Author Topic: Vote for Bike Of The Year - 2011 (Read 22392 times)

Tintop · « **Reply #50 on:** November 13, 2011, 11:22:08 AM »

As I have two bikes in this years BOTY (shouldn't I get 2 votes TipperT?

), some photos of the April BOTM, the 400SS. Certainly a bike that should appeal to the 'keep them original' forum members. While starting to show some wear after 35 years, it is a survivor. (note: the seat wasn't latched

)

Really? · « **Reply #51 on:** November 13, 2011, 07:07:52 PM »

Thanks for the pics Tintop! Both are beautiful bikes! That stock 400 brings back memories, especially the pic of the gauges.

bwaller · « **Reply #52 on:** November 13, 2011, 08:15:33 PM »

These are all great motorcycles, I enjoy the browsing. Here's a few more of what's turned into a lot of fun for me.

A couple in action

Odds n Ends

Stev-o · « **Reply #53 on:** November 13, 2011, 08:29:26 PM »

Wow! What track is that? Mont Tremblant??

bwaller · « **Reply #54 on:** November 13, 2011, 08:31:47 PM »

No it's at St-Eustache.

Terry in Australia · « **Reply #55 on:** November 14, 2011, 01:22:38 AM »

Excellent pics Brent, I love the "Race Replica's", but it's good to see a real race bike here as well. Good Luck!

jweeks · « **Reply #56 on:** November 15, 2011, 09:13:06 AM »

I'm sure that Sam appreciates that!

Jon Weeks

kap384@telus.net · « **Reply #57 on:** November 15, 2011, 08:26:16 PM »

No new photos since winter has set in here in Alberta, but I thought I'd repost some of my favourites since the one at the beginning of the thread shows a flat rear tire (not my favourite!)

So, just to remind everyone, the story of me and this bike goes back a number of years:

Here I am with my Dad on the bike around 1981-82. Dad bought the bike used in '78 after foolishly straying from Honda's on his previous motorcycle (an ill-fated BSA). He bought it with the Vetter and backrest already installed and proceeded to put 1000's of miles on it with Mom on the back over the ensuing years. He eventually replaced it with a GL1100 and sold the 'F' to his brother. My uncle sold it to a cousin and years later, I had to foresight to purchase the old girl.

After a restoration that lasted 3 too many years, here are some of my favourite shots from this summer:

And I have to mention how awesome it was to be Rider # 231 for the SOHC4 Rally Across America, Canada and Beyond covering over 1400 miles and getting to hand-off to ofreen.

bwaller · « **Reply #58 on:** November 16, 2011, 04:19:34 AM »

It's cool that it bounced around the family and ended up back with you.

Nice job on the restoration kap, it's a very sharp motorcycle.

kap384@telus.net · « **Reply #59 on:** November 16, 2011, 07:25:35 AM »

Thanks

Really? · « **Reply #60 on:** November 16, 2011, 08:12:00 AM »

Thanks everyone for dropping in you photo's and stories. You know we just eat that up!

Sam Green Racing · « **Reply #61 on:** November 21, 2011, 05:09:38 AM »

http://et998.smugmug.com/Other/2011-Manufacturers-Cup-Finals/20113161_WWVsnj#1587388943_X27JCt9-X2-LB

Sam.

faux fiddy · « **Reply #62 on:** November 23, 2011, 06:54:38 AM »

Quote from: bwaller on November 13, 2011, 08:15:33 PM

A couple in action

Voted before I even saw this. How's the six speed working out?

charlatan · « **Reply #63 on:** November 23, 2011, 02:09:33 PM »

While I'm in awe of the engineering feats on display here, when it all comes down to which bike I'd rather have in my garage... Hijynx is leading the pack for me!

Really? · « **Reply #64 on:** November 23, 2011, 05:09:59 PM »

Maybe one day i will have one that I can call my own!

Ecosse · « **Reply #65 on:** November 23, 2011, 05:14:23 PM »

how's the voter turn out so far, tipper?

bwaller · « **Reply #66 on:** November 23, 2011, 06:03:03 PM »

How's the six speed working out?

Thanks for asking fiddy. It has worked out great overall, I'm quite pleased.

Really? · « **Reply #67 on:** November 23, 2011, 07:02:25 PM »

Quote from: Ecosse on November 23, 2011, 05:14:23 PM

how's the voter turn out so far, tipper?

Good and slow at the same time. We have not reached the amount of votes that we got back in 2008 yet. A surprising amount of people voted just on the line up pics. I am beginning to wonder if some of the entrants even know that it is BOTY.

I woulda though this thread to go crazy this year but it has been the exact opposite to what I figured it would be.

I have not voted yet.

maduncle · « **Reply #68 on:** November 23, 2011, 08:58:15 PM »

I created three new profies so I could vote four times!

(Did I say that out loud?)

FuZZie · « **Reply #69 on:** November 24, 2011, 09:01:09 AM »

Quote from: TipperT on November 23, 2011, 07:02:25 PM

Quote from: Ecosse on November 23, 2011, 05:14:23 PM
how's the voter turn out so far, tipper?

Good and slow at the same time. We have not reached the amount of votes that we got back in 2008 yet. A surprising amount of people voted just on the line up pics. I am beginning to wonder if some of the entrants even know that it is BOTY.

I woulda though this thread to go crazy this year but it has been the exact opposite to what I figured it would be.

I have not voted yet.

Although I may look to be in the "voted just on the line up pics" all were looked over in the botm treads. I'd guess some don't even know they are up for boty do they get emailed or anything?

and not mentioning any names all the builds were great stuff and i just couldn't decide based on just that everything was just so well done!

brooze72 · « **Reply #70 on:** November 24, 2011, 01:39:05 PM »

Well I have truly been agonizing all month over my vote. Nov turbo is awesome, love the stockers in Jan, Apr, Aug & Sept, incredible flat out race bikes May & Oct, & don't forget the lovely cafe's Feb, Mar, June & July. The efforts & time put into these machines is mind boggling, congratulations to all.

I had the pleasure of riding a short while with Tintop on his 400 (a very sweet machine) this summer up to Mosport. Maybe next year he can quieten up the Swarbricks on the 550 without scaring all the livestock into a stampede & I can drool over it in person. Couldn't believe he didn't win the concours judging with the 400 (see pic) , but I am biased towards the SOHC4s

We also saw Bwaller race, he was just a blur, but the sound is sooo intoxicating. This certainly didn't make voting any easier, let me tell ya! But deed is done!

Really? · « **Reply #71 on:** November 24, 2011, 04:51:20 PM »

I would love to hear Tintop's anti-pod and those pipes. Are there any vids?

I don't know if they have been told that they are in the BOTY.

Really? · « **Reply #72 on:** November 24, 2011, 04:52:49 PM »

We now have more votes than the 2009 BOTY but not the 2010 BOTY.

gregk · « **Reply #73 on:** November 24, 2011, 05:08:10 PM »

you guys are all over the top, nice work on all the bikes. Gives everybody some inspiration, thanks for the effort.

Tintop · « **Reply #74 on:** November 24, 2011, 06:13:32 PM »

Quote from: TipperT on November 24, 2011, 04:51:20 PM

I would love to hear Tintop's anti-pod and those pipes. Are there any vids?

I don't know if they have been told that they are in the BOTY.

There is a video of the pipes in the build thread TipperT (from this spring). However, I'm moving tomorrow, and this computer could go off line anytime. LOL I'll see if I can find it (posted on Youtube, I think), once I'm back online. - tintop

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