Topic: Vote for Bike Of The Month - July 2011

[Really?]

It's Votin' Time!

Nomination Thread - http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=90107.0

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

brandEn


Johnie


Johnny5


beveldrive


jdubb1977

[Ecosse]

damnit this is gonna be tough!

[Retro Rocket]

WOW....This month is going to be very hard......Great bikes guys....

[gnarlycharlie4u]

wow what an excellent botm thread. there's some steep competition this month for sure. I'll wait and see what everyone posts about their bikes before I make my decision.

good luck gentlemen.

[brandEn]

This is a great line up!  One on the best selections of bikes for BOTM I have seen. I will start the post about my bike tomorrow.

[scunny]

damn, this is never easy.

[Really?]

I know I can't choose one yet. I like them all.


Pictures and stories will sway the vote folks. Last BOTM proved that!

Maybe shoot some pics and/or video this month like y'all would do for the SOHC on the road thread. Besides, you can never have enough of those.

[Really?]

brandEn, did you move your pic?  I can't see it today. Let me know if you have another for me to use in its place.

[brandEn]

I know I can't choose one yet. I like them all.


Pictures and stories will sway the vote folks. Last BOTM proved that!

Maybe shoot some pics and/or video this month like y'all would do for the SOHC on the road thread. Besides, you can never have enough of those.

Nope, I didn't move anything. I can see it....

[Really?]

Whoops, I see it on the laptop but not on the phone.  I see the others on the phone, interesting.

[brandEn]

I brought home my 1978 CB750 F3 on 9/11/10. It was a non running and non titled bike in decent shape. I actually traded it for a pistol I had so the price was right. I had no idea that the F2/F3 models were the bastards of all the SOHC 750's but it didn't take me long to figure out! My original plan of getting the bike home and running got scrapped and by the end of the first day she was nothing but a pile of parts.
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
Once I had everything broke down I dug in and started blasting, cleaning, polishing, and inspecting everything. Overall the parts I had were in good shape.
 

 

 

 

 

 

 
Once the cleaning and blasting was finished I had EVERYTHING powdercoated
 

 

 

 

 

 
Then the fun part of putting everything together started!
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
Then I started on the top end. I had Cycle X install new valves, guides, springs, seals, do some mild porting. They also bored my jugs for the Wiseco 836 kit and I picked up a Webcam 41B. Then I painted the top end with some high temp PPG polyurethane.
 

 

 

 

 

 

 
Made a seat pan
 

 

 
Almost forgot! This was money well spent. The Gordon Frame Kit. Thanks Hednut!
 

 
Then I had Larry lay down some sweet paint.
 

 

 
tweakin came over and helped with the top end
 

 

 

 
Got a SWEET deal here on the classifieds for this Yamiya pipe
 

 

 

 

 
Finally got her on the road with thanks to this forum and all the people I have met because of it!
 

 

 

 

 

 

 
CR29 carbs
 

 

 

 


 
1978 CB750 F3
 
Wiseco 836 Kit
CR29 carbs
Yamiya Exhaust System
Dyna 2000 ignition
Webcam 41B
Cycle X top end
Progressive suspension forks and shocks
Carpy tail section
Custom paint by Larry Pearson www.meticulouspaint.com
powdercoated everything
Stainless brake pistons with EBC pads
Drilled rotors
Stainless braided brake lines by Slingshot Cycles
Earls Oil cooler
Randaaks GL1000 oil filter conversion kit with Jegs braided lines and anodized fittings.
Tarozzi fork brace

 
 

[UK Pete]

WOW! this is really going to be hard i like all of these
Pete

[Johnie]

Gosh Branden...excellent pics on your build. I feel humbled to even be in the BOTM...especially seeing what you all did to yours. The other cafes just beautiful. I will do a write up on my stocker soon.

[paulh1282]

Oh my God all these bikes are nice. Hope mine can turn out somewhere close to any of these...

[Free Booter]

I have to say it was a no brainer for me. I voted for Johnie. While the other bikes are beautiful; Johnie's is an exact replica of the very first bike I ever road on. My dad owned the exact model and color Cb750 and hoisted me up at age 3 on the seat in front of him and would cruise up and down the block at breakneck speeds of up to 10 miles per hour. Needless to say he was in his early twenties and it probably wasn't the rightest thing in the world to do, but I never forgot it. Its also the first bike I injured my self on. He parked it in front of my grandmother's house one day while I was out on the front lawn. I thought the pipes looked so shiny and inviting I just had to wrap my hand around them. My dad had just ridden home from work or where ever the hell he went. I NEVER forgot THAT either. Hot exhaust and toddler hands DON'T MIX. It was no doubt the final reason my mom gave him to sell it.

ANYWAY...That's why I chose it...still love that color AND the bike.

