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Nomination for Bike of the Month - October 2014.
« on: September 01, 2014, 01:54:53 PM »
Ok guys, it's nomination time, congrats to Ed on his run away victory with his gold 750 K1, an awesome looking bike.
It's over to you guys, let's see what you can come up with.

Sam. ;)
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Re: Nomination for Bike of the Month - October 2014.
« Reply #1 on: September 01, 2014, 02:32:21 PM »
I already seconded this bike to Cal's nom, but here it is official:
Albertaboy's 1975 CB750 stocker to cafe to stocker









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Re: Nomination for Bike of the Month - October 2014.
« Reply #2 on: September 02, 2014, 01:55:02 AM »
So this is really happening eh? (Canadian speak) Cool. Think I Am supposed to accept so.... I do. :)
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Re: Nomination for Bike of the Month - October 2014.
« Reply #3 on: September 02, 2014, 07:52:34 AM »
Technically, Cal might have to "nominate" Albertaboy on this thread, or someone can second mine.
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"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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Re: Nomination for Bike of the Month - October 2014.
« Reply #4 on: September 02, 2014, 08:15:24 AM »
Nominated or seconded. Whichever is procedurally correct.
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Re: Nomination for Bike of the Month - October 2014.
« Reply #5 on: September 02, 2014, 10:30:29 AM »
Quote from: calj737 on September 02, 2014, 08:15:24 AM
Nominated or seconded. Whichever is procedurally correct.

Sweet.  Now let's see some more nominees!
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"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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Re: Nomination for Bike of the Month - October 2014.
« Reply #6 on: September 02, 2014, 03:50:39 PM »
So I guess that's a nomination, seconded and accepted all in some sort of order just to totally mess with my messed up brain.  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D well done guys, you've pulled it off, I need to go lie down for a few hours.
 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

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Re: Nomination for Bike of the Month - October 2014.
« Reply #7 on: September 02, 2014, 10:53:52 PM »
Quote from: Sam Green Racing on September 02, 2014, 03:50:39 PM
So I guess that's a nomination, seconded and accepted all in some sort of order just to totally mess with my messed up brain.  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D well done guys, you've pulled it off, I need to go lie down for a few hours.
 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

Sam. ;)

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"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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Re: Nomination for Bike of the Month - October 2014.
« Reply #8 on: September 03, 2014, 03:36:39 AM »
I agree, it would make life a bit easier.  ;D ;D ;D

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Re: Nomination for Bike of the Month - October 2014.
« Reply #9 on: September 03, 2014, 06:59:23 PM »

I nominate rb550four's heavily modified 550! :P




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Re: Nomination for Bike of the Month - October 2014.
« Reply #10 on: September 03, 2014, 08:14:13 PM »
That's cool, but oh so different. Maybe save for next month and have a "different applications " bikes. Trey's working on a SOHC car/ bike 750! Just my .02, Bill
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Re: Nomination for Bike of the Month - October 2014.
« Reply #11 on: September 04, 2014, 02:28:15 PM »
For its pretty teal paint AND the Bad-a$$ ARD mag and Weber carburetors (bringing some old school cool), I nominate Bill Pellerine's CB750



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"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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Re: Nomination for Bike of the Month - October 2014.
« Reply #12 on: September 04, 2014, 02:41:48 PM »
Quote from: CB750 Cafe Racer Fan on September 04, 2014, 02:28:15 PM
For its pretty teal paint AND the Bad-a$$ ARD mag and Weber carburetors (bringing some old school cool), I nominate Bill Pellerine's CB750




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Re: Nomination for Bike of the Month - October 2014.
« Reply #13 on: September 04, 2014, 02:43:50 PM »
Mr. Pellerine, looks like you got a little time to tuck that green wire and get some good pics... ;)
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Re: Nomination for Bike of the Month - October 2014.
« Reply #14 on: September 04, 2014, 03:48:36 PM »
How about Koen (koendd) and his key lime CB750F2 Brat

From this:


To this:









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"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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Re: Nomination for Bike of the Month - October 2014.
« Reply #15 on: September 04, 2014, 06:10:33 PM »
Quote from: brandEn on September 03, 2014, 06:59:23 PM

I nominate rb550four's heavily modified 550! :P






I second this "bike", that looks awesome.
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Re: Nomination for Bike of the Month - October 2014.
« Reply #16 on: September 04, 2014, 06:36:59 PM »
I second the brat. Don't forget to get ahold of your nominees and make sure they reply that they accept! Great bikes so far
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Re: Nomination for Bike of the Month - October 2014.
« Reply #17 on: September 04, 2014, 07:47:43 PM »
Quote from: seanbarney41 on September 04, 2014, 02:43:50 PM
Mr. Pellerine, looks like you got a little time to tuck that green wire and get some good pics... ;)
wires are gone along with coils hm ign and points.the pics were taken in the heat of the moment thanks for the nom.bill
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Re: Nomination for Bike of the Month - October 2014.
« Reply #18 on: September 05, 2014, 05:08:42 AM »
Do we take it that you accept the nomination Bill ?

Sam. ;)
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Re: Nomination for Bike of the Month - October 2014.
« Reply #19 on: September 05, 2014, 09:21:08 AM »
wow, what an honor just to be nominated.... I accept offcourse! :D
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Re: Nomination for Bike of the Month - October 2014.
« Reply #20 on: September 05, 2014, 05:48:52 PM »
yes I accept the nom and cant believe it.thanksbill
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Re: Nomination for Bike of the Month - October 2014.
« Reply #21 on: September 09, 2014, 05:11:52 PM »

better pics with rc header and a tidyup


hope you like them.bill
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Re: Nomination for Bike of the Month - October 2014.
« Reply #22 on: September 09, 2014, 05:27:38 PM »
likin' that pea green bike. reminds me of the Architects. Did he ever accept a nomination last time? was he able to complete that other bike he was working on?
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Re: Nomination for Bike of the Month - October 2014.
« Reply #23 on: September 10, 2014, 05:47:15 AM »
the snowbike still needs to be accepted if anyone knows him.

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Re: Nomination for Bike of the Month - October 2014.
« Reply #24 on: September 10, 2014, 06:28:28 AM »
Yea I sent him a message but no response
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