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Battle Royale of the slightly modded Restorations

Rafi’s (edwardmorris) Rebuilt to NOS/Restomod 1972 CB750K2
81 (76.4%)
onetruepunk87’s Restomod 1972 CB500K
25 (23.6%)

Total Members Voted: 105

Voting closed: August 01, 2015, 12:44:28 PM

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Re: Vote for Bike of the Month - August 2015
« Reply #25 on: July 24, 2015, 10:56:01 AM »
One week of voting to go.  Remember to get your vote cast.
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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 - August 2015
« Reply #26 on: July 24, 2015, 12:22:50 PM »
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Re: Vote for Bike of the Month - August 2015
« Reply #27 on: July 24, 2015, 12:24:53 PM »
WOW.   Great job gentlemen.  You have inspired me to get off my arse and into my 95 degree shop, which isn't easy to do sometimes.   I'd be proud to own either of those.
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Re: Vote for Bike of the Month - August 2015
« Reply #28 on: July 29, 2015, 09:25:55 AM »
Just a couple of days for stragglers to get their votes cast.  The voting this month has been especially active.
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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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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 - August 2015
« Reply #29 on: July 29, 2015, 11:13:04 AM »
I'm just staring... I can't stop staring...
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Re: Vote for Bike of the Month - August 2015
« Reply #30 on: July 29, 2015, 11:31:23 AM »
Quote from: greenjeans on July 24, 2015, 12:24:53 PM
WOW.   Great job gentlemen.  You have inspired me to get off my arse and into my 95 degree shop, which isn't easy to do sometimes.   I'd be proud to own either of those.
95 degrees. I'm jealous! ;) ;D
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Re: Vote for Bike of the Month - August 2015
« Reply #31 on: July 29, 2015, 09:41:13 PM »
100 votes so far.  I think that's the strongest showing in a LONG time.
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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 - August 2015
« Reply #32 on: July 30, 2015, 09:04:02 AM »
Quote from: CB750 Cafe Racer Fan on July 29, 2015, 09:41:13 PM
100 votes so far.  I think that's the strongest showing in a LONG time.
I'll fess up, I've been campaigning  ;D ;D ;D
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Re: Vote for Bike of the Month - August 2015
« Reply #33 on: July 30, 2015, 02:48:06 PM »
Quote from: edwardmorris on July 30, 2015, 09:04:02 AM
Quote from: CB750 Cafe Racer Fan on July 29, 2015, 09:41:13 PM
100 votes so far.  I think that's the strongest showing in a LONG time.
I'll fess up, I've been campaigning  ;D ;D ;D

Break out all of the stops. One more day of voting. You may need it!
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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 - August 2015
« Reply #34 on: July 30, 2015, 02:57:34 PM »
Quote from: CB750 Cafe Racer Fan on July 30, 2015, 02:48:06 PM
Quote from: edwardmorris on July 30, 2015, 09:04:02 AM
Quote from: CB750 Cafe Racer Fan on July 29, 2015, 09:41:13 PM
100 votes so far.  I think that's the strongest showing in a LONG time.
I'll fess up, I've been campaigning  ;D ;D ;D

Break out all of the stops. One more day of voting. You may need it!


Oooohhh...it that a hint on the voting outcome?!
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Re: Vote for Bike of the Month - August 2015
« Reply #35 on: July 30, 2015, 05:06:23 PM »
All will be revealed at the end of tomorrow!  ;)

FYI - both candidates are letting people know about the polls and that's a good thing versus not saying a thing!  I also liked the build recaps.  Both of these members have a lot to be proud of - the bikes are very inspiring.   ;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)

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 - August 2015
« Reply #36 on: July 30, 2015, 08:34:18 PM »
Quote from: edwardmorris on July 30, 2015, 09:04:02 AM
I'll fess up, I've been campaigning  ;D ;D ;D

Well, you're a #$%*ty politician. I haven't received my payoff yet.
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Re: Vote for Bike of the Month - August 2015
« Reply #37 on: July 30, 2015, 08:46:50 PM »
Quote from: CB750 Cafe Racer Fan on July 30, 2015, 02:48:06 PM
Quote from: edwardmorris on July 30, 2015, 09:04:02 AM
Quote from: CB750 Cafe Racer Fan on July 29, 2015, 09:41:13 PM
100 votes so far.  I think that's the strongest showing in a LONG time.
I'll fess up, I've been campaigning  ;D ;D ;D

Break out all of the stops. One more day of voting. You may need it!
I know! My bike lost my own vote to that gorgeous blue :o  ;D ;D

I will say this, neither bike qualifies for a "runner up" position.

