Author Topic: Nominate for Bike of the Month September 2016 (Read 8795 times)

SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **on:** August 01, 2016, 06:58:59 AM »

It's that time again! I know there were a couple of people chomping at the bit to nominate bikes after last month's nominations were closed, so let's see them!

SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #1 on:** August 08, 2016, 01:45:52 PM »

Nominations are still open!

Hmxschneider "Max" · « **Reply #2 on:** August 08, 2016, 04:14:27 PM »

I nominate Camrector's Gentleman's express build!

SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #3 on:** August 09, 2016, 10:43:52 AM »

I nominate ponishenko3136's Iceberg 1976 CB750K

http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,146274.0.html

At about 23 years old, this is his first build, and he pretty much did everything with his own hands (including fiberglass molding, top end engine rebuild, rewire and paint) except version 2 of his seat re-upholstery. Wow, I wish I could say the same! This guy gets a gold star for effort.

calj737 · « **Reply #4 on:** August 09, 2016, 10:48:38 AM »

I'll second Ponishenko!

ponishenko3136 · « **Reply #5 on:** August 09, 2016, 03:47:09 PM »

Thank you guys so much for the nomination. I really appreciate it and of course I gladly accept the nomination

Retro Rocket · « **Reply #6 on:** August 09, 2016, 05:27:02 PM »

I'll second Cam's bike....

Camrector · « **Reply #7 on:** August 09, 2016, 06:11:06 PM »

Thank you so much gents. I humbley accept.

SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #8 on:** August 10, 2016, 08:59:47 AM »

A nice start. Do we have any more?

SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #9 on:** August 11, 2016, 10:44:35 AM »

Hmm. In the spirit of friendly competition (since the Olympics are underway), I hereby nominate GV1390's (Gennaro's) Trattoria Resto-Mod Racer CB550

http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,144235.0.html

It features a Modern GSXR front, Refreshed 550 with 650 cam, C5 ignition, Kibblewhite valvetrain), CR26 carburetors, Hindle exhaust, Calfab swingarm, remote oil filter, Excel wheels, custom upholstered suede/leather Motolanna seat, hand-made tail light, rear-sets, custom/modified gas tank, vented rear brake, Cognitomoto triple tree with custom lights integrated into the top clamp, custom wiring (overseen by Cal!).

GV has put some serious sweat equity in along with some contributions from all-star fellow members like Cal, Hondaman, Christian, Nick at Anger Street.

Can I get a second?

calj737 · « **Reply #10 on:** August 11, 2016, 10:53:42 AM »

Is he officially up and running? I saw a punch list of stuff he's got to finish by the 15th, no?

sinister902 · « **Reply #11 on:** August 11, 2016, 10:55:50 AM »

Quote from: calj737 on August 11, 2016, 10:53:42 AM

Is he officially up and running? I saw a punch list of stuff he's got to finish by the 15th, no?

most will be completed by the time we hit the hay for the night (in separate beds at separate locations, of course)

SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #12 on:** August 11, 2016, 11:00:59 AM »

Quote from: sinister902 on August 11, 2016, 10:55:50 AM

Quote from: calj737 on August 11, 2016, 10:53:42 AM
Is he officially up and running? I saw a punch list of stuff he's got to finish by the 15th, no?

most will be completed by the time we hit the hay for the night (in separate beds at separate locations, of course)

He has it running and has ridden it as evidenced in two videos (with him aboard).

There are some shakedown issues on his punchlist but it is complete and operating according to GV and BOTM Rule 8: "If the motorcycle is a rebuild or restoration, it must be at the completed stage and RUNNING. In the case of a show bike or museum piece, it will be at the Moderators decision to allow it into the competition and only providing that it was common knowledge that it was not intended to be a runner when it was nominated. Knowing many of these bikes are never finished in the owners eyes, we will take the owners word for it that it is in some form of completed stage."

So, yes, as Mod, I deem it eligible.

