Bike classifications will be determined by the engine size and paint scheme only. The number of accessories is not a factor in the classification process. Absolutely nothing will be shown on or around the motorcycle, such as mascots, nameplates, plaques, first aid kits, music playing, flashing lights etc., (except those bikes shown in class 29, *Special Show).

A classification time schedule will be posted at the rally site and any bike not classified by the final classification hour will not be permitted to show. A bike can only be entered in one class. During classification, the Safety portion of the scoring will be judged.

The bike must be in the show area by the designated time to be judged. Once the bike is in the show area, there will be no more cleaning allowed. Bikes must be placed on their center stand. Judging will be done by a team of judges; judging the following categories. There will be no interference with any of the judges. Interference with the judges will disqualify your bike from the show.

Note: The organizer of the bike show may add/delete or combine bike classes but because of the importance of standardization, the bike show rules, classification rules and scoring sheet/rules should be used as suggested in this guidebook. Bike Show judging and Safety Inspection forms can be found on pages I-24 and I-25 .

1. Safety Determined By Safety Inspection

2. Continuity 30 points max.

3. Paint 25 points max.
   (*See above for Class 29 Special Show)

4. Cleanliness 20 points max.

5. Overall Appearance 25 points max.

6. Mileage used as a tie breaker

It is recommended that two to four people who are knowledgeable of the different bike classes be selected to do the classification process. Obviously, the more knowledgeable the judges are, the less the controversy or disagreement you may have during your event. It is further suggested that one person be selected who is not a judge but who is very familiar with the bike classification process, to serve as the final decision maker in the event of a dispute over classification. It is helpful to have all information regarding bike classification available for the participant to review prior to the classifications.  When the motorcycle has been classified, the class number, headlight sticker number, year of the motorcycle, mileage and the participant’s name, district and chapter should be recorded on the bike judging form. If you are combining a safety inspection as part of the judging process, you may want to consider giving the completed form to the participant with instructions to take their bike to the safety inspection area.

SAFETY INSPECTION:

The participant will give the safety inspectors the judging form (See page I-25) and the safety inspection begins. You may use a form similar to the example provided in this guidebook. Note the safety inspection form also includes a section for the “optional” safety equipment inspection. After the safety inspection has been completed, the point total should be transferred to the bike judging form. The safety inspection team should maintain control of the complete forms and turn them over to whomever is in charge of the bike judging. In the event of a tie between two or more bikes within a certain class, mileage is a good way to break a tie. The bike with the highest mileage would be awarded one point, thus breaking the tie. Bike show competition should be fun! As such, it is important that the process be done in a professional manner and with respect for all participants. Consistency in the classification process, safety inspection and judging will make all the difference in the world in the success of a bike show.