Our forum was created in late 2005 for the purpose of allowing a small group of friends (the original Bastards) to stay in touch and share ideas, with the added hope of meeting others with which to share knowledge, inspiration, and the occasional laugh.

Over the past two years, participation in our message board has grown exponentially, though not without our share of growing pains. Requirements have been set and, in order to not dilute the established quality of information, will continue to made more stringent for forum access and participation. As with any good thing, more and more individuals wished to take part. Applicants have been, and will continue to be, denied. Opinions have been given, judgements made, and feelings hurt. This policy has caused it's share of anguish in individuals ranging from newly-minted H.O.G. riders with brand-new stock bikes to over-the-hill, fourth-tier, has-been industry "icons". This will not change. We set the bar high. Show us you have what it takes. Chop that Fuckin' Sportster, no excuses. For the cost of a borrowed angle grinder and a few hours of your time, good things can happen.

If you are denied forum access, get back to work and then re-apply. As stated, we set the bar high. Don't take it personally if you don't get in. It doesn't (usually) mean we don't like you. Put down the handgun and the WIld Turkey. It'll be okay. If you are looking for ideas and inspiration, lurk away. That's why our forum is, and will always be, publicly accessible.

NOW, HERE'S how to apply:

First, look at the member's section under "Gallery". Are you up to scratch?

Second, set up an account with Network54.com .

Then, after your Network54 account is set up, come back to the CTFS forum and click "Apply for membership". Just enter your email address and click the button marked "Apply to Group". This will put you in line for membership approval.

Finally - This part is very important: email *ONE* digital photo of your bike or project to Robtaylor1613@knology.net. In the email, tell us about what you're building, and any other pertinent info. We don't need your life story, just bike info. Make sure to include your Network54.com login name in the email. If you can't do this, you WON'T get access.

Remember, our forum is like our living room. If you can't mind your manners, you'll be kicked in the nuts and shown the exit. There are many other motorcycle-related forums out there where goofy and off-topic shennanigans are tolerated. If that's your scene, go there.
Also - just because you have mad fab skills or are a parts dealer doesn't mean anything. We've given the nod to a few and and been burned. If you are not CURRENLTY riding or building a Sportster, move on. Sell your wares on your own site.

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