GV1390 · « **Reply #13 on:** August 11, 2016, 11:08:14 AM »

I am honored to be considered in a BOTM poll, pretty neat! Thank you for that.

No matter the result; I'd really like to thank the above mentioned along with anyone that may not have been mentioned. Really couldn't do it without you guys. From Christian coming through making the tank, internal throttle, front end spacer/axle/etc, to Nick answering countless emails and spending countless 2am nights at the shop, to Cal answering a TON of questions and spending many minutes on the phone helping wire my bike to also HondaMan ensuring my swingarm was deemed safe to ride. I appreciate you all.

=]

SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #14 on:** August 11, 2016, 11:38:58 AM »

Quote from: GV1390 on August 11, 2016, 11:08:14 AM

I am honored to be considered in a BOTM poll, pretty neat! Thank you for that.

No matter the result; I'd really like to thank the above mentioned along with anyone that may not have been mentioned. Really couldn't do it without you guys. From Christian coming through making the tank, internal throttle, front end spacer/axle/etc, to Nick answering countless emails and spending countless 2am nights at the shop, to Cal answering a TON of questions and spending many minutes on the phone helping wire my bike to also HondaMan ensuring my swingarm was deemed safe to ride. I appreciate you all.

=]

Yeah, you still need a "second" nomination to qualify!

calj737 · « **Reply #15 on:** August 11, 2016, 11:58:07 AM »

Okay, I'll second it. But I take no blame for the bike

I mean credit. Yeah, no credit.

Camrector · « **Reply #16 on:** August 11, 2016, 12:03:31 PM »

I'll second it as well if I am allowed. Hope he can complete it in time.

SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #17 on:** August 11, 2016, 12:45:58 PM »

Let me be clear.

GV's bike has been represented to me to be in a state of completion and is running.

The lack of badges on the gas tank is not dispositive of completion, especially if the builder can't decide if he wants badges or not. I eliminated badges on my 750 and that did not make it incomplete. As the BOTM rule states, complete is somewhat of a subjective standard because builders/owners commonly tinker/tweak/tune/improve after initial completion. GV has a road-going bike as evidenced by videos of him riding it.

So, now that it has been nominated and seconded (and thirded, if that's even a word), it's up to GV to accept the nomination.

SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #18 on:** August 11, 2016, 01:09:36 PM »

Since the prior nominations for Cam's bike didn't include his build thread link and photos, here they are:

Camrector's Gentleman Express CB550

http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,159020.0.html

Featuring a 2004 R6 modern front, trimmed down/tailored front seat, Cognito triple clamps, Sun Rims, custom paint, Steel Dragon airbox, Motogadget Chronoclassic gauge, switches and M-Unit & custom wiring, MotoGP Werks 4-1 Yosh-replica pipe, 605cc kit with Hondaman porting and aftermarket cam.

Featuring the work of Mark Paris (Hondaman) and Nick (sinister902)

Built for Cam's wife!

SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #19 on:** August 11, 2016, 04:24:05 PM »

Assuming that GV "accepts" the nomination, this month is shaping up to be a nice battle of the café bikes.

GV1390 · « **Reply #20 on:** August 12, 2016, 03:58:50 AM »

I will gladly accept.

Wrapped up the bike last night with the exception of emblem color and some jet tuning that needs to be altered. I'll get you some pics by the weekend, Don!

Thanks again.

SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #21 on:** August 13, 2016, 08:59:26 PM »

I nominate rb550four's beautiful refresh of his 1979 CB650

http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,137317.425.html

SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #22 on:** August 14, 2016, 04:23:29 PM »

Someone PM'd me about photos in the Voting thread.

On the 16th, I will create a Poll for members to cast their vote for BOTM. The poll will include each bike's build thread (where available) and some photos that I could find from their build threads or other posts. If you want me to have photos to work with, please try to have them in your build thread. For those with a large number of photos, I will not use all of them in my original post. If you want to post additional photos in the polling thread, please feel free to do so.

