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Nomination for Bike of the Month - July 2015
« on: May 31, 2015, 11:00:47 PM »
Okay, people, let's see some nominees for July BOTM!
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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 - July 2015
« Reply #1 on: June 01, 2015, 05:50:25 AM »
Paolo Abrera's 550 resurrected from the rust heap!
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,135180.0.html

BTW, Congrats Don! Stormed away with that one against some pretty darn tough competition.
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Re: Nomination for Bike of the Month - July 2015
« Reply #2 on: June 01, 2015, 07:50:04 AM »
Quote from: calj737 on June 01, 2015, 05:50:25 AM
Paolo Abrera's 550 resurrected from the rust heap!
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,135180.0.html

BTW, Congrats Don! Stormed away with that one against some pretty darn tough competition.
Thanks, Cal!
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2008 Triumph Thruxton (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,190956.0.html)
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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: Nomination for Bike of the Month - July 2015
« Reply #3 on: June 01, 2015, 02:28:36 PM »
I really like so many things about Paolo's bike, and his fabrication skills.  He doesn't have a tenth of the parts resources we have in the States, but he REALLY makes what he has or can get work.  I'm NOT a huge fan of the "built not bought" mantra (http://www.salzmoto.com/salzmoto-feature/built-not-bought-is-bull#$%*/) because so much is bought.  Engine parts, suspension parts, brakes, etc.  No one is John Britten or Burt Munro -- casting their own pistons, machining mono-block calipers, forging bolts and fasteners, etc.  Most people buy the vast majority of the products they bolt on to customize their bike, and it's a little bit of a snobby way to say I'm better than you.  Nathaniel Salzman wrote the above-mentioned piece right before the Handbuilt Show in Austin, and it was shared by among others then DCC owner Jason Paul Michaels.  That said, I can understand WHY Paolo slapped it on his seat cowl versus the average builder who shouts the creedo -- he adeptly adapts existing parts and does some dynamite fab work too.  I don't know if that warrants a big old decal on your seat cowl, but it does deserve recognition and respect from this community.  Way to go, Paolo.

Oh yeah, that means I second the nomination.
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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: Nomination for Bike of the Month - July 2015
« Reply #4 on: June 01, 2015, 09:42:50 PM »
Hey thanks for even taking notice of my project, gentlemen. I really appreciate it, considering the company im in. To me, the cliche'd "built not bought" is patting myself on the back and telling myself, "see, told you you could build it". I stayed away from vintage bikes cause i was scared id bite off more than i could chew...and i did. Despite doubting myself, I jumped in headfirst without knowing what I was in for. But thanks to the great advice and info here, I managed to learn along the way and paid my dues…hence the built not bought.

I think there are much better candidates around but since I respect your expertise and opinion, I won't argue with you and most humbly accept.

Guess some better pictures are due then. Haha
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Re: Nomination for Bike of the Month - July 2015
« Reply #5 on: June 03, 2015, 09:13:57 AM »
For those of you who didn't catch Paolo's build in his thread, this is what he started with: 



Paolo re-built this 550 in the Philippines adapting many parts from other bikes (Enkei Kawasaki wheels, brakes), and fabricating new parts (air box, air/oil separator, seat) to come up with this:




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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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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
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Re: Nomination for Bike of the Month - July 2015
« Reply #6 on: June 03, 2015, 12:55:41 PM »
Can I also nominate this little beauty...

http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,118243.0.html
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Re: Nomination for Bike of the Month - July 2015
« Reply #7 on: June 03, 2015, 01:53:42 PM »
Quote from: calj737 on June 03, 2015, 12:55:41 PM
Can I also nominate this little beauty...

http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,118243.0.html

That new paint took it to the next level.  Seconded!

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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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2005 RVT1000RR RC51-SP2 "El Diablo" - Sold
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Re: Nomination for Bike of the Month - July 2015
« Reply #8 on: June 03, 2015, 03:05:13 PM »
Quote from: P.abrera on June 01, 2015, 09:42:50 PM



Guess some better pictures are due then. Haha

Wait til the voting thread to tell your story and post more pics.

I've been following, it is quite a unique story.
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Re: Nomination for Bike of the Month - July 2015
« Reply #9 on: June 03, 2015, 04:27:23 PM »
Quote from: Stev-o on June 03, 2015, 03:05:13 PM
Quote from: P.abrera on June 01, 2015, 09:42:50 PM



Guess some better pictures are due then. Haha

Wait til the voting thread to tell your story and post more pics.

I've been following, it is quite a unique story.

I'm unofficially nicknaming his bike the Marine build -- Improvise, adapt, overcome
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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
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Re: Nomination for Bike of the Month - July 2015
« Reply #10 on: June 03, 2015, 05:34:58 PM »
Quote from: CB750 Cafe Racer Fan on June 03, 2015, 04:27:23 PM
I'm unofficially nicknaming his bike the Marine build -- Improvise, adapt, overcome
How about the "Thrilla from Manilla"!
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Re: Nomination for Bike of the Month - July 2015
« Reply #11 on: June 03, 2015, 05:40:21 PM »
Quote from: calj737 on June 03, 2015, 05:34:58 PM
Quote from: CB750 Cafe Racer Fan on June 03, 2015, 04:27:23 PM
I'm unofficially nicknaming his bike the Marine build -- Improvise, adapt, overcome
How about the "Thrilla from Manilla"!

