Bike of the Month.

Let me just add a quick comment  about here:

Some of you are probably sick to death of seeing photos of my bikes by now, given how often I’ve posted them here ... And to be honest, my bikes aren't really "Bike of the Month" material—they aren't outstanding enough for that (partly due to limited funds, and perhaps also because I don't necessarily want to ride a bike in "super-excellent" condition; every stone chip or minor scratch would probably hurt!)-

But the fact is: I *do* actually ride my bikes on the road—they aren't just "trailer queens" for "show and shine" contests; I put about 3,000–5,000 km on them per season, depending on the weather. And  you can bet: My bikes are always impeccably maintained and cared for. As an example: I control and adjust the contacts and timing evry 3 weeks, also the tension of timing chain and secondary drive chain, and so on, try to hold the bike on the zenit of performance,even if it isn't necessarily a highly tuned engine...( the time of highly tuned engines in my bikes is in fact behind me ...)
So, don't get frustrated seeing such an "ordinary" bike here as a BotM candidate...

Have fun ya all, outside and inside    

Joe I admire your humility but I want to draw everyone's attention back to the criteria I posted when re-launching BOTM close to 4 years ago now !

When re-launching BOTM The intention is to use BOTM to showcase the passion and hard work of our members in their quest to preserve KHI’s finest from the “glory days”. With this in mind I am looking to feature a mix of modified/stock/restored and survivor bikes of the era, if it “has a story” drop me a line. I don’t intend this to be a haven only for mega buck show winners (although they are also welcome) I want BOTM to inspire other members around the world to get out in the garage and smother their rides in love and attention.

Yes, Guy, that is the best reason to showcase these bikes here!
After all, every bike has a story or history of its own! I—and all of us—admire the work, time, and effort that you (and the other admins) put into this place!!!
Not all of us (myself included) are in a position to provide financial support, but for my part, I try to keep this forum "alive" through my posts—whether they’re about experiences on the road or technical support. (And I’ve always respected the people who know every spare part—no matter how small—by number and name, and understand the specific differences down to the finest detail from one model year to the next.) All in all, a great reason to be a member here and to keep reading along with such enjoyment...!