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Park Racer vs. Patina Hyena vs. Mile Eater

Stev-o's CB750K3 "Park Racer"
32 (36.8%)
Dave Barbier's 1978 CB550/1982 CB650 Hyrbrid Cafe -- The Patina Hyena
17 (19.5%)
Greg's/Ofreen's 158,000 mile 1975 CB750F
38 (43.7%)

Total Members Voted: 87

Voting closed: July 31, 2017, 09:18:32 PM

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Offline SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan

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Vote for Bike of the Month August 2017
« on: July 16, 2017, 06:39:25 AM »
« Last Edit: July 16, 2017, 03:29:39 PM by SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan »
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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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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: Vote for Bike of the Month August 2017
« Reply #1 on: July 16, 2017, 12:54:18 PM »
Oh no, this is too difficult this month.  But I think we all know how I feel about a "dirty traveler" bike... ;)
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Re: Vote for Bike of the Month August 2017
« Reply #2 on: July 16, 2017, 03:23:23 PM »
Hey Guys....thanks again for the nomination!  Here is my story:


Fellow forum buddy 70CB750 posted a CL listing like of a '73 CB750 for the low low price of $850 in Virginia.  I found it to be intriguing, called and made the guy an offer and he accepted.  Three weeks later it arrived in Texas and sat in the "Batcave" until early last year. Here is when I brought it home...






Quickly tore it down and it was off for blast and powder...


 

Both wheels were rebuilt with SS spokes, DID rims and polished hubs. 









Motor was painted and put back in the frame.



 


New Avon in the front, Dunlop on the rear as well as new tubes and rim strips and I had a roller!







k3 26 



Seat was rebuilt with new foam and perforated marine vinyl.


K3 30


Beautiful SS oil tank lines courtesy of forum member Rafi...







Raask rearsets were sent to Nils for vapor blasting and came out great!



 


Carbs were bartered from forum member BranDen [where is he?!] and pulled the NOS Henry Abe "breadbox" filter off the shelf. New insulators and clamps, of course...









Decided to go with the MotoGP exhaust, sounds awesome, and mounting it was a breeze...







After the motor failed the leakdown test, it was given a valve job, honed cylinders and new rings. I came to hate the Ford engine color so the motor was repainted



 

Frame came to me cut and a shade tree kit was installed. That didnt cut it with me and I installed one from Frank...



k3 52 


New Ikon shocks from Restocycle....






Sent the bodywork out and after two months finally got it back. What is it with painters?!  Must be the fumes...


 

Decided to do the fairing in silver like the vintage Honda race bikes back in the day.

Here she is on her first ride to Arrowhead park...

 






It's just an amatuer restoration and only took ten months but I am very proud of it.
It really seems to turn heads when I'm out racing to all the area parks!

Thanks again for the nom...




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Re: Vote for Bike of the Month August 2017
« Reply #3 on: July 16, 2017, 03:26:18 PM »
Quote from: Mooshie on July 16, 2017, 12:54:18 PM
Oh no, this is too difficult this month.  But I think we all know how I feel about a "dirty traveler" bike... ;)

I tried to give it a good nickname.  Vagabond, Wanderlust, Hitchhiker.  I bet Greg has one or two for it over the last 150K miles.

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2008 Triumph Thruxton (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,190956.0.html)
2014 MV Agusta Brutale Dragster 800
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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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1977 CB750K7 "Nine Lives" Restomod (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=50490.0) - Sold
2005 RVT1000RR RC51-SP2 "El Diablo" - Sold
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Re: Vote for Bike of the Month August 2017
« Reply #4 on: July 16, 2017, 05:47:44 PM »
Quote from: SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan on July 16, 2017, 03:26:18 PM
Quote from: Mooshie on July 16, 2017, 12:54:18 PM
Oh no, this is too difficult this month.  But I think we all know how I feel about a "dirty traveler" bike... ;)

I tried to give it a good nickname.  Vagabond, Wanderlust, Hitchhiker.  I bet Greg has one or two for it over the last 150K miles.

I call it the "seven fifty." ;)

Here's a link to the post I made 5 years ago about how the bike and I came together 40 years ago.

http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,23731.msg1226771.html#msg1226771

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Re: Vote for Bike of the Month August 2017
« Reply #5 on: July 16, 2017, 08:01:28 PM »
Fair enough, Greg!  LOL!!
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2014 MV Agusta Brutale Dragster 800
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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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1977 CB750K7 "Nine Lives" Restomod (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=50490.0) - Sold
2005 RVT1000RR RC51-SP2 "El Diablo" - Sold
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Re: Vote for Bike of the Month August 2017
« Reply #6 on: July 18, 2017, 11:15:54 AM »
I think this month's candidate bikes offer something for every taste.
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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
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Re: Vote for Bike of the Month August 2017
« Reply #7 on: July 18, 2017, 11:24:17 AM »
yes and the problem is they are all pretty tasty, each in its own way.
how to pick a favourite flavour?
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Re: Vote for Bike of the Month August 2017
« Reply #8 on: July 18, 2017, 01:34:37 PM »
Quote from: flatlander on July 18, 2017, 11:24:17 AM

how to pick a favourite flavour?

