Author Topic: Project: Over the hill -1971 cb450 (SURPRISE!) (Read 41130 times)

Bill/BentON Racing · « **Reply #225 on:** July 28, 2014, 08:05:38 AM »

Chef Tuskey is on his way to NY to deliver the best birthday present he could. Justin, me and a ton of others are very proud of what you've done. We worked til 1:30-2:00 again last night. That bike runs good...went to 200 rpm while I was looking for s/driver to adjust idle!

Quiet, fires right up, push button instant crank up. Really nice running bike, rolls so easily, all new bearings wheels, swingarm, steering stem etc.

Bill

754 · « **Reply #226 on:** July 28, 2014, 08:15:06 AM »

Cool, hope he has a great memorable trip...

andy750 · « **Reply #227 on:** July 28, 2014, 08:32:54 AM »

Very cool! Both bikes look amazing - great job!

Have a safe drive up!
cheers
Andy

cheftuskey121 · « **Reply #228 on:** July 28, 2014, 07:28:50 PM »

a few more from my phone!

cheftuskey121 · « **Reply #229 on:** July 28, 2014, 07:33:22 PM »

I am staying in Charlottesville, VA tonight, and the bikes are safely at Devin's (CognitoMoto) shop just 30 minutes away. HUGE shoutout and thanks to Cal! Aiming to arrive in Ithaca around 5pm. Can't be much earlier timing wise because my grandmother has to get everyone down the road to my aunt and uncles house for dinner. My brother and I will unload the bikes and hide the 450 in the garage/shed and mine out of sight. then put the trailer down the road at a neighbors house.

I will explain more when it's all done and happened. Was up late last night and am worn out, time to get some sleep! thanks all

MoMo · « **Reply #230 on:** July 28, 2014, 08:07:33 PM »

cool deed! looking forward to you Dad's response...Larry

jerry h · « **Reply #231 on:** July 28, 2014, 08:28:37 PM »

What a cool story - bike looks beautiful!

Stev-o · « **Reply #232 on:** July 28, 2014, 09:24:48 PM »

Keep us posted with all the details. You are the good son!

bluezboy · « **Reply #233 on:** July 29, 2014, 03:30:23 AM »

I nominate Justin for Son of the Year, Bike Bulider of the Year and Dream Maker of the Year! You are so talented Justin, we all are very impressed by your skills and fortitude in making this happen for your dad, wow! Can I get a second on my nomination please?!!!!!

bender01 · « **Reply #234 on:** July 29, 2014, 09:02:40 PM »

Yeah!
I'm with Bluezboy!
Really hardworking and set a goal!
Thanks to the Atlanta connection(Bill Benton) to help!
Good job Chef!!
You have incredible drive!
Ben

faux fiddy · « **Reply #235 on:** July 30, 2014, 03:31:38 AM »

Quote from: jerry h on July 28, 2014, 08:28:37 PM

What a cool story - bike looks beautiful!

+1 x 10. WAY better than the cheezy made for tv buildoff shows.

cheftuskey121 · « **Reply #236 on:** July 30, 2014, 04:38:49 AM »

Thanks for the support guys could never have done it without this fantastic forum! Well I made it up here to New York. All is well. His bike is hidden in the old shed, my bike and trailer are in the other garage. The reveal will be this afternoon. He is still in bed, glad I woke up first. Now to keep him occupied all morning and into early afternoon. He usually doesn't go poking around but you never know. Thankfully my jeep is butted up against the shed so he can't get in. The worst that can happen is he sees my bike and trailer and I have to try and explain it.

Like I told my mom though, even if he thinks something is up or suspects something, he won't believe it until he sees it. I surprised him yesterday arrive around 6pm and he just about jumped backward when he saw me get out of the car. The timing was perfect and be had no idea I was coming. This is going to be a week of surprises and memories that we will never forget. I feel so blessed to have a wonderful family and am so thankful everything has worked out so far. Thanks again everyone for your support. Stay tuned for THE update.

