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Which SOHC will reign supreme?

January - SanDogDewey's (aka Patrick's) CB750K2
5 (19.2%)
February - Scott aka soonerbillz's CB400F
0 (0%)
March - major1978zozo's CB750F3
3 (11.5%)
April - Don R's CB750K1 Hot Rod
1 (3.8%)
May - Ozzybud's 1975 CB400F
1 (3.8%)
June - John aka BenelliSEI's 1976 CB750K
1 (3.8%)
July - Denward17's 1976 CB550K
4 (15.4%)
August - bigutah's CR750
5 (19.2%)
September - Britman's CB750K3
0 (0%)
October - Britman's CB750K6
0 (0%)
November - John aka BenelliSEI's CB750K0
6 (23.1%)

Total Members Voted: 26

Voting closed: November 30, 2024, 11:07:11 PM

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Vote for Bike of the Year 2024
« on: November 03, 2024, 11:06:52 PM »
January - SanDogDewey's (aka Patrick's) CB750K2
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,189005.0.html

20231025_171349 by Donald Leonhardt, on Flickr
20231025_171811 by Donald Leonhardt, on Flickr
20231025_171824 by Donald Leonhardt, on Flickr
20231025_171733 by Donald Leonhardt, on Flickr
20231025_171447 by Donald Leonhardt, on Flickr
20231025_171509 by Donald Leonhardt, on Flickr
20231025_171544 by Donald Leonhardt, on Flickr
20231025_171744 by Donald Leonhardt, on Flickr


February - Scott aka soonerbillz's CB400f
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=193243.50;topicseen

soonerbillz 400F by Donald Leonhardt, on Flickr


March - major1978zozo's CB750F3
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,191852.0.html

IMG_2785 by Donald Leonhardt, on Flickr
IMG_2789 by Donald Leonhardt, on Flickr
IMG_2793 by Donald Leonhardt, on Flickr
IMG_2791 by Donald Leonhardt, on Flickr
IMG_2797 by Donald Leonhardt, on Flickr


April - Don R's CB750K1 Hot Rod
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,189544.0.html

Don R by Donald Leonhardt, on Flickr
20230512_162609 (1) K1 in the park by Donald Leonhardt, on Flickr
20230715_190333 afr gauge by Donald Leonhardt, on Flickr
20240205_163020 (2) dual discs by Donald Leonhardt, on Flickr


May - Ozzybud's 1975 CB400F
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,194261.0.html

side1 by Donald Leonhardt, on Flickr
side by Donald Leonhardt, on Flickr


June - John aka BenelliSEI's 1976 CB750K
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,193860.0.html

IMG_0660 by Donald Leonhardt, on Flickr


July - Denward17's 1976 CB550K
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,193881.0.html

denward by Donald Leonhardt, on Flickr
denward4 by Donald Leonhardt, on Flickr


August - bigutah's CR750
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,27902.msg2258140.html#msg2258140

Cycle X balanced Crank within 3 grams
Honda RSC “970” racing transmission
JMR Billet block 1,000cc cylinder with 73 mm forged JE pistons
 JMR stage 4 head with 33.5 mm intake and 28mm exhaust valves and beehive springs
Carrillo Connecting rods
Kibblewhite studs and hardware
Yoshimura TMR 36 mm carbs with orginal kehin ticklers as spare carbs
RSC Honda orginal Daytona 4-4 racing exhausts
RSC Honda Tachometer and smiths oil pressure gauge
RSC Honda Clutch perch and lever
RSC Honda front master cylinder
Replica Honda CR750 aluminum tank made in England with monza fuel cap
Kit rear seat and kit fairing
Excel dimpled rims to CR750 spec
CB750 f2 rear disc setup with CB350 hub conversion on the rear
 Standard forks re sprung for my weight.
Dunlop Racing k164  and K124 tires
Koni Kit CR750 shocks
Titanium motor mounts and hardware throughout the bike
Ruby red paint
Panco rear sprocket with RSC front sprocket and DID x ring chain

378794682_7094031663963405_2096356288009558359_n by Donald Leonhardt, on Flickr
377977539_7094126217287283_3711857199586614129_n by Donald Leonhardt, on Flickr
377572143_7094035560629682_5512933897702862374_n by Donald Leonhardt, on Flickr
377771709_7094035410629697_7516989122075550601_n by Donald Leonhardt, on Flickr











September - Britman's CB750K3
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,192460.0.html

britman by Donald Leonhardt, on Flickr

britman 1 by Donald Leonhardt, on Flickr


October - Britman's CB750K6
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,195137.0.html

britman2 by Donald Leonhardt, on Flickr
britman1 by Donald Leonhardt, on Flickr
britman3 by Donald Leonhardt, on Flickr


