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The BOTY winner for 2010 will be ...??????

Squirley (January)
28 (12.2%)
Kit (February 650 Shootout)
8 (3.5%)
Hush  (February 650 Shootout)
3 (1.3%)
Paulages (March)
28 (12.2%)
TwoTired (April)
3 (1.3%)
Cqyqte (May)
13 (5.7%)
Terry in Austrailia (June)
16 (7%)
Simpson (July)
18 (7.8%)
Godffrey (August)
41 (17.8%)
CB500Four (September)
24 (10.4%)
myhondas (October)
19 (8.3%)
HedNut (November)
29 (12.6%)

Total Members Voted: 213

Voting closed: November 30, 2010, 06:55:40 AM

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Offline HedNut

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Re: VOTE for Bike Of The Year - 2010
« Reply #100 on: November 18, 2010, 06:13:07 AM »
Oh yeah.... and this other one.

Yep....I made the covers of TWO magazines!!!  Can you believe it...  :D
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Re: VOTE for Bike Of The Year - 2010
« Reply #101 on: November 18, 2010, 07:30:01 AM »
157 votes so far this month.  I am sure there are some more votes to squeeze out of some folks.  I know I am one of them.
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Re: VOTE for Bike Of The Year - 2010
« Reply #102 on: November 18, 2010, 08:11:22 PM »
157 votes so far this month.  I am sure there are some more votes to squeeze out of some folks.  I know I am one of them.
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Re: VOTE for Bike Of The Year - 2010
« Reply #103 on: November 18, 2010, 09:38:51 PM »
Oh, goddamnit, I finally voted.  It wasn't easy, I didn't like doing it, and it was a miserable experience.  I voted totally against my norm, didn't vote for a bike that - on principle - I really, really wanted to.  I also didn't vote for a couple of other bikes that are, simply, some of my favorite bikes on here.  In the end, I voted for one that I never thought I would have, but I kept pausing on a few seconds longer than the others every time.

I envy all of these bikes.  I am glad the voting for me is over for this year.


Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm going to go sit in the shower, clutching my knees to my chest and weeping.

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Re: VOTE for Bike Of The Year - 2010
« Reply #104 on: November 18, 2010, 10:31:05 PM »
Hell, I just spent bout an hour anda half lookin them over again, and still haven't decided. I'll try again tomorrow..
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Re: VOTE for Bike Of The Year - 2010
« Reply #105 on: November 19, 2010, 01:07:17 PM »
Is it supposed to be a deliberate decision? I just went with my gut and voted cb550four's bike right away. it might not be the flashiest, but it's got all the right stuff where it counts.
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Re: VOTE for Bike Of The Year - 2010
« Reply #106 on: November 19, 2010, 01:28:03 PM »
where's the vote all option?

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Re: VOTE for Bike Of The Year - 2010
« Reply #107 on: November 19, 2010, 01:56:44 PM »
where's the vote all option?

You know we would have a 12 way tie!
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Re: VOTE for Bike Of The Year - 2010
« Reply #108 on: November 19, 2010, 02:26:49 PM »

OK. I'm trying to do my due diligence and re-read the build threads for my favorite BOTY candidates, but find it next to impossible to find the build threads for these fine machines.

I know Squirley’s and Paulages bikes quite well, but could use some help finding Godfrey’s and CB550Four’s build threads.

Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks
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Re: VOTE for Bike Of The Year - 2010
« Reply #109 on: November 19, 2010, 03:25:37 PM »
Every last one of these bikes is absolutely fabulous.

Simpson, I can't focus too well on your bike because my eyes keep wondering over to your pretty smile.  You are hot.  Bam!   :)




I have to my recollection never mentioned who I vote for, but I'll say this time.  I vote for Kit.  The more I think about it, the more I think she's one of the most amazing people I know.  A winner in every sense of the word.
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Re: VOTE for Bike Of The Year - 2010
« Reply #110 on: November 19, 2010, 03:42:04 PM »
I know Squirley’s and Paulages bikes quite well, but could use some help finding Godfrey’s and CB550Four’s build threads.
It's not a proper build thread, but it's got a link to a pretty comprehensive gallery.

Godffrey's thread.
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Re: VOTE for Bike Of The Year - 2010
« Reply #111 on: November 19, 2010, 03:47:02 PM »
I know Squirley’s and Paulages bikes quite well, but could use some help finding Godfrey’s and CB550Four’s build threads.
It's not a proper build thread, but it's got a link to a pretty comprehensive gallery.

Godffrey's thread.

Sorry Syscrush, those links don't seem to work.
1 down 1 to go.

Finally found CB550Four's build thread for anyone else needing it.
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=63938.0

It shouldn't be this difficult!

