Topic: Nominate for Bike of the Month July 2017

[SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan]

It's a brand new month!  With riverfever's walk-off home run last month, I suspect there are more than a few bikes worthy of a nomination!

To prime the pump, I nominate Scott S' 1973 CB500 Restomod (proposed nickname Quicksilver)
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,161158.0.html

[Scott S]

It's a brand new month!  With riverfever's walk-off home run last month, I suspect there are more than a few bikes worthy of a nomination!

To prime the pump, I nominate Scott S' 1973 CB500 Restomod (proposed nickname Quicksilver)
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,161158.0.html

 I fully accept! Maybe the 4th time's the charm!

[Sam Green Racing]

OK guys, we're not going to have a one horse race this month.
Here's my nomination but I'm still having problems with pictures Don, perhaps you can jump in and help as I know you have been following this build.
With the 750s, most seem to favor the early Ks but here is an F2 that is mega special.
Like the bike of Russ Collins that won in April, you could call it a sleeper and this one is a real sleeper.
Being just over 2 years in the build, this bike of our friend FrodeF2 in Norway is really something to behold.
There's a nice pic of the finished bike just over half way down this page Don if you can do the honors and post it for me please.
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,163983.50.html

Regards Sam.

[calj737]

I gotta put Flatlander up against this bunch too. He's on holiday, but I'll send him an email to get his acceptance.

[scottly]

A nomination must be seconded before the nominee can accept??

[SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan]

A nomination must be seconded before the nominee can accept??

Is that a second for Scott S? If not, let's see one!

[SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan]

OK guys, we're not going to have a one horse race this month.
Here's my nomination but I'm still having problems with pictures Don, perhaps you can jump in and help as I know you have been following this build.
With the 750s, most seem to favor the early Ks but here is an F2 that is mega special.
Like the bike of Russ Collins that won in April, you could call it a sleeper and this one is a real sleeper.
Being just over 2 years in the build, this bike of our friend FrodeF2 in Norway is really something to behold.
There's a nice pic of the finished bike just over half way down this page Don if you can do the honors and post it for me please.
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,163983.50.html

Regards Sam.

I second Frode2's J. Mike Rieck 1000cc street-beast
It's amazing. I dig the lambda AF sensor and meter to help tune those throaty RS34s!
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,163983.0.html

[SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan]

I gotta put Flatlander up against this bunch too. He's on holiday, but I'll send him an email to get his acceptance.

Seconded

Flatlander's 1976 CB550F
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,134863.0.html
Another bike blessed with Benelli-replica 4-4 pipes

[scottly]

A nomination must be seconded before the nominee can accept??

Is that a second for Scott S? If not, let's see one!

Yes, I second Scott's bike.

[flatlander]

have you guys no mercy?
i need to decide which bay to pick for snorkelling, already have flooded my allegedly waterproof camera... and now this? you can see how stressed out i am...
alright then, i'll accept.

[Scott S]

A nomination must be seconded before the nominee can accept??

Is that a second for Scott S? If not, let's see one!

Yes, I second Scott's bike.

 Oops, sorry. Didn't mean to jump the gun!

[calj737]

So to recap, we have 3 valid nominations, but only Frode is yet to "accept"?

[Sam Green Racing]

I was in the process of PMing him but got distracted by someone, can't mention who though. 

[frodef2]

OK guys, we're not going to have a one horse race this month.
Here's my nomination but I'm still having problems with pictures Don, perhaps you can jump in and help as I know you have been following this build.
With the 750s, most seem to favor the early Ks but here is an F2 that is mega special.
Like the bike of Russ Collins that won in April, you could call it a sleeper and this one is a real sleeper.
Being just over 2 years in the build, this bike of our friend FrodeF2 in Norway is really something to behold.
There's a nice pic of the finished bike just over half way down this page Don if you can do the honors and post it for me please.
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,163983.50.html

Regards Sam.

I accept the nomination and will get back with a bio and better pictures.


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[Sam Green Racing]

Wow guys, is this a world record. ?  We have three gorgeous bikes nominated, seconded and accepted and not a BLACK RIM in sight. hahahahaha.

Sam.

[SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan]

And two with those exceptional 4into4 Benelli replica pipes! 

[SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan]

A nomination must be seconded before the nominee can accept??

Is that a second for Scott S? If not, let's see one!

Yes, I second Scott's bike.

 Oops, sorry. Didn't mean to jump the gun!

No worries. It all shook out!

[frodef2]

This is the summary for my 1976 Cb750 F1.

I have so many forum members to thank for assisting me with this build. Not all for direct assistance, but to be able to read what other builders  and restorers are thinking. It has been a great help.
Also to have forum members stop you, when you are about to do sometning stupid.