Easy for me!
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Re: Vote for Bike of the Month August 2017
« Reply #9 on: July 19, 2017, 02:44:10 AM »
you are clearly biased and should be excluded from voting!
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Re: Vote for Bike of the Month August 2017
« Reply #10 on: July 23, 2017, 03:36:54 PM »
Here I am Stev-o!
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Re: Vote for Bike of the Month August 2017
« Reply #11 on: July 23, 2017, 04:50:22 PM »
Quote from: brandEn on July 23, 2017, 03:36:54 PM
Here I am Stev-o!

Haven't seen brandEn in a while! Welcome back!
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2008 Triumph Thruxton (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,190956.0.html)
2014 MV Agusta Brutale Dragster 800
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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
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Re: Vote for Bike of the Month August 2017
« Reply #12 on: July 24, 2017, 06:52:22 AM »
Quote from: brandEn on July 23, 2017, 03:36:54 PM
Here I am Stev-o!

There ya are!   Thanks again for the carbs, dont they look great?!





Wow, I really hate that motor color, glad I painted it...


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Re: Vote for Bike of the Month August 2017
« Reply #13 on: July 24, 2017, 08:24:31 AM »
Some very close voting this month so far.
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2014 MV Agusta Brutale Dragster 800
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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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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
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Re: Vote for Bike of the Month August 2017
« Reply #14 on: July 25, 2017, 06:04:16 AM »
This month I go with a survivor. Greg, you and your bike are heroes!
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Re: Vote for Bike of the Month August 2017
« Reply #15 on: July 26, 2017, 04:56:46 AM »
I agree Bobby, it just goes to show what these bikes are capable of if you keep them well maintained, top marks to Greg and his bike Seven Fifty. He got my vote this month.

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Re: Vote for Bike of the Month August 2017
« Reply #16 on: July 26, 2017, 10:31:41 AM »
+1. Nothing like old bikes and old buzzards, ehh Sam?!
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Re: Vote for Bike of the Month August 2017
« Reply #17 on: July 26, 2017, 03:00:06 PM »
+1 Sam. I took a ride today and 3 different Harley guys came over to talk to me.
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Re: Vote for Bike of the Month August 2017
« Reply #18 on: July 27, 2017, 09:53:55 PM »
Only a few days left to vote and it is STILL damn close!
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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
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Re: Vote for Bike of the Month August 2017
« Reply #19 on: July 30, 2017, 12:45:06 AM »
Only 80 votes cast so far.  Don't forget to vote!
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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: Vote for Bike of the Month August 2017
« Reply #20 on: July 31, 2017, 04:57:39 AM »
Put me down on Stev-o's. Great looking bike!
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Re: Vote for Bike of the Month August 2017
« Reply #21 on: July 31, 2017, 07:32:23 AM »
bump
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Re: Vote for Bike of the Month August 2017
« Reply #22 on: July 31, 2017, 01:19:55 PM »
i'm not saying who i voted for because historically speaking, the one i vote for never wins. it's true!  :o
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Re: Vote for Bike of the Month August 2017
« Reply #23 on: July 31, 2017, 03:19:47 PM »
Last day to vote!!
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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
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Re: Vote for Bike of the Month August 2017
« Reply #24 on: July 31, 2017, 09:20:57 PM »
Congratulations to Greg aka Ofreen.  It was tied up with with Stev-o during most of the polling.  The Mile Eater or The 750 as Greg calls it was a favorite!

Great bikes ALL.  I had my own soft spot for Dave Barbier's hybrid 650/550.

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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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1977 CB750K7 "Nine Lives" Restomod (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=50490.0) - Sold
2005 RVT1000RR RC51-SP2 "El Diablo" - Sold
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Re: Vote for Bike of the Month August 2017
« Reply #25 on: July 31, 2017, 10:00:10 PM »
Congrats, Greg, you def have the best bike.

BTW - what's is the best oil?  Ha
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Re: Vote for Bike of the Month August 2017
« Reply #26 on: August 01, 2017, 03:49:29 AM »
Congratulations to all for being nominated in the first place but Greg's bike after all those miles turned out the winner but what a win against 2 great looking bikes.

Well done Greg. ;)

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Re: Vote for Bike of the Month August 2017
« Reply #27 on: August 01, 2017, 08:59:20 AM »
Greg's bike is going to be some stiff competition for BOTY.  It was definitely a fan favorite.

