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Turn your Brain Off and Shoot the Shit => DO THE TON Bike of the Month => Topic started by: Tim on Jan 12, 2018, 12:09:03

Title: DO THE TON / DIME CITY CYCLES BIKE OF THE MONTH - FEBRUARY 2018
Post by: Tim on Jan 12, 2018, 12:09:03
Our good friends at Dime City Cycles are the official sponsor of the DO THE TON Bike of the Month Contest!

Dime City Cycles are not only generous sponsors of the site, but they are good friends and incredible supporters of our community.  They've been part of our group of friends since the earliest days of DO THE TON 10 years ago and both DTT and DCC have grown side by side over the years working to foster the garage-built community of enthusiasts.

In addition to gracing the masthead of DO THE TON for a month, Dime City Cycles will recognize the winner with:


Here are the Nomination Rules:

1. Nominate one of our members' bikes for Bike of the Month - include up to 3 flattering pictures of the bike in question.  This is an opportunity to recognize someone who's bike has inspired you.

Please don't nominate your own bike - make sure you have a well detailed build thread, post up in the Show n Shine area etc. and if enough people like your bike, someone will nominate it and maybe you'll see it as our banner in an upcoming month!

The Nomination must be accompanied by the member's User Name, a link to the thread where their bike is best described (Build thread, Show n Shine etc.) and a PHOTO of the bike in question.

2. Someone seconds the nomination (please only second one nomination)

3. Member should accept the nomination - If you're nominating a bike, make sure you're in contact with the owner, that they want the bike included and they accept the nomination.  The Nominee should provide some back-story on the project, especially if there is a limited build thread.

4. Bike must be in running roadworthy condition - no basket cases.  I know our bikes are never really 'finished' but it should be on the road/track/dirt and rideable.

5. If a bike has been nominated in the previous month but did not win, it should not be included in the current month's contest.  Wait 3 months to allow other worthy nominations and then resubmit if you like.

6. Bikes that have won in prior contests should not be included unless they have been modified significantly.

We will accept nominations for a few days till we have a good selection to a limit of 3 bikes per contest.

A poll will be set up and voting will take place for a week or so depending on timing.  Whoever ends the voting period with the most votes wins :D
Title: Re: DO THE TON / DIME CITY CYCLES BIKE OF THE MONTH - FEBRUARY 2018
Post by: Maritime on Jan 16, 2018, 13:25:40
I'll start with Durp's GL bobber.

http://www.dotheton.com/forum/index.php?topic=54475.20

(https://d3vv6lp55qjaqc.cloudfront.net/items/1C2B0z1F0I2P1i0L2o1W/deathwing-shiny-1.jpg?X-CloudApp-Visitor-Id=141588)
Title: Re: DO THE TON / DIME CITY CYCLES BIKE OF THE MONTH - FEBRUARY 2018
Post by: crazypj on Jan 16, 2018, 14:52:58
Tat GL is cool and ugly enough for me  ;)
Title: Re: DO THE TON / DIME CITY CYCLES BIKE OF THE MONTH - FEBRUARY 2018
Post by: Drewski on Jan 16, 2018, 15:20:26
Yup, works for me too!  ;D

Maybe we should have a 'Wing of the Month Competition for February?!  :o  Gotta be enough of them here!  :)
Title: Re: DO THE TON / DIME CITY CYCLES BIKE OF THE MONTH - FEBRUARY 2018
Post by: crazypj on Jan 16, 2018, 15:22:45
If you come up with a modified 1975 model, electronic ignition and 10,000rpm,  I'll vote for it  :D
Title: Re: DO THE TON / DIME CITY CYCLES BIKE OF THE MONTH - FEBRUARY 2018
Post by: The Limey on Jan 18, 2018, 19:36:22
That's kinda wrong, yet somehow so right.  Like it.
Title: Re: DO THE TON / DIME CITY CYCLES BIKE OF THE MONTH - FEBRUARY 2018
Post by: goldy on Jan 18, 2018, 20:05:45
This hasn't been much of a contest lately...come on folks...nominate SOMEBODY!