November - John aka BenelliSEI's CB750K0
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,185880.0.html

ben1 by Donald Leonhardt, on Flickr
ben4 by Donald Leonhardt, on Flickr
ben by Donald Leonhardt, on Flickr
ben5 by Donald Leonhardt, on Flickr
ben6 by Donald Leonhardt, on Flickr
ben2 by Donald Leonhardt, on Flickr
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2008 Triumph Thruxton (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,190956.0.html)
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2015 Yamaha FZ-09 (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,186861.0.html)

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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 Year 2024
« Reply #1 on: November 04, 2024, 02:54:31 AM »
Dang this is going to be really hard to choose as there were so many fantastic bikes this year!
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Re: Vote for Bike of the Year 2024
« Reply #2 on: November 04, 2024, 08:41:05 AM »
Is there no December BOTM? Or des this substitute for it?
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Re: Vote for Bike of the Year 2024
« Reply #3 on: November 04, 2024, 07:58:10 PM »
Quote from: Oddjob on November 04, 2024, 08:41:05 AM
Is there no December BOTM? Or des this substitute for it?

Please check out the Rules and the "How it works" - paragraph 5 (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,8929.0.html):
"5.   There are 11 BOTM's (January to November) and one BOTY (December)."
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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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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 Year 2024
« Reply #4 on: November 11, 2024, 10:23:56 PM »
 Dang, what a group of awesomeness for an old barn refugee to be included with. It makes me proud just to have the Rat Race included in the mix. Thank you.
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Re: Vote for Bike of the Year 2024
« Reply #5 on: November 12, 2024, 01:57:35 AM »
Some very fine choices this year. Ennie, Mennie, Minnie, Mo........
Can I change my vote???????? 🤔

Good Luck to all these fine entries!

I will Definitely will have to get the calendar this year!
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1975 K5 Planet Blue my summer ride, it was a friend's bike I worked with at the Honda shop in 76, lots of fun to be on it again
1976 K6 Anteres Red rebuilding project, was originally my brother's that I set up from the crate, it'll breath again soon!
Project 750s, 2 K4, 2 K6, 1 K8
2008 GL1800 my daily ride and cross country runner

Prior bikes....
1972 Suzuki GT380 I had charge of it for a year in 1973 while my friend was deployed and learned to love street riding....
New CB450 K7 after my friend returned...
New CB750 K5 Planet Blue, demise by ex cousin in law at 9,000 miles...
New CB750 K6 Anteres Red, to replace the totaled K5, I sold this K6 at 45k in 1983, I had heavily modified it, many great memories on it and have missed it greatly.....
1983 GL1100A, 1999 GL1500 SE, 1999 GL1500A

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Re: Vote for Bike of the Year 2024
« Reply #6 on: November 12, 2024, 07:35:18 AM »
Some very fine bikes, not ready to decide just yet, it will be difficult!

I will be making a limited supply of calendars this year.
PM me to pre-order, please dont clutter up this thread with calendar questions.  Thx
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Re: Vote for Bike of the Year 2024
« Reply #7 on: November 13, 2024, 02:15:51 PM »
I voted, looking for my sticker!
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Re: Vote for Bike of the Year 2024
« Reply #8 on: November 13, 2024, 06:16:43 PM »
BYOS voting system
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Re: Vote for Bike of the Year 2024
« Reply #9 on: November 14, 2024, 07:19:20 AM »
Quote from: Really? on November 13, 2024, 02:15:51 PM
I voted, looking for my sticker!

Here ya go, Rick!

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Re: Vote for Bike of the Year 2024
« Reply #10 on: November 14, 2024, 07:29:19 AM »
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Re: Vote for Bike of the Year 2024
« Reply #11 on: November 14, 2024, 10:30:22 AM »
Man oh man....what a fine display of HONDA! Tough as tough can be to pick just one. Good luck to all!
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Re: Vote for Bike of the Year 2024
« Reply #12 on: November 27, 2024, 06:42:52 AM »
Great sticker!
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Re: Vote for Bike of the Year 2024
« Reply #13 on: December 01, 2024, 05:02:53 AM »
Congratulations John!  Very well deserved...
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Re: Vote for Bike of the Year 2024
« Reply #14 on: December 01, 2024, 06:01:58 AM »
Congratulations to all in making this a great year and to John for his keeping it original patina.
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My current rides
1975 K5 Planet Blue my summer ride, it was a friend's bike I worked with at the Honda shop in 76, lots of fun to be on it again
1976 K6 Anteres Red rebuilding project, was originally my brother's that I set up from the crate, it'll breath again soon!
Project 750s, 2 K4, 2 K6, 1 K8
2008 GL1800 my daily ride and cross country runner