The Park Racer and Dave's 650/550 are beautiful bikes, too. 
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1975 CB550F1 frame/CB650 engine hybrid "The Hot Mess" (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,150220.0.html)
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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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: Vote for Bike of the Month August 2017
« Reply #28 on: August 01, 2017, 09:22:21 AM »
I didn't expect the plain old 750 with a jammer to garner more votes than the two fine contenders. Both are a credit to their builders. Thanks to Jerry for the nomination and to all those that voted for the faithful steed. As for BOTY, it is up to me to make sure it survives the trip to CO and back. Gonna be a hot ride I think. And thanks to Sam, Bobby, Steve-o and Lisa for the kind words in the thread.
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Re: Vote for Bike of the Month August 2017
« Reply #29 on: August 01, 2017, 03:53:47 PM »
There are definitely certain bikes that resonate with the members -- Rafi's restoration, Dino's Hack-a-Week rebuild (with videos), etc.  Similarly, Mooshi was a fan favorite based on her long touring on her bike.  Yours eclipses even that as such a long term survivor.  It is a real life example showing that these bikes (with the right care) were built to last.  Well done!!
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1975 CB550K1 "Blue" Stockish Restomod (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=135005.0)
1975 CB550F1 frame/CB650 engine hybrid "The Hot Mess" (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,150220.0.html)
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)

Sold/Emeritus
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: Vote for Bike of the Month August 2017
« Reply #30 on: August 01, 2017, 05:09:56 PM »
Greg, your bike is a different kind of special that definitely deserved the recognition. That takes nothing away from the other fine bikes. They may be prettier but....  See you two in a couple weeks. Have a safe ride  ;D
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Re: Vote for Bike of the Month August 2017
« Reply #31 on: August 01, 2017, 06:32:32 PM »
Quote from: SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan on August 01, 2017, 03:53:47 PM
There are definitely certain bikes that resonate with the members -- Rafi's restoration, Dino's Hack-a-Week rebuild (with videos), etc.  Similarly, Mooshi was a fan favorite based on her long touring on her bike.  Yours eclipses even that as such a long term survivor.  It is a real life example showing that these bikes (with the right care) were built to last.  Well done!!
Quote from: Jerry Rxman Griffin aka MuthaF'er on August 01, 2017, 05:09:56 PM
Greg, your bike is a different kind of special that definitely deserved the recognition. That takes nothing away from the other fine bikes. They may be prettier but....  See you two in a couple weeks. Have a safe ride  ;D

Well said by both members.  It was a tough decision---dirty travelers are never pretty--but the riders are spectacular!!   ;)  See you in a week or so
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Re: Vote for Bike of the Month August 2017
« Reply #32 on: August 02, 2017, 06:09:57 AM »
No need for thanks Greg. You and your bike made the first Godzilla run a success with your epic ride. Sometimes the bike of the month should not only be about looks, it should also be about proving the excellent design and manufacture of these machines. You and your machine earned that award.
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Re: Vote for Bike of the Month August 2017
« Reply #33 on: August 02, 2017, 01:51:12 PM »
Quote from: Jerry Rxman Griffin aka MuthaF'er on August 01, 2017, 05:09:56 PM
Greg, your bike is a different kind of special...

Yep, like yours and the other F0s, hand assembled by Soichiro himself. ;)

Quote from: Mooshie on August 01, 2017, 06:32:32 PM
Well said by both members.  It was a tough decision---dirty travelers are never pretty--but the riders are spectacular!!   ;)  See you in a week or so
Thanks, for sure the bike still cleans up better than I do. ;D

Quote from: SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan on August 01, 2017, 03:53:47 PM
There are definitely certain bikes that resonate with the members -- Rafi's restoration, Dino's Hack-a-Week rebuild (with videos), etc.  Similarly, Mooshi was a fan favorite based on her long touring on her bike.  Yours eclipses even that as such a long term survivor.  It is a real life example showing that these bikes (with the right care) were built to last.  Well done!!

Thanks. It helps to not store them outside under a drain spout like some I've seen. This bike is a pretty good link to the past. What is remarkable is how good it still works without all the doo-dads modern bikes have.

Quote from: BobbyR on August 02, 2017, 06:09:57 AM
No need for thanks Greg. You and your bike made the first Godzilla run a success with your epic ride. Sometimes the bike of the month should not only be about looks, it should also be about proving the excellent design and manufacture of these machines. You and your machine earned that award.

Thanks Bobby. You are right about the design and manufacture. Add to that quality materials and you have something that will respond to reasonable maintenance. The other virtue of these things is the simplicity of them. There isn't that much that can go wrong with them, and when it does, usually easy to fix.

Jerry and Lisa, looking forward to seeing both of you again too.
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