our forums is very much appreciated, Andrew!

Mark Pigg - Uni T-shirt & Decals

Mark is being recognized with a Uni t-shirt and decals for his suggestion in creating specification topics in each of our forums. When these topics start to get filled, they will surely help out many folks. Thanks for the great suggestion, Mark!

Joe Lutomske - Twin Air Hat

Joe, comedically shown here with a with a Twin Air hat, is being recognition for his contributions to our Tech sections. When Joe's not entertaining, he's modifying his XR650L and sharing the mods. Thanks for sharing, and the laughs, Joe!

Ryan - Uni T-shirt, Filter Cleaner & Oil

Ryan with his Uni t-shirt, filter cleaner & oil

Ryan is being recognized with a Uni t-shirt, filter cleaner and oil for all his efforts in our Mini forums. Ryan is a genuine "mini-oholic" and does not mind helping others by sharing his vast pit bike knowledge and expertise. Thank you, Ryan!

Robb Nelson - Uni T-shirt

At a mere 17 years of age, Robb is learning more about four-strokes than folks twice his age. Robb is a forum moderator and helps us out tremendously! We can't thank you enough for all of your hard work and dedication to 4Strokes.com, Robb!

Mike Tuttle - ARC T-shirt & Misc Decals

Mike has been a member of our forums for just a little over a year but has as many posts as folks that have been members for several years. This shows his dedication in helping out fellow riders. Mike receives an ARC t-shirt and some decals!

David Closs - Wolfman T-shirt

David is being recognized with a Wolfman Luggage t-shirt for all his efforts in our forums and for his contributions to the 4Strokes.com Website. We appreciate all your help and contributions, Dave!

Tom Kennedy - Rocky Mtn T-shirt & Twin Air Hat

Tom with his Rocky Mtn t-shirt & Twin Air hat

Tom is being recognized with a Rocky Mountain t-shirt and Twin Air hat. Tom has helped with reviews and continually helps other riders in our forums. Tom has even taken on the task of a forum moderator. We can't thank you enough, Tom!

Ken Moore - Uni Filter Cleaner & Oil

Ken is being recognized with Uni filter oil and cleaner for his efforts in our forums. Ken is quick to help a fellow BRP owner and we would like it to be known that it is much appreciated! Thanks for being a part of the 4Strokes.com forums, Ken!

Tony Carter - Uni T-shirt

Tony is being recognized with a Uni t-shirt for all his efforts and for being a damn good moderator in our forums. Tony has a genuine passion for the sport and loves helping others. Our forums just wouldn't be the same without you, thank you ThumperTDC!

Josh Yordt - Twin Air Hat

Josh was the winner of a contest that Tony initiated in our forums. Tony had a contest to see who could guess the closest date to his planned wedding. Josh won a $20 gift certificate and a Twin Air hat.

Pete Reeser - Uni Air Filter

Pete is being recognized with a Uni air filter for all of his help in our forums. Pete continually helps other enthusiasts in our forums and we wanted to show our appreciation! Thanks for all of your help, Pete!

Todd Sano - Uni Filter T-shirt

Todd is being recognized with a Uni Filter t-shirt for all his help in our forums. Todd goes above and beyond to help anyone with his or her thumper, regardless of make or model. Todd, your help in our Forums is very much appreciated!

Thanks to Pit Posse, Wolfman Luggage, Uni Filter, and Twin Air for providing freebies for our Contests and Special Recognition Awards! Please feel free to contact us in regards to providing future freebies and get recognition and a link to your company.