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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: 81

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

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Offline Oette

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Re: Vote for Bike of the Month - February 2015
« Reply #25 on: January 21, 2015, 05:00:54 AM »
Quote from: 70CB750 on January 21, 2015, 03:34:33 AM
Oette, the bracket that holds the muffle to the frame, how is it attached to the muffler, please?

Hey, it's welded to the backside of the muffler. First I thought it would not be a long lasting connnection, but it's in place since 10000 miles and no vibration damages in sight.
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Re: Vote for Bike of the Month - February 2015
« Reply #26 on: January 21, 2015, 05:16:49 AM »
Quote from: Oette on January 21, 2015, 05:00:54 AM
Quote from: 70CB750 on January 21, 2015, 03:34:33 AM
Oette, the bracket that holds the muffle to the frame, how is it attached to the muffler, please?

Hey, it's welded to the backside of the muffler. First I thought it would not be a long lasting connnection, but it's in place since 10000 miles and no vibration damages in sight.

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Re: Vote for Bike of the Month - February 2015
« Reply #27 on: January 22, 2015, 09:50:47 AM »
The balloting has been a little light compared to past BOTM polls.  If you haven't voted yet, please remember to cast your ballot by the end of this month!
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Re: Vote for Bike of the Month - February 2015
« Reply #28 on: January 22, 2015, 02:14:34 PM »
Hey Tige....nice reflection in one of the above pics ;)  8)
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Re: Vote for Bike of the Month - February 2015
« Reply #29 on: January 22, 2015, 02:46:49 PM »
This one?  Pure luck to catch the Honda racing reflection in the black stripe!



Quote from: flybox1 on January 22, 2015, 02:14:34 PM
Hey Tige....nice reflection in one of the above pics ;)  8)
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Re: Vote for Bike of the Month - February 2015
« Reply #30 on: January 22, 2015, 08:57:29 PM »
Tige,

Now you're just rubbing in those beautiful photos. Maybe you can contract out your photography services to forum members when they complete their builds!   ;) ;D
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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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2005 RVT1000RR RC51-SP2 "El Diablo" - Sold
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Re: Vote for Bike of the Month - February 2015
« Reply #31 on: January 23, 2015, 09:03:27 AM »
Quote from: tweakin on January 22, 2015, 02:46:49 PM
This one?  Pure luck to catch the Honda racing reflection in the black stripe!



Quote from: flybox1 on January 22, 2015, 02:14:34 PM
Hey Tige....nice reflection in one of the above pics ;)  8)
Exactly....well played!  8)
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Re: Vote for Bike of the Month - February 2015
« Reply #32 on: January 26, 2015, 12:58:13 AM »
Voted. Tough choice for a naturally  indecisive  bloke like me.
Like em all for various reasons. The lines of the blue one, the uncluttered underseat area of the greenie, removal of pillion peg supports for the goldie. Whoever wins this really deserves it.
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Re: Vote for Bike of the Month - February 2015
« Reply #33 on: January 26, 2015, 08:46:27 AM »
For all of those other indecisive voters, only 5 days left to make up you mind and cast a vote! 
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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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2005 RVT1000RR RC51-SP2 "El Diablo" - Sold
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Re: Vote for Bike of the Month - February 2015
« Reply #34 on: January 26, 2015, 02:27:36 PM »
Quote from: MFHP on January 21, 2015, 03:40:21 AM
all three awesome builds.

 ;D and all three are carrying front wheel fenders. So I can't even rule one out  ;D ;D ;D

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Re: Vote for Bike of the Month - February 2015
« Reply #35 on: January 26, 2015, 03:03:07 PM »
And not a black rim in sight. hahaha

Sam. ;)
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Re: Vote for Bike of the Month - February 2015
« Reply #36 on: January 30, 2015, 10:08:42 AM »
Very difficult to pick a favorite, as many have already said.  There are certain aspects of each build that really stand out.  Nicely done and congrats to all nominees.  Beautiful bikes.
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Re: Vote for Bike of the Month - February 2015
« Reply #37 on: February 01, 2015, 08:17:07 AM »
Congratulations to February 2014 BOTM Winner Tige for his stunning 1971 CB750K1 "CB750 GT"!

Congratulations, also, to Blackfin Oette for the dead heat tie for 2nd.

