Author Topic: Vote for Bike of the Month - July 2014 (Read 7282 times)

Sam Green Racing · « **on:** June 16, 2014, 12:24:21 PM »

Off you go Peeps, JUSTIN, are you there?

Sam.

Modifying Sam's posting for pics!

KC_Northstar's cb750 K2/K1

mwvachon's cb750 K1

Cadunkle's cb750 K1

nvr2old's cb400f

cheftuskey121 · « **Reply #1 on:** June 16, 2014, 02:30:40 PM »

I'm here Sam. Working like crazy, but here

Here we go!

SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #2 on:** June 16, 2014, 04:22:24 PM »

This one's going to be close. It might just come down to what paint color you prefer.

Retro Rocket · « **Reply #3 on:** June 16, 2014, 06:00:50 PM »

Come on guys, you know we are all suffer from sexdaily, I mean dyslexia , Pics Pics Pics please

Tews19 · « **Reply #4 on:** June 16, 2014, 08:06:49 PM »

VOTED!!!!

Side note, why not have a thread in the tech section linking this? It may get more traffic or even put it on top of the tech section in bold letters...... Every month it can be changed out.. I noticed the amount of votes seems to have dropped.

KC_Northstar · « **Reply #5 on:** June 17, 2014, 05:48:20 AM »

Quote from: Retro Rocket on June 16, 2014, 06:00:50 PM

Come on guys, you know we are all suffer from sexdaily, I mean dyslexia , Pics Pics Pics please

To see my build thread go here: http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=122278.0

tweakin · « **Reply #6 on:** June 17, 2014, 05:55:12 AM »

Great month, this is going to be a close one.

seanbarney41 · « **Reply #7 on:** June 17, 2014, 07:36:44 AM »

I would like all the contestants this month to tell us how many miles they have on their bikes since restoration/rebuild...or how many miles they realistically intend to do. I understand a couple of these are brand new builds.

mwvachon · « **Reply #8 on:** June 17, 2014, 09:32:05 AM »

Just over 1K miles on my red K1 since the rebuild. This thing rides like a brand new bike! (It should after all that work!) The only issues thus far are a faulty neutral switch and a seemingly weak oil pump. I just picked up an oil pressure gauge and will verify that before doing anything with the pump. Luckily after the mess of an engine build I had, I have a spare or two around. Planning to do all this at the next oil change. Pics on my build thread...

nvr2old · « **Reply #9 on:** June 17, 2014, 10:27:17 AM »

Again, grateful for the nomination. Here's a quick review of the bike:

As I got it. 12,700 miles. A beauty mechanically, challenged cosmetically.

Front fender before mod.

Repaired side cover (rough)

Rough tail section

Finished

I'm happy to have done all the work in my garage except the painting which I did at a friend's shop. Many, many weeks of hand sanding and re-finishing Runs and handles like new. This is not an every day rider. Sunny days and vintage rallies bike to hopefully enjoy for many years to come. Thanks for looking, and thanks for your vote.

Larry

SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #10 on:** June 17, 2014, 01:59:16 PM »

Tough choice, but voted!

Seanbarney asked an interesting question regarding mileage. Some of the restorations may actually get some wear marks on their brake rotors! I hope they all get ridden and not just put on a display pedestal, but I suppose that does not take away from their beauty.

cheftuskey121 · « **Reply #11 on:** June 17, 2014, 02:20:07 PM »

Quote from: CB750 Cafe Racer Fan on June 17, 2014, 01:59:16 PM

Tough choice, but voted!

Seanbarney asked an interesting question regarding mileage. Some of the restorations may actually get some wear marks on their brake rotors! I hope they all get ridden and not just put on a display pedestal, but I suppose that does not take away from their beauty.

I'm not a fan of bikes that get displayed. When I restored mine I had the full intention of making it my daily rider and it is! Clocked 12k miles on it in a year

and hope to continue to grow. I don't polish it daily but I keep it clean and let the daily use wear it naturally

Stev-o · « **Reply #12 on:** June 17, 2014, 04:58:51 PM »

All very nice bikes......voted.

nvr2old · « **Reply #13 on:** June 17, 2014, 05:01:26 PM »

All of the bikes this month are restored to a pretty high level, and I can understand if owners don't want to ride them that much. I think a lot of it depends on whether or not you also have another bike you can use as a daily rider. I'm lucky enough to have a few of those, so I don't have to have the 400F designated as such. I hope people vote for the bike they like, and not whether or not they think it'll ever get ridden.

rtbmrgl · « **Reply #14 on:** June 17, 2014, 08:16:07 PM »

Voted

KC_Northstar · « **Reply #15 on:** June 18, 2014, 07:56:30 AM »

Quote from: seanbarney41 on June 17, 2014, 07:36:44 AM

I would like all the contestants this month to tell us how many miles they have on their bikes since restoration/rebuild...or how many miles they realistically intend to do. I understand a couple of these are brand new builds.

I have put 1400 miles on my bike since the restoration was finished a year ago.
Not a lot of miles, but I only ride about 2000 miles a year anyway. I don’t use
this bike as transportation, just a fun toy. I wanted it to be Show and Go and
that’s why I built it as an 836. I didn’t build it as an 836 just to look at.

edwardmorris · « **Reply #16 on:** June 18, 2014, 09:42:26 AM »

Grrah! I'm stuck with the same problem I was hoping this thread would solve, what color should I go with?!?! (I know I know, I'll have to consider more than just that....... for the vote at least

)

bjatwood · « **Reply #17 on:** June 19, 2014, 08:16:54 AM »

Very nice bikes, all of them! I voted for the one's (shhhh don't tell) I like best

edwardmorris · « **Reply #18 on:** June 22, 2014, 10:30:37 AM »

Touch choice but voted.

Chef,

Any update on how Sam is doing?

cheftuskey121 · « **Reply #19 on:** June 22, 2014, 11:02:06 AM »

I just got off the phone with Bill Benton and he said Sam is stable. He woke up last night which is fantastic and theyve decreased the meds. Waiting to hear more recovery news. Bike is actually ready to race, I know it'll be a challenging recovery for Sam but he's a tough bastard from across the pond. I kno we all wish him well. If you check out the high performance section of the forum there are updates being posted there. I'll be taking up the reigns of BOTM for now.

SBR-CB400F · « **Reply #20 on:** June 24, 2014, 03:54:40 AM »

Voted
Decision was easy

Rydog400f · « **Reply #21 on:** June 25, 2014, 12:03:39 AM »

Love that 400f seat. Really well balanced look.

Dunk · « **Reply #22 on:** June 28, 2014, 12:56:29 PM »

A little late to the game but here's a better pic of mine and link to the project thread. It has been a lot of work and I'm very pleased with how it came out. It's a rider not a show bike so it'll get some miles.

http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=125385.0

SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #23 on:** June 29, 2014, 07:41:52 AM »

Quote from: cadunkle on June 28, 2014, 12:56:29 PM

A little late to the game but here's a better pic of mine and link to the project thread. It has been a lot of work and I'm very pleased with how it came out. It's a rider not a show bike so it'll get some miles.

http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=125385.0

Gorgeous color. Love the blues.

edwardmorris · « **Reply #24 on:** June 30, 2014, 01:25:48 PM »

Congrats nvr2old!

For the 750s, looks like gold is popular, can't believe KC's was just one vote behind, all great bikes though!

News:

Poll

Four very nice ones for your viewing.

Author Topic: Vote for Bike of the Month - July 2014 (Read 7282 times)