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3 to choose from: one brand new and two prior "runner ups" -- Good luck to all of the nominees!  

Blackfin's 1978 CB550K "Danielle"
17 (20.2%)
Oette's CB550/650 Hybrid Cafe "The Green Hornet"
17 (20.2%)
Tige's 1971 CB750K1 "CB750 GT"
50 (59.5%)

Total Members Voted: 82

Voting closed: January 31, 2015, 11:45:52 PM

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Vote for Bike of the Month - February 2015
« on: January 15, 2015, 11:45:52 PM »
Blackfin's 1978 CB550K "Danielle"









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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: Vote for Bike of the Month - February 2015
« Reply #1 on: January 15, 2015, 11:48:11 PM »
Oette's CB550/CB650 Hybrid Cafe "The Green Hornet"   







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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: Vote for Bike of the Month - February 2015
« Reply #2 on: January 15, 2015, 11:52:01 PM »
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Initial Start up
1971 cb750 K1 JDM

Build Specs:
JE pistons 65mm pistons (836cc) 10.5:1 Compression
Webcam 63A cam
Head: Mild port and deck, oversized intake and standard size exhaust
Kibblewhite valves
Kibblewhite HD valve springs with Ti retainers
MLS gasket
Stock crank and rods with F2 connecting bolts
Heavy-duty studs
Rebuilt stock Round-top carbs
Dyna 2.2ohm coils
Pamco ignition
APE Extra plate clutch
Rebuilt trans
Rebuilt oil pump, including Elans stopper
All new bearings and Stainless fasteners
Joker Machine Oil Pressure gauge
Joker Machine tappet covers
NOS Cam chain tensioner
NOS Primary chain tensioner
NOS Primary chains
Venhil 888 quick twist throttle
Hondaman modified air box with K&N filter
MotoGP Works Stainless pipe
Shorai battery
New wire harness
Led taillight and turn signals
Hella H4 headlight conversion
Renthal Superbike bars
K&S Modern controls
Nissin 14mm front master cylinder with British Customs reservoir
Classic City Cycle seat, Thanks Ted
Rebuilt Gauges with bits from cb750faces.com
Gauges all led
All new stainless hardware through out
Dual disc conversion with Thinned and surfaced rotors, Thanks Godffery
Joker machine rear brake strap and rod
Rebuilt Front end with Progressive springs and 10w oil
Hagon Rear shocks
Excel rims with Stainless spokes wrapped in Avon’s
NOS front and rear fenders
All soft goods were replaced with NOS bits

Previous Nomination - April 2014
« Last Edit: January 16, 2015, 09:21:33 AM by CB750 Cafe Racer Fan »
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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: Vote for Bike of the Month - February 2015
« Reply #3 on: January 16, 2015, 11:20:18 AM »
Being objective as possible, all three bikes are exceptional.  This will be close.  Good luck!
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Re: Vote for Bike of the Month - February 2015
« Reply #4 on: January 16, 2015, 02:45:04 PM »
Good luck to all and thanks Don for stepping in.

Sam. ;)
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Re: Vote for Bike of the Month - February 2015
« Reply #5 on: January 16, 2015, 03:08:27 PM »
Quote from: Sam Green Racing on January 16, 2015, 02:45:04 PM
Good luck to all and thanks Don for stepping in.

Sam. ;)

My pleasure, Sam.  We're all thinking of you and wishing you the best.
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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: Vote for Bike of the Month - February 2015
« Reply #6 on: January 16, 2015, 03:35:25 PM »
All quality builds... ;)

Good to hear from you Sam... ;)
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Re: Vote for Bike of the Month - February 2015
« Reply #7 on: January 16, 2015, 03:45:13 PM »
Not going to be an easy month.
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Re: Vote for Bike of the Month - February 2015
« Reply #8 on: January 17, 2015, 09:42:02 AM »
It's going to be real hard for me, they've all got nice shiny RIMS, hahahaha

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Re: Vote for Bike of the Month - February 2015
« Reply #9 on: January 17, 2015, 11:22:03 AM »
All cool bikes, voted.

Some non-studio shots of the K1 GT in natural light here

http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=131724.msg1514894#msg1514894
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Re: Vote for Bike of the Month - February 2015
« Reply #10 on: January 17, 2015, 11:28:06 AM »
Quote from: edwardmorris on January 17, 2015, 11:22:03 AM
All cool bikes, voted.