I DO encourage the owners for the bikes nominated to post what I call a build summary -- describing what you started with, what work you did, what special parts your bike has, WHO helped you along the way (they deserved some credit and if professionals, it might help them too).

rodsragsnrides · « **Reply #23 on:** August 14, 2016, 05:00:01 PM »

For facebook and other social media sharing, it would be much improved if the first three or four photos of the botm thread only featured the nominated bikes.This way when sharing on social media, for example, facebook, One would be able to choose their own or favorite pic...When I was nominated and shared on facebook, I was unable to use my photos, as the first several of the thread were of another bike...

Retro Rocket · « **Reply #24 on:** August 14, 2016, 05:58:38 PM »

Quote from: rodsragsnrides on August 14, 2016, 05:00:01 PM

For facebook and other social media sharing, it would be much improved if the first three or four photos of the botm thread only featured the nominated bikes.This way when sharing on social media, for example, facebook, One would be able to choose their own or favorite pic...When I was nominated and shared on facebook, I was unable to use my photos, as the first several of the thread were of another bike...

Just save the pics to your computer and post them from there..?

SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #25 on:** August 14, 2016, 09:07:00 PM »

Quote from: Retro Rocket on August 14, 2016, 05:58:38 PM

Quote from: rodsragsnrides on August 14, 2016, 05:00:01 PM
For facebook and other social media sharing, it would be much improved if the first three or four photos of the botm thread only featured the nominated bikes.This way when sharing on social media, for example, facebook, One would be able to choose their own or favorite pic...When I was nominated and shared on facebook, I was unable to use my photos, as the first several of the thread were of another bike...

Just save the pics to your computer and post them from there..?

I could just NOT post any photos and leave it up to the bike owners to do the work.

SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #26 on:** August 14, 2016, 09:24:33 PM »

Quote from: CB750 Cafe Racer Fan on August 13, 2016, 08:59:26 PM

I nominate rb550four's beautiful refresh of his 1979 CB650

http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,137317.425.html

How about some love for rb550four's bike? Don't leave it hanging?

GV1390 · « **Reply #27 on:** August 14, 2016, 09:30:45 PM »

Quote from: CB750 Cafe Racer Fan on August 14, 2016, 09:24:33 PM

Quote from: CB750 Cafe Racer Fan on August 13, 2016, 08:59:26 PM
I nominate rb550four's beautiful refresh of his 1979 CB650

http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,137317.425.html

How about some love for rb550four's bike? Don't leave it hanging?

I'll 2nd him!

SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #28 on:** August 15, 2016, 09:49:20 AM »

Last day of nominations/acceptance thereof. I PM'd rb550four but no response.

rb550four · « **Reply #29 on:** August 15, 2016, 02:41:58 PM »

Thank you, I have no videos of it running( I don't know how to do videos, But I do know how to get them running)and the pic isn't fancy .... of course I would accept and thank you for the nomination, my 80 650 thanks you. We may vote for one of those nice, nice 550's that are also nominated, being a die hard 550 fan ..... but it is great to see a nomination for a 650.
Thank you, RB

SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #30 on:** August 15, 2016, 02:46:07 PM »

Quote from: rb550four on August 15, 2016, 02:41:58 PM

Thank you, I have no videos of it running( I don't know how to do videos, But I do know how to get them running)and the pic isn't fancy .... of course I would accept and thank you for the nomination, my 650 thanks you.
Thank you, RB

Excellent, RB. You not only know how to get your bikes running, you also help a bunch of us out with our own builds. We don't get to see many true 650 builds. Just the mutant 650 motor transplants or parts thereof into 500/550s. This seemed like a good opportunity to recognize your excellent refresh build.

Hipsters and whippersnappers be damned!!

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Author Topic: Nominate for Bike of the Month September 2016 (Read 8795 times)