Author Topic: Vote for Bike Of The Year - 2011 (Read 22391 times)

Stev-o · « **Reply #25 on:** November 05, 2011, 08:02:12 PM »

Leave it all as is, don't need no stinky worms!

Great bunch of bikes, I make my choice easy: which one would I most want in my garage.

Really? · « **Reply #26 on:** November 05, 2011, 09:47:42 PM »

Lots of member activity but no contender activity. How weird!

Do these guys even know they are in BOTY? Well, I see Tintop and Terry posted.

But then things are a bit tiny using Tapatalk most of the time.

FrankenFrankenstuff · « **Reply #27 on:** November 05, 2011, 09:52:48 PM »

voted

bill440cars · « **Reply #28 on:** November 05, 2011, 09:59:26 PM »

Haven't been on here much, just a bit here and there and now I saw that the BOTY voting is going on. Ya know, I've seen a number of times that it was a job, trying to decide between 2 or maybe 3, but THIS TIME, there are MANY in the running, that are REALLY something to behold and I might be running close to deadline, trying to decide! Some AWESOME bikes there guys!

Retro Rocket · « **Reply #29 on:** November 05, 2011, 10:13:53 PM »

Voted....

Seabass · « **Reply #30 on:** November 06, 2011, 06:55:01 PM »

A calender would be great i would buy two.

Grnrngr · « **Reply #31 on:** November 06, 2011, 07:09:27 PM »

I too, would buy two...

MoMo · « **Reply #32 on:** November 06, 2011, 07:16:20 PM »

Can't make a decision as of yet-too many masterpieces...Larry

Terry in Australia · « **Reply #33 on:** November 07, 2011, 12:35:04 AM »

Quote from: Ndstrylgrnrngr on November 06, 2011, 07:09:27 PM

I too, would buy two...

I too, would buy two... too!

MrGardman · « **Reply #34 on:** November 07, 2011, 08:42:05 AM »

Made my choice, but this was really difficult. They all look great.

Sam Green Racing · « **Reply #35 on:** November 08, 2011, 12:41:53 AM »

Quote from: Ndstrylgrnrngr on November 05, 2011, 07:38:30 PM

Might work if we did a generic sort of "Stockers" and "Racers"... but then we'd need a "Chopper/Bobber" group too...so.... I'm basing my vote on two factors, the number of people involved in the build and the number of pages dedicated to the effort.....Go Team Sam Green!!! My thanks and appreciation to the team, not just for a fine bike build, but for a great campaign and mostly for doing it here on the forum so the rest of us can watch...what a show!

On behalf of all the team, a real big thanks Dave.

I have copy and pasted your comment into our thread, I'm sure the guys will be as pleased as I was to read it.
It has been a real big effort and when one considers the fact that most of the work and help has been via the Web/this forum, the finished bike makes it all the more unbelievable, what a team.

Sam.

cb550fcafe · « **Reply #36 on:** November 08, 2011, 07:26:26 AM »

Since its election day, I placed my vote. My choice May win, may not but I enjoyed watching it come together here on SOHC4. All nice bikes I'd love to own, no losers here.

KB02 · « **Reply #37 on:** November 09, 2011, 04:50:45 AM »

I let it all sit in mind and came back to it and the three that I had narrowed it down to had grown back up to 5.

BUT, there was one bike that I just kept coming back to. It was something that just spoke to me and made me say, "Wow. That's a nice bike."

I've made my choice and placed my vote. I certainly wouldn't mind having a single one of these rides in my garage. It;s a great group of bike we've had this year. Well done to all!

-Bob
KB02

Really? · « **Reply #38 on:** November 10, 2011, 08:21:33 AM »

Where is all the action?

It sure is not here!

kap384@telus.net · « **Reply #39 on:** November 10, 2011, 10:55:36 AM »

Honoured to be counted amongst the bikes this year. In my mind there are 2 or 3 complete works of art. I'm going to have a hard time. Good luck to everyone!

