Author Topic: Vote for Bike Of The Month - August 2011 (Read 13479 times)

kap384@telus.net · « **Reply #25 on:** July 27, 2011, 07:11:59 AM »

Uh oh, I better come up with a cool 'on the road' shot to compete with that. Looks great Gordon.

Gordon · « **Reply #26 on:** July 27, 2011, 07:24:17 AM »

Quote from: kap384 on July 27, 2011, 07:11:59 AM

Uh oh, I better come up with a cool 'on the road' shot to compete with that. Looks great Gordon.

Thanks! I figured I should add some fluff to my posts to distract from the fact that my bike isn't as pretty as yours.

JBMorse · « **Reply #27 on:** July 28, 2011, 05:07:46 AM »

Hmmm tough call. Both beautifully done bikes. Kap's got a cooler back story but Gordon's got a cooler bike mechanic uniform. (How do you l look so clean in that picture??)
Gordon also has a nicer road trip shot. Decisions......

Gordon · « **Reply #28 on:** July 28, 2011, 09:07:21 AM »

Quote from: JBMorse on July 28, 2011, 05:07:46 AM

Hmmm tough call. Both beautifully done bikes. Kap's got a cooler back story but Gordon's got a cooler bike mechanic uniform. (How do you l look so clean in that picture??)
Gordon also has a nicer road trip shot. Decisions......

Thanks! The coveralls were actually a gift from a friend and that was the firs time I'd worn them. They're personalized and Honda-fied!

Yes, that's an "F" on the back, but considering she didn't know anything about bikes I'd say she did a pretty good job.

Gordon · « **Reply #29 on:** July 28, 2011, 09:18:01 AM »

Some more road pics:

Gordon · « **Reply #30 on:** July 28, 2011, 09:21:10 AM »

How about some more recent shots from the Texas leg of the SOHC4 World Tour Relay...

kap384@telus.net · « **Reply #31 on:** July 28, 2011, 10:23:56 AM »

Quote from: Gordon on July 28, 2011, 09:07:21 AM

Quote from: JBMorse on July 28, 2011, 05:07:46 AM
Hmmm tough call. Both beautifully done bikes. Kap's got a cooler back story but Gordon's got a cooler bike mechanic uniform. (How do you l look so clean in that picture??)
Gordon also has a nicer road trip shot. Decisions......

Thanks! The coveralls were actually a gift from a friend and that was the firs time I'd worn them. They're personalized and Honda-fied! Yes, that's an "F" on the back, but considering she didn't know anything about bikes I'd say she did a pretty good job.

SERIOUSLY! My bike is on the back of your sweet, custom coveralls. Where can I gets me one??

And holy cow, I need to get some pics taken over the next few days. Won't be able to contribute a GZ one yet, as he hasn't arrived, but will be posting more before months end.

Gordon · « **Reply #32 on:** July 28, 2011, 11:17:21 AM »

Here's one of the bike with its future owner.

And here's what it looks like as of right now with the Bates hard bags it's been wearing for the past few years. The most recent changes are the Hondaman-rebuilt swing arm, heavy-duty stainless steel spokes on the rear wheel, and new, stock profile Avon Roadriders that fill out the fenders better than the metric size Avons it had on it in the picture at the top of this thread and in most of the other pictures.

This is the unwashed, everyday look the K1 usually sports. Still proudly wearing the dirt and road grime from the sohc4 relay ride.

kap384@telus.net · « **Reply #33 on:** July 28, 2011, 08:23:01 PM »

So, here we go..... These are the photo ops I could find after work today on a 50 mile round trip from my house. In the order they were taken:

Out in the countryside

In front of a nice canola field

The Simmons Building - a turn of the century mattress factory in an area of Calgary going through a massive redevelopment

Just a cool old tree on the grounds of the world famous Calgary Stampede

The Rundlestones - only remains of the first general hospital in Calgary, also from the turn of the century

Really? · « **Reply #34 on:** July 29, 2011, 07:58:32 AM »

However the voting turns out this month, it has been a fantastic month! The battle has been excellent!

Simpson · « **Reply #35 on:** July 29, 2011, 08:16:38 AM »

Great bikes! Love the bags Gordan.

Really? · « **Reply #36 on:** July 29, 2011, 08:35:45 AM »

My vote has finally been cast.

Gordon · « **Reply #37 on:** July 29, 2011, 09:10:39 AM »

Quote from: TipperT on July 29, 2011, 08:35:45 AM

My vote has finally been cast.

I still haven't decided... $:-\$

Really? · « **Reply #38 on:** July 29, 2011, 09:24:29 AM »

When are we all gonna go riding?

Ecosse · « **Reply #39 on:** July 31, 2011, 01:05:52 AM »

So...?

Anyway this turns out I agree this has been a great month. Excellent bikes!

Tintop · « **Reply #40 on:** July 31, 2011, 04:49:19 AM »

A tough decision this month, but vote is cast.

Gordon · « **Reply #41 on:** July 31, 2011, 09:01:36 PM »

Congrats, Kap!!

I was pretty sure this was how it was going to go, but I at least had to make you work for it.

At first I thought I might have a chance, even though my K1 isn't the prettiest sohc4 around, but when I found out your F is a family heirloom I knew it was all over.

That's a fine looking machine and one I would definitely be proud to own!

Really? · « **Reply #42 on:** July 31, 2011, 09:46:51 PM »

Congrats Kap!

That was a great battle this month. You both hit each other quite hard!

kap384@telus.net · « **Reply #43 on:** August 01, 2011, 01:02:24 PM »

Quote from: Gordon on July 31, 2011, 09:01:36 PM

Congrats, Kap!!

I was pretty sure this was how it was going to go, but I at least had to make you work for it. At first I thought I might have a chance, even though my K1 isn't the prettiest sohc4 around, but when I found out your F is a family heirloom I knew it was all over.

That's a fine looking machine and one I would definitely be proud to own!

Thanks Gordon! I certainly didn't think it was ever in the bag. You've got a great looking machine there and a cool story of your own. I think we should both be proud that we kept this thread pretty active with only 2 bikes and a seemingly quiet month on the board

Thanks for all the votes people!

MoMo · « **Reply #44 on:** August 01, 2011, 01:07:23 PM »

Congratulations Kap, well done...Larry

jahmic · « **Reply #45 on:** August 01, 2011, 03:56:33 PM »

Grats to you both...

I had a tough time deciding between an F bike (I own a 78), and the K bike that's probably been on most of the roads I've been dreaming about riding here in CO....especially while I wrench and glance up at the mountains from my backyard for inspiration to git'r'done.

Great bikes, great photos.

bill440cars · « **Reply #46 on:** August 02, 2011, 09:08:30 PM »

Congratulations kap, well done! Both bikes were really something and you and Gordon have every right to be proud of your bikes, they are a credit to YOU 2.

Sam Green Racing · « **Reply #47 on:** August 03, 2011, 09:18:47 AM »

Congrats to both.

I voted for the F but if both bikes were to be put up for sale, I'd buy the K.

That makes Gordon a winner as well.

Sam.

lucky · « **Reply #48 on:** August 27, 2011, 11:49:55 AM »

You did a great job on the bike and it was a very interesting story and life of a motorcycle.

I hope the welder did not miss this. See photo.
I am a welding inspector so i just look for cracks. Sorry

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Author Topic: Vote for Bike Of The Month - August 2011 (Read 13479 times)