Topic: Nominate for Bike of the Month March 2017

[SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan]

No messing about.  How about Stev-o's CB750K3 "Park Racer"

http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,156311.0.html

[tweakin]

ha ha, where are you manners cal??? 

That hunk of sh!te? Fine, I'll second it. 

Are we trolling the Abomination thread for candidates now? 

[Stev-o]

That hunk of sh!te? Fine, I'll second it. 

Are we trolling the Abomination thread for candidates now? 

Thanks guys, I humbly accept.  I'll post it in the Abomination thread, ok Cal?!!

[SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan]

No bites, so I'll do it.

How about Godffery's 1978 CB750K8 "Asian Orange"

http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,163448.0.html















Build Details and Photos:

Bodywork
•   CB 500T Fuel tank, modified – flush cap setup by Roaring Toyz.
•   Side covers – CB 750 F.
•   Front fender – 1986 Yamaha 750 Maxim – re-shaped for 18” wheel.
•   Read fender – shortened stock unit.
•   Tail section – Legendary Motorcycles phat tail with major modifications.
Engine
•   Carbs rebuilt & replated Gold zinc.
•   Modified Kerker/Vance & Hines exhaust.
•   Clutch cover – Joker Machine.
•   K&N air filters.
•   Oil cooler – CB 650 unit with custom lines and adapter base.
•   Zinc plated hardware by F.P.S.
Lighting and Electrical
•   CB 599 headlight on custom mounts.
•   LED Taillight.
•   K&S turn signals.
•   Dyna S ignition, coils and plug wires.
•   Rick’s Motorsport Electrics regulator/rectifier.
•   Headlight relay set-up by Eastern Beaver.
•   Lots of re-wiring and re-arranging to accommodate non-OEM parts
•   Stock gauges with custom faces.
Controls
•   RSI Racing handlebars.
•   CB 1100F replica brake lever/master cylinder.
•   CRG Blindsight mirrors.
•   Core Moto stainless steel brake lines.
Wheels and Suspension
•   Front –
o   Stock hub.
o   18”Sun rim and S.S. spokes from Buchanan’s.
o   Dual disc conversion.
o   Continental Conti Go tire.
•   Forks –
o   One inch under tubes with Tech Metals Inc. DLC coating.
o   Racetech Gold valve kit and fork springs.
o   Tarozzi fork brace and steering damper.
o   Custom made fender mount.
o   Lower triple clamp and preload adjusters by TTR 400
•   Rear –
o   Gazi Hyperlite shocks.
o   Wheel – Stock hub, 18” Sun Rim and S.S. spokes from Buchanan’s.
o   Conti Go tire.
o   Supersprox sprocket.
o   Custom made chain guard / license plate holder.
o   Roller bearing swingarm pivot kit.
o   Tarozzi Rearsets.
•   Lots of little one-off items all over the bike too numerous to mention.

 You can also see build pix here: http://www.vinmoto.org/gallery/v/VinMoto-Garage/album03/Godfferys-Garage-123/

[SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan]

I'll be happy to see another voter turnout like last month -- 98 votes and a one vote margin up until a few days before the voting ended.

[Stev-o]

Well it looks like the competition for this months BOTM started out with a tough one to match! 

Are you kidding, Jeff?!  I'm now up against most likely the Bike of the Year, can I take my bike out of the running til next month??!!

[SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan]

Last month it was Thunderdome:

[SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan]

We definitely need another. I'd like to nominate iiatlas' little 350f. See if these bullies can't take down a wee little bike!

I was trying to identify an eligible "four" in his thread.  His latest post show a twin CL350.

[Restoration Fan]

Well now I'm torn.  These are two of my favorite bikes I've ever seen on this forum and they have to go up against each other.  Can I split my vote and give 1/2 to each?

[SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan]

Well now I'm torn.  These are two of my favorite bikes I've ever seen on this forum and they have to go up against each other.  Can I split my vote and give 1/2 to each?

Which of your kids would you save in a fire if you could only save one?  [Assuming you had more than one.]

[CBGhia]

Steve,  not to derail here, but were those pictures taken at the park across from the campsite?

[Stev-o]

Steve,  not to derail here, but were those pictures taken at the park across from the campsite?

Hey Joe...no, the pics were shot at Arrowhead Park, about 3 miles downstream.
The campground and Bar K park are closed for repaving...

[SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan]

PS Bike Exif missed the boat by not featuring Goddfery's bike on their site.

[SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan]

PS Bike Exif missed the boat by not featuring Goddfery's bike on their site.

Also Submitted to Pipeburn several days ago, No reply...?!   =/

Hipsters!!

[tweakin]

Both those sites can pound sand, more about the photography than the bikes...  Every once in awhile they put up a solid bike, if the creative, hipster photography is on point.

Two excellent examples this month fellas.  I have been a bit MIA lately due to my new found love of building Honda minibikes.

PS Bike Exif missed the boat by not featuring Goddfery's bike on their site.

Also Submitted to Pipeburn several days ago, No reply...?!   =/

Hipsters!!

[SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan]

I have been a bit MIA lately due to my new found love of building Honda minibikes.

