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First up for 2013 are........

Bill/BentON Racing
23 (46%)
pangloss
9 (18%)
RustyOlive
18 (36%)

Total Members Voted: 48

Voting closed: January 11, 2013, 05:11:11 PM

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Vote for Bike Of The Month - January 2013
« on: December 28, 2012, 05:11:11 PM »

                                                                          It's Votin' Time!



Nomination Thread - http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=115008.0



Now it is time for your pics and stories.  Spread them out.  It makes this half of the month more interesting.




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Re: Vote for Bike Of The Month - January 2013
« Reply #1 on: December 28, 2012, 07:01:52 PM »
WOW I am first to vote..
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Re: Vote for Bike Of The Month - January 2013
« Reply #2 on: December 28, 2012, 07:33:30 PM »
I like this pic  8)


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Re: Vote for Bike Of The Month - January 2013
« Reply #3 on: December 29, 2012, 02:58:25 AM »
Is that because there is a good looking ENGLISH man in the background Gregg?  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Re: Vote for Bike Of The Month - January 2013
« Reply #4 on: December 30, 2012, 11:12:31 AM »
Yeh,Sam,that's it!!!!!!!!!!!! OK,I guess I need to tell the story and add pics! Bill Thanks again for nomination! ;D
What it is!!!!
Honda CB750/900 1972
RC 900cc kit
RC ported/polished head
H/D cam chain
Undercut trans(time to do it again,CycleX this time)
H/D clutch
H/D cam chain
Mild cam,RC?
ATP Turbo Pak kit
Rajay turbo B25
MTC aluminum rods
Dyna S ignition
Martek coils
Accel wires
Small F/end complete wheel ,disc,caliper,tubes and trees Honda 400 something
Short drag bars
Magura throttle assy
Magura clutch assy
86/7 GSX-R Tach 4000rpm-14,000rpms
Turbo ligiud filled boost gauge,Mr.Turbo
'77K fuel tank,(painting a 75/76 F tank now)
F/fender CB650SC 1983(also being painted)
Superbike grips(had BLUE ones! ugly!)
H/bar end weights/dampers
Extended 4 inches CB500/550 swingarm,5 inches more than 750
CB750/900/1100F tail section
Honda shocks,don't know model
Bridgestone low profile rear tire radial 150/60RZx16
WM6 DID aluminum rear rim
Buchanons stainless steel H/D spokes
New chain adjusters and bolts
Painted rear brake panel
New allenhead bolts,nuts,steering stem nut /cluch adj/rear sprocket nuts,valve caps all purple anodized,Thanks,Kenny(CycleX)(he donated them!! 8))
New 46 tooth rear aluminum sprocket
New drag race EK DRZ2 drive chain
MPS tether kill switch
Pingle petcock
Napolean mirror
Custom stepped seat
Large fuel filter
New oil pressure gauge
K&N air filter
Custom alum c/guard
Ltwt headlight ears
That's it for rt now
Some pics later today!!Thanks for looking,Bill
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Re: Vote for Bike Of The Month - January 2013
« Reply #5 on: December 30, 2012, 12:09:48 PM »
Some current pics

another

more

again

tank

More later! Thanks,Bill
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Re: Vote for Bike Of The Month - January 2013
« Reply #6 on: January 06, 2013, 06:44:12 PM »
Finally got my new tag yesterday! ;D

The business side! ;)

Thanks for looking. Bill
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Re: Vote for Bike Of The Month - January 2013
« Reply #7 on: January 09, 2013, 02:26:58 AM »
I just looked at Bill's bike for the first time, and WOW! Well done mate, that thing is a beast! Cheers, Terry. ;D
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Re: Vote for Bike Of The Month - January 2013
« Reply #8 on: January 11, 2013, 05:34:49 PM »
Terry,it is a BEAST! But I love it!!! ;D Thanks to all who voted,I'm honored! 8) Rusty,Olivia one nice ride!!! ;D Pangloss,one nice stocker! ;D
I forgot to tell you it weighs 435lbs,wet!!!Thanks again,this forum rocks!!! 8) Bill
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Re: Vote for Bike Of The Month - January 2013
« Reply #9 on: January 11, 2013, 06:32:26 PM »
Congrats Bill, picked another winner... ;D

Mate, what brand and size is that rear rim..?
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Re: Vote for Bike Of The Month - January 2013
« Reply #10 on: January 11, 2013, 08:53:21 PM »
DID WM6 3.50x18 with Buchanons H/D stainless steel spokes.Took another 1/2 lb off installed quartz plastic H4 assembly! Better light,replaceable bulb and lighter! 8) Bill
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Re: Vote for Bike Of The Month - January 2013
« Reply #11 on: January 11, 2013, 08:55:06 PM »
Quote from: Bill/BentON Racing on January 11, 2013, 08:53:21 PM
DID WM6 3.50x18 with Buchanons H/D stainless steel spokes

Hmmm, i just happen to have one of those.... ;)
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Re: Vote for Bike Of The Month - January 2013
« Reply #12 on: January 12, 2013, 02:35:25 PM »
Congrats Bill, that bike is truly superb! Cheers, Terry. ;D
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Re: Vote for Bike Of The Month - January 2013
« Reply #13 on: January 12, 2013, 07:35:32 PM »

     Congratulations, On The Win! SOHC4 Has Some Mighty Fine Bikes And The Voting CAN Be Hectic, To Say The Least! ALL Are Winners, In My Book. But, Of Course, Only One Can Be Selected. Great Looking Bike Too!  ;)
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Re: Vote for Bike Of The Month - January 2013
« Reply #14 on: January 14, 2013, 05:39:41 AM »
Thanks for the comments. All nice bikes. ;D Very pleased and honored. The members never cease to amaze! Thanks Bill 8)
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Re: Vote for Bike Of The Month - January 2013
« Reply #15 on: January 14, 2013, 12:37:10 PM »
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