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VOTE for the first bike of the month for Twenty O Nine

mattcb350f
5 (7.9%)
kit
6 (9.5%)
78CB750CAFE
8 (12.7%)
chrislib
17 (27%)
shortround
14 (22.2%)
phactory
13 (20.6%)

Total Members Voted: 59

Voting closed: January 01, 2009, 08:03:57 pm

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VOTE for the first bike of the month for Twenty O Nine
« on: December 26, 2008, 08:03:57 pm »
Sorry Heff, not knowing what is going on, I felt it was time to do the do.  Hoping to let this run until New Years Eve and we can call a winner for January 1st, 2009.

LET THE VOTING BEGIN!!!

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« Last Edit: December 27, 2008, 02:42:41 am by SteveD CB500F »
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Re: VOTE for the first bike of the month for Twenty O Nine
« Reply #1 on: December 26, 2008, 08:53:49 pm »
Thanks GigaWhiskey for stepping up. Yes, yes, again with hard to decide vote. ;D
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Re: VOTE for the first bike of the month for Twenty O Nine
« Reply #2 on: December 26, 2008, 10:28:38 pm »
650's rule ;) ;) ;)
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Re: VOTE for the first bike of the month for Twenty O Nine
« Reply #3 on: December 28, 2008, 01:22:42 am »
Well..

I don't usually prefer cafe's over stock appearances..but the CB750 cafe somehow struck me as a good balance between old and new. I like the paint and Clubman bars..other mods seem tastefully done. Think the seat/saddle could be refined a little more..but basically seems like a good build.  It also needs fenders..even tiny one's would complete the look I feel.

I'm criticizing a lot here I guess..but I still like it for it's potential better than the others.  Maybe hoping that the owner will work on/refine it a little.  I love the exhaust and muffler..

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Re: VOTE for the first bike of the month for Twenty O Nine
« Reply #4 on: December 28, 2008, 09:38:32 pm »

   
       Well, while they're a nice selection of various styles (and ALL well done, I might add), That 350F of Matt's catches one's eye. ;)

       Yeah, sometimes hef gets kinda tied up (and who doesn't) and could use a little assist. ;)
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Re: VOTE for the first bike of the month for Twenty O Nine
« Reply #5 on: December 29, 2008, 06:45:53 am »
I agree that Matt's 350F really does catch my eye.  I can't wait till spring so I can hopefully see it in person and have a chance to let it romp with its long-lost sibling (that sits anxiously in my garage under winter wrap).

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Re: VOTE for the first bike of the month for Twenty O Nine
« Reply #6 on: December 29, 2008, 07:00:26 am »
this was a really hard one...
ps i dont know if its firewall/filter at my work but kits pic didnt come through.
if its just me dont worry bout it.
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Re: VOTE for the first bike of the month for Twenty O Nine
« Reply #7 on: December 30, 2008, 04:14:34 am »
Kit's pic is hosted by facebook. Don't know if that helps but the others are hosted elsewhere.
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Re: VOTE for the first bike of the month for Twenty O Nine
« Reply #8 on: December 30, 2008, 06:00:10 am »
Gosh this is a tough one...all the bikes have character, color and style.  After further review I just have to go with Phil's gold stocker.  Beautiful styling on the bike and I really like how Honda carried the color of the bike all the way up to the headlight bucket.  Nice one Phil...
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Re: VOTE for the first bike of the month for Twenty O Nine
« Reply #9 on: December 31, 2008, 04:27:51 pm »
Last night for voting.  I will try to lock the poll at about midnight Central Time (GMT -6:00).
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Re: VOTE for the first bike of the month for Twenty O Nine
« Reply #10 on: December 31, 2008, 06:33:17 pm »
whadda trouper giga' for seeing to this on the eve! happy new year to ya!! 
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Re: VOTE for the first bike of the month for Twenty O Nine
« Reply #11 on: December 31, 2008, 07:11:51 pm »
kewl, back at ya!
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Re: VOTE for the first bike of the month for Twenty O Nine
« Reply #12 on: December 31, 2008, 10:15:57 pm »

WINNER

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Re: VOTE for the first bike of the month for Twenty O Nine
« Reply #13 on: January 01, 2009, 08:45:54 am »
 8) Congrats Chris, a well deserved win for Jan. 2009!!!!!  8)

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Re: VOTE for the first bike of the month for Twenty O Nine
« Reply #14 on: January 01, 2009, 08:49:26 am »


       Hey, I ALMOST was the 1st one to Congratulate Chris on winning the 1st 2009 BOTM. ::)


         Anyway I DO want to

   CONGRATULATE Chris on his win! 8) ;)
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Re: VOTE for the first bike of the month for Twenty O Nine
« Reply #15 on: January 01, 2009, 09:23:32 am »
Congrats Chris!!  Awesome bike without having to go overboard ;)
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Re: VOTE for the first bike of the month for Twenty O Nine
« Reply #16 on: January 01, 2009, 12:24:49 pm »
I voted Speed Racer but it was between that and this one. To my mind this is closer to a traditional cafe than many. Regardless, all these bikes I'd be proud to own and congratulations tochrislib!
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Re: VOTE for the first bike of the month for Twenty O Nine
« Reply #17 on: January 01, 2009, 12:39:32 pm »
Wow, thanks! I am honored to have been chosen amidst all these other very worthy machines! Looks like 09 is starting out on a high note! Thanks again to all who cast a ballot for my bike.
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Re: VOTE for the first bike of the month for Twenty O Nine
« Reply #18 on: January 01, 2009, 02:05:31 pm »
Congrats dude!  Here I thought it would not even get seconded but then it voted the winner.  Ya never know!

Maybe one day Mrs. GigaWhiskey's bike will get here one day, even just for the nomination.
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Re: VOTE for the first bike of the month for Twenty O Nine
« Reply #19 on: January 01, 2009, 07:58:14 pm »
Congrats Chris!!  Awesome bike without having to go overboard ;)

I think this quote says it all.

If I were to build a bike for the road, it would look just like yours Chris.

Congrats.

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Re: VOTE for the first bike of the month for Twenty O Nine
« Reply #20 on: January 02, 2009, 01:52:39 am »
Maybe one day Mrs. GigaWhiskey's bike will get here one day, even just for the nomination.

Is that a hint Rick?

So, now that you have tried the "mantle", and seeing that Heff is still away, are you volunteering to take over the BOTM thread?

If so, I'll give you mod status so that you can edit and move other people's input.  8)
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Re: VOTE for the first bike of the month for Twenty O Nine
« Reply #21 on: January 02, 2009, 05:19:40 am »
Sure, why not.  I'll take care of BOTM.
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Re: VOTE for the first bike of the month for Twenty O Nine
« Reply #22 on: January 02, 2009, 06:24:43 am »
Giga' gets my nomination. 8) ;D
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Re: VOTE for the first bike of the month for Twenty O Nine
« Reply #23 on: January 02, 2009, 10:11:24 am »
Giga' gets my nomination. 8) ;D

And I will 2nd that...
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