Author Topic: Vote for Bike of the Month - April 2015 (Read 9966 times)

SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **on:** March 15, 2015, 10:25:35 PM »

Mooshie's 1976 Mint Chocolate Chip CB550F "Dash"

Devin/Cognitomoto's Rolling Testbed CB750 Restomod

jayteenz Restored 1974 Kiwi CB750K2

flybox1 · « **Reply #1 on:** March 16, 2015, 09:28:53 AM »

That top scenic photo w/ Mooshie's bike is one of my all-time favs. Great colors!

SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #2 on:** March 16, 2015, 10:31:40 AM »

Quote from: flybox1 on March 16, 2015, 09:28:53 AM

That top scenic photo w/ Mooshie's bike is one of my all-time favs. Great colors!

Mooshie/Lisa's Dash Rebuild:
It sounds like Mooshie aka Lisa logs some serious miles on long-range trips on her 550F.

Riding a vintage CB for 3K miles almost assuredly involves some roadside servicing. Good on you!
Lisa's Dash blog: https://backdoormotoadventures.wordpress.com/the-evolution-of-dash/

Mods include: new indicators, shocks, chain, Lucas taillight, K&N pods (in place of the stock airbox), seat, bars replaced by Norman M bars and mini dash replacing original speedo/tach, Halcyon mirrors, upgraded fuseblock and ignition, front/bikini fairing, saddlebags, drilled front rotor, cables (throttle and clutch), stainless steel brake lines; and eliminated grab rail. Designed by Lisa and executed by Dustin Kott in Newhall, California.

Devin/Cognitomoto 750
Devin's 750 build is documented on his build thread: http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,131917.msg1473546.html#msg1473546

Mods include: GSXR front conversion, Motogadget electronics and gauge (incorporated mini gauge into the top of the triple tree), frame modifications for custom seat, newly developed oil tank, wheels/tires, Fox shocks, tank fab modifications for knee indents, and a bunch more. Devin has used this bike to develop and showcase his many restomod products as well as new products from vendors like Fox and Motogadget.

Jayteenz 750
Would love to know more about Jay's build.

I'm hoping that all of the nominees, especially Mooshie and Jay (since they don't have build threads), will post a build recap/summary here.

faux fiddy · « **Reply #3 on:** March 16, 2015, 08:37:09 PM »

Quote from: flybox1 on March 16, 2015, 09:28:53 AM

That top scenic photo w/ Mooshie's bike is one of my all-time favs. Great colors!

Glacial silt water can be many colors. That is a good one.

jaytee-nz · « **Reply #4 on:** March 17, 2015, 06:12:44 PM »

Ok - so here is a summary of my restoration.
The bike is a 1974 K2 model as we did not get the K3 and K4 model in New Zealand (in case you don't know where NZ is, look at the map of the Pacific ocean and NZ is the two islands to the east of Australia).
The bike was in a reasonable overall condition and had travelled about 52,000 kms or 32,000 miles. Nicely for me the PO had already put a new set of 341 exhausts and front mudguard (fender) on it.

I completely stripped the bike and painted the frame, swingarm, stands etc.
The engine had the top end stripped and I replaced the rings, valves, guides and seals. The information on the forum was invaluable as I had never attempted this work before.
Other new parts fitted were:
- Rims and SS spokes
- Pamco ignition
- Seat foam and cover
- Wheel bearings
- Steering head bearings
- New brake caliper and lines
- New carb jets and needles
- New candy red paint
I also had the rear guard (fender), kick start and brake levers re-chromed.
The engine was painted with Duplicolor as I didn't fancy using high temp cure paints in the oven at home.
Lots of other work such as alloy polishing, switch refurbishment, painting and cleaning was also completed.

The work took about 8 months in total and I just need to put some miles on her now.
I haven't added up the costs as I'm too afraid to (and the wife might find it) !

I'll try and add some photos shortly.
Thanks for reading.

JT aka Jay aka Jayteenz

SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #5 on:** March 17, 2015, 07:40:05 PM »

Quote from: jayteenz on March 17, 2015, 06:12:44 PM

Ok - so here is a summary of my restoration.
The bike is a 1974 K2 model as we did not get the K3 and K4 model in New Zealand (in case you don't know where NZ is, look at the map of the Pacific ocean and NZ is the two islands to the east of Australia).
The bike was in a reasonable overall condition and had travelled about 52,000 kms or 32,000 miles. Nicely for me the PO had already put a new set of 341 exhausts and front mudguard (fender) on it.

I completely stripped the bike and painted the frame, swingarm, stands etc.
The engine had the top end stripped and I replaced the rings, valves, guides and seals. The information on the forum was invaluable as I had never attempted this work before.
Other new parts fitted were:
- Rims and SS spokes
- Pamco ignition
- Seat foam and cover
- Wheel bearings
- Steering head bearings
- New brake caliper and lines
- New carb jets and needles
- New candy red paint
I also had the rear guard (fender), kick start and brake levers re-chromed.
The engine was painted with Duplicolor as I didn't fancy using high temp cure paints in the oven at home.
Lots of other work such as alloy polishing, switch refurbishment, painting and cleaning was also completed.