HonderCB · « **Reply #40 on:** November 10, 2011, 12:57:42 PM »

Really hard for me to decide from about 4 of those bikes.... the others are great too, but 4 really stood out. It was a tough call for sure

bjatwood · « **Reply #41 on:** November 11, 2011, 06:08:54 AM »

My vote is in! May the best bike win!

Bob3050 · « **Reply #42 on:** November 11, 2011, 12:57:49 PM »

I can't believe that I'm included among the other BOTY bikes. It's truly an honor. I would like to see more pictures of all the bikes so I'll start the ball rolling with some pictures of mine
Bob

Really? · « **Reply #43 on:** November 11, 2011, 03:13:09 PM »

Quote from: Bob3050 on November 11, 2011, 12:57:49 PM

I can't believe that I'm included among the other BOTY bikes. It's truly an honor. I would like to see more pictures of all the bikes so I'll start the ball rolling with some pictures of mine
Bob

Hey Bob, it is well deserved. Thank you for getting the pictures going, i was getting the shakes!

cb550fcafe · « **Reply #44 on:** November 11, 2011, 04:58:04 PM »

Quote from: bjatwood on November 11, 2011, 06:08:54 AM

My vote is in! May the best bike win!

It just May.

Tintop · « **Reply #45 on:** November 12, 2011, 07:08:23 AM »

I kind of figured TipperT, that between the BOTM photos, and my build thread there were lots to look at.

But as the challenge has been made...... I'll start with some overall stuff.

A special thank you to Terry for his work on the remote filter adapter, and to Frankenstuff for the trick points cover & filter back plate. Also a thanks to the forum members for the freely given advice, and knowledge shared. Next some detail photos.

Really? · « **Reply #46 on:** November 12, 2011, 10:16:56 AM »

I understand what you mean Tintop. I do not know how many people would spend the time to go through all the BOTM's and build threads unless they were down to a few bikes to choose from. Out of sight, out of mind. Besides, maybe there are some new pics or video's to see.

Thanks for the pics!

Tintop · « **Reply #47 on:** November 12, 2011, 12:17:47 PM »

There are two areas were I can offer some new detail photos - the paint, and the billet.

1st the paint. I've always liked the traditional Honda red/white/blue (House of Kolors pearl); and the name Speed Warrior lead to the samurai theme. The Kanji on the tank sides & top are the bike's name, and the 'logo' on the tail is the family crest for the house of Honda. There were some open areas that bothered me, and after attending the GNRS, old school pin stripe became the answer.

Bill/BentON Racing · « **Reply #48 on:** November 13, 2011, 04:56:03 AM »

Wow,all nice bikes.I MAY have voted also!

What a team effort.Thanks to all who helped ,kept up with,we're finally getting ther(still LOTS to learn)today should be fun.
Sam's -.003 light,oh so close to a win slip on that run.he'll get 'em today!

Bill

Tintop · « **Reply #49 on:** November 13, 2011, 09:34:00 AM »

As I sat down to post this last group of photos, I reflected on what an honour it is to be a part of BOTY. It is a special feeling to have your vision & ideas validated by nomination to BOTM. Then to have your work appreciated by your peers through voting, as BOTM, is a very special honour. I am sure the other BOTY selections share similar feelings. This years group is a diverse collection, and it is an honour to be included.

This last group of photos are of some of the many changes made to my 550. The primary goal was to improve handling & braking, with minor tweaks to the engine. The only major engine (1st over) additions were a Mega Cycle street/torgue cam, my filter kit

, and the Swarbrick 4/4's. To aid handling xGuzzi Borrani 18" rims, and braking through a dual disk conversion.

1st a thank you to Dennis & Byron @ CMR for turning my paper templetes, and drawings for the frame into steel. They were also responsible for fabricating the SBK swingarm. You can also see the rear brake conversion the cable, & alloy brake stay.

Besides the remote oil filter setup, the battery (lighter AGM) was moved lower and mounted on a tray from my CAD. To keep a low CG the lightess electronics went into the tail, and the solinoid was mounted under the battery.

Along with going to dual disks, I reversed the calipers, and added a fork brace. The brace was made by tkat to my design ideas, and uses flat dust seals from an 80 DOHC.

And lastly, the what others see, the stacked Swarbricks.

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