You might just need to do a project thread of those!

[Retro Rocket]

Both those sites can pound sand, more about the photography than the bikes...  Every once in awhile they put up a solid bike, if the creative, hipster photography is on point.

Any recommendations for a "Non Hipster" site?   I have been considering *Return of the Cafe Racer* but this is not necessarily a Cafe.
 http://www.returnofthecaferacers.com/

Apparently everything {including old race bikes, which sh1ts me to tears} are cafe racers these days so you'll be OK...

[SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan]

Both those sites can pound sand, more about the photography than the bikes...  Every once in awhile they put up a solid bike, if the creative, hipster photography is on point.

Any recommendations for a "Non Hipster" site?   I have been considering *Return of the Cafe Racer* but this is not necessarily a Cafe.
 http://www.returnofthecaferacers.com/

Apparently everything {including old race bikes, which sh1ts me to tears} are cafe racers these days so you'll be OK...

LOL! I've toyed with the idea of changing my handle (CB750 Café Racer Fan) because I'm less of a 750 fan and not so glued on that style of bike either.

[Retro Rocket]

Okay, well we had a pretty nice morning here today so here is a short Vid walk around of it running...

I have another vid of it on the road but it needs proper editing.

[budman]

I don't mean to be a party pooper.  I was just reading the BOTM rules and rule number one states:  The SOHC4 motorcycle must be owned by the forum member.  After reading the build threads it would appear that one of these bikes was built for a customer...   Does that disqualify it for BOTM?

Both are certainly stunning bikes.

[Retro Rocket]

I don't mean to be a party pooper.  I was just reading the BOTM rules and rule number one states:  The SOHC4 motorcycle must be owned by the forum member.  After reading the build threads it would appear that one of these bikes was built for a customer...   Does that disqualify it for BOTM?

Both are certainly stunning bike

   

Unfortunately, I think you are correct...   {Steve's just run out to buy some champagne  }   

[SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan]

Technically, The Bike is still mine till he makes the final payment on the balance.   

"1.   The SOHC4 motorcycle must be owned by the forum member (we’ll take your word for it)."
If the bike isn't paid for, I'll side with Godffery on this rule.

"2.   If the bike is no longer in the possession (however that may be) of the nominee after 1st & 2nd nomination and acceptance, it may continue to the voting thread.  If it is no longer in possession (however that may be) of the nominee before that, it will not continue to the voting thread."
Is the bike still in your possession?

[SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan]

Technically, The Bike is still mine till he makes the final payment on the balance.   

"1.   The SOHC4 motorcycle must be owned by the forum member (we’ll take your word for it)."
If the bike isn't paid for, I'll side with Godffery on this rule.

"2.   If the bike is no longer in the possession (however that may be) of the nominee after 1st & 2nd nomination and acceptance, it may continue to the voting thread.  If it is no longer in possession (however that may be) of the nominee before that, it will not continue to the voting thread."
Is the bike still in your possession?

Currently being housed with a 3rd party.  I have very limited space in my shop. =/

What I'm trying to get at is -- has the bike been delivered to the new owner?  Is it still under your control (is it being housed by the third party for you or is the third party housing it for the owner)?

[grcamna2]

Stev-o,Will the 'Park Racer' get a front fender ?

[SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan]

Well it's for both of us, like when the pretty girl at a street race holds the bet money, till the race is over.
Tell you what, if it's that much of a fine line; why don't you just pull my nomination to keep the naysayers pacified. 

What a bummer! 

It looks like we need at least one new nominee in the next 7-8 days.

[budman]

Forgive me.  It wasn't my intention to upset the apple cart.  I don't know why I decided to read the rules.  It's a great looking bike.

[grcamna2]

So, I nominate Bandit1298's Asian Orange beauty.

I 2nd that nomination.That's a beautiful bike Godffery

[Retro Rocket]

I hope the owner didn't join just so the nomination could go ahead, because I know some guys with very nice Honda's who aren't members too, don't let this end in a farce...    I was under the impression this bike was commissioned, not originally built for Godfrey, not trying to stir sh1t but I doubt this was ever Godfrey's bike, in a ownership sense.... Rules are rules, and this isn't the first time a bike has had to be withdrawn...

PS, I love the bike....

[SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan]

Under these circumstances, if Bandit1298 accepts I believe we have a valid nomination. 

[Retro Rocket]

I hope the owner didn't join just so the nomination could go ahead, not trying to stir sh1t but ....

He certainly had not joined for such a stupid reason!  Hell, he didn't even know about this thread at the time. I told him I had posted the bike on the site and He wanted to be able to reply on some of the threads, he has cruised this site many times, but not being particularly tech savoy, he never officially singed up.
In fact, he is having computer issues right now because he was trying to export photos and clicked on something wrong and locked something up. 
 Personally I've had enough with hole thing and this will be my last reply.  Admit to it or not, the Apple cart has been tipped and the Sh!t has continued to be stirred.
If he is able (and willing) to respond to this mess, do with it what you will.  I'm done, my time vs value scale has already been exceeded.

