What is everyone's thoughts about having bicycle signed by Famous people? 
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1 Crazy Bicycle Collecting Mo-Fo!
 (2500+) Posts: 17304 (01/10/11 13:36:10) AKA-Raleigh Ron! � |
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Jaxon |
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1 Crazy Bicycle Collecting Mo-Fo!
(2500+) Posts: 2889 (01/10/11 14:59:03) MBF I-Patrol |
I think if the person has something to do with the bicycle world it would be good.
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Mark W |
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Coo-Coo f☺r Muscle Bikes! (1000 +)
 Posts: 1182 (01/10/11 15:57:03) |
Hate it! |
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Coo-Coo f☺r Muscle Bikes! (1000 +)
Posts: 1080 (01/10/11 17:28:10) |
I'm actually thinking of doing this with my Drag Stripper the next time George Barris is in town. I thought I would have him sign my chainguard, he was the designer after all.
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Bicycle-o-holic! (25+ Posts)
Posts: 405 (01/10/11 18:30:09) |
Mark W wrote:Me Too! Looks stupid. Unless of course its Angelina Jolie or Halle Barry after sitting on it. |
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DAG |
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Coo-Coo f☺r Muscle Bikes! (1000 +)
Posts: 1504 (01/10/11 18:38:23) |
I would never have a bike signed.
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eccles |
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Coo-Coo f☺r Muscle Bikes! (1000 +)
Posts: 1331 (01/10/11 19:24:36) |
ruins the bike
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Bicycle-o-holic! (25+ Posts)
Posts: 269 (01/10/11 19:32:28) |
To be honest, in this day and age, it isnt too hard to have that person take a pic with your bike and them have him sign it. That is how I do my belts rather than the belt itself being signed.
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RailRider |
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1 Crazy Bicycle Collecting Mo-Fo!
(2500+) Posts: 17304 (01/10/11 20:27:16) AKA-Raleigh Ron! � |
I have been in contact with George Barris & Co. about getting my Barris Tribute bike signed. I would not want my original stuff done, but since this is a Kustom, and based on his styling I feel it would be a great addition to the bike.
I think bikes like this it is cool. Maybe my Don Prudhomme bike having Prudhommes' signature would have been cool!  Would I pay extra for a bike because of it? Not really! |
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Full Blown Bicycle Addict! (500+ Posts)
 Posts: 550 (01/10/11 22:23:35) |
Its a great idea, it works well with cars .Why not bikes?I think the Barris tribute or the Prudhomme bikes would be far more collectable with the signatures . Tell me a Shelby signed car isn't worth more or isn't more collectable
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Full Blown Bicycle Addict! (500+ Posts)
Posts: 643 (01/10/11 23:07:26) |
swimin wrote:My sons Shelby has the Shelby signature on a plaque on the dash. That is OK with me but I wouldn't want him to sign the seat, hood, fender, etc.,etc. Dave T |
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Jaxon |
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1 Crazy Bicycle Collecting Mo-Fo!
(2500+) Posts: 2889 (01/11/11 11:21:47) MBF I-Patrol |
Make a Video also of him signing and talking about the bike.......
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KenC |
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Full Blown Bicycle Addict! (500+ Posts)
Posts: 595 (01/11/11 11:58:12) |
RailRider wrote: George Barris at times can be a very nice guy and have a conversation with you but from what I have been told by a lot of car collectors, he is like most humans and if he is at a show or event he don't want to be at, he will not be very friendly at all and come off as extremely arrogant, just see what kind of mood he is in before you have him sign something. My uncle owns an original Barris custom and knows him personally, and from what he told me it confirmed what I heard. I agree with the above comments, a signature can ruin it for me unless it is done tastefully and in the right place. It can also increase the value if done tastefully and it is the right person. If you have a restored bike, then just repaint another guard and have it signed, or have the bars signed. If it is an original bike then have a photo taken and have it signed. Just keep in mind though, Georges daughter is running the company now and I've been told that anything that gets sent in to be signed may be signed by anyone working there at that time. A signature is only good if it is documented so have it done in person and get pics if possible. |
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1 Crazy Bicycle Collecting Mo-Fo!
(2500+) Posts: 17304 (01/12/11 12:49:12) AKA-Raleigh Ron! � |
I am planning to have an extra guard done. They also provide a Certificate that it is his signature too.
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Coo-Coo f☺r Muscle Bikes! (1000 +)
Posts: 1447 (01/12/11 14:18:57) |
I've met Barris a few times and its always entertaining
If I had an nice original Iverson with the Barris connection I would not have it signed. I would just have him sign a photo of it. I like Ron's idea of having a spare chain guard signed though. John B. |
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RailRider |
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1 Crazy Bicycle Collecting Mo-Fo!
(2500+) Posts: 17304 (01/12/11 14:34:09) AKA-Raleigh Ron! � |
I am surprised at how many say no signatures, but I do see how it effects things. The Muscle Bike Museum bikes that are signed don't make me want them anymore than if they were not. I was just thinking since this bike was a Tribute bike to Barris it might be fitting. He won't live forever you know! In the end I will do what I feel is best but appreciate the honesty about this.
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Jaxon |
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1 Crazy Bicycle Collecting Mo-Fo!
(2500+) Posts: 2889 (01/12/11 15:47:14) MBF I-Patrol |
I think because You (Ron) made the bike to have George Barris sign it would make it worth something more. My reason is if you make a crappy copy he would laugh at you and say I am not signing that. So if he thinks it is a great copy and signs it then kind of gives the bike some validity.
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RailRider |
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1 Crazy Bicycle Collecting Mo-Fo!
(2500+) Posts: 17304 (01/12/11 16:00:04) AKA-Raleigh Ron! � |
Well there is some room in the front where it would fit well.
 
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John Brain |
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Coo-Coo f☺r Muscle Bikes! (1000 +)
Posts: 1447 (01/12/11 22:21:46) |
I think Barris would get a kick out of signing your tribute kustom Ron
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Bicycle-o-holic! (25+ Posts)
Posts: 144 (01/13/11 01:43:40) |
KenC wrote: i met him out in salina for the kkoa leadsled spectacular and every year hes been really cocky and charges $10 bucks for an autograph on something you brought and $20 fro a picture of his i personally think its a little ridicolous but thats just me and if any gets the chance to see gene winfield or bill hiens do it those are problably one of the coolest and most down to earth guys in the custom car scene |
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Full Blown Bicycle Addict! (500+ Posts)
Posts: 794 (01/13/11 02:24:31) |
Yeah i go to kustom kemps every year and ive met all 3 of the guys. I have my pics with them to.
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