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Vote for your favorite bike!

rtbmrgl's stock cb500
31 (37.3%)
Bill Benton's cb750 Calendar Girl
39 (47%)
Stilltime's cafe cb550
13 (15.7%)

Total Members Voted: 77

Voting closed: May 01, 2014, 06:32:30 PM

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Offline Terry in Australia

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Re: Vote for Bike of the Month - May 2014.
« Reply #25 on: April 26, 2014, 12:55:19 AM »
I'm a 750 guy, so it was a no-brainer for me. ;D
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So I said, "Hey mate, you haven't got any bike boots you don't need, do you?"

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Re: Vote for Bike of the Month - May 2014.
« Reply #26 on: April 26, 2014, 07:47:18 AM »
Some updates have been made since my submission, I'm planning on taking some good "finished" pictured tomorrow.

Chris C.
I was looking at your pics on photobucket, I thought this was a great pic, love your b/w shots. Could be sprocket of the month.
Oh love the pic, hermit crab in the Bic pen cap.
thanks, Mark
Roseville, Ca

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Re: Vote for Bike of the Month - May 2014.
« Reply #27 on: April 26, 2014, 07:58:35 AM »
Haha thanks!!  I would be OK with SOTM.

Is this the pic of the hermit in the Bic pen cap you saw?  He's a regular little hermit Viking, probably is some sort of undersea ruler.
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Re: Vote for Bike of the Month - May 2014.
« Reply #28 on: April 26, 2014, 08:12:26 AM »
Haha thanks!!  I would be OK with SOTM.

Is this the pic of the hermit in the Bic pen cap you saw?  He's a regular little hermit Viking, probably is some sort of undersea ruler.
I've always liked B/w pics. Been into photography for a long time, maybe you remember film, HAHA  ;). First camera was a Brownie lol, opps I'm showing my age.
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1976 CB750 Restoring,        http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=132997

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Re: Vote for Bike of the Month - May 2014.
« Reply #29 on: April 26, 2014, 08:25:22 AM »
I almost picked up a Brownie a couple years back!  I have a Nikon FE and N80, but don't shoot a lot of film...  Definitely grew up in the digital era
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Re: Vote for Bike of the Month - May 2014.
« Reply #30 on: April 27, 2014, 04:39:45 PM »


     Very Nice Rides Here, to choose from.  8)  Got my vote in. I may not be much and getting into the forums much yet, but I am trying to keep up with the BOTM and participating.  ;)
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Re: Vote for Bike of the Month - May 2014.
« Reply #31 on: April 27, 2014, 04:53:17 PM »
Bill your input always welcome?  ;D
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Re: Vote for Bike of the Month - May 2014.
« Reply #32 on: April 28, 2014, 06:12:32 PM »
Almost over
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Re: Vote for Bike of the Month - May 2014.
« Reply #33 on: April 28, 2014, 06:47:30 PM »
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Re: Vote for Bike of the Month - May 2014.
« Reply #34 on: April 30, 2014, 09:57:56 AM »
Love a good performance bike.



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Re: Vote for Bike of the Month - May 2014.
« Reply #35 on: April 30, 2014, 03:22:04 PM »
Last chance for Stilltime!  Wanted to get some good pictures of her, but it's been raining cats and dogs all week in my area
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Re: Vote for Bike of the Month - May 2014.
« Reply #36 on: April 30, 2014, 04:22:01 PM »
Don't worry mate, considering the fact that it's your first bike and that you are so young, the bike is a credit to you Sir.
It's nice to see young people getting involved with bikes that are twice their age. 8) 8) 8)

Sam. ;)
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Re: Vote for Bike of the Month - May 2014.
« Reply #37 on: April 30, 2014, 04:35:22 PM »
Good month, all nice bikes.  voted....
'74 "Big Bang" Honda 750K [836].....'76 Honda 550F.....K3 Park Racer!......and a Bomber!............plus plus plus.........