Most of the engine internals have been sourced from Mike Rieck. (Billet Block, Crank, Rods, main and rod bearings, completly "refurbished" head, carburetors, main and head studs, cam and primary chains and tensioners.)
Gearbox is a undercut part from CycleX.
All new ball bearings sourced from a local supplier (Abra Kulegalgesenteret AS in norway) All SKF bearings. (bearing info sourced from HondaMan's book.
Generator system upgrade sourced from forum member: Anders228 (excelent quality)
Exhaust and swingarm purchased from Motogpwerks. Swingarm was for a DOHC 750f,  modified to fit in the frame of the SOHC.
Fork was taken from my Ducati.
Completely new wiring, with Motogadget fusebox and Motogadget RPM speedo.
Front and Rear rim, bought from buchannans. 5.50x18" rear and 2.50x19" front. Laced to the stock hubs
Front brake rotor and calliper from a ducati 998 (given to me by my ducati dealer)
Oil pump refurbishing kit sourced from forum member: Elan


Advice on leak free assembly: brandEn's fantastic summary post. http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=107040.0
Mike Rieck: for ansvering my email's and letting me know when i'm about to do something stupid. 



















Pictures uploaded, text coming soon..




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[SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan]

Beautiful.  I wonder how your new/old literbike does up against the Ducati Sport Classic (gorgeous).

Which number of ___ is your billet block?

That Anders upgrade looks amazing, too.

[Stev-o]

I'd like to nominate Mr Greenjeans 1970 CB750 cafe....

http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,165654.0.html

[Sam Green Racing]

I'll second that one Stev-o.

Nice job Greenjeans and still not a black rim in sight, haha.

[greenjeans]

I gladly accept.  Although, the middle of the rims (spoke beds) are black. 

[Scott S]

 Dang it! I'll never win one of these if ya'll keep nominating great bikes like those!

  I found out about my bike at breakfast one morning years ago. I was on my '78 and a guy came up to me. After exchanging numbers and actually going to look at the bike, it was probably another three years before I was able to actually buy it. Time was not kind to it. It sat in a leaky, mosquito infested shed since 1981, the year his daughter was born. Eventually, code enforcement came down on his property and he called me, ready to sell. This is "As Found".





 I stripped the bike down to the bare frame and rebuilt the top end of a spare CB550 engine I had. Some porting and polishing, oversize valves, CB650 cam, some vapor blasting, some coatings, and the piece de resistance, the exhaust. I contacted the Benelli Club of Spain after doing some internet searching for the sexy, curved factory race style exhaust. They agreed to make a set for me.




 Did an R6 front end swap, modified the triple tree for risers (using all Honda parts... CB350 riser, CB400F bars, Goldwing brake line splitter, etc.) and modified the Lester mags.



 Designed my own Speedhut gauge face.



 Installed an NOS seat, modified CB400F footpegs and brake lever, 550F kicker. Based the paint scheme on a Japanese market CB750 color scheme. Used stock style but smaller turn signals and tail light (which is actually a CL350 unit i had chromed) and went for the subtle look.

[flatlander]

yeah scott, we are both screwed 
looked like a 550 with benelli pipes shootout at first, now we can try to not come in last, after these trick 750s. anyway, i'll add a write-up when back from the greek islands.

[Sam Green Racing]

Hey guys, it's not everyone that likes super fast 750s, there are plenty of people that are fans of the smaller bikes.
Good luck Scott and Flatlander.

Sam.

[flatlander]

no worries sam, we'll put up a good fight!

[greenjeans]

Really dig the sleeper.  Those Lesters and those pipes!   mmmmmmm...   
never seen a tank break/rot away on the top like your's had.  Why can't people keep them dry???

[Scott S]

Really dig the sleeper.  Those Lesters and those pipes!   mmmmmmm...   
never seen a tank break/rot away on the top like your's had.  Why can't people keep them dry???

 When I first went to look at the bike I tried to open the gas cap and the top of the tank moved in a way that just wasn't natural. Did the "plunka-plunka" sound like when you push on a beer can! When I went back years later, it had given way and was half full of old rain water, ancient gas and mosquito larvae.
 This guy is a major hoarder. Every out building was stacked to the rafters with junk. He had some big block For and Mopar engines and old cars. They were heading towards the same fate. I truly believe that if code enforcement hadn't gotten on him, he would have kept it all until he died and it all returned to the earth.

[SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan]

Really dig the sleeper.  Those Lesters and those pipes!   mmmmmmm...   
never seen a tank break/rot away on the top like your's had.  Why can't people keep them dry???

 When I first went to look at the bike I tried to open the gas cap and the top of the tank moved in a way that just wasn't natural. Did the "plunka-plunka" sound like when you push on a beer can! When I went back years later, it had given way and was half full of old rain water, ancient gas and mosquito larvae.
 This guy is a major hoarder. Every out building was stacked to the rafters with junk. He had some big block For and Mopar engines and old cars. They were heading towards the same fate. I truly believe that if code enforcement hadn't gotten on him, he would have kept it all until he died and it all returned to the earth.

This sounds like a scene out of a hording show or American Pickers.

Great find, Scott.  I can't believe that mosquitos can breed in gasoline.   

[grcamna2]

Really dig the sleeper.  Those Lesters and those pipes!   mmmmmmm...   
never seen a tank break/rot away on the top like your's had.  Why can't people keep them dry???

That's an indication/reminder to me to spend extra time on the top/inside of tanks when I clean/prep them as I imagine the inside of many tanks are very rusty up top;I imagine some of that is from the moist night/morning air/dew settling on the tops of the fuel tanks on bikes when they're parked outside and it's not full enough to soak-up that condensation..