The work took about 8 months in total and I just need to put some miles on her now.
I haven't added up the costs as I'm too afraid to (and the wife might find it) !

I'll try and add some photos shortly.
Thanks for reading.

JT aka Jay aka Jayteenz

A stellar effort, Kiwi Jay. She is a beauty. If you were to tally up the costs (why in the world would you want to make yourself cry) DO NOT leave that document visible or domestic tranquility will be out of the question!

jaytee-nz · « **Reply #6 on:** March 17, 2015, 11:43:01 PM »

Here are some rebuild pictures.

jaytee-nz · « **Reply #7 on:** March 17, 2015, 11:48:50 PM »

And a few more.

SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #8 on:** March 18, 2015, 04:16:59 PM »

I forgot to post this video. It's a time lapse of Devin doing the final assembly of his 750 Restomod.

Mooshie · « **Reply #9 on:** March 18, 2015, 07:00:11 PM »

Dash and I are on the road. So far logged 1,500+ miles and we are in Colorado today. I don't have a "build" to post (I like the title of long range traveler" CB750) and that is what we are. I tried to take a glam shot for you all and here it is:

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Ha ha. There truly is nice shiny chrome under there I promise. But rode through rain and general muck in New Mexico.

Okay here is a pic before it got messy

Here is dash as he began his life somewhere in Missouri

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And here he is when he first came home. No fairing and different bobs and do dads that I changed out over the years. Ha ha. Some build huh?

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And here we are today, well 3 days ago, in tombstone and what he looks like now.

Well thanks for looking and voting. I feel honored just to be nominated (but apparently dash wants to win!)

. So vote for the dirty traveler!

SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #10 on:** March 18, 2015, 07:30:51 PM »

Thanks, Lisa, for checking in from the road. I bet you will log far more miles on Dash than his previous owner. Bikes are meant to be ridden!

FunJimmy · « **Reply #11 on:** March 19, 2015, 01:09:56 PM »

BOTM is such a personal and subjective, friendly competition and recognition to the members of this forum and their prized bikes. Our support for one specific candadite typically reflects our personal tastes and admiration for their builds. I'm a big fan of Cafe Resto Mods but I'm increasingly gravitating to quality stock restorations. That being said, a motorcycle to be admired should be a motorcycle that gives to the owner as much as the owner gives to the bike and I don't know of another SOHC Honda that fits this description than Dash. I had the honour of hosting an evening with Mooshie and Dash almost 2000 miles from their home and that isn't unusual for this passionate couple.

A deserving candidate for sure.

Cheers
Jimmy

Mooshie · « **Reply #12 on:** March 19, 2015, 05:06:57 PM »

Jimmy that was so sweet. I am your biggest fan and can't wait to ride with you and Laura in August.
Dash and I say hello from the Grand Canyon

Stev-o · « **Reply #13 on:** March 23, 2015, 05:15:48 PM »

Voted. Good Luck to all....

ekpent · « **Reply #14 on:** March 23, 2015, 06:12:43 PM »

One for every taste this month.

edwardmorris · « **Reply #15 on:** March 23, 2015, 11:03:50 PM »

Voted. Great stories and pictures, good luck to all.

flatlander · « **Reply #16 on:** March 24, 2015, 12:38:54 AM »

any dirty traveller that's eating real miles will get my vote. that makes it an easy choice for me this time!

FunJimmy · « **Reply #17 on:** March 24, 2015, 09:51:26 PM »

Just another trip for one of the highest mileage (non-commuting) SOHC4 members on the site.
Did you know that Dash isn't Mooshies only option?

70CB750 · « **Reply #18 on:** March 25, 2015, 05:09:05 AM »

I think she has Dash and Duc

Stev-o · « **Reply #19 on:** March 25, 2015, 05:32:44 AM »

Quote from: 70CB750 on March 25, 2015, 05:09:05 AM

I think she has Dash and Duc

Or Dine & Dash?!

70CB750 · « **Reply #20 on:** March 25, 2015, 05:43:47 AM »

Quote from: FunJimmy on March 25, 2015, 05:19:10 AM

Quote from: 70CB750 on March 25, 2015, 05:09:05 AM
I think she has Dash and Duc

Dash and Burnadette.
I think.

Bernadette Soubirous

Mooshie · « **Reply #21 on:** March 25, 2015, 12:11:58 PM »

most definitely. How did you know? That is exactly who the Ducati was named after....ha ha
The Ducati is a 2005 S2R 800

SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #22 on:** March 25, 2015, 01:57:39 PM »

I guess that Duc is protected by St. Bernadette and St. Christopher!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bernadette_Soubirous

Stev-o · « **Reply #23 on:** March 25, 2015, 03:19:07 PM »

Quote from: Mooshie on March 25, 2015, 12:11:58 PM

The Ducati is a 2005 S2R 800

Hi Moosie.....how come the Duc never gets any "press coverage" around here?! We like other bikes, ya know.

SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #24 on:** March 25, 2015, 05:54:59 PM »

Looks like Lisa has tracked both Dash and Bernadette (2005 Ducati Monster S2R 800)

https://backdoormotoadventures.wordpress.com/the-evolution-of-dash/

News:

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Author Topic: Vote for Bike of the Month - April 2015 (Read 9966 times)