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Nominate for Bike Of The Month - January 2012
« on: December 01, 2011, 07:41:50 PM »
It's Nominatin' Time!

Congratulations spammasher for being the 2011 BOTY winner!

I will let this run until about 12/15/11 and then start the voting thread.

Please Nominate, Second and Accept using those words.  It makes it easier for me to setup the voting threads.  It gets cryptic at times.
I don't have a motorcycle, sold it ('85 Yamaha Venture Royale).  Haven't had a CB750 for over 40 years.

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Re: Nominate for Bike Of The Month - January 2012
« Reply #1 on: December 01, 2011, 08:08:27 PM »
Yep.way to go.Nice bikes all.Great job. also a shout out to Bwaller who finished 2nd! Bill
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Re: Nominate for Bike Of The Month - January 2012
« Reply #2 on: December 09, 2011, 02:49:00 PM »
Looks like it might be a quiet December in these parts.
I don't have a motorcycle, sold it ('85 Yamaha Venture Royale).  Haven't had a CB750 for over 40 years.

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Re: Nominate for Bike Of The Month - January 2012
« Reply #3 on: December 09, 2011, 04:39:58 PM »
Really? WOW....

I would like to nominate K5owner for his beautiful K5 that he recently finished:

http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=99502.0;topicseen
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Re: Nominate for Bike Of The Month - January 2012
« Reply #4 on: December 09, 2011, 05:33:32 PM »
Really? WOW....

I would like to nominate K5owner for his beautiful K5 that he recently finished:

http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=99502.0;topicseen


I will 2nd that!
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Re: Nominate for Bike Of The Month - January 2012
« Reply #5 on: December 12, 2011, 10:43:25 AM »
I'd like to nominate Terry in Australia for his "Rainbow Warrior" bike. I hope I get to see it in person soon.

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Re: Nominate for Bike Of The Month - January 2012
« Reply #6 on: December 12, 2011, 12:05:18 PM »
I would like to nominate
garydudes rust bucket!


http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=89770.msg1005198#msg1005198

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Re: Nominate for Bike Of The Month - January 2012
« Reply #7 on: December 12, 2011, 02:43:29 PM »
I'd like to second the nomination of Terry's bike. Very impressive machine.
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Re: Nominate for Bike Of The Month - January 2012
« Reply #8 on: December 12, 2011, 08:12:26 PM »
After looking at some horrific "before" pictures, I will second graydude's bike.
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Re: Nominate for Bike Of The Month - January 2012
« Reply #9 on: December 13, 2011, 12:50:21 AM »
After looking at some horrific "before" pictures, I will second graydude's bike.

Uhh, Am I missing the link to the befores?  I think we need some before pics that look the same for BOTM. Original Rotten rusty patina that goes like a bat out of  heck with a motor fixin'  on a you tube video.  I vote for that. Rat, spit polish and paint optional, but running tuned machine that looks like death would be good. I would vote for it, paint it later. 40 year old machine ,rusty outside no questions asked real patina but runner.

Okay, PM me if you want ugly fast bike nominated. One that looks Like the christmas poo, and  could maybe  win an ahrma race class. Or one that was built /tuned  where it  could  at least be folowing leaders close with a good rider.

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Re: Nominate for Bike Of The Month - January 2012
« Reply #10 on: December 14, 2011, 05:55:32 PM »
After looking at some horrific "before" pictures, I will second graydude's bike.

Uhh, Am I missing the link to the befores?

Jaguar put the link in his post nominating graydude...
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Re: Nominate for Bike Of The Month - January 2012
« Reply #11 on: December 15, 2011, 01:24:02 PM »
I will let the nominations run a couple more days to see what happens.
I don't have a motorcycle, sold it ('85 Yamaha Venture Royale).  Haven't had a CB750 for over 40 years.

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Re: Nominate for Bike Of The Month - January 2012
« Reply #12 on: December 16, 2011, 01:34:19 AM »
Thanks guys, I'm honored to be nominated and I accept, of course. I build my bikes for me, but I'm always happy when someone tells me that they like what I've done too! Cheers, Terry. ;D
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Re: Nominate for Bike Of The Month - January 2012
« Reply #13 on: December 16, 2011, 04:51:52 AM »
Terry, the details on your bike are outstanding. I especially like the fins on the oil tank.

Graydude, nice work bringing the bike back to life. Many would have dropped the project well before it was finished

This forum is unique with the members and audience it draws. The cafe builds have made me re-think my next project...   looks like a resto-mod cafe is in my future. I appreciate the comments & nomination.

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Re: Nominate for Bike Of The Month - January 2012
« Reply #14 on: December 16, 2011, 06:00:29 AM »
I appreciate the comments & nomination.

-Ray

K5 - I believe you need to accept the nomination.
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Re: Nominate for Bike Of The Month - January 2012
« Reply #15 on: December 16, 2011, 06:26:58 AM »
Thanks Stev-o & thanks to those that nominated my bike. Yes, I accept the nomination.  -Ray
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Re: Nominate for Bike Of The Month - January 2012
« Reply #16 on: December 16, 2011, 07:40:31 AM »
Thanks for the great comments and I was more than tempted to walk away from the project several times.  But their is nothing more satisfying than having someone go out of their way to comment on your bike.  I graciously accept the nomination by Jaguar.

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Re: Nominate for Bike Of The Month - January 2012
« Reply #17 on: December 16, 2011, 07:42:17 AM »
After looking at some horrific "before" pictures, I will second graydude's bike.
Yeah, third the rust bucket. Impressive resurrection.
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Re: Nominate for Bike Of The Month - January 2012
« Reply #18 on: December 16, 2011, 10:33:02 PM »
Terry, the details on your bike are outstanding. I especially like the fins on the oil tank.


-Ray

Thanks Ray, and likewise, your K5 is superb, I'm gonna vote for you! Cheers, Terry. ;D
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Re: Nominate for Bike Of The Month - January 2012
« Reply #19 on: December 17, 2011, 10:51:52 AM »
I will have this put up tomorrow.  Just way too much going on today!
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Re: Nominate for Bike Of The Month - January 2012
« Reply #20 on: December 17, 2011, 02:52:31 PM »
I will have this put up tomorrow.  Just way too much going on today!

Really?       ;D ;D ;)
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Re: Nominate for Bike Of The Month - January 2012
« Reply #21 on: December 18, 2011, 10:42:09 AM »
I will have this put up tomorrow.  Just way too much going on today!

Really?       ;D ;D ;)

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Re: Nominate for Bike Of The Month - January 2012
« Reply #22 on: December 18, 2011, 11:05:32 AM »
January 2012 Voting Thread - http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=99794.0

Thanks for putting up with the wait folks.  It was CCOErika's birthday yesterday and it was a bit stressful making sure that went right.  I will prolly need something strong like lithium for her 40th.  Btw, it went well and she had a good time!
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Re: Nominate for Bike Of The Month - January 2012
« Reply #23 on: December 18, 2011, 11:53:03 AM »
I nominate this 400F by Owned.


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Re: Nominate for Bike Of The Month - January 2012
« Reply #24 on: December 18, 2011, 01:46:21 PM »
Hey Velo, the voting thread for this month has already started.  Save Owned's bike for February's BOTM.  :)
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Re: Nominate for Bike Of The Month - January 2012
« Reply #25 on: December 18, 2011, 03:26:41 PM »
Hey Velo, the voting thread for this month has already started.  Save Owned's bike for February's BOTM.  :)

Doh!  Apparently reading comprehension isn't one of my strong points ;)
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