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.