Author Topic: NOMINATE for Bike Of The Month - October 2009  (Read 13123 times)

0 Members and 3 Guests are viewing this topic.

Offline Really?

  • I've come to the conclusion that I AM a
  • Really Old Timer ...
  • *******
  • Posts: 5,264
NOMINATE for Bike Of The Month - October 2009
« on: September 02, 2009, 07:31:53 am »
It's that time again.  Let's get nominatin'!

September BOTM - http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=56872.0
I don't have a motorcycle, sold it ('85 Yamaha Venture Royale).  Haven't had a CB750 for over 40 years.

The Wife's Bike - 750K5
The Kid's Bike - 750K3

Offline HavocTurbo

  • Angry little bastard of an
  • Old Timer
  • ******
  • Posts: 3,739
  • Can you tell?
Re: NOMINATE for Bike Of The Month - October 2009
« Reply #1 on: September 02, 2009, 08:37:30 am »
To continue the spirit of being different...............I'd like to nominate Juice! and his wonderful bobber.

Couldn't find but the one picture but his build thread ( http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=57537.0 ) says it's finished.

'48 HD Panhead - Exxon Valdez
'78 CB550K - Fokker CB.3
'78 Honda CB750K - Mavrik
'80 Yamaha XS850G - Kanibalistik
09 XL883L - No Name

Juice!

  • Guest
Re: NOMINATE for Bike Of The Month - October 2009
« Reply #2 on: September 02, 2009, 10:30:50 am »
I'll accept the nomination, I'll try to get some better quality pics soon... hopefully.

Offline Spikeybike

  • when planting C4 at your enemy's base make sure you don't use a
  • Really Old Timer ...
  • *******
  • Posts: 7,265
  • member #1150
Re: NOMINATE for Bike Of The Month - October 2009
« Reply #3 on: September 02, 2009, 11:08:31 am »
 i'll nominate Mkramers1121 750 cafe

can't seem to find any good shots of it though ...

he's on the right

Offline Really?

  • I've come to the conclusion that I AM a
  • Really Old Timer ...
  • *******
  • Posts: 5,264
Re: NOMINATE for Bike Of The Month - October 2009
« Reply #4 on: September 02, 2009, 12:17:32 pm »
Juice! and Mkramers1121 are seconded.
I don't have a motorcycle, sold it ('85 Yamaha Venture Royale).  Haven't had a CB750 for over 40 years.

The Wife's Bike - 750K5
The Kid's Bike - 750K3

Offline mkramer1121

  • Expert
  • ****
  • Posts: 1,304
Re: NOMINATE for Bike Of The Month - October 2009
« Reply #5 on: September 02, 2009, 12:48:31 pm »
I accept!!!  I can't seem to find a better pic either...Time to dig out the camera....

Offline Really?

  • I've come to the conclusion that I AM a
  • Really Old Timer ...
  • *******
  • Posts: 5,264
Re: NOMINATE for Bike Of The Month - October 2009
« Reply #6 on: September 02, 2009, 12:53:05 pm »
I accept!!!  I can't seem to find a better pic either...Time to dig out the camera....

See if you can get some hot chiqs to pose with it.  Please be specific and close up on the shots, lol.
I don't have a motorcycle, sold it ('85 Yamaha Venture Royale).  Haven't had a CB750 for over 40 years.

The Wife's Bike - 750K5
The Kid's Bike - 750K3

Offline ZanVooden

  • I don't need no stinkin' title
  • Hot Shot
  • ***
  • Posts: 300
  • This was suppose to be a quick one month job...
Re: NOMINATE for Bike Of The Month - October 2009
« Reply #7 on: September 02, 2009, 01:21:50 pm »
I would like to nominate TipperT.



*I Believe I can do that right? (since he moderates this and all?)
I hope so, I love this bike.

Offline Really?

  • I've come to the conclusion that I AM a
  • Really Old Timer ...
  • *******
  • Posts: 5,264
Re: NOMINATE for Bike Of The Month - October 2009
« Reply #8 on: September 02, 2009, 02:06:35 pm »
I would like to nominate TipperT.



*I Believe I can do that right? (since he moderates this and all?)
I hope so, I love this bike.

Dude, you are on crack, lol.  Thank you for the compliment!

If it gets seconded, I will have my wife accept since it is hers.  Well, after we create her account on here.