Cheers
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Re: VOTE for Bike Of The Year - 2010
« Reply #112 on: November 19, 2010, 06:36:11 PM »
Here's a link to Godffrey's gallery.  There's a ton of pics on there - I kept the link because I hunted a long time for details on that rear suspension:

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Re: VOTE for Bike Of The Year - 2010
« Reply #113 on: November 20, 2010, 06:38:12 PM »
Every last one of these bikes is absolutely fabulous.

Simpson, I can't focus too well on your bike because my eyes keep wondering over to your pretty smile.  You are hot.  Bam!   :)


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Don't hide them, ride them.   ;D




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Re: VOTE for Bike Of The Year - 2010
« Reply #114 on: November 20, 2010, 06:52:55 PM »
CCOErika and I enjoy riding two up.  Well, when I am the driver.  We rode two up with her driving on a snowmobile, she scared the P out of me but she handled it very well.   It was a very steep downhill grade and she did not tap the back brake, she held it down.  We switched and all was better.  I broke mine so I had to leave it out on the mountain.

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Re: VOTE for Bike Of The Year - 2010
« Reply #115 on: November 21, 2010, 03:08:43 AM »
Can we start another thread so I can vote for Simo's ol lady? She's a baaaaabe! ;D
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Re: VOTE for Bike Of The Year - 2010
« Reply #116 on: November 21, 2010, 06:11:24 AM »
Can we start another thread so I can vote for Simo's ol lady? She's a baaaaabe! ;D

And she's no "garage queen" either!
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Re: VOTE for Bike Of The Year - 2010
« Reply #117 on: November 22, 2010, 05:01:52 AM »
Can we start another thread so I can vote for Simo's ol lady? She's a baaaaabe! ;D

And she's no "garage queen" either!

If she ever leaves Simo, she can be queen of my garage, RRRRROWW! ;D
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So I said, "Hey mate, you haven't got any bike boots you don't need, do you?"

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Re: VOTE for Bike Of The Year - 2010
« Reply #118 on: November 22, 2010, 06:38:52 AM »
Is this the bike of the year thread, or the leg-hump of the year thread?  ::)
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Re: VOTE for Bike Of The Year - 2010
« Reply #119 on: November 22, 2010, 10:20:43 AM »
I don't have a motorcycle, sold it ('85 Yamaha Venture Royale).  Haven't had a CB750 for over 40 years.

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Re: VOTE for Bike Of The Year - 2010
« Reply #120 on: November 22, 2010, 06:07:13 PM »
Leg-hump, ha!  We're getting bored and off track waiting for the winner to be announced!
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Re: VOTE for Bike Of The Year - 2010
« Reply #121 on: November 23, 2010, 07:02:54 AM »
Yes I must say a wide variety of choices and tastes, congratulations to the one that comes out on top.  Now for a shamless pitch, but I feel this is a much better pic....



As most of the bikes in this competition are the ones I voted for through out the year, it's clear to see that I have a taste for stockers, cafes and racers. Bobbers and chops don't really flip my wig.
I think the May BOTM was probably one of the hardest to judge and Simon (lordmoonpie) got my vote. Although I didn't vote for this bike, I'm sure I would have had Simons CR750 not been in the contest. One of the tidiest bikes and with a lot of thought gone into it. Clean, simple and no black wheel rims gets my vote. ;)

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Re: VOTE for Bike Of The Year - 2010
« Reply #122 on: November 23, 2010, 08:08:37 AM »
As most of the bikes in this competition are the ones I voted for through out the year, it's clear to see that I have a taste for stockers, cafes and racers. Bobbers and chops don't really flip my wig.
I think the May BOTM was probably one of the hardest to judge and Simon (lordmoonpie) got my vote. Although I didn't vote for this bike, I'm sure I would have had Simons CR750 not been in the contest. One of the tidiest bikes and with a lot of thought gone into it. Clean, simple and no black wheel rims gets my vote. ;)
It is a beautiful hardtail chop.  You don't have to be into choppers to appreciate the thoughtful design and skillful execution of that bike.
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Re: VOTE for Bike Of The Year - 2010
« Reply #123 on: November 23, 2010, 09:21:34 AM »
I Agree!  I didn't even like choppers until I seen that machine!  It turned me....

...Clean, simple and no black wheel rims gets my vote. ;)

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It was better than the rust...and I couldn't afford more than a few cans of paint.....

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Re: VOTE for Bike Of The Year - 2010
« Reply #124 on: November 23, 2010, 06:49:06 PM »
Have to agree on Cqyqte chopper changing how I look at them.  CB500four's build is in my Favourites, as reference for my own race build.  Then there is that great selection of cafes, not to mention the equally fine stockers.  Big question for me is - would I park it in the front row, and ride it?

So that gets me down to 3. ::)  D#* this is tuff, but I still have a week. ;) ;D ;D
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