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NOMINATE for Bike Of The Month - November 2009
« on: October 02, 2009, 08:57:25 PM »
Here we go again, the Nomination Thread.

October BOTM Thread - http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=58542.0

Looks like we already have one nomination.

Quote from: SamCB750A on October 01, 2009, 11:27:06 AM
It's not very often that I don't vote for the winning bike and this one was no exception, I hope the lady rider don't look as beefy as this brute. ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

Getting back to voting for the winner, Novembers winner will be Kevins Purple Haze. ::) ::)

Please Mr Tipper, accept this as the first nomination for next months BOTM.

http://mysite.verizon.net/kvnshwn/

Sam. ;)


Quote from: Rat400F on October 02, 2009, 12:03:20 PM
Quote from: SamCB750A on October 01, 2009, 11:27:06 AM

Getting back to voting for the winner, Novembers winner will be Kevins Purple Haze. ::) ::)

Please Mr Tipper, accept this as the first nomination for next months BOTM.

http://mysite.verizon.net/kvnshwn/

Sam. ;)


I second that bike.

Quote from: Kevin on October 02, 2009, 12:20:23 PM
Quote from: Rat400F on October 02, 2009, 12:03:20 PM
Quote from: SamCB750A on October 01, 2009, 11:27:06 AM

Getting back to voting for the winner, Novembers winner will be Kevins Purple Haze. ::) ::)

Please Mr Tipper, accept this as the first nomination for next months BOTM.

http://mysite.verizon.net/kvnshwn/

Sam. ;)


I second that bike.

I am honored to have the Purple Haze nominated and accept the nomination.
Kevin  ;D

Hey Kevin, will ya post a couple pics that you like of your bike?  I will use those to start the voting thread.
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Re: NOMINATE for Bike Of The Month - November 2009
« Reply #1 on: October 02, 2009, 09:42:15 PM »
A few pictures of the Purple Haze











In case anyone is interested.....
Here is a short list of custom stuff on the Purple Haze:
Billet triple trees
Box swing arm - chromed of course :-)
Billet headlamp mounts
Billet fork pre-load adjusters
Billet tappet covers
Billet rocker shaft end bolts
Billet engraved points cover and generator badge
Billet brake torque arm
Billet motor mounts
Billet exhaust flanges
Billet bar end weights (ben - waw balls) bet you didn't notice that, did ya Ecosse?
Billet mirrors
Billet tail light and bracket w/ LED's
Billet brake reservoir cap
Billet oil drain and filler caps
Billet wheel spacers
Carbon fiber air box
Custom oil cooler with braided lines and all billet mounting hardware
520 sprockets and chain
Custom seat (obviously)
Custom L.E.D. turn signals w/ billet mounts
Halogen headlamp
Dyna coils / Dyna ignition / Oregon Motorcycle Works regulator
Blade style fuse block
Taylor plug wires
Sun aluminum rims, Buchanan 8 gauge stainless spokes, polished hubs
Pop up recessed gas cap, Pingel petckock
Steel braided brake line / Speed Bleeder
Stainless steel axles
Stainless steel sprocket studs

I am sure there are plenty of other upgrades that I have made and just can't remember what they were.

Kevin
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Re: NOMINATE for Bike Of The Month - November 2009
« Reply #2 on: October 03, 2009, 12:21:55 AM »
the bend in the reg plate looks off. i don't like it.

;D





j/k... this thing is freakin' spectacular!
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Re: NOMINATE for Bike Of The Month - November 2009
« Reply #3 on: October 03, 2009, 01:35:03 PM »
I'd like to nominate Mkramer1121's really nice cafe' job. Sweeeeet!  I'd still like to see this in person.
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Re: NOMINATE for Bike Of The Month - November 2009
« Reply #4 on: October 03, 2009, 01:57:42 PM »
I'll nominate bellcow54 and his Calendar Girl.

http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=59106.0

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Re: NOMINATE for Bike Of The Month - November 2009
« Reply #5 on: October 03, 2009, 10:42:42 PM »
"Purple Haze" is beautiful..one of the prettiest SOHC 4's I've seen on these threads.  Unless some really spectacular contenders are nominated..I know which bike I'll be voting for..