As far as I know, you can nominate a Moderators bike.
I don't have a motorcycle, sold it ('85 Yamaha Venture Royale).  Haven't had a CB750 for over 40 years.

The Wife's Bike - 750K5
The Kid's Bike - 750K3

Offline Spikeybike

  • when planting C4 at your enemy's base make sure you don't use a
  • Really Old Timer ...
  • *******
  • Posts: 7,265
  • member #1150
Re: NOMINATE for Bike Of The Month - October 2009
« Reply #9 on: September 02, 2009, 02:08:50 pm »
i'll second ... i don't think anyone would mind if the wife just used your account ...  well i don't anyway

Offline Really?

  • I've come to the conclusion that I AM a
  • Really Old Timer ...
  • *******
  • Posts: 5,264
Re: NOMINATE for Bike Of The Month - October 2009
« Reply #10 on: September 02, 2009, 02:12:26 pm »
i'll second ... i don't think anyone would mind if the wife just used your account ...  well i don't anyway

True.  But, back when I planted myself in this spot, trying to follow the rules, I made Benly Ben's dad create an account for his CR750.  So, I feel I should follow what I had someone do.  I will get with her and we will do the do.

Thanks y'all!
I don't have a motorcycle, sold it ('85 Yamaha Venture Royale).  Haven't had a CB750 for over 40 years.

The Wife's Bike - 750K5
The Kid's Bike - 750K3

CCOErika

  • Guest
Re: NOMINATE for Bike Of The Month - October 2009
« Reply #11 on: September 02, 2009, 07:11:40 pm »
i'll second ... i don't think anyone would mind if the wife just used your account ...  well i don't anyway

True.  But, back when I planted myself in this spot, trying to follow the rules, I made Benly Ben's dad create an account for his CR750.  So, I feel I should follow what I had someone do.  I will get with her and we will do the do.

Thanks y'all!
I accept the nomination. Thanks for the nomination.  I love the bike my husband built for me.

Offline Bonafide

  • Enthusiast
  • **
  • Posts: 236
Re: NOMINATE for Bike Of The Month - October 2009
« Reply #12 on: September 02, 2009, 09:47:04 pm »
TipperT - I have question about that bike, what length are those shocks? They look short, but not too short and the bike is lowered in the front too? My latest build is for my better half (surprise b-day present in December if I'm lucky) and she'll need it lowered a bit to be comfortable.

Offline Really?

  • I've come to the conclusion that I AM a
  • Really Old Timer ...
  • *******
  • Posts: 5,264
Re: NOMINATE for Bike Of The Month - October 2009
« Reply #13 on: September 02, 2009, 09:56:13 pm »
I did measure them but do not remember exactly what lenght they were.  I just remember they are 11" shorties, the common ones.  The 16" rim dropped it bit more, about an inch.  The front tubes are cyclex -2's and then slid up the tree 1 1/8".  I was going for an inch but with those new tubes and doing it myself, I left it at that length sticking out the top.  The tubes slid very easy.

With the stock rim on it, the rim/tire looked like it was tucked in to far.  I think the 16" rim and tire helped it fit much better.

Wow, a Q from Bonafide, that's kewl.  Your bike got great reviews at work.
« Last Edit: September 02, 2009, 09:58:38 pm by TipperT »
I don't have a motorcycle, sold it ('85 Yamaha Venture Royale).  Haven't had a CB750 for over 40 years.

The Wife's Bike - 750K5
The Kid's Bike - 750K3

Offline Ecosse

  • Really Old Timer ...
  • *******
  • Posts: 5,051
  • Member #4139
    • My 550 walk around video
Re: NOMINATE for Bike Of The Month - October 2009
« Reply #14 on: September 03, 2009, 01:11:26 am »
sweet set of wheels ccoerika. and, welcome!
1974 CB550K     
                 
            Help stop TORTURE and SLAUGHTER of cats, dogs, and other kept animals.                                                  www.animalsasia.org

                                  Your 1%er name

                                                A WORTHY EFFORT: http://www.honorflight.org.

Offline Bonafide

  • Enthusiast
  • **
  • Posts: 236
Re: NOMINATE for Bike Of The Month - October 2009
« Reply #15 on: September 03, 2009, 05:37:36 am »
Thanks TipperT ... I suppose I dont many questions, huh? Maybe cause I use the search feature a lot? :)

Sweet bike ... love the look/stance.