I'd like to nominate Mr Bernzo for his GT185 Suzuki.

http://www.dotheton.com/forum/index.php?topic=65044.70



Title: Re: DO THE TON / DIME CITY CYCLES BIKE OF THE MONTH - FEBRUARY 2018
Post by: advCo on Jan 18, 2018, 20:23:26
Quote from: goldy on Jan 18, 2018, 20:05:45
This hasn't been much of a contest lately...come on folks...nominate SOMEBODY!

I'd like to nominate Mr Bernzo for his GT185 Suzuki.

http://www.dotheton.com/forum/index.php?topic=65044.70

I'll second that little smoker.
Title: Re: DO THE TON / DIME CITY CYCLES BIKE OF THE MONTH - FEBRUARY 2018
Post by: stroker crazy on Jan 25, 2018, 19:05:18
Done and dusted!

durp's bike is so right, but I would rather ride the Suzuki.

Crazy
Title: Re: DO THE TON / DIME CITY CYCLES BIKE OF THE MONTH - FEBRUARY 2018
Post by: crazypj on Jan 25, 2018, 23:20:32
Quote from: The Limey on Jan 18, 2018, 19:36:22
That's kinda wrong, yet somehow so right.  Like it.
1975 was the 'high rpm' Wing.
125mph flat out, didn't matter if you used 3rd, 4th or 5t gear that's all she had due to 'aerodynamics' of an aircraft hanger  ;D
That's a nice GT185 but the GT125 was 'mo' stoopid' so 'cooler'
The ram air actually over cooled them in almost all markets, means they are just right for some crazy port work  ;)
Title: Re: DO THE TON / DIME CITY CYCLES BIKE OF THE MONTH - FEBRUARY 2018
Post by: advCo on Jan 26, 2018, 01:19:19
I love that wing, but I had to go with the Suzuki
Title: Re: DO THE TON / DIME CITY CYCLES BIKE OF THE MONTH - FEBRUARY 2018
Post by: The Jimbonaut on Jan 26, 2018, 12:00:56
Nice looking rides fellas, may the best exhaust manifold win
Title: Re: DO THE TON / DIME CITY CYCLES BIKE OF THE MONTH - FEBRUARY 2018
Post by: Hurco550 on Feb 01, 2018, 11:20:19
Congrats drup. that's a neat goldie for sure
Title: Re: DO THE TON / DIME CITY CYCLES BIKE OF THE MONTH - FEBRUARY 2018
Post by: advCo on Feb 01, 2018, 12:12:54
only 27 votes this month? Whats the deal?
Title: Re: DO THE TON / DIME CITY CYCLES BIKE OF THE MONTH - FEBRUARY 2018
Post by: CrabsAndCylinders on Feb 01, 2018, 15:19:38
Crap,  I forgot to vote, congrats to the winner, very close.
Title: Re: DO THE TON / DIME CITY CYCLES BIKE OF THE MONTH - FEBRUARY 2018
Post by: Maritime on Feb 01, 2018, 15:22:15
Quote from: advCo on Feb 01, 2018, 12:12:54
only 27 votes this month? Whats the deal?

People are hibernating I guess.  Congrats to Durp.
Title: Re: DO THE TON / DIME CITY CYCLES BIKE OF THE MONTH - FEBRUARY 2018
Post by: The Jimbonaut on Feb 01, 2018, 22:40:31
Yeow, one vote wins it!  Congrats durp!
Title: Re: DO THE TON / DIME CITY CYCLES BIKE OF THE MONTH - FEBRUARY 2018
Post by: grandpaul on Feb 06, 2018, 12:46:09
A squeaker! ONE VOTE MARGIN!!!

Good one.
Title: Re: DO THE TON / DIME CITY CYCLES BIKE OF THE MONTH - FEBRUARY 2018
Post by: Wangofree on Feb 08, 2018, 18:55:27
Almost a tie!!  What happens if there is a tie?  Is Tim the tie breaker?

Yeah the low voter turnout is kinda discouraging.  :(