CBJoe · « **Reply #237 on:** July 30, 2014, 05:59:16 AM »

Please tell me someone's going to take video of your dad stating it up for the first time

I'm not sure i'd be able to keep my cool between morning and the final surprise!

Cheers, Joe

cheftuskey121 · « **Reply #238 on:** July 30, 2014, 06:23:42 AM »

Yes Cal I brought helmets. There will be multiple videos taken. I am so excited, it's 9 months of planning, buying and building. The only reason I could sleep last night is because I was so exhausted.

grcamna2 · « **Reply #239 on:** July 30, 2014, 01:15:38 PM »

Quote from: cheftuskey121 on July 30, 2014, 04:38:49 AM

Thanks for the support guys could never have done it without this fantastic forum! Well I made it up here to New York. All is well. His bike is hidden in the old shed, my bike and trailer are in the other garage. The reveal will be this afternoon. He is still in bed, glad I woke up first. Now to keep him occupied all morning and into early afternoon. He usually doesn't go poking around but you never know. Thankfully my jeep is butted up against the shed so he can't get in. The worst that can happen is he sees my bike and trailer and I have to try and explain it.

Like I told my mom though, even if he thinks something is up or suspects something, he won't believe it until he sees it. I surprised him yesterday arrive around 6pm and he just about jumped backward when he saw me get out of the car. The timing was perfect and be had no idea I was coming. This is going to be a week of surprises and memories that we will never forget. I feel so blessed to have a wonderful family and am so thankful everything has worked out so far. Thanks again everyone for your support. Stay tuned for THE update.

Yeah Buddy !!

cheftuskey121 · « **Reply #240 on:** July 30, 2014, 03:04:38 PM »

Finally finally finally. He was so completely surprised. He was actually speechless for the first time in his life. He LOVES to talk. He literally thought it was my bike for about 30 seconds until he finally made the connection and he just couldn't believe it. He must have stared at it for 5 minutes. We got it out of the shed and into the yard and he cranked it up. We promptly went for a quick 10 minute ride and made it back safely. He had the biggest smile on his face and so did I. It was the first time I rode a motorbike with my dad. I am so relieved and still filled with emotion so this is all I can type for now. I know y'all deserved to know though. Thank you for having my back and helping me pull off the gift of a lifetime! Although his dad is not here with us, his spirit lives through this picture.

Bill/BentON Racing · « **Reply #241 on:** July 30, 2014, 03:29:16 PM »

Chef, that pic speaks volumes! K. What a birthday present a great bike and an awesome son!

Glad you made it, Bill

Retro Rocket · « **Reply #242 on:** July 30, 2014, 03:39:54 PM »

What a great story...

CBJoe · « **Reply #243 on:** July 30, 2014, 03:51:35 PM »

Quote from: Retro Rocket on July 30, 2014, 03:39:54 PM

What a great story...

+1... Awesome

MoMo · « **Reply #244 on:** July 30, 2014, 05:45:42 PM »

great photo! every picture tells a story don't it?

Stev-o · « **Reply #245 on:** July 30, 2014, 05:55:06 PM »

Son of the year! You're a great man, Chef.

tweakin · « **Reply #246 on:** July 30, 2014, 08:58:25 PM »

Excellent work Justin! Super cool story and an even better son!

edwardmorris · « **Reply #247 on:** July 30, 2014, 10:55:59 PM »

Whoa! Just caught up on this, great story! Way to go Chef!

Curt2005 · « **Reply #248 on:** July 31, 2014, 07:39:51 AM »

That's a good looking.....trailer!

Quote from: cheftuskey121 on July 28, 2014, 07:28:50 PM

a few more from my phone!

faux fiddy · « **Reply #249 on:** July 31, 2014, 04:02:51 PM »

So do you use the same paint to touch both bikes, if heaven forbid, one gets scratched up?

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Author Topic: Project: Over the hill -1971 cb450 (SURPRISE!) (Read 41130 times)