Offline checkflag

  • Enthusiast
  • **
  • Posts: 207
Re: NOMINATE for Bike Of The Month - October 2009
« Reply #16 on: September 04, 2009, 10:07:37 pm »
I hope there's more than 2 this month.
1979 cb650. Mac 4-1 exhaust. Soon>> cb750 carbs.

Offline Really?

  • I've come to the conclusion that I AM a
  • Really Old Timer ...
  • *******
  • Posts: 5,264
Re: NOMINATE for Bike Of The Month - October 2009
« Reply #17 on: September 05, 2009, 06:16:36 am »
There is more than two this month.
I don't have a motorcycle, sold it ('85 Yamaha Venture Royale).  Haven't had a CB750 for over 40 years.

The Wife's Bike - 750K5
The Kid's Bike - 750K3

Offline Ecosse

  • Really Old Timer ...
  • *******
  • Posts: 5,051
  • Member #4139
    • My 550 walk around video
Re: NOMINATE for Bike Of The Month - October 2009
« Reply #18 on: September 05, 2009, 12:17:45 pm »
i'm on this... the search is on.  :D
1974 CB550K     
                 
            Help stop TORTURE and SLAUGHTER of cats, dogs, and other kept animals.                                                  www.animalsasia.org

                                  Your 1%er name

                                                A WORTHY EFFORT: http://www.honorflight.org.

Offline coldright

  • That's Ms.
  • Expert
  • ****
  • Posts: 934
  • to you
Re: NOMINATE for Bike Of The Month - October 2009
« Reply #19 on: September 05, 2009, 05:20:34 pm »
Can I nominate Paulage's bike?  It will be back together by October, right Paul?  This does beg the question, what is the easiest way to find out if someone has already won or been nominated?  I can't imagine that this bike hasn't been up before, although it has just gone through a bit of a rebuild. 

Offline Ecosse

  • Really Old Timer ...
  • *******
  • Posts: 5,051
  • Member #4139
    • My 550 walk around video
Re: NOMINATE for Bike Of The Month - October 2009
« Reply #20 on: September 05, 2009, 06:54:14 pm »
here's a botm gallery: "click me"
1974 CB550K     
                 
            Help stop TORTURE and SLAUGHTER of cats, dogs, and other kept animals.                                                  www.animalsasia.org

                                  Your 1%er name

                                                A WORTHY EFFORT: http://www.honorflight.org.

Offline coldright

  • That's Ms.
  • Expert
  • ****
  • Posts: 934
  • to you
Re: NOMINATE for Bike Of The Month - October 2009
« Reply #21 on: September 05, 2009, 07:02:51 pm »
Paulages, winner BOTM, February 2008.  Thank you, Ecosse.

Offline Operator

  • Someday I will live up to being a
  • Expert
  • ****
  • Posts: 856
Re: NOMINATE for Bike Of The Month - October 2009
« Reply #22 on: September 06, 2009, 05:40:19 am »
Can't upload a picture with this (public) computer, but I want to nominate Garretcb750's cafe!

Just saw this bike in person on the weekend in Digby and it is beautiful

If ever there was a creator of bastard sons, it is the open road, for she has claimed so many young men yearning for freedom......

1973 CB750 K3
1976 CB400F (Cafe Project)
1979 Yamaha XS400 (Currently up for Sale)

Offline Bonafide

  • Enthusiast
  • **
  • Posts: 236
Re: NOMINATE for Bike Of The Month - October 2009
« Reply #23 on: September 06, 2009, 06:15:32 am »
Can't upload a picture with this (public) computer, but I want to nominate Garretcb750's cafe!

Just saw this bike in person on the weekend in Digby and it is beautiful



You'll have to get him to post some pictures. This is about all I could find for a recent one.


Offline Really?

  • I've come to the conclusion that I AM a
  • Really Old Timer ...
  • *******
  • Posts: 5,264
Re: NOMINATE for Bike Of The Month - October 2009
« Reply #24 on: September 06, 2009, 02:15:30 pm »
Thanks Ecosse!




Bikes that have been nominated and did not win can be nominated again.  It is just a BOTM bike/winner that cannot be nominated again.  Oh and bike has to be running and at some sort of finished point to be nominated.  There is a BOTM 11 months of the year.  The other month is for BOTY.
I don't have a motorcycle, sold it ('85 Yamaha Venture Royale).  Haven't had a CB750 for over 40 years.

The Wife's Bike - 750K5
The Kid's Bike - 750K3