We have a set of rules posted right at the top of this section.
They are as blatant as we can make them because we want them followed.
QOTM entries are for just that. No comments are to be given in that section for any reason even if its praise. We had a lot of trouble In the past and the rules are in place for a reason.


Basic Rules:
1. You are not to reply in the thread. You post your pictures, your mods and nothing more. If anyone does post a reply the message will be deleted and you person who posted will be warned to not do it again. If you do it again you will be banned for a minimum of a week.
2. ONLY Z’s, KFX’s and DVX’s are eligible to be part of Z400Central’s QOTM. Call it whatever you want, but that is the rules.
3. If you start another thread about QOTM in another section to talk about the applicants it will be removed and treated like a post in this section.
4. If you are found to be cheating in ANY WAY including multiple registrations, bribery, link redirection or any unethical type of behavior we will remove your quad from the running and there is a good chance your account will be suspended or even BANNED. We want this as fair as possible guys.

Good luck to all and start posting your machines….

hey man, i was quad of the month in december.. i did alot more to my quad and got some new pics.. i want to post them but i dont want to try for qotm if i cant.. please let me know if its fair for me to run for it again.. thanks

yes u can still run

If you have already been QOTM then No.
We have alot of members and we don't want people beng QOTM more then once. That decision as made after Popo steppd up and won it twice.

It doesn't matter, even if you buy a new bike and pimp that one out.

Its based on the user, not the quad.

Ok, I messaged Steve a little over a month ago and he said as long as there are drastic changes to your quad, you can run again. I was also planning on running this month. I won, but I tied with my quad and there are definitely drastic changes. Which is it?

And I agree with that rule, my bike is DECKED out, and would end up loosing the next QOTM to a guy that allready won it once...

I think its sad that we have such a large member base and such a small percent actually vote for QOTM.....hmmm kinda like in politics

I wish in the voting thread we had more pics or at least a mod list along with everything so that people didn't have to go between two threads that aren't usually 56k friendly. Cause it seems that sometimes its a popularity contest or they vote on what they see in a pic not what was done to the bike itself.

^^^^ yea, deffinatley

I tend to agree with the standing rule, but Steve has spoken.

I can only speak for myself, but I believe what I want to see in the QOTM section of the site are the "best of the best" built LTZs KFXs, and DVXs. It seems a shame that some of the most outrageous quads out there could be unwelcome in a forum designed to showcase them. These machines become the catalyst that makes me want to take it one step further. I'm sure I'm not alone in being inspired by seeing what others on this site have done.

The inherent flaw, in almost any kind of contest, is that all but one come away feeling slighted. I do wish the competition was a little more "friendly".

The flaw in the "based on the user not the quad" rule, is that I could easily enter my girlfriend's quad (previous QOTM) under my user name, or she could create another user name. For that matter, if I bought the quad that won last month I could "within the rules" enter it the next month, under my name, to have it win again. Why not then sell it to the next guy, and inform them that it's a sure thing to win next month? You see?

I'm glad to see that Steve has amended Z400 CENTRAL's policy.

BRING IT ON POPO!

If you value being QOTM enough to go to those lengths then I think you have larger issues then entering to win QOTM.

The rule was initially based so that the several thousand members of this site might actually have a chance at winning. Spome of the first QOTM had nothing more then stickers, nerfs and maybe some holeshots. Now there are machines that have more money into them then most new cars cost.

The rules were put there to try and keep things fair but if you guys feel they need to be changed then maybe they do.

Huh? That seems a little harsh. This is a quad site for Z400's. We value the opinions, ideas, and all the help we got from other members while building my quad. Just because someone wants to build a nice quad and run for QOTM doesn't mean they have issues, just inspiration. I think people should be awarded for their good work and hard work. I personally always vote for the quad that I think it the most unique. I like all the little extra stuff. It may have Elka's, etc, but I vote for the little extra things that maybe no one else thought of. So, if the members on this site want to vote for a stock Z, good for them. They are entitled to their opinion. Everyone has their preference. If what they do is vote for their friend, that's their preference too. I personally haven't voted for people I know well, just because I liked another quad more.
Why all the negativity?

I guess some people are mad that people can run twice. I can understand both sides of the argument...Take this month for instance. I have almost 3k in my motor and 4k in chassis work...and I KNOW for a fact I will get my butt handed to my for the second month in a row. But there is no reason to get heated over it.

The main things I wish changed in qotm was more people voting, maybe another pic or two on the thread with votes and a mod list to go along with it. That would give me a fighting shot against loli's blingtastic Z...(and thats no disrespect at all lolli, I was just like #$%@ me when I saw yours. I know whats going to win this month, and I tip my hat to you. I'll go for octobers :)

Jesse, I'm not sure I understand what you mean about the mod list or pics? You can put a mod list up, actually you did, lol.
BTW-you do have a very nice quad and I'm sure you will get votes for engine work. My Z engine is pretty much stock except for the exhaust and jet kit. You may get a lot of votes from the racers out there. You do have a great attitude though and I do see both sides of the story.