@DaveZ you're one of the few who didn't get the "robo call"  :P :P because you know, friend of the build and such ;D ;D was hoping it was a sure shot  :-X
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Re: Vote for Bike of the Month - August 2015
« Reply #38 on: July 30, 2015, 11:37:14 PM »
Well done Rafi... ;)
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Re: Vote for Bike of the Month - August 2015
« Reply #39 on: July 31, 2015, 01:15:36 AM »
congratulations rafi!
i could've voted for either, then went for the blue one just to get it over with. it was like rolling a dice... both are true winners.
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Re: Vote for Bike of the Month - August 2015
« Reply #40 on: July 31, 2015, 03:34:37 AM »
Congratulations Rafi! I knew it was stiff competition coming in. To be nominated along side a bike that clean is a win in of itself! Great work!
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Re: Vote for Bike of the Month - August 2015
« Reply #41 on: July 31, 2015, 03:48:37 AM »
Well done!
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Re: Vote for Bike of the Month - August 2015
« Reply #42 on: July 31, 2015, 05:27:49 AM »
Amazing bikes, guys. Congrats. Just seeing all your documentation & summary in one thread was a real privilege!
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Re: Vote for Bike of the Month - August 2015
« Reply #43 on: July 31, 2015, 08:48:06 AM »
Thank you all, its been a fun ride all the way! I appreciate you all taking the time to recognize both of ours hard work.
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Re: Vote for Bike of the Month - August 2015
« Reply #44 on: July 31, 2015, 08:49:24 AM »
Quote from: onetruepunk87 on July 31, 2015, 03:34:37 AM
Congratulations Rafi! I knew it was stiff competition coming in. To be nominated along side a bike that clean is a win in of itself! Great work!

OTP, thank you for sharing your work with us. I'm a big 750 guy and never would have found out about your beautiful 500 had you not accepted the nom. More than that, I never would have found out that there was someone else who loves the old Mustang colors for a bike build! Being nominated alongside a monumental effort like yours, the honor is truly mine. I've said it before, like many others, both bikes are winners.

If you'll accept, I would like to do what one of my childhood heroes, Indian Larry did/would have done with this virtual "trophy". We cut it in half!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=6mnQh6uIrhY#t=2576
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Re: Vote for Bike of the Month - August 2015
« Reply #45 on: July 31, 2015, 11:42:03 AM »
Thank you, Rafi! You're too kind. I'd be honored to take half of the virtual "trophy."  And thanks to everyone for the votes and compliments. A few years ago I would have never believed I could ever rebuild a bike, let alone end up a BOTM nominee. I owe a lot of it to the people on this site. Whenever I run into a problem I can almost always find a solution searching through the forums or find a part I need (sometimes free of charge, even.) This is a great community I'm proud to be a part of.

Congrats again to Rafi, seriously, an amazing build! Hopefully both of our bikes can inspire others to build their own.
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Re: Vote for Bike of the Month - August 2015
« Reply #46 on: July 31, 2015, 12:47:59 PM »
Sorry, All.  I think the program shut voting off today, but it's still on through the end of today.

OTP still has a chance, albeit a long shot.  VOTE VOTE VOTE!!
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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 - August 2015
« Reply #47 on: July 31, 2015, 11:06:24 PM »
A very well-deserved congratulations to Rafi aka edwardmorris and Tom aka onetruepunk87 for their OUTSTANDING motorcycle builds. 

Rafi set a new standard for a concourse NOS Restomod (since it does have a Mike Rieck head).  OTP deserves respect for his gorgeous and mesmerizing blue 550 restomod -- and most of all in taking on a Goliath of a challenger.  OTP held his own and his bike is a beauty!

This was the highest voter turnout I've seen on BOTM in recent time.  Well done!!!
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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)

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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 - August 2015
« Reply #48 on: August 01, 2015, 08:39:45 PM »
Both of these are suburb machines.

I did want to comment about the excellent photography on edwardmorris' bike, the bokeh makes them look like photographs of the most detailed miniature CB750 ever.

I really dig the colors on OTP's bike. 

Choosing was pretty tough for me.

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Re: Vote for Bike of the Month - August 2015
« Reply #49 on: August 02, 2015, 07:13:31 AM »
Congrats to both gents...they are excellent machines showing such detail and craftsmanship.
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