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A few pictures of the Purple Haze










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Re: NOMINATE for Bike Of The Month - November 2009
« Reply #6 on: October 03, 2009, 11:57:15 PM »
Mkramer1121 & bellcow54 are seconded.
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Re: NOMINATE for Bike Of The Month - November 2009
« Reply #7 on: October 04, 2009, 12:00:05 AM »
Quote from: Ecosse on October 03, 2009, 12:21:55 AM
the bend in the reg plate looks off. i don't like it.

;D





j/k... this thing is freakin' spectacular!

I wonder how many people noticed that.  I missed it.  Must be all the glare from the chrome/polish in the pics.
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Re: NOMINATE for Bike Of The Month - November 2009
« Reply #8 on: October 04, 2009, 07:09:38 AM »
I accept...though I know who I'm voting for this month... ;D
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Re: NOMINATE for Bike Of The Month - November 2009
« Reply #9 on: October 04, 2009, 11:05:13 AM »
I nominate jreich.

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Re: NOMINATE for Bike Of The Month - November 2009
« Reply #10 on: October 04, 2009, 11:52:23 AM »
Quote from: TipperT on October 04, 2009, 12:00:05 AM
Quote from: Ecosse on October 03, 2009, 12:21:55 AM
the bend in the reg plate looks off. i don't like it.

;D





j/k... this thing is freakin' spectacular!

I wonder how many people noticed that.  I missed it.  Must be all the glare from the chrome/polish in the pics.

$5 says Kevin is in his garage fixing that right now. ;D
It took me several times of looking at the photo to even know what you were talking about.
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Re: NOMINATE for Bike Of The Month - November 2009
« Reply #11 on: October 04, 2009, 11:54:01 AM »
Quote from: mgbgt89 on October 04, 2009, 11:05:13 AM
I nominate jreich.


That's a nice chop, info?
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Re: NOMINATE for Bike Of The Month - November 2009
« Reply #12 on: October 04, 2009, 12:11:46 PM »
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Re: NOMINATE for Bike Of The Month - November 2009
« Reply #13 on: October 04, 2009, 12:43:34 PM »
Quote from: TipperT on October 04, 2009, 12:11:46 PM
Quote from: mgbgt89 on October 04, 2009, 11:05:13 AM
I nominate jreich.



Seconded

curses! i wanted to nominate that.  :'(

another tough month shaping up.
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Re: NOMINATE for Bike Of The Month - November 2009
« Reply #14 on: October 04, 2009, 01:29:13 PM »
Wow; thanks! Especially considering the present months company

Here are a couple of new pictures....I love Fall in Iowa!







I wasn't very good in keeping a project build going on this bike, so here is a brief rundown on the work I did to this bike for those that are interested. It is a '72 cb500 to begin with. I completely rebuilt the engine using new chains, etc....put in brand new one size over pistons and a 650 cam. I modified the front of the frame by cutting out some of the pressed metal and added in a nice curved piece of DOM to go with the flow of the bike/engine. I then hardtailed it using the same. The rear fender is a '36 Ford spare tire cover ring, and the sissy bar is just something simple I bent up. The wheels/hubs were two-staged painted by a friend and I added some buchanans spokes and nice vintage Firestones. The handlebars are some Aces bars made by Biltwell. And the color; not only did I think that it fit the bike, but I love a nicely done brown (rootbeer, or whatever you call it!)

Again, thanks for the feedback...this is my daily rider so sometimes I just see it as a means of transportation until I get a thumbs up or a "nice bike dude" while on the road!

Cheers
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Re: NOMINATE for Bike Of The Month - November 2009
« Reply #15 on: October 04, 2009, 03:07:38 PM »
beautiful landscape!

i like the rootbeer too.  8)
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Re: NOMINATE for Bike Of The Month - November 2009
« Reply #16 on: October 04, 2009, 03:14:39 PM »
Holy crap Mike, this is going to be harder to win than last month. the chopper and bellcows are fan freaking tastic.

mkramers bike is very thorough. Rode with him in chicago for a weekend.
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Re: NOMINATE for Bike Of The Month - November 2009
« Reply #17 on: October 05, 2009, 04:32:57 PM »
I accept,Thanks,will post some pics of the build,putting on braided brake lines,and braided oil hoses.Bill
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Re: NOMINATE for Bike Of The Month - November 2009
« Reply #18 on: October 05, 2009, 04:51:27 PM »
Wow, some serious competition, that's for sure!!