Some non-studio shots of the K1 GT in natural light here

http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=131724.msg1514894#msg1514894
Yeah right, Ed. Those ordinary build pics make it look like a baby's diaper! No way I'd ever vote for that heap now that the studio shots aren't involved.... Tweakin' ought to be flogged for passing off that bike.  ;)

I like that this month represents all non-stock restorations. Seems more of a "class" of builds this month like when we had 3 beautiful restos, one each color.
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Re: Vote for Bike of the Month - February 2015
« Reply #11 on: January 17, 2015, 04:00:25 PM »
Quote from: calj737 on January 17, 2015, 11:28:06 AM
Quote from: edwardmorris on January 17, 2015, 11:22:03 AM
All cool bikes, voted.

Some non-studio shots of the K1 GT in natural light here

http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=131724.msg1514894#msg1514894
Yeah right, Ed. Those ordinary build pics make it look like a baby's diaper! No way I'd ever vote for that heap now that the studio shots aren't involved.... Tweakin' ought to be flogged for passing off that bike.  ;)

I like that this month represents all non-stock restorations. Seems more of a "class" of builds this month like when we had 3 beautiful restos, one each color.
Ordinary?? :o :o

Those are just as good or better  :P :P
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Re: Vote for Bike of the Month - February 2015
« Reply #12 on: January 17, 2015, 04:34:27 PM »
It was a joke, Ed. Tweakin's bike look beautiful in every picture. Heck, a crayon drawing of them probably looks brillinat.
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Re: Vote for Bike of the Month - February 2015
« Reply #13 on: January 17, 2015, 04:46:35 PM »
I know you're joking, I like the daylight shots of it too, and yes, very inspiring work.
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Re: Vote for Bike of the Month - February 2015
« Reply #14 on: January 19, 2015, 08:40:55 AM »
love the green paint
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Re: Vote for Bike of the Month - February 2015
« Reply #15 on: January 19, 2015, 09:15:33 AM »
I forgot about those non-studio pictures that still show how much depth that paint has.
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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: Vote for Bike of the Month - February 2015
« Reply #16 on: January 19, 2015, 09:17:13 AM »
Quote from: CB750 Cafe Racer Fan on January 19, 2015, 09:15:33 AM
I forgot about those non-studio pictures that still show how much depth that paint has.
+1 :) I hope you don't mind the "campaigning"




















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Re: Vote for Bike of the Month - February 2015
« Reply #17 on: January 19, 2015, 09:25:57 AM »
Picking one is injustice to the other two  >:(
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Re: Vote for Bike of the Month - February 2015
« Reply #18 on: January 19, 2015, 09:55:06 AM »
Quote from: 70CB750 on January 19, 2015, 09:25:57 AM
Picking one is injustice to the other two  >:(
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Re: Vote for Bike of the Month - February 2015
« Reply #19 on: January 19, 2015, 10:20:41 AM »
well this certainly is a tougher choice than last month. all 3 are winners in their own right!
i need some more time... and another beer.
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Re: Vote for Bike of the Month - February 2015
« Reply #20 on: January 19, 2015, 03:01:49 PM »
All three are outstanding.
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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: Vote for Bike of the Month - February 2015
« Reply #21 on: January 19, 2015, 07:08:51 PM »
Voted.....all very nice bikes.


Thanks to Don for taking the helm...
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Re: Vote for Bike of the Month - February 2015
« Reply #22 on: January 19, 2015, 11:31:08 PM »
Quote from: Stev-o on January 19, 2015, 07:08:51 PM
Voted.....all very nice bikes.


Thanks to Don for taking the helm...

+1 to all of the above.... ;D ;)
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Re: Vote for Bike of the Month - February 2015
« Reply #23 on: January 20, 2015, 07:28:58 PM »
Dang fellas...  Had to come back to this thread a few times before I was able to make up my mind.  3 great bikes.
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Re: Vote for Bike of the Month - February 2015
« Reply #24 on: January 21, 2015, 12:36:17 AM »
I hope you don't mind that I'm posting some details so late. Was really busy with my studies.

Here are a couple of nice shots:
















Specs:

-Boxed swingarm
-Koni progressive and adjustable rear shocks
-Front springs progressive from Wilbers
-Alloy rims from Behr
-vented rear brake drum
-4-2 stainless exhaust
-Custom Tachometer
-Seat (welded and bend moped tank)
-CX 500 Tank welded to fit the CB frame-
-GSXR Levers and master cylinder
-Dual disc conversion
-CB 550/650 Hybrid engine with regrinded cam
-CB 750 Carbs
-Ignitech electronic ignition without mechanical advance (runs smooooooth)
-flattened top triple tree
-CB 750 forks
...and so on.

Regards,

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