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Re: Vote for Bike of the Month - May 2014.
« Reply #38 on: April 30, 2014, 06:15:41 PM »
Thanks for the kind words, Sam!  Glad I could be a part of this.  Looking back at past winners, this forum has a LOT of talent (and patience!), they all look amazing.
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Re: Vote for Bike of the Month - May 2014.
« Reply #39 on: April 30, 2014, 06:56:21 PM »
Thanks for the kind words, Sam!  Glad I could be a part of this.  Looking back at past winners, this forum has a LOT of talent (and patience!), they all look amazing.
Boy your right about that, some of the bikes are works of art.
thanks, Mark
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Re: Vote for Bike of the Month - May 2014.
« Reply #40 on: April 30, 2014, 09:09:15 PM »
Voted!
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Re: Vote for Bike of the Month - May 2014.
« Reply #41 on: May 01, 2014, 02:54:47 PM »
Alright guys last few hours to get your votes in. Two of these bikes are very close and the bike in first could easily lose out. Make sure you vote! Thanks guys!

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Re: Vote for Bike of the Month - May 2014.
« Reply #42 on: May 01, 2014, 05:45:05 PM »
Alright guys last few hours to get your votes in. Two of these bikes are very close and the bike in first could easily lose out. Make sure you vote! Thanks guys!

Ahhhh, it's May 1st Chef, ya know?
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Re: Vote for Bike of the Month - May 2014.
« Reply #43 on: May 01, 2014, 06:34:05 PM »
hahaha, voting has just closed but the forum clock must be wrong. hahaha, I can't give anything away just yet.
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Re: Vote for Bike of the Month - May 2014.
« Reply #44 on: May 01, 2014, 06:38:45 PM »
I am so pleased and honored! Thanks to all of you, all the bikes were beautiful! I used to beat 750's regularly with my 550 (Yoshi) ! Was afraid one was going to beat me! ;D Once again thanks to all, this forum ROCKS! 8) Bill
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Re: Vote for Bike of the Month - May 2014.
« Reply #45 on: May 01, 2014, 06:40:36 PM »
Sounds like Bill knows something we don't?!   Congrats.
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Re: Vote for Bike of the Month - May 2014.
« Reply #46 on: May 01, 2014, 06:45:05 PM »
It's closed, congrats Billy. 8)
The stocker was running neck and neck for most of the time but Calendar Girl pulled away in the final day.

Both bikes, previous runners up deserved to win but let's not take anything away from the third place bike.
A youngster with his first creation, awesome, as this young guy finds his way in the world of specials building, I'm sure he will produce something that will rock your socks off.

Congratulations to all concerned.

Sam. ;)
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Re: Vote for Bike of the Month - May 2014.
« Reply #47 on: May 01, 2014, 08:11:40 PM »
It's closed, congrats Billy. 8)
The stocker was running neck and neck for most of the time but Calendar Girl pulled away in the final day.

Both bikes, previous runners up deserved to win but let's not take anything away from the third place bike.
A youngster with his first creation, awesome, as this young guy finds his way in the world of specials building, I'm sure he will produce something that will rock your socks off.

Congratulations to all concerned.

Sam. ;)

+1 Sam, and congrats to all.
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Re: Vote for Bike of the Month - May 2014.
« Reply #48 on: May 01, 2014, 08:16:38 PM »
Congrats!
Great bike.

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Re: Vote for Bike of the Month - May 2014.
« Reply #49 on: May 01, 2014, 08:40:30 PM »
Congrats Bill and Stilltime, great bikes! 8) Well now that the pressure is over, I can relax.  :) My granddaughter actually pick the other bikes over mine when I showed her the pics, hehehe. What can I say, shes two and likes orange and stickers.   ;)

thanks, Mark
Roseville, Ca

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1973 CB500 back yard find 1243 orig mi,  http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=124285.0
1976 CB750 Restoring,        http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=132997