Lolli, my issue with the mod list is that I wish that list was there in the thread with the poll thread. I've found that most people don't check out both threads, or at least some don't....that way people only really have to check out one thread, and see the best pic and be like....OH thats what he did to it...

Ah, I see. You're right Jesse! When you go to the QOTM thread that you vote at, you only see 1 pic, and no specs. If you haven't seen the "Entries for QOTM" thread you would know nothing about the machines but what you can infer from a single picture. Perhaps at the top of the page it could be suggested that potential voters should click on a provided link, to check out the "entry" page, prior to voting. That way the existing format could remain unchanged.

I've had the experience of winning QOM. Quad builder of the year as well as putting on events.

No matter what, it always seems unfair to some. Get over it!!!! it's a competition and be glad you have it... I am sure some of you that have lost ,get several ideas from the winners and or losers.

I know I recieved several pm's/emails about my winning quad and was more than happy to share ideas and answer questions.

Go back and read my post. jjthekj spoke of buying the quad that already won, just so you can try to be QOTM for yourself and then selling what you just bought to someone so that they could win with it. You hold no value in anything you are doing if that is the case. Its all a status symbol you are looking for at that point. I'm sorry but if you feel the need to do this then you have issues. I WILL NOT appolize for how I feel cause thats the truth. You are looking for things that aren't there and that I didn't say.

Now why is it that 2 is the magic numer? Who says 3 isn't the magic number? But why would someone want to try and compete against someone who already won QOTM with a quad that is now more trick then it was then.

This is Steve's site though and i will let him run it as he sees fit. I will go back to being silent worker and simply deleteing and moving posts as I have in the past. Sorry to have spoke how I feel, obviously its unwelcome.

heres my question i have another z400 that look completely diff can i enter it for qotm

So thats whats been going on, RAGE your all ways welcome in my book, and have not figured out why I have seen you here but you never post. Dont stop posting cause of the mickey mouses.

As for the rest:
It took me over 2 years to get QOTM, I really wanted it because there used to be prizes (nice air box lid). Well prizes are no more and face it, when there is a voted competition and 2% of the viewers vote, then there is going to be some disadvantages, meaning the buddy votes will over power all. I still think the QOTM entries should just be drawn from a hat by the mods and limit so many entries per month. There is no prizes involved its just put on the main page. Drawing from a hat would make it fair and give everyone the opertunity to be on the main page.
2 years and close to 20k finally got me to QOTM, and Im sure most QOTM's are or close to the same price range. The mod lists are very unachieveable by most on this site. Trust me I didnt spend all that time and money just for QOTM, I was just happy that mine actually ranked up with those QOTM's in the beginning that I was complaining about cause there was no way average Joe Z's could even compete with what was on the table.

Bottom line is I look at QOTM not for the quad but more for the members post habits, thats were my vote comes in. I think its a joke that people come in here post 5 to 10 times then put the ride in for QOTM, win and never come back.WTF did they ever contribute to the site and deserve to be on the main page ?

To win twice ? Well only if the voting system went away and entries were drawn. Plus drastic changes would have to be made. I have 2 Z's now (well one artificial Z (KFX) I dont even want to go down the QOTM road again, ya my wife would love me to mod her ride out but as it stands QOTM worthyness for my wifes Z ? Well been there done that and have no reason or drive to do it again. To much of a headache thats produced be hurt feelings caused from a freakin web forum.

If you want your ride on a front page MAKE A WEB SITE, THERE ARE FREE ONES OUT THERE

RAGE You better get back to posting your thoughts and input and stop making this place a job this one post per day crap needs to stop same goes for Crazy

Mod list for the voting section would be a little over board, the mods and more pics are only a click away.

And Lolli, all I have to say is OMG All you have left to put on are dingle balls and fuzzy dice. That thing belongs on a magazine cover and ATV sport TV.

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FsT4WrD just trying to come up with idea's to make voting easier and possible get more then a hundred members to vote...That rigth there is sad. Its like some people can't inflate the number of posts they make in a day with a vote so they don't bother....

I just think QOTM went down hill and not to many bother with it anymore because average Joe Z doesnt have a chance so why even go in there. Wasn t bashing your idea just wish QOTM could be a little more amature friendly and not just a mod war. Trust me I know where alot of members are coming from when it comes to QOTM. This QOTM tiffs has been going on since the beginning. But its not our site and its not our rules or the mods rules.

UNCLEAR
This post says that a previous Quad of the month winner is ineligable. Is that the deal?

