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NEW QUARTERLY BIKE OF THE MONTH PRIZE
« on: July 18, 2019, 10:16:36 PM »
NEWSFLASH: To help re-invigorate nomination and voting participation in Bike of the Month, our very own Nils Menten aka NobleHops from RestoCycle is sponsoring (going forward) a Quarterly Prize drawn randomly from the winners of the Bike of the Month.  So get to nominating and voting on your favorite bikes!!

The winner will have the option of redeeming either:

(1) $100 off a new pair of IKON shocks from IKON Shocks, USA (http://www.ikonshocksusa.com); or

(2) Two hours' credit (a $140 value) from RestoCycle towards a vapor blasting project (http://www.restocycle.com).

NOTE: shipping is excluded from each award.

IKON shocks are the direct successor to KONI and RestoCycle offer custom springs with every order to fit your application and weight at no additional charge. Ikon shocks offer superior performance to NOS shocks and are rebuildable and serviceable. Models range from the super-value 76 series to the classic damping-adjustable 7610 and 7614 series, and can be ordered in many combination of chrome or black bodies, springs and colors to suit your taste.  All Ikon shocks are rebuildable and RestoCycle carries a full set of service and rebuild parts for fast service. www.ikonshocksusa.com

20190718_114037 by Donald Leonhardt, on Flickr
shock-absorber-76-1707-shock-absorber-1 by Donald Leonhardt, on Flickr
IMG_7716 by Donald Leonhardt, on Flickr

Vapor Blasting is a metal restoration process that uses a slurry of water, abrasive, detergents and compressed air to gently scour away years of corrosion, oxidization, and yellowed clearcoat on aluminum parts, leaving a smooth, lustrous finish that will look great for years to come. Vapor blasting is also excellent prep for paint or powdercoat.  Information on vapor blasting and RestoCycle's service can be found on their website here: https://www.restocycle.com/vapor-blasting

IMG_6918 by Donald Leonhardt, on Flickr


Many thanks to Nils (aka Noblehops) for his generous support of our community. 
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Re: NEW QUARTERLY BIKE OF THE MONTH PRIZE
« Reply #1 on: July 19, 2019, 09:16:39 AM »
Gee, do we go back through years of bike of the month?
Just kidding
Great idea.
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Re: NEW QUARTERLY BIKE OF THE MONTH PRIZE
« Reply #2 on: July 19, 2019, 09:35:37 AM »
Yes!
It would be fine to live in the big country in the west. Possible for asylum for us in Sweden? ;)
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Updates of the CB750 K6 -1976
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,180468.msg2092136.html#msg2092136
The billet block build thread
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,49438.msg1863571.html#msg1863571
CB750 K2 -1975  build thread
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,168243.msg1948381.html#msg1948381
K2 engine build thread. For a complete CB750 -75
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,180088.msg2088008.html#msg2088008
Carb jetting, a long story Mikuni TMR32
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,179479.msg2104967.html#msg2104967

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Re: NEW QUARTERLY BIKE OF THE MONTH PRIZE
« Reply #3 on: July 21, 2019, 03:46:23 AM »
Yes!
It would be fine to live in the big country in the west. Possible for asylum for us in Sweden? ;)

No way Per, Big Chief Yellowface might only be a second generation American, but he don't like you wannabe immigrants! ;D
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Re: NEW QUARTERLY BIKE OF THE MONTH PRIZE
« Reply #4 on: July 21, 2019, 06:56:15 AM »
Loads of IQ does not help either?
CB750 K6-76  970cc (Earlier 1005cc JMR Billet block on the shelf waiting for a comeback)
CB750 K2-75 Parts assembled to a stock K2

Updates of the CB750 K6 -1976
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,180468.msg2092136.html#msg2092136
The billet block build thread
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,49438.msg1863571.html#msg1863571
CB750 K2 -1975  build thread
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,168243.msg1948381.html#msg1948381
K2 engine build thread. For a complete CB750 -75
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,180088.msg2088008.html#msg2088008
Carb jetting, a long story Mikuni TMR32
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,179479.msg2104967.html#msg2104967

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Re: NEW QUARTERLY BIKE OF THE MONTH PRIZE
« Reply #5 on: July 21, 2019, 01:23:40 PM »
 No politics please guys.
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