August 2017 Bike of the Month

Started by FromMaine, September 04, 2017, 06:44:18 AM

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FromMaine

This months winners photo caught my eye a while ago. For whatever reason though I was never able to download it to my computer.

Last night I got back from Europe and with better internet and a different browser I finally managed.

So, congratulations Krista (K2gdub13) your 83 V45 Magna is August 2017's BOTM.

The lighting suggests early dusk, the bike is on the sidewalk, the photo not centered, jacket casually tossed over the back, helmet on the mirror, neon signs at right angles in the back round. I really like this shot for it authenticity. This is what our bikes really look like. Thanks for posting.

Edit: If any one here knows Krista could you give her a shout. I PM'ed her a month ago when I could not post her pic but did not hear back. Thanks.
Michael: 
Midcoast, Maine 
85vf1100S,83vf750f,86vfr750,85vf1000RX2,,97VFR,
90 VFR, 77 CB550

OnionDumper

Nice looking bike congrats. :thumb I had a 84 45 and loved it.
1977 Honda 400-4, 1983 V65 Magna and 1987 Yamaha Venture Royale.....Oswego, N.Y.

John Hilmer

Michael & All,

You had to go back quite a ways for this one.

I helped her out a few times back in the day, but the last message I received from her was on 4/17/14 with nothing since. I recall that she was about to make a move about that time.

Seems as how it may be a dead end.

Best,

John

'86 VF500F, '87 VFR700F2 In Process, '01 KLR 650

Stretch

I remember her also. Hopefully she'll come back to get her congratulations.

I'd rather see a BOM with 50,000 miles than one with 5,000.
83 - VF1100C
84 - VF1100C "The Bast@rd Magna"
2.75 - 84 VF1100S

FromMaine

Quote from: John Hilmer on September 04, 2017, 04:06:50 PM
Michael & All,

You had to go back quite a ways for this one.

I helped her out a few times back in the day, but the last message I received from her was on 4/17/14 with nothing since. I recall that she was about to make a move about that time.

Seems as how it may be a dead end.

Best,

John

Hi John:

I did check (always do) and she was last on the Board 08/06/17. I try to make sure BOTM winners are active on the Board before posting. I'll send her another PM and see if she responds.

Stretch:

I'm with you.
Michael: 
Midcoast, Maine 
85vf1100S,83vf750f,86vfr750,85vf1000RX2,,97VFR,
90 VFR, 77 CB550

rrwarrenvanman

The last I heard from her she was riding a BMW.  I still have her horns off the Magna after I repaired them.
Ron Warren
Woodhaven, Mi.
ronrwarren@gmail.com
83 V65 Magna blue
83 V65 Magna black

Malm

Quote from: Stretch on September 04, 2017, 04:17:45 PM

I'd rather see a BOM with 50,000 miles than one with 5,000.

I agree, a nice, clean 50,000 mile bike beats a garage queen...
1983 V-65 Magna 3.40
West Tennessee

rrwarrenvanman

Ron Warren
Woodhaven, Mi.
ronrwarren@gmail.com
83 V65 Magna blue
83 V65 Magna black

FromMaine

Hi Ron:

Yes I was. She now has her trophy.

Many Thanks.
Michael: 
Midcoast, Maine 
85vf1100S,83vf750f,86vfr750,85vf1000RX2,,97VFR,
90 VFR, 77 CB550