Go back and read the whole post.

FsT4WrD you have a good idea for drawing from the hat but the only problem with that would be someone like me that has $1,000 of mods (if you can call what I have done mods besides my pipe, jet and aibox) can end up winning against someone like lolli whose quad is just AMAZING!! I dont think that would be fair but the voting system as is isn't fair either (its more like year book voting best eyes, best smile, best hair blah blah blah (popularity contest))

As for you Rage I see you on here alot and very rarely see you post. Now I dont know you very well but from what ive read (when I go back and read the very old post's) you seem to be a very intelligent down to earth guy. I would like to see you post more and see your opinion on here more. I like seeing the top dawgs opinon on things (short list if I leave you out dont be offended its just a couple) crazie, rage, normal, zvhonte, eski.

IF this statement is true then why was lolli our september QOTM, she has a nice bike but rules are rules, and she won last year too.. its only fair? dont you think.

here is my question?????????????????? i have another z400 thats a completly different bike can i post it if i dont get an answer im just going to go do it next time i ask this damn question before guess what my answer was come on guess you can do it



here the answer i got



















































































































































































NOTHING AT ALL

Was that necassary???

I willt take it you asked one of the other mods since I never recieved a PM. However I will be staying out of the QOTM business and allowing Steve to run it. I personally think its about to get complicated.

Why doesn't everyone quite your bitching! I'm so sick of (and I'm not just talking about here) people bitching about the way a fourm is run. If you can do better go make your own forum. We are all in here because we love to ride and talk about riding, not b!tch about everything that you don't like about the site.

you can not run for qotm, ONE user per win!!!

stated above in the first couple posts!!

if qotm is for fun whats the problem?lol

It should be fun. So instead of complaining about it, I thought I'd try to be constructive.

It’s simple really.

At the top of the “Vote For QOTM” page, provide a link to the “This Month’s Entries” page, to encourage potential voters to view ALL the photos and ALL the specs of ALL the quads.

To vote for QOTM you must be a registered member of Z400CENTRAL with a min. of 25 posts.

For your ATV to become Quad Of The Month you must be a registered member of Z400CENTRAL with a min. of 25 posts, and the owner of the Z400, KFX, or DVX you wish to enter.

Non-winning quads must skip a month before re-entering.

A winning quad can be entered again after 1 year has passed, and only if it has undergone SIGNIFIGENT changes. A winning member may enter a second (completely different) quad and if IT wins, it will follow the same 1 year guidelines. Max. 2 quads per member, per year. If you’ve won in the past, contact your Moderator to confirm your eligibility prior to entering.


What do you guys think?

Don't worry, I'm sure I'm gonna get blasted by someone. So don't hold back.

i really want to enter my quad but do not know how to post pics but my mod list is +3 laeger pro trax front end with billet rpm hubs and elka long travel shocks with ressies.ac stadium bumper.has rpm sub frame.rpm +1.25 swing arm with rpm billet carrier and a dominator 2 axle.motor was built by lrd and has yoshimura stroker crank with athena cylinder and bored to a 470.many billet accessories like flamed starter cover rear brake ressie cover and thumb throttle,and rtc levers.quad tech seat cover.carbon fiber vented hood.all new fresh metalflake blue powdercoat on the frame and swing arm and sub frame and a arms are done in bright silver.has rpm steering stem.tag bars.white maier plastic with yoshi graphics.and ac pro pegs.this used to be nate frees old pro quad.so if anyone can help me post pics i would thank you my email is streetstang1@hotmail.com

This is for fst4wrd.I thought we were voting on the best bike not how many post a person makes! Also there is no way you put 20K in that piece of junk. I have a bike running for quad of the month but I won't win because its a drag bike and I don't have nurf bars or so dumb kill switch.

lol

BLA.

so how the heck do I vote?

http://www.z400central.com/invision/index.php?showforum=73 it will be posted in here when voting and entry time comes.

Is there a minimum # of post required, because I have ever seen the chance to vote..this is # 28 or something like that for me

I think it was 25 but not sure. It's hard to catch sometimes if you don't go looking for it. I miss it all the time.

k, thanks..

how come octobers 2007 winner doesnt have the mods listed????

So wheres the voting thread for the october entries?

I was comming to say the same thing!!

Maybe this is stated already but I couldn't find anything about it.

What happens if theres only 1 bike entered in QOTM? Do you win by default? I don't want to win by default. Come on guys! Someone send in your bike pics!

Hi there. I know this was asked before but couldn't find the answer. I have a z that has some mods and I wanted to try and post it for QOTM. I just can't figure out how to go about doing all this. Since I got my z I have wanted to try and win the QOTM. I think this is a great site you guys have here and I hope it only gets better from here. Thanx guys.