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Nomination thread for Bike of the Month - August 2014
« on: July 01, 2014, 03:47:06 AM »
Congrats to nvr2old and the other nominees last month. They are all gorgeous bikes. It's a new month though so get nominating!

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Re: Nomination thread for Bike of the Month - August 2014
« Reply #1 on: July 01, 2014, 08:03:11 AM »
I nominate Seth's 750 Cafe with lace, modern GSX-R front end, Mikuni RS34s, boxed oil tank, replica Dresda swingarm, etc. - the bike affectionately nicknamed "Ruby"
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=131294.0
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1975 CB550K1 "Blue" Stockish Restomod (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=135005.0)
1975 CB550F1 frame/CB650 engine hybrid "The Hot Mess" (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,150220.0.html)
2008 Triumph Thruxton (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,190956.0.html)
2014 MV Agusta Brutale Dragster 800
2015 Yamaha FZ-09 (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,186861.0.html)

"There are some things nobody needs in this world, and a bright-red, hunch-back, warp-speed 900cc cafe racer is one of them — but I want one anyway, and on some days I actually believe I need one.... Being shot out of a cannon will always be better than being squeezed out of a tube. That is why God made fast motorcycles, Bubba." Hunter S. Thompson, Song of the Sausage Creature, Cycle World, March 1995.  (http://www.latexnet.org/~csmith/sausage.html and https://magazine.cycleworld.com/article/1995/3/1/song-of-the-sausage-creature)

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1977 CB750K7 "Nine Lives" Restomod (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=50490.0) - Sold
2005 RVT1000RR RC51-SP2 "El Diablo" - Sold
2016+ Triumph Thruxton 1200 R (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,170198.0.html) - Sold

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Re: Nomination thread for Bike of the Month - August 2014
« Reply #2 on: July 01, 2014, 08:06:52 AM »
Second. As I second that nomination.
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Re: Nomination thread for Bike of the Month - August 2014
« Reply #3 on: July 01, 2014, 08:58:55 AM »
Thanks gents, I graciously accept.
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Re: Nomination thread for Bike of the Month - August 2014
« Reply #4 on: July 01, 2014, 09:07:30 AM »
Hubba hubba. I third that ;)

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Re: Nomination thread for Bike of the Month - August 2014
« Reply #5 on: July 01, 2014, 10:08:59 AM »
Yeah, great looking bike.  Love the lace paint job.  Fits the personality/era of the build nicely.  Anxious to see the rest of the nominees.
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Re: Nomination thread for Bike of the Month - August 2014
« Reply #6 on: July 02, 2014, 01:53:36 AM »
Superb build, well done Seth, and good luck! Cheers, Terry. ;D
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Re: Nomination thread for Bike of the Month - August 2014
« Reply #7 on: July 03, 2014, 02:20:24 AM »
Thanks guys! I'm waiting to get home for better photos. I'd really like you all to see the lace paint...it's stunning.
All a man needs in this world is someone to love, if you can't give him that, give him hope, if you can't give him hope...just give him something to do!

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Re: Nomination thread for Bike of the Month - August 2014
« Reply #8 on: July 07, 2014, 03:01:18 PM »
I guess it's a red bike thing. 

How about Chaser60's 1975 CB550K spruced-up 2-seater with a cool bobbed rear fender




1975 CB550K1 "Blue" Stockish Restomod (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=135005.0)
1975 CB550F1 frame/CB650 engine hybrid "The Hot Mess" (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,150220.0.html)
2008 Triumph Thruxton (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,190956.0.html)
2014 MV Agusta Brutale Dragster 800
2015 Yamaha FZ-09 (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,186861.0.html)

"There are some things nobody needs in this world, and a bright-red, hunch-back, warp-speed 900cc cafe racer is one of them — but I want one anyway, and on some days I actually believe I need one.... Being shot out of a cannon will always be better than being squeezed out of a tube. That is why God made fast motorcycles, Bubba." Hunter S. Thompson, Song of the Sausage Creature, Cycle World, March 1995.  (http://www.latexnet.org/~csmith/sausage.html and https://magazine.cycleworld.com/article/1995/3/1/song-of-the-sausage-creature)

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1973 CB750K2 "Bionic Mongrel" (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=132734.0) - Sold
1977 CB750K7 "Nine Lives" Restomod (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=50490.0) - Sold
2005 RVT1000RR RC51-SP2 "El Diablo" - Sold
2016+ Triumph Thruxton 1200 R (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,170198.0.html) - Sold

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Re: Nomination thread for Bike of the Month - August 2014
« Reply #9 on: July 07, 2014, 06:28:27 PM »
I'll second that second red bike. 
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Re: Nomination thread for Bike of the Month - August 2014
« Reply #10 on: July 07, 2014, 09:47:13 PM »
All righty then.  PM sent to Chaser60, so hopefully he will accept. 

