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Are you even going to try to decide?

FunJimmy
51 (34.7%)
markb
35 (23.8%)
Aussie
16 (10.9%)
Johnny5
22 (15%)
BobbyMagee
23 (15.6%)

Total Members Voted: 124

Voting closed: July 01, 2009, 09:56:50 AM

Author Topic: VOTE for July's SOHC4 of the month!  (Read 22926 times)

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Offline heffay

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VOTE for July's SOHC4 of the month!
« on: June 17, 2009, 09:56:50 AM »
go here for some great pix and stories in the nomination thread...  http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=52503.0


FunJimmy:







markb:







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BobbyMagee:








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Re: VOTE for July's SOHC4 of the month!
« Reply #1 on: June 17, 2009, 10:06:07 AM »
I totally missed the nomination thread this month...but I gotta ask where the hell did BobbyMagee come from??? wow that is a cool looking bike!!!

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Re: VOTE for July's SOHC4 of the month!
« Reply #2 on: June 17, 2009, 10:06:43 AM »
Yes, more pics please, even though I already voted.
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Re: VOTE for July's SOHC4 of the month!
« Reply #3 on: June 17, 2009, 10:15:49 AM »
All the bikes look fantastic. This is going to be a hard decision to make.
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Re: VOTE for July's SOHC4 of the month!
« Reply #4 on: June 17, 2009, 10:31:58 AM »
go check out mr. magee's build link for more images, impressive. but to stay true to 'my' nominee go see funjimmy's too!  some very impressive workmanship;D

as i looked at all these pix i found myself saying 'man i love these hondas. i say that a lot i guess.
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Re: VOTE for July's SOHC4 of the month!
« Reply #5 on: June 17, 2009, 10:43:26 AM »
Wow, what a selection!  If I didn't have one here it would be a hard decision.  Good luck to everyone.
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Re: VOTE for July's SOHC4 of the month!
« Reply #6 on: June 17, 2009, 10:49:37 AM »
Geesh, those bikes are freaking nice.



Here's some shots of the engraving:





Some of the little details of the cockpit:



Crankcase breather:



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Re: VOTE for July's SOHC4 of the month!
« Reply #7 on: June 17, 2009, 02:24:06 PM »
 A couple more ,  ;D
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Re: VOTE for July's SOHC4 of the month!
« Reply #8 on: June 17, 2009, 02:28:25 PM »
last ones

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Re: VOTE for July's SOHC4 of the month!
« Reply #9 on: June 17, 2009, 02:33:25 PM »
Put my vote in...

Stiff competition this month.

Good luck to all...and all great bikes.
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Re: VOTE for July's SOHC4 of the month!
« Reply #10 on: June 17, 2009, 05:17:23 PM »
i nominated johny5,so he's got my vote.......just love that bike.......

must say that any other time it would have been the bobber.......
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Re: VOTE for July's SOHC4 of the month!
« Reply #11 on: June 17, 2009, 05:24:34 PM »
Thanks everyone. Your support is greatly appreciated.

Some more photos.






« Last Edit: June 17, 2009, 05:26:57 PM by FunJimmy »
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Re: VOTE for July's SOHC4 of the month!
« Reply #12 on: June 17, 2009, 05:25:50 PM »
And lastly.





Read all about it here: http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=27159.0


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« Last Edit: June 18, 2009, 11:39:26 AM by FunJimmy »
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Re: VOTE for July's SOHC4 of the month!
« Reply #13 on: June 17, 2009, 08:04:00 PM »
Wow!  really nice bikes ..... congrats to all the guys in this month ...great work  ;)
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Re: VOTE for July's SOHC4 of the month!
« Reply #14 on: June 18, 2009, 12:10:39 AM »
bobbymagee you had my vote from the begining chopper/bobbers are my true love
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Re: VOTE for July's SOHC4 of the month!
« Reply #15 on: June 18, 2009, 04:40:51 AM »
All fantastic and varied bikes guys, man there's some great innovation and design thoughts on his forum....gotta be Johnny5's cafe for me though but it was a tough call to make... ;D
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Re: VOTE for July's SOHC4 of the month!
« Reply #16 on: June 18, 2009, 04:54:38 AM »
Man... I can't deside. I'll have to think about it and come back later.

I mean, usually, there is one or two bikes that I will look at and say, "Nah, not that one..." This time, though... They're all sweet.
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Re: VOTE for July's SOHC4 of the month!
« Reply #17 on: June 18, 2009, 05:14:36 AM »
It took me a while to make up my mind.
My votes in  ;D
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Re: VOTE for July's SOHC4 of the month!
« Reply #18 on: June 18, 2009, 07:37:49 AM »
Here's a couple more of my stocker.
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Re: VOTE for July's SOHC4 of the month!
« Reply #19 on: June 18, 2009, 09:21:30 AM »
Toughest decision since I joined the forum. I like them all, is there a "select all of the above" button?

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Re: VOTE for July's SOHC4 of the month!
« Reply #20 on: June 18, 2009, 06:53:19 PM »
Wow. Wow. Wow. I can't decide. They are all so sweet. Looks like we have some great nominees for next month.

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Re: VOTE for July's SOHC4 of the month!
« Reply #21 on: June 18, 2009, 09:14:34 PM »
My votes' in but man it certainly is hard this time....luck to you all.

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Re: VOTE for July's SOHC4 of the month!
« Reply #22 on: June 18, 2009, 09:34:44 PM »
The problem is there is one damned near perfect bike representing every style.  

Funny Jimmy's 550 cafe:  Outstanding color scheme.  Suspension and braking upgrades scream ride me!

markb's stock 750:  A real credit to a classic.  As much as I like to add my own twist, I have a deep respect for the purist.  

Johnny5's 750 cafe:  The scroll work and touches of red are nicely placed for the keen eye, but nothing tops that seat.  

Aussie's 550 racer:  I love those pipes!  You want to sell them?   ;D  No really....

Bobby's 750 chopper:  Nice to see a chopper mixed it!  Not a ratty chopper either, clean lines and an obvious love for the art.

All options weighed, I have to vote for the classic.  Sweet bike Mark!  The other bikes are great expressions of the rider, how could I vote one over the other?
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Re: VOTE for July's SOHC4 of the month!
« Reply #23 on: June 19, 2009, 05:50:53 AM »
FunJimmy got my vote.  As others have said, it's a tough call.  But the awesome photography of FunJimmy's bike helped push my decision a bit.  Nice work!
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Re: VOTE for July's SOHC4 of the month!
« Reply #24 on: June 19, 2009, 08:38:39 AM »
I had to go with the stock bike because it's done so perfectly. Maybe my favorite custom will be more clear next month.