Question

[silver65]

What would disqualify a bike from being judged besides not being old enough?

[HDSmitty]

Incorrect frame/engine combination is, I believe, a deal breaker. I would think there are others as well. Hope this helps......Smitty

[T. Cotten]

Don't they have to start and run, Folks?

....Cotten

[silver65]

If a bike was made before 1970 and was made early at the beginning of the year they could have and did use left over frames from the year before and I have seen that. They did not care about the frame and engine matching because the engine numbers was how they were titled. So to disqualify a bike for that is wrong and if you are a Judge you know that.

[Rubone]

What would disqualify a bike from being judged besides not being old enough?

Modified/tampered VIN numbers

And judges are well aware of frame date codes, theft codes, period when things were built, when new models came out,etc.
The frame/engine issue is whether the frame it is a factory match. So as an example, a 1947 Knucklehead engine in a '41-'45 type frame, etc. Or for a Sportster example an XLCH in an E-start XLH frame with incorrect tabs, etc.

[Steve Slocombe]

If this is a general enquiry then you'll want to read the judging info on this Website. If it is a specific complaint then appeal it to the Chief Judge through the system. As Rubone says, don't underestimate the knowledge of our judges, particularly on Harleys.

[HDSmitty]

Sometimes the frame was changed from one year to the next, hence the DQ. There are many scenarios,,,,,,,,,,,,Caveat Emptor