Prior bikes....
1972 Suzuki GT380 I had charge of it for a year in 1973 while my friend was deployed and learned to love street riding....
New CB450 K7 after my friend returned...
New CB750 K5 Planet Blue, demise by ex cousin in law at 9,000 miles...
New CB750 K6 Anteres Red, to replace the totaled K5, I sold this K6 at 45k in 1983, I had heavily modified it, many great memories on it and have missed it greatly.....
1983 GL1100A, 1999 GL1500 SE, 1999 GL1500A

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Re: Vote for Bike of the Year 2024
« Reply #15 on: December 01, 2024, 06:05:13 AM »
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Quote from: majorzozo on December 01, 2024, 05:02:53 AM
Congratulations John!  Very well deserved...

Wow! A lot of great machines, including your lovely F3 restoration, by people that do amazing work. Thank you. John D.
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Re: Vote for Bike of the Year 2024
« Reply #16 on: December 01, 2024, 06:06:34 AM »
Stu….. Thanks. Appreciate your suggestions and the parts you sent my way!
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Re: Vote for Bike of the Year 2024
« Reply #17 on: December 01, 2024, 06:07:55 AM »
Quote from: BenelliSEI on December 01, 2024, 06:06:34 AM
Stu….. Thanks. Appreciate your suggestions and the parts you sent my way!
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My current rides
1975 K5 Planet Blue my summer ride, it was a friend's bike I worked with at the Honda shop in 76, lots of fun to be on it again
1976 K6 Anteres Red rebuilding project, was originally my brother's that I set up from the crate, it'll breath again soon!
Project 750s, 2 K4, 2 K6, 1 K8
2008 GL1800 my daily ride and cross country runner

Prior bikes....
1972 Suzuki GT380 I had charge of it for a year in 1973 while my friend was deployed and learned to love street riding....
New CB450 K7 after my friend returned...
New CB750 K5 Planet Blue, demise by ex cousin in law at 9,000 miles...
New CB750 K6 Anteres Red, to replace the totaled K5, I sold this K6 at 45k in 1983, I had heavily modified it, many great memories on it and have missed it greatly.....
1983 GL1100A, 1999 GL1500 SE, 1999 GL1500A

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Re: Vote for Bike of the Year 2024
« Reply #18 on: December 01, 2024, 08:25:58 PM »
Congrats John and all the other winners to get here
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Re: Vote for Bike of the Year 2024
« Reply #19 on: December 05, 2024, 06:53:25 AM »
Great bikes all, I'm looking forward to the calendar!!
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Re: Vote for Bike of the Year 2024
« Reply #20 on: December 05, 2024, 07:59:42 AM »
Quote from: RAFster122s on December 01, 2024, 08:25:58 PM
Congrats John and all the other winners to get here

Thanks David! Fantastic selection of machines. I’m honoured and have ordered TWO calendars! J.
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Re: Vote for Bike of the Year 2024
« Reply #21 on: December 05, 2024, 05:53:48 PM »
Is there going to be calendars available this year? Id like 2 if so.
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Re: Vote for Bike of the Year 2024
« Reply #22 on: December 05, 2024, 05:56:20 PM »
Quote from: bender01 on December 05, 2024, 05:53:48 PM
Is there going to be calendars available this year? Id like 2 if so.
 Thanks
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See post #6 and pm Steveo
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Honda Parts manager in the mid 1970s Nashua Honda
My current rides
1975 K5 Planet Blue my summer ride, it was a friend's bike I worked with at the Honda shop in 76, lots of fun to be on it again
1976 K6 Anteres Red rebuilding project, was originally my brother's that I set up from the crate, it'll breath again soon!
Project 750s, 2 K4, 2 K6, 1 K8
2008 GL1800 my daily ride and cross country runner

Prior bikes....
1972 Suzuki GT380 I had charge of it for a year in 1973 while my friend was deployed and learned to love street riding....
New CB450 K7 after my friend returned...
New CB750 K5 Planet Blue, demise by ex cousin in law at 9,000 miles...
New CB750 K6 Anteres Red, to replace the totaled K5, I sold this K6 at 45k in 1983, I had heavily modified it, many great memories on it and have missed it greatly.....
1983 GL1100A, 1999 GL1500 SE, 1999 GL1500A
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