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Offline briancwynn

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What do you get a Honda SOHC enthusiast who has everything?
« on: October 27, 2015, 06:01:14 AM »
I had a great guy help me with the build of my bike and he deserves more than just a thank you. I wanted to pay him and he was like that's offensive.   What do you all recommend?  Ideas people.. ideas.
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Re: What do you get a Honda SOHC enthusiast who has everything?
« Reply #1 on: October 27, 2015, 06:29:38 AM »
Buy him tickets to a MotoGP weekend
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Re: What do you get a Honda SOHC enthusiast who has everything?
« Reply #2 on: October 27, 2015, 06:33:33 AM »
What do you give a man who has everything… penicillin.

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Re: What do you get a Honda SOHC enthusiast who has everything?
« Reply #3 on: October 27, 2015, 06:34:37 AM »
Beer

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Re: What do you get a Honda SOHC enthusiast who has everything?
« Reply #4 on: October 27, 2015, 06:41:18 AM »
Maybe some parts for a project he is working on that he might not normally buy for himself???????

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Re: What do you get a Honda SOHC enthusiast who has everything?
« Reply #5 on: October 27, 2015, 07:43:24 AM »
Whiskey and a stripper.
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Re: What do you get a Honda SOHC enthusiast who has everything?
« Reply #6 on: October 27, 2015, 07:44:28 AM »
Calj,
That is good advice and much appreciated.  I just dont think that is enough and really want to get this guy something good!   
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Re: What do you get a Honda SOHC enthusiast who has everything?
« Reply #7 on: October 27, 2015, 08:02:40 AM »
Quote from: Stev-o on October 27, 2015, 07:43:24 AM
Whiskey and a stripper.

LOL that's what i was thinking when cal said he doesn't drink beer... dirty minds think a like or how did that go?
anyway, i think carrying on the spirit and helping out other people (which may well include him in the future!) is a good one.
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Re: What do you get a Honda SOHC enthusiast who has everything?
« Reply #8 on: October 27, 2015, 08:30:01 AM »
Well it use to be my uncle and would work on bikes and then we would go for a ride and I'd buy him lunch

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Re: What do you get a Honda SOHC enthusiast who has everything?
« Reply #9 on: October 27, 2015, 08:42:44 AM »
Yep, lunch. not too much usually appreciated.
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Re: What do you get a Honda SOHC enthusiast who has everything?
« Reply #10 on: October 27, 2015, 11:23:22 AM »
Quote from: briancwynn on October 27, 2015, 07:44:28 AM
I really want to get this guy something good!   

Member myhondas here on the forum makes some really cool laser cut SOHC/4 key fobs:

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Re: What do you get a Honda SOHC enthusiast who has everything?
« Reply #11 on: October 27, 2015, 12:23:59 PM »
Get him a set of Hayashi's
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Re: What do you get a Honda SOHC enthusiast who has everything?
« Reply #12 on: October 27, 2015, 12:27:59 PM »
CB750 plastic model. Tamiya 1:6  Often cost a lot, not here.  I do not know shipping...
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Re: What do you get a Honda SOHC enthusiast who has everything?
« Reply #13 on: October 27, 2015, 12:29:10 PM »
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Re: What do you get a Honda SOHC enthusiast who has everything?
« Reply #14 on: October 27, 2015, 12:35:40 PM »
Buy him Hondamans Bible, if he doesnt have it.
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Re: What do you get a Honda SOHC enthusiast who has everything?
« Reply #15 on: October 27, 2015, 02:31:27 PM »
Quote from: calj737 on October 27, 2015, 07:21:29 AM
Brian - I don't know who you are thinking of, but, if the guy helped you "because" then I suspect he'd rather you pay it on, then pay it back. You want to do something to acknowledge his generosity to you? Then perpetuate it yourself by doing something for as many complete strangers as you can. That honors his intentions and touches others.

Gifts are great and very personal, but acts of generosity never go unnoticed and can change peoples lives permanently.

Theres my philosophical $0.02.

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Re: What do you get a Honda SOHC enthusiast who has everything?
« Reply #16 on: October 27, 2015, 02:46:56 PM »
I second the "go for a ride and take him for a nice lunch or diner"

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Re: What do you get a Honda SOHC enthusiast who has everything?
« Reply #17 on: October 27, 2015, 04:40:02 PM »
Thanks all. Some super good ideas. 
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Re: What do you get a Honda SOHC enthusiast who has everything?
« Reply #18 on: October 27, 2015, 09:21:05 PM »
Quote from: Grabcon on October 27, 2015, 06:29:38 AM
Buy him tickets to a MotoGP weekend

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