Topic: Vote (?) for Bike of the Month - June 2017

[SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan]

There was only one candidate so no voting this month.  Even so, we have a popular build that went through a significant evolution, earning not only a worthy nomination but the title of Bike of the Month for June 2017.  Congratulations, Chris.

Chris aka riverfever’s CB550 Squirrel
1976 550 frame with a 1971 CB500 motor

http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,127186.0.html

From the beginning . . .


To now . . .




























And the final touch inspired by a little rodent (because even a blind squirrel gets a nut), initial logo sourced by Ron (Restoration Fan) and updated by Bryan (BLAC) . . .






Mods/work includes:
-Arthritis-inducing polishing
-Top end rebuild with 550 cylinders/pistons
-Ported/polished head, +1mm intake valves and all valvetrain
-Woodcraft clip ons   
-Woodcraft spools on the swingarm 
-All new electrical featuring: Motogadget M-Unit, M-Lock, M-Blaze turn signals and M-switches; Rick's Solid-State Regulator/Rectifier; Dyna coils, ignition and wires; NGK caps; new mini-gauges; and all new wiring by Chris (under the tutelage of Motogadget Master Cal)
-MotoGP Werks stainless steel 4-1 Yoshimura replica header
-Custom knee dents
-New seat cover
-Avon Roadrider tires
-New chain and sprockets
-Rebuilt front forks with progressive springs

Meanwhile at the Gun Show . . .

"I work out, catch and release fish and squirrels, and ride motorcycles" - Chris aka riverfever (and not riverwilde)

[joeyvans]

Congratulations, Chris!  You had my predetermined vote regardless who you were up against.  This build has tested you numerous times over.... you threw your hands up and walked away a couple times, but always returned and stuck with it.  I truly hope you are able to enjoy the bike for the entire summer (when it finally arrives) and many years to come!

Congrats and enjoy!

[SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan]

I think Chris had a large contingent of support here, and some fine electrical tutelage from Cal.  I like how resourceful Chris became -- buying and flipping a GL bike for profit and selling squirrel pelts to fund his Motogadget upgrade.

Seriously, I applaud your perseverance, Chris. I hope you get to enjoy the Squirrel this riding season and many more.  You'll now be the sage advice (and wiring guru) to those coming up.

[BallAquatics]

Very nicely done.  Congratulations on a much deserved win!

Dennis

[FIREBLADE74]

Dude beautiful bike and congrats!!

I love how you achieved the café look without hurting her, looks easy to return to stock if need be!!

Extraordinary Work!

[SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan]

I love how you achieved the café look without hurting her, looks easy to return to stock if need be!!

I don't know who "hurt" who more.  Chris or the Squirrel with her electrical woes.  Chris probably had a full head of hair when the build started.  Now the Squirrel is a model for made-from-scratch Motogadget wiring.

[riverfever]

I almost spit out some perfectly good (not at all delicious though) gluten free beer after reading my new signature about working out, catching and releasing fish and squirrels, and riding motorcycles.

[riverfever]

Thanks Kyle!

[riverfever]

I think Chris had a large contingent of support here, and some fine electrical tutelage from Cal.  I like how resourceful Chris became -- buying and flipping a GL bike for profit and selling squirrel pelts to fund his Motogadget upgrade.

Seriously, I applaud your perseverance, Chris. I hope you get to enjoy the Squirrel this riding season and many more.  You'll now be the sage advice (and wiring guru) to those coming up.

Thanks a lot Don. Thank you everyone. I appreciate it.

[SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan]

You bet, Chris.  This build is one of my all time favorites. 

I think I coined a great Instagram signature for you, too!  That and highlighting your skill in "buying and flipping a GL bike for profit and selling squirrel pelts to fund his Motogadget upgrade."

[joeyvans]

Thanks Kyle!

Sure.... now would you PLEASE start posting over in the "Let's see your SOHC out on the road" thread???!!!!!

You live in some of the most beautiful country in the states, and frankly, I'm sick of your garage.


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[riverfever]

You're right. And frankly, I'm sick of seeing my garage too.

[Camrector]

Congrats River. Now hit the water! Our NYS browns have been hungry this spring.
Oh and I'll take an invite to come fish with you. Our BOTMs could hang together. 

[riverfever]

Thank you sir. I've actually been getting out a bit the last month. The Bows are doing their thing and last Friday evening they were set up in the skinny water flirting. Super fun to sit and watch the males putting in bids. I don't fish to the ones that are obviously looking to get freaky or sitting on a redd but I did have one crush a caddis larva from a deeper hole and he was beat up. A true warrior.

And don't be shy. I don't have much but you're welcome to come on out and see things. South Platte is all around me. Friends come out and I take them to different places on it for a week and they never believe it's the same river. We never even get to the reservoirs, creeks, or alpine stuff. There's just so much excellent water to explore out here.

[kap384@telus.net]

Great work and very much deserved