Author Topic: Vote for Bike Of The Month - May 2011 (Read 12038 times)

Really? · « **on:** April 17, 2011, 09:04:41 AM »

It's Votin' Time!

Nomination Thread - http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=86673.0

Now it is time for your pics and stories. Spread them out. It makes this half of the month more interesting.

SamCB750A

Radam

UK Pete

Red750K1

MoMo · « **Reply #1 on:** April 17, 2011, 11:47:35 AM »

4 bikes to choose from, that's going to tax my brain to no end...Larry

Sam Green Racing · « **Reply #2 on:** April 18, 2011, 08:11:00 AM »

Isn't it nice to see 4 bikes and not a single black painted wheel in sight

My vote is in.

Sam.

Really? · « **Reply #3 on:** April 18, 2011, 08:14:02 AM »

So when is the party getting started? What? We need beer?

Trav-i · « **Reply #4 on:** April 18, 2011, 10:56:52 AM »

You mean I have to vote for just 1? That's not fair, I can't decide which one I like the most. Hmm, this is gonna be one hard decision to make.

BLUE71TURBO · « **Reply #5 on:** April 18, 2011, 03:48:07 PM »

I voted for the " BLACK " one.

Bill/BentON Racing · « **Reply #6 on:** April 18, 2011, 04:23:58 PM »

Yeah,but you can come visit Samauto and....I'll let you twist the throttle!...with it running!Bill

Johnie · « **Reply #7 on:** April 18, 2011, 04:51:43 PM »

Yup...that cool HONDA gets my vote!!!

apex_seeking · « **Reply #8 on:** April 19, 2011, 06:18:32 PM »

Quote from: Johnie on April 18, 2011, 04:51:43 PM

Yup...that cool HONDA gets my vote!!!

Well, I voted for the 750!

Old Scrambler · « **Reply #9 on:** April 19, 2011, 06:19:47 PM »

I like them all but only one can win..........

Really? · « **Reply #10 on:** April 19, 2011, 06:22:01 PM »

We could use some pics and stories to sway our votes folks. I sure need the help!

Red750K1 · « **Reply #11 on:** April 20, 2011, 08:07:03 AM »

So you want a story? My Gold K1 has a pretty good story.
When I bought this bike it came with a hand made trunk, story was that the original owner bought this bike and rode the heck out of it. That was about all I had to go on. A few years later, when the bike was nearly complete, I found the original owner's last name and some initials painted on the side. After some searching online I found his phone number and was able to get in touch with him. We talked for a few hours about his trips he went on and the bike when he first bought it. Turns out he was an art teacher back in the '70s and had his summers off so he would go on a long trip each year. All of the trips he took on this '71 were pinstriped on the map you see. He said in THREE years he put over 50,000 miles on this bike. He ended up buying a gold wing when they first came out and rode that, he sold this bike in the early 80's to the guy I bought it from.

Although it was pretty dirty when I bought her she cleaned up very very nice. All original parts except for the seat. yes, original Hm300s in dam near MINT shape.

This old gal sure did get around!!! I'm happy to have found her for sale. She was sitting in the 2nd owners barn since the late 80's. Still ran good but needed some TLC. Atleast the guy waxed all the chrome before storing her. Sure did shine up nice

Really? · « **Reply #12 on:** April 20, 2011, 08:19:42 AM »

That's a kewl story! He sure got around on that bike. You probably won't see a trunk done up like that any more.

You really did a fantastic job on that bike!

Red750K1 · « **Reply #13 on:** April 20, 2011, 11:01:12 AM »

Thanks Tipper! I really like the on-of-a-kind part of this bike. Thats why I took such care fixing her up, you just don't come across one like this all the time. I'm very happy with how she turned out

faux fiddy · « **Reply #14 on:** April 21, 2011, 03:07:34 AM »

Uhh, Sam, never connected that the A in Sam 750A was for Automatic. I hear the Automatics suck, but what do I know about them first hand? The drilled out disc on the rear is what sold me, and reading some of your years of posts, of course...

I like the machinist's bikes but it was tough to seee it against the world traveler for me.

I think we will see the runner-ups on BOTM this summer.

Radam · « **Reply #15 on:** April 21, 2011, 12:31:48 PM »

I'll start by admitting that I didn't do the brunt of the work to this bike. I'm sure I loose some points for that, but I have to be honest. At least I bought it this way and didn't pay someone to do it.

It's got the Cycle X 836 kit. It also has 530 x-ring o-ring chain and sprockets 17/48 teeth, Dyna S ignition with hot coils and wires, heavy duty clutch, webcam 63a cam, new Honda carb boots..... I don't have the list of everything that was done to it with me right now, but that's some of the highlights. It was also Dyno tested to get the right jets on. 75hp and 50 torque, 10.5-1 compression. Since I've gotten it I've put the cycle x (cheap) shocks on it, sanded and painted the headers, new plugs and wires, replaced the whole charging system and a few little things here and there.
Here's some pics from the relay rally. (maybe they'll help me regain the points I lost for not doing most of the work)

Really? · « **Reply #16 on:** April 21, 2011, 03:37:11 PM »

That is a perty bike Radam!

hondaface75 · « **Reply #17 on:** April 21, 2011, 03:44:49 PM »

Still a cool bike Radam. Its not a bad thing that you bought the oposite of a basket case to start with!

Radam · « **Reply #18 on:** April 21, 2011, 03:52:30 PM »

Thanks guys. I really hope to one day build my own bike. I really lucked out finding this one (Beitris). I was looking for a project bike, but found this one and talked the guy down to my price range.

Bill/BentON Racing · « **Reply #19 on:** April 22, 2011, 05:40:28 AM »

Real nice bike and nice dyno #'s,75+ RWHP you can FEEL!!!

Good Luck,tho I'm a little leaning toward the A!

,Bill
Doesn't matter who built it,YOU own it!!

Really? · « **Reply #20 on:** April 22, 2011, 05:53:00 AM »

Quote from: Radam on April 21, 2011, 03:52:30 PM

Thanks guys. I really hope to one day build my own bike. I really lucked out finding this one (Beitris). I was looking for a project bike, but found this one and talked the guy down to my price range.

Me too! The sad part is that I spend so much time in here and have seen soooo many bikes, that it may take a lifetime to finish!

Radam · « **Reply #21 on:** April 22, 2011, 06:11:42 AM »

Ha ha! Well, I'm hoping that I get to move to Australia in Sep/Oct. Maybe I can get Terry to help me with a build if I get to go there.

I'll bring my F to show him since I know he loves them so much!

Ecosse · « **Reply #22 on:** April 24, 2011, 12:30:00 AM »

so sam, how about posting up some you tube quarter mile passes of the samauto bike?

another bunch of cool bikes.

Sam Green Racing · « **Reply #23 on:** April 25, 2011, 12:21:02 PM »

Just for you Billy Mac.

Bill's first round win

http://youtu.be/YQK9ej7YUms

Really? · « **Reply #24 on:** April 25, 2011, 02:13:28 PM »

Nice Sam!

Took me a bit to figure out that it is an automatic. Coming out of the hole I could not figure out if the clutch was slipping or the back tire was spinning cause of the wet track.

Too bad you could not have run up against something else that was vintage.

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