Any other red or non-red bikes???
« Last Edit: July 08, 2014, 08:35:46 AM by CB750 Cafe Racer Fan »
1975 CB550K1 "Blue" Stockish Restomod (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=135005.0)
1975 CB550F1 frame/CB650 engine hybrid "The Hot Mess" (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,150220.0.html)
2008 Triumph Thruxton (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,190956.0.html)
2014 MV Agusta Brutale Dragster 800
2015 Yamaha FZ-09 (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,186861.0.html)

"There are some things nobody needs in this world, and a bright-red, hunch-back, warp-speed 900cc cafe racer is one of them — but I want one anyway, and on some days I actually believe I need one.... Being shot out of a cannon will always be better than being squeezed out of a tube. That is why God made fast motorcycles, Bubba." Hunter S. Thompson, Song of the Sausage Creature, Cycle World, March 1995.  (http://www.latexnet.org/~csmith/sausage.html and https://magazine.cycleworld.com/article/1995/3/1/song-of-the-sausage-creature)

Sold/Emeritus
1973 CB750K2 "Bionic Mongrel" (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=132734.0) - Sold
1977 CB750K7 "Nine Lives" Restomod (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=50490.0) - Sold
2005 RVT1000RR RC51-SP2 "El Diablo" - Sold
2016+ Triumph Thruxton 1200 R (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,170198.0.html) - Sold

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Re: Nomination thread for Bike of the Month - August 2014q
« Reply #11 on: July 08, 2014, 08:32:06 AM »
Thank you for the nom.  I humbly accept.   Seth - Ruby is a stunning build. It is an honor to be in same month with such work. 

I am on an iphone now but will post up a few other pics later this week when near a computer.  Build thread is in my signature.

Thanks again!

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Re: Nomination thread for Bike of the Month - August 2014
« Reply #12 on: July 08, 2014, 09:08:40 AM »
That thing is awesome! The tail reminds me of the KZ duckbill fender. Totally cool.
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Re: Nomination thread for Bike of the Month - August 2014
« Reply #13 on: July 08, 2014, 09:43:03 AM »
I agree.  That bobbed Harley fender is totally unique and really sets the bike off with the paint. 

Any other candidates??
1975 CB550K1 "Blue" Stockish Restomod (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=135005.0)
1975 CB550F1 frame/CB650 engine hybrid "The Hot Mess" (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,150220.0.html)
2008 Triumph Thruxton (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,190956.0.html)
2014 MV Agusta Brutale Dragster 800
2015 Yamaha FZ-09 (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,186861.0.html)

"There are some things nobody needs in this world, and a bright-red, hunch-back, warp-speed 900cc cafe racer is one of them — but I want one anyway, and on some days I actually believe I need one.... Being shot out of a cannon will always be better than being squeezed out of a tube. That is why God made fast motorcycles, Bubba." Hunter S. Thompson, Song of the Sausage Creature, Cycle World, March 1995.  (http://www.latexnet.org/~csmith/sausage.html and https://magazine.cycleworld.com/article/1995/3/1/song-of-the-sausage-creature)

Sold/Emeritus
1973 CB750K2 "Bionic Mongrel" (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=132734.0) - Sold
1977 CB750K7 "Nine Lives" Restomod (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=50490.0) - Sold
2005 RVT1000RR RC51-SP2 "El Diablo" - Sold
2016+ Triumph Thruxton 1200 R (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,170198.0.html) - Sold

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Re: Nomination thread for Bike of the Month - August 2014
« Reply #14 on: July 08, 2014, 03:48:15 PM »


I am on an iphone now but will post up a few other pics later this week when near a computer. 

Wait for the voting thread...
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Re: Nomination thread for Bike of the Month - August 2014
« Reply #15 on: July 14, 2014, 10:25:00 AM »
No more nominees???
1975 CB550K1 "Blue" Stockish Restomod (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=135005.0)
1975 CB550F1 frame/CB650 engine hybrid "The Hot Mess" (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,150220.0.html)
2008 Triumph Thruxton (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,190956.0.html)
2014 MV Agusta Brutale Dragster 800
2015 Yamaha FZ-09 (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,186861.0.html)

"There are some things nobody needs in this world, and a bright-red, hunch-back, warp-speed 900cc cafe racer is one of them — but I want one anyway, and on some days I actually believe I need one.... Being shot out of a cannon will always be better than being squeezed out of a tube. That is why God made fast motorcycles, Bubba." Hunter S. Thompson, Song of the Sausage Creature, Cycle World, March 1995.  (http://www.latexnet.org/~csmith/sausage.html and https://magazine.cycleworld.com/article/1995/3/1/song-of-the-sausage-creature)

Sold/Emeritus
1973 CB750K2 "Bionic Mongrel" (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=132734.0) - Sold
1977 CB750K7 "Nine Lives" Restomod (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=50490.0) - Sold
2005 RVT1000RR RC51-SP2 "El Diablo" - Sold
2016+ Triumph Thruxton 1200 R (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,170198.0.html) - Sold

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Re: Nomination thread for Bike of the Month - August 2014
« Reply #16 on: July 14, 2014, 01:10:36 PM »
Yeah I'm thinking the same thing. Last chance guys. Fantastic bikes so far!

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Re: Nomination thread for Bike of the Month - August 2014
« Reply #17 on: July 14, 2014, 02:57:12 PM »
Doesn't somebody in Savannah have a little demon coming online any day now? Surely that would be worthy of a nomination?
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Re: Nomination thread for Bike of the Month - August 2014
« Reply #18 on: July 14, 2014, 09:30:54 PM »
Doesn't somebody in Savannah have a little demon coming online any day now? Surely that would be worthy of a nomination?
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