That nickname wins, hands down!  ;D
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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
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Re: Nomination for Bike of the Month - July 2015
« Reply #12 on: June 03, 2015, 08:17:31 PM »
Haha, i like it


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Re: Nomination for Bike of the Month - July 2015
« Reply #13 on: June 04, 2015, 07:23:55 AM »
Quote from: calj737 on June 03, 2015, 12:55:41 PM
Can I also nominate this little beauty...

http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,118243.0.html

Thank you!  I love this bike and it's a rider.  My wife and I take it out on our "date nights" and I ride it to work almost everyday.  Thanks for the nomination!
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Re: Nomination for Bike of the Month - July 2015
« Reply #14 on: June 04, 2015, 07:39:45 AM »
Quote from: dmonday on June 04, 2015, 07:23:55 AM
Quote from: calj737 on June 03, 2015, 12:55:41 PM
Can I also nominate this little beauty...

http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,118243.0.html

Thank you!  I love this bike and it's a rider.  My wife and I take it out on our "date nights" and I ride it to work almost everyday.  Thanks for the nomination!

I'll take that as an acceptance!
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2008 Triumph Thruxton (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,190956.0.html)
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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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: Nomination for Bike of the Month - July 2015
« Reply #15 on: June 04, 2015, 04:51:21 PM »
Quote from: CB750 Cafe Racer Fan on June 04, 2015, 07:39:45 AM
Quote from: dmonday on June 04, 2015, 07:23:55 AM
Quote from: calj737 on June 03, 2015, 12:55:41 PM
Can I also nominate this little beauty...

http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,118243.0.html

Thank you!  I love this bike and it's a rider.  My wife and I take it out on our "date nights" and I ride it to work almost everyday.  Thanks for the nomination!

I'll take that as an acceptance!


And just to make it legit, I will second that sweet lil 550!
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Re: Nomination for Bike of the Month - July 2015
« Reply #16 on: June 04, 2015, 04:59:19 PM »
Quote from: Stev-o on June 04, 2015, 04:51:21 PM
Quote from: CB750 Cafe Racer Fan on June 04, 2015, 07:39:45 AM
Quote from: dmonday on June 04, 2015, 07:23:55 AM
Quote from: calj737 on June 03, 2015, 12:55:41 PM
Can I also nominate this little beauty...

http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,118243.0.html

Thank you!  I love this bike and it's a rider.  My wife and I take it out on our "date nights" and I ride it to work almost everyday.  Thanks for the nomination!

I'll take that as an acceptance!


And just to make it legit, I will second that sweet lil 550!

Already legit from yesterday, Stev-O, but another vote of confidence doesn't hurt!!  ;)  I like this bike (it reminds me of my blue 550 but dmonday's has the iconic Sunburst Orange paint and a better 4-1 pipe, integrated taillight/signals and other differences).

Quote from: CB750 Cafe Racer Fan on June 03, 2015, 01:53:42 PM
Quote from: calj737 on June 03, 2015, 12:55:41 PM
Can I also nominate this little beauty...

http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,118243.0.html

That new paint took it to the next level.  Seconded!


« Last Edit: June 04, 2015, 05:03:17 PM by CB750 Cafe Racer Fan »
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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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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: Nomination for Bike of the Month - July 2015
« Reply #17 on: June 08, 2015, 03:18:45 PM »
Hey Don........I'd like to nominate Mkoski's sweet little golden 750........

http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,61168.19950.html
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Re: Nomination for Bike of the Month - July 2015
« Reply #18 on: June 08, 2015, 03:27:58 PM »
I second. Gorgeous!
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Re: Nomination for Bike of the Month - July 2015
« Reply #19 on: June 08, 2015, 03:52:35 PM »
« Last Edit: June 08, 2015, 05:28:15 PM 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)

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: Nomination for Bike of the Month - July 2015
« Reply #20 on: June 09, 2015, 07:37:15 AM »
I'm very happy to accept the nominations! Thanks so much guys! Last night I did some damage to the top end though (as noted in my build thread), so right now she does run but isn't ride-able. Does that eliminate me from BOTM?
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Re: Nomination for Bike of the Month - July 2015
« Reply #21 on: June 09, 2015, 07:49:05 AM »
Quote from: mkoski on June 09, 2015, 07:37:15 AM
I'm very happy to accept the nominations! Thanks so much guys! Last night I did some damage to the top end though (as noted in my build thread), so right now she does run but isn't ride-able. Does that eliminate me from BOTM?

Nah. You're fine. You completed a running bike.
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1975 CB550K1 "Blue" Stockish Restomod (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=135005.0)
1975 CB550F1 frame/CB650 engine hybrid "The Hot Mess" (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,150220.0.html)
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: Nomination for Bike of the Month - July 2015
« Reply #22 on: June 09, 2015, 07:07:47 PM »
Holy hell... this month is going to be tough for me.  Absoluely LOVE all 3 bikes/builds so far!
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Re: Nomination for Bike of the Month - July 2015
« Reply #23 on: June 09, 2015, 07:17:26 PM »
Got another newly finsished project bike that I would like to nominate:

Wilbur's K8 Evolution bike!  He has done wonders with the safety hazard bike that he purchased! [no motor mounts?!]

http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,100352.msg1688885/topicseen.html#new
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Re: Nomination for Bike of the Month - July 2015
« Reply #24 on: June 09, 2015, 07:23:17 PM »
I second Wilbur's transformation build.
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