Damn you Ecosse for having to point out the bend in the license plate!! I had bought a vintage plate for the bike and the guy stiffed me and never sent it - I am still trying to get it from him.
Quote from: Rat400F on October 04, 2009, 11:52:23 AM
Quote from: TipperT on October 04, 2009, 12:00:05 AM
Quote from: Ecosse on October 03, 2009, 12:21:55 AM
the bend in the reg plate looks off. i don't like it.

;D



j/k... this thing is freakin' spectacular!


In case anyone is interested.....
Here is a short list of custom stuff on the Purple Haze:
Billet triple trees
Box swing arm - chromed of course :-)
Billet headlamp mounts
Billet fork pre-load adjusters
Billet tappet covers
Billet rocker shaft end bolts
Billet engraved points cover and generator badge
Billet brake torque arm
Billet motor mounts
Billet exhaust flanges
Billet bar end weights (ben - waw balls) bet you didn't notice that, did ya Ecosse?
Billet mirrors
Billet tail light and bracket w/ LED's
Billet brake reservoir cap
Billet oil drain and filler caps
Billet wheel spacers
Carbon fiber air box
Custom oil cooler with braided lines and all billet mounting hardware
520 sprockets and chain
Custom seat (obviously)
Custom L.E.D. turn signals w/ billet mounts
Halogen headlamp
Dyna coils / Dyna ignition / Oregon Motorcycle Works regulator
Blade style fuse block
Taylor plug wires
Sun aluminum rims, Buchanan 8 gauge stainless spokes, polished hubs
Pop up recessed gas cap, Pingel petckock
Steel braided brake line / Speed Bleeder
Stainless steel axles
Stainless steel sprocket studs

I am sure there are plenty of other upgrades that I have made and just can't remember what they were.

Kevin




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Re: NOMINATE for Bike Of The Month - November 2009
« Reply #19 on: October 05, 2009, 06:22:45 PM »
Killer looking nominees this month, that's for sure.

But it's one thing to build a killer scoot with the resources of an industrialized country, and another thing again to have the cajones to do it in an agricultural island out in the middle of the ocean. For being crazier than the average Islander (and that's really crazy, Mon!) I have to nominate Loaferoatan's Honduran CB750.  RR

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Re: NOMINATE for Bike Of The Month - November 2009
« Reply #20 on: October 05, 2009, 06:35:04 PM »
Loaferoatan is seconded.


What a BOTM this is gonna be.
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Re: NOMINATE for Bike Of The Month - November 2009
« Reply #21 on: October 05, 2009, 08:40:40 PM »
Quote from: Kevin on October 05, 2009, 04:51:27 PM
Damn you Ecosse for having to point out the bend in the license plate!!
;D amazing how observant one becomes when envious. 

Quote from: Kevin on October 05, 2009, 04:51:27 PM
I had bought a vintage plate for the bike and the guy stiffed me and never sent it - I am still trying to get it from him.

i've been badly wanting a vintage tag for mine but all my sources were for auto only.  :(
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Re: NOMINATE for Bike Of The Month - November 2009
« Reply #22 on: October 05, 2009, 08:58:57 PM »
Nice selection this month, tho every month are some sweet rides. Good luck all.
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Re: NOMINATE for Bike Of The Month - November 2009
« Reply #23 on: October 06, 2009, 05:36:13 AM »
Yeah, gotta love those old turkey Buzzards....................very surreal. A ride truly worthy of Gomez Addams!!!

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Re: NOMINATE for Bike Of The Month - November 2009
« Reply #24 on: October 06, 2009, 09:12:06 AM »
Tipper just a small point but you cant second 3 bikes....one second per forum member  ;).

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