Very defensive reply Godfrey considering you made the "mess" to start with, inadvertently or not. I thought you were better than that mate, that bike was never yours, you stated that in the thread you posted the bike in,

Stevo, For a customer?,   Godfrey,Yes, he has also become a good friend threw the 6 year build process.  His cash flow was more of a trickle, so we just had to pace ourselves.

  there's no need for you to get pissed off at others for pointing it out , I said my comment wasn't meant to stir sh1t, just pointing out what YOU previously revealed to the forum. Anyway, I still think it looks suspicious, or maybe convenient,  and the PM's I've received about the subject reinforce that {which I didn't expect at all  } ...
 I have come close to voting in every BOTM since I joined this forum {nearly 10 years}, if it continues like this i'd like to be removed from this thread if at all possible. I like seeing owners that have put all their money, time, sweat and  tears into their OWN bikes, get the rewards they deserve, I'm of the mind that this thread was set up that way originally,  whilst I respect "builders" bikes,... If you guys want a "biker build off" got start another voting thread. Thats my last word on this ... I'll certainly lose no sleep over it....

[Zenfiddy78]

I  joined before the sh*!?t hit the fan, but who's going to believe that now?
 I actually had a hand in this build also (on a much smaller scale than Godffery)
I made the headlight ears, rearset brackets, and rear brakestay rod along with many small spacers, etc.
Also did lots of cosmetic work such as polishing on small parts, cut-outs on front sprocket cover, points and
stator covers, wheel hub lathe, paint and polish work . Also chose finish colors and planned paint scheme.
 While I really appreciate the kudos given to OUR work I am dismayed by the turn this whole thing took.
I will accept the nomination because We and the bike have earned some sort of recognition tho' this battle
definitely isn't what I  envisioned when A.O. was posted. Kind of has a recent election feel to it...

[SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan]

Okay everyone.  I have noted the objections and weighed in. 

The issue of ownership appears to no longer be an issue.  Bandit1298 is the owner. 

Unless there is another issue to consider, nominations still remain open if you believe there are any additional, qualified bikes you would like recognized.

PS the attachment is for fun only.

[grcamna2]

I  joined before the sh*!?t hit the fan, but who's going to believe that now?
 I actually had a hand in this build also (on a much smaller scale than Godffery)
I made the headlight ears, rearset brackets, and rear brakestay rod along with many small spacers, etc.
Also did lots of cosmetic work such as polishing on small parts, cut-outs on front sprocket cover, points and
stator covers, wheel hub lathe, paint and polish work . Also chose finish colors and planned paint scheme.
 While I really appreciate the kudos given to OUR work I am dismayed by the turn this whole thing took.
I will accept the nomination because We and the bike have earned some sort of recognition tho' this battle
definitely isn't what I  envisioned when A.O. was posted. Kind of has a recent election feel to it...

Real nice  custom CB750 you have there bandit1298    The headlight ears and rear-set brackets you made look terrific !

[seanbarney41]

I  joined before the sh*!?t hit the fan, but who's going to believe that now?
 I actually had a hand in this build also (on a much smaller scale than Godffery)
I made the headlight ears, rearset brackets, and rear brakestay rod along with many small spacers, etc.
Also did lots of cosmetic work such as polishing on small parts, cut-outs on front sprocket cover, points and
stator covers, wheel hub lathe, paint and polish work . Also chose finish colors and planned paint scheme.
 While I really appreciate the kudos given to OUR work I am dismayed by the turn this whole thing took.
I will accept the nomination because We and the bike have earned some sort of recognition tho' this battle
definitely isn't what I  envisioned when A.O. was posted. Kind of has a recent election feel to it...

that was super easy to confirm...bandit 1298 joined roughly 4 or 5 hours before budlite's post

[budman]

I  joined before the sh*!?t hit the fan, but who's going to believe that now?
 I actually had a hand in this build also (on a much smaller scale than Godffery)
I made the headlight ears, rearset brackets, and rear brakestay rod along with many small spacers, etc.
Also did lots of cosmetic work such as polishing on small parts, cut-outs on front sprocket cover, points and
stator covers, wheel hub lathe, paint and polish work . Also chose finish colors and planned paint scheme.
 While I really appreciate the kudos given to OUR work I am dismayed by the turn this whole thing took.
I will accept the nomination because We and the bike have earned some sort of recognition tho' this battle
definitely isn't what I  envisioned when A.O. was posted. Kind of has a recent election feel to it...

that was super easy to confirm...bandit 1298 joined roughly 4 or 5 hours before budlite's post

He also joined just hours before Godffery made this quote:

Technically, The Bike is still mine till he makes the final payment on the balance.   

So are we to gather that sometime between then and now he's made his final payment and the bike is indeed his?

[SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan]

Let's just drop it. It's been duly nominated and seconded. He needs only accept.

Indeed!

And he did accept:

I will accept the nomination because We and the bike have earned some sort of recognition tho' this battle
definitely isn't what I  envisioned when A.O. was posted.

[run-tmc]

Nice bikes fellas, but what a racket. Good luck to both Bandit and Steve-o prior to all the ballots being cast.


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[Zenfiddy78]

You gather correctly...  End of story.