[brandEn]

Gosh Branden...excellent pics on your build. I feel humbled to even be in the BOTM...especially seeing what you all did to yours. The other cafes just beautiful. I will do a write up on my stocker soon.

Thanks so much. I love your bike and hopefully someday I will own a stocker half as nice!  One thing I have learned on this site and during my build was how to appreciate a classic bike in stock form. NICE bike!

[MoMo]

Shootout at the 750 Corral   .  A very tough choice...Larry

[beveldrive]

I’ve always been a fan of the big twin ‘scramblers’ of the 50/60s and I guess they were the inspiration for this project – that and some of the bikes from Deus Ex Machina.
Regarding the build itself, no matter what part of the project I was tackling I was always searching the pages of this site for hints, tips and those so valuable pics!
Right from the start I liked the shape of the K7 tank and decided to keep it, but I welded up the crazy fuel flap and add a monza cap. The seat is a race moulding intended for a Yam SRX600. I just loved its sleek lines and the way its curves match the tank - just knew it had to be part of this build. The CR specials are a bit of an extravagance I guess, but I had some cash left over after selling a car, so I thought what the hell. They do give the bike that performance look, not to mention the few more b.h.p. they provide - especially with the race can. The  motor is standard and I’ve only refreshed it with new rings and all the chains/tensioners. Though I did spend quite some time smoothing and matching the ports.
Wheels are alloy rims with stainless spokes, 18 inch front and rear to keep the retro look. Tyres are a bit controvertial for road use, I guess. But they say ‘scrambler’ more than any other tread pattern. So for that reason alone, I chose 'em. They’re Bridgestone ‘Trail Wing’ which are supposed to be a dual-purpose tyre, and so far they work just fine (I don’t ride in the rain!)

Anyhow, just got back from a ride where I took these latest pics:











Best regards
Steve

[jdubb1977]

definitely some stiff competition this month!  i'm honored to be in such great company.    this is my first build, and i'm pretty pleased so far.  my goal was a nice & tasteful cafe build.  something that was different from the rest of the cafe bikes around, but not too over the top or cliche.  and, i didn't want to break the bank or piss off the wife.  so far so good.    

here's a brief checklist of the work done on the bike, along w/ some pics...

-initial oil change (10w-40), air filter, spark plugs (NGK D8EA)
-completely cleaned carbs (the simple green method)
-softened carb boots (xylene & wintergreen method)
-new side covers from LPM Replicas
-new metal headlight bucket from a 1977 GL1000
-replaced lots of rusty nuts, bolts & springs with SS components (Ace Hardware)
-added clip-ons, then replaced those w/ clubmans
-new headlight bracket
-new horn
-new grips (gran tourismo style)
-completely rebuilt front and rear brakes (new seals, SS lines, EBC pads), and did a dual disc conversion
-shaved off old seat mounts, lock & helmet holder
-replaced the tail section w/ Carpy’s version (back when he was nicer?)
-molded new seat (camping mat method), and had it upholstered
-side-mount license plate & brake light (currently partially working)
-completely rebuilt front suspension (new OEM seals, oil, hardware, Progressive springs)
-rebuilt & painted gauges (decals from ebay, repainted needles by hand)
-lowered the gauges (flip gauge mount upside-down and add spacers method)
-painted the frame, triple tree, forks, etc w/ Duplicolor rattle can paint & clearcoat
-took multiple dents (large and small) out of the tank
-painted the tank, gauges, tail, headlight, fender, side covers w/ Duplicolor copper red mica (a Mazda color), Duplicolor for the cream stripes, then lots of Spraymax 2K clearcoat
-had new decals made for all the badges (thanks @myhondas!), then clear coated
-painted the headers and exhaust with VHT paint
-painted the Lesters with Duplicolor engine enamel and clearcoat

[Really?]

Ok, so, wow, um, what a month!!!!!!!!!

[Ecosse]

virtually impossible to decide.

*sigh* looks like i'll have to post my paypal account info again and see who bites.

 

[Tintop]

virtually impossible to decide.

*sigh* looks like i'll have to post my paypal account info again and see who bites.

 

+1 Ecosse.  But please remember to use the 'gift' check box.   Makes it easier to list for tax purposes.

[Sam Green Racing]

Some realy good looking bikes this month but The Urban Scrambler gets my vote.
The only change I would make (and that's just my prefference) is a narrower section front tyre.
Another thing to watch out for Steve,..... traffic wardens, your parked on double yellows.

Sam.

[bill440cars]

  These are REALLY some awesome Bikes to have to chose from. Is it possible to have the whole batch "Tie For 1st"?     LOL, just wondered. Got to make a decision. 

[zzpete]

  I voted. It wasn't an easy decision! They are all worthy of BOTM! Good luck to all!