All awesome bikes!
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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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1977 CB750K7 "Nine Lives" Restomod (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=50490.0) - Sold
2005 RVT1000RR RC51-SP2 "El Diablo" - Sold
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Re: Vote for Bike of the Month - February 2015
« Reply #38 on: February 01, 2015, 08:19:52 AM »
Congrats Tige.
Nice BOTY/BOTM sweep.
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Re: Vote for Bike of the Month - February 2015
« Reply #39 on: February 01, 2015, 09:22:38 AM »
Sweet!  Honored that you all feel the GT worthy, it came along way back from the dead.  Congrats to Blackfin and Oette as well, great builds fellas!
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Re: Vote for Bike of the Month - February 2015
« Reply #40 on: February 01, 2015, 02:13:48 PM »
Congratulations to all, first time (at least since I joined) have I seen a tie for second, great work people!
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Re: Vote for Bike of the Month - February 2015
« Reply #41 on: February 01, 2015, 03:04:49 PM »
Quote from: CB750 Cafe Racer Fan on February 01, 2015, 08:17:07 AM
Congratulations to February 2014 BOTM Winner Tige for his stunning 1971 CB750K1 "CB750 GT"!

Congratulations, also, to Blackfin Oette for the dead heat tie for 2nd.

All awesome bikes!


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Re: Vote for Bike of the Month - February 2015
« Reply #42 on: February 01, 2015, 06:32:32 PM »
Tige?  Again?!  >:(   This was rigged, I tell you, rigged!  If Elvis and Mickey Mouse and those dead guys' votes weren't counted, Tige would have only won by 30 votes.  That is not a mandate!

Congrats, Tige.  Lovin' your GT.  Now don't go and sell that one too.

Cheers!
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Re: Vote for Bike of the Month - February 2015
« Reply #43 on: February 01, 2015, 08:24:26 PM »
Quote from: Blackfin5 on February 01, 2015, 06:32:32 PM
Tige?  Again?!  >:(   This was rigged, I tell you, rigged!  If Elvis and Mickey Mouse and those dead guys' votes weren't counted, Tige would have only won by 30 votes.  That is not a mandate!

Congrats, Tige.  Lovin' your GT.  Now don't go and sell that one too.

Cheers!

Mickey mouse here, having a beer with Elvis, we ARE NOT DEAD..... 8) ;D ;)
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Re: Vote for Bike of the Month - February 2015
« Reply #44 on: February 02, 2015, 05:51:30 AM »
The K1 will stay in the shop, not going to sell it ever.  I just don't see the point of having more bike than I have time to ride and would rather have them enjoyed by someone who will ride them.

Cheers fellas!
Quote from: calj737 on February 02, 2015, 04:59:57 AM
Quote from: Blackfin5 on February 01, 2015, 06:32:32 PM
Now don't go and sell that one too.
May be onto something, Kevin... Perhaps if we vote for Tweakin's bikes, he will then sell them at unbelievable prices to shed the weight of being a celebrity  ::) I know I'd be proud to own either of his winners!

Oh Tweakin! You ready to dump that eye sore yet????

On a more sincere note, congrats to all 3 bikes. Really beautiful projects and superbly executed customs.
« Last Edit: February 02, 2015, 05:54:53 AM by tweakin »
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Re: Vote for Bike of the Month - February 2015
« Reply #45 on: February 02, 2015, 06:51:03 AM »
Quote from: tweakin on February 02, 2015, 05:51:30 AM

I just don't see the point of having more bike than I have time to ride...


Sounds like your wife may be brain washing you?!




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Re: Vote for Bike of the Month - February 2015
« Reply #46 on: February 02, 2015, 07:00:49 AM »
What are these wife and kid things that you guys speak of?...just do like me, keep riding at all times and you won't have any wife or kids to worry about! ;D
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Re: Vote for Bike of the Month - February 2015
« Reply #47 on: February 02, 2015, 08:24:54 AM »
ha ha, not my wife Stev-o its all about my little girls right know.  Both at 10 and 7 are extremely involved in sports and other activities that I don't want to miss out on, so the bikes just sit...  I will build another to keep the K1 company once they are a bit older.
Quote from: Stev-o on February 02, 2015, 06:51:03 AM
Quote from: tweakin on February 02, 2015, 05:51:30 AM

I just don't see the point of having more bike than I have time to ride...


Sounds like your wife may be brain washing you?!





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Re: Vote for Bike of the Month - February 2015
« Reply #48 on: February 02, 2015, 11:59:33 AM »
Good priorities but when those kids get older ...
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2014 MV Agusta Brutale Dragster 800
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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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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 #49 on: February 02, 2015, 02:06:36 PM »
Quote from: tweakin on February 02, 2015, 08:24:54 AM
ha ha, not my wife Stev-o its all about my little girls right know.  Both at 10 and 7 are extremely involved in sports and other activities that I don't want to miss out on, so the bikes just sit...  I will build another to keep the K1 company once they are a bit older.

Been there, still doing that Tige, and my kids are in their 20's now, been doing the sport thing since the first grade, all over the country and love it.... ;)
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