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Bike of the Month / Re: Feb. 2025 Bike of the Mont...
Last post by The Dutchy - February 10, 2025, 12:51:32 PM
Nice Sabre! Congrats lovemysabre!

On this side of the pond these Big Sabres (not if the were already) are getting rare. You can find some parts but a complete bike is not for sale anymore in my country.
#2
Bike of the Month / Re: Feb. 2025 Bike of the Mont...
Last post by TarHeelV4Rider - February 06, 2025, 03:52:02 PM
Congratulations,lovemysabre!!
Awesome choice, Michael!
My first V4 was a V65 Sabre. Although they handle great in the twisties, they excel as a mile eating cross country freeway burner! 
#3
Bike of the Month / Re: Feb. 2025 Bike of the Mont...
Last post by Radioguylogs - February 05, 2025, 12:52:34 AM
Actually our friend explains in his post #5 that he re-installed the stock muffler on the right side because he preferred the stock look:



I'd add that bike to my stable in a heartbeat.

I like the like the Sabre styling.
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Bike of the Month / Feb. 2025 Bike of the Month
Last post by FromMaine - February 04, 2025, 03:04:37 PM
Well, we went from -3F here to a balmy 23F finally, I actually overheard someone in the hardware store comment on how nice it was today. Right.

Time to throw another log on the fire and talk motorcycles.

This months winner is a nice example of one of my favorite bikes, the V65 Sabre. Big, powerful, and a tad heavy. Its weight was an asset on bumpy highways, its 18" front wheel tracking nicely, its 1100cc V4 made passing at will, even two up, a breeze. Not everyone is onboard with the styling, but I am. The paint scheme in grey still one of the best liveries out there. In my mind, still an incredible bargain for what you get for your money.

So congratulations, lovemysabre, your 1985? V65 Sabre is Feb. 2025's BOTM.

A link, check out the fairing, and yes there is a non oem muffler on the right side, He gets a pass on that one.

https://v4hondabbs.com/index.php?topic=55633.0
#5
Bike of the Month / Re: Jan. 2025 Bike of the Mont...
Last post by Stretch - January 16, 2025, 11:35:22 AM
Having restored a number of V4s I can really appreciate Tom's work. His bikes make mine look like I just took a pressure washer to them and called them restored. Tom goes all the way with his projects. I love seeing his work.

Great choice Michael, Tom is very deserving to have his work featured in this forum.
#6
Bike of the Month / Re: Jan. 2025 Bike of the Mont...
Last post by TarHeelV4Rider - January 15, 2025, 11:32:42 PM
Gorgeous bikes! Excellent choice!
#7
Bike of the Month / Re: Dec. 2024 Bike of the Mont...
Last post by Quinn - January 12, 2025, 03:55:38 PM
She looks great!
#8
Bike of the Month / Re: Jan. 2025 Bike of the Mont...
Last post by Magoo - January 04, 2025, 09:26:01 AM
Great pick, Michael.

He has made some of the coolest bikes on the planet even cooler.  And I agree that these are excellent all arounders. I rode one a couple of times and wasn't overly impressed until I rode Brads (now in Michaels garage) from an SGT.  After 500 or 600 miles I really started enjoying it.

Congrats, Tom.

Magoo 
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Bike of the Month / Jan. 2025 Bike of the Month
Last post by FromMaine - January 04, 2025, 01:10:29 AM
This months winning bike was one I wanted for a long time. More for its stunning good looks than its cutting edge tech for its time.

I finally managed to buy one, then another.

About 10 years ago, I rode one of them from Maine to California and back. It was one of the best things I have ever done on two wheels.
These bikes are surprisingly good all rounders. Well at least according to me. 😁😁

So congratulations VF1000RS (Tom) your 86 VF1000R is Jan. 2025's BOTM. I have to say I don't know anyone who  does these bikes better justice when restoring them. For those of you who may not know one of Tom's VF1000f's was featured in Practical Sportbikes, a UK bike magazine.

A link to his post.  https://v4hondabbs.com/index.php?topic=34128.0
#10
Bike of the Month / Re: Dec. 2024 Bike of the Mont...
Last post by V45man1988 - January 02, 2025, 07:44:46 PM
Great bike. Although I am not into racing, this would be more than nice to have. Very good job.