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Offline jag767

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Re: Nominations Open for BOTM April 2016
« Reply #25 on: March 09, 2016, 10:38:22 AM »
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Re: Nominations Open for BOTM April 2016
« Reply #26 on: March 09, 2016, 01:53:55 PM »
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nice looking bike,with unusual exhaust,dont need signals in your area?bill
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Re: Nominations Open for BOTM April 2016
« Reply #27 on: March 09, 2016, 02:17:23 PM »
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nice looking bike,with unusual exhaust,dont need signals in your area?bill

Thank you, it's the mac 4 into 1 setup. Cops generally have no idea what was standard equipment on a 1973 honda, and bikes of that age aren't required to have signals unless they came with them.  Long story short I get away with it.
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Re: Nominations Open for BOTM April 2016
« Reply #28 on: March 09, 2016, 05:45:59 PM »
Lucky you.  The traffic cops tend to be more informed or ticket-inclined here.
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Re: Nominations Open for BOTM April 2016
« Reply #29 on: March 12, 2016, 03:50:16 AM »
In keeping with the trend of "Small Bores", I'd like to nominate Przjohn's 400:
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,143694.0.html
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Re: Nominations Open for BOTM April 2016
« Reply #30 on: March 12, 2016, 07:35:20 AM »
Seconded.  How did we let this one slip through the cracks last year?  Probably because it was built so damn fast, the short build thread squeaked by. 



















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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
2016+ Triumph Thruxton 1200 R (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,170198.0.html) - Sold

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Re: Nominations Open for BOTM April 2016
« Reply #31 on: March 15, 2016, 02:05:30 AM »
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and bikes of that age aren't required to have signals unless they came with them.

No mirrors, no tail light, no fenders, no chain guard either. I take it that you are not actually putting any mileage on it.  ;)
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Re: Nominations Open for BOTM April 2016
« Reply #32 on: March 15, 2016, 02:15:07 AM »
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How did we let this one slip through the cracks last year?  Probably because it was built so damn fast, the short build thread squeaked by. 

The EBC rotor's bird-wing pattern, and the parked cars give it away for otherwise, I would swear these pictures were taken in the 70 when the bike was picked up new from the dealership. The sticker on the speedometer makes the illusion perfect.  Awesome.
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Re: Nominations Open for BOTM April 2016
« Reply #33 on: March 15, 2016, 02:16:11 AM »
You missed one mirror haha. The tail light is on the plate mount, I take it off for pictures, it bolts onto the left shock mount. Takes less time than blurring my plate.. I hate the look of fenders and chain guards, never had an issue. Also, neither are required for inspection here. At least the guy i go to for my inspection does not care.  As far as riding it, I'm going to dmv tomorrow, once registered it'll be ridden regularly. I usually do 200 miles a week on my bikes.
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Re: Nominations Open for BOTM April 2016
« Reply #34 on: March 15, 2016, 02:45:03 AM »
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I hate the look of fenders and chain guards, never had an issue.

Just don't ride in the rain.  :)
The seat blends in very nicely. Custom-made?
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Re: Nominations Open for BOTM April 2016
« Reply #35 on: March 15, 2016, 02:55:40 AM »
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I hate the look of fenders and chain guards, never had an issue

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Re: Nominations Open for BOTM April 2016
« Reply #36 on: March 15, 2016, 02:58:07 AM »
Never! Im allergic to the stuff!  ;D

Thanks! I purchased it and modified the shape, then had it recovered with a hide I purchased. The paint on the tank was color matched. It was honestly a happy accident that off the shelf it already was 90% of the way there to fitting the bike.
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Re: Nominations Open for BOTM April 2016
« Reply #37 on: March 15, 2016, 06:38:15 AM »
I think regarding fenders/chain guards etc, it all depends on climate on how/where you ride. With this particular little bike, I can see it as a "fair weather" ride, but ridden lots in those conditions. But I wouldn't ride it in inclement weather due to its "white" aesthetic. I like the thing in an Ice Cream truck kind of way.  :D

Wobbly - Its widely known you put huge miles touring on your bikes in 4 seasons in Europe. Not all riders here have the luxury of free time and open destinations to enjoy their bikes as you do. For a small motored bike, I doubt he plans to tour the US on it anyway. But I bet he hopes to use it regularly as a commuter/social rider. More power to the guy for getting it done.
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Re: Nominations Open for BOTM April 2016
« Reply #38 on: March 15, 2016, 07:02:40 AM »
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But I bet he hopes to use it regularly as a commuter/social rider. More power to the guy for getting it done.

+1.  Why knock the guy just 'cause he's different?  Personally, I have 0 desire to ride a bike in cold temps looking at snow, that sounds crazy.
I like snow, just prefer to have skis on or a snowmobile under me to properly enjoy it!
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Re: Nominations Open for BOTM April 2016
« Reply #39 on: March 15, 2016, 07:10:07 AM »
You guys are right on all counts. I don't think I ride more than 20 miles in any direction. And if there's a cloud in the sky the bike stays in the garage haha.
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Re: Nominations Open for BOTM April 2016
« Reply #40 on: March 16, 2016, 09:43:12 AM »
Quote from: seanbarney41 on March 08, 2016, 05:51:02 PM
Your welcome James, and I am surprised no one has seconded it yet...prego girl pics or not, it looks like a very nice little bike.

I was even more surprised that James went silent after Retro seconded the nomination.

I guess there's always next month; no 3-month waiting period since the bike didn't make it to voting.
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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: Nominations Open for BOTM April 2016
« Reply #41 on: March 18, 2016, 09:34:46 AM »
Thanks for the nomination Cal. Much appreciated to be recognized by your Peers.
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