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Re: Rickman build
« Reply #75 on: June 14, 2017, 07:14:12 PM »
few more  ;D

Also by putting the dummy engine in I could make sure the spacers for the engine to frame that the Rickman frame uses are perfect fits.
I made and replaced the steel spacers for polished stainless steel ones.
« Last Edit: June 14, 2017, 07:17:06 PM by captaink »
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Re: Rickman build
« Reply #76 on: July 24, 2017, 04:39:01 PM »
Although I'm still waiting for the ally fuel tank to be made which should be about another 8 weeks I had the remaining parts painted and Pre fit the fairing to make sure the stripes and wording are aligned and look straight.
It will go back to the paint shop tomorrow and finished then lacquered.
All this will need to be stripped to the bare to fit the rebuilt engine, which unlike the original frames should lift in with clearance.
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Norton Manx's 1947 & 1956
Norton CS1 1930
Norton International  1934
Norton 16H 1924
Norton Model 18 1929
Norton Commando / Colorado Norton Works
Triumph 1947 GP Replica
Triumph Bonniville 1967
BSA Goldstar Daytona 1956
Harley Duo Glide 1961
The Rickman project
And the CR dick Mann replica project
Sold a few of the Bikes so only got these left
Gt40...Car I know
E type fhc 1964... Car I know


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Re: Rickman build
« Reply #77 on: July 24, 2017, 04:39:57 PM »
A few more
The black edging trim will finish off the job later
« Last Edit: July 24, 2017, 04:47:19 PM by captaink »
CR750 Replica
Norton Manx's 1947 & 1956
Norton CS1 1930
Norton International  1934
Norton 16H 1924
Norton Model 18 1929
Norton Commando / Colorado Norton Works
Triumph 1947 GP Replica
Triumph Bonniville 1967
BSA Goldstar Daytona 1956
Harley Duo Glide 1961
The Rickman project
And the CR dick Mann replica project
Sold a few of the Bikes so only got these left
Gt40...Car I know
E type fhc 1964... Car I know


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Re: Rickman build
« Reply #78 on: July 24, 2017, 04:44:35 PM »
Although I had a bigger problem with the head gasket for the later F2 engine in relation to the oil seals barrel to head and the larger 836cc big bore kit. I have received two gaskets from Australia ( jap bike spares ) made by Forsetti and they fit perfectly as opposed to punching the holes out larger.
Picture is for information
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Norton Manx's 1947 & 1956
Norton CS1 1930
Norton International  1934
Norton 16H 1924
Norton Model 18 1929
Norton Commando / Colorado Norton Works
Triumph 1947 GP Replica
Triumph Bonniville 1967
BSA Goldstar Daytona 1956
Harley Duo Glide 1961
The Rickman project
And the CR dick Mann replica project
Sold a few of the Bikes so only got these left
Gt40...Car I know
E type fhc 1964... Car I know


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Re: Rickman build
« Reply #79 on: July 24, 2017, 07:14:17 PM »
Seriously great looking bike coming along nicely, keep the pics coming.  Ready before the summer ends hopefully? 
I have workshop envy, how do you keep yours so clean and immaculate  :o!
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Re: Rickman build
« Reply #80 on: July 24, 2017, 08:49:21 PM »
Was looking at the room today and the floor was in need of a real good clean, bit scruffy at moment. I'm anal really.
Probably not ready this summer as other projects on the move as well.
Carbs came back last week they look ok !
CR750 Replica
Norton Manx's 1947 & 1956
Norton CS1 1930
Norton International  1934
Norton 16H 1924
Norton Model 18 1929
Norton Commando / Colorado Norton Works
Triumph 1947 GP Replica
Triumph Bonniville 1967
BSA Goldstar Daytona 1956
Harley Duo Glide 1961
The Rickman project
And the CR dick Mann replica project
Sold a few of the Bikes so only got these left
Gt40...Car I know
E type fhc 1964... Car I know


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Re: Rickman build
« Reply #81 on: July 24, 2017, 09:55:32 PM »

Carbs came back last week they look ok !
That's an understatement if ever I saw one.  :)
Where's that 10mm socket got to?

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Re: Rickman build
« Reply #82 on: July 25, 2017, 10:47:25 AM »
Wow, cool carbs 8)
If my workshop floor was as clean as your dirty workshop floor I would be eating my dinner off it!
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Re: Rickman build
« Reply #83 on: September 26, 2017, 04:50:58 PM »
Some parts are back from the paint shop.
I'm still waiting on the ally fuel tank to be made should be mid October.
All the lettering and stripes are airbrushed on NOT tranfers.
The original F2 Engine is now back in the frame.
CR750 Replica
Norton Manx's 1947 & 1956
Norton CS1 1930
Norton International  1934
Norton 16H 1924
Norton Model 18 1929
Norton Commando / Colorado Norton Works
Triumph 1947 GP Replica
Triumph Bonniville 1967
BSA Goldstar Daytona 1956
Harley Duo Glide 1961
The Rickman project
And the CR dick Mann replica project
Sold a few of the Bikes so only got these left
Gt40...Car I know
E type fhc 1964... Car I know


" Greedy I Know

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Re: Rickman build
« Reply #84 on: September 26, 2017, 04:52:14 PM »
a few more pictures
CR750 Replica
Norton Manx's 1947 & 1956
Norton CS1 1930
Norton International  1934
Norton 16H 1924
Norton Model 18 1929
Norton Commando / Colorado Norton Works
Triumph 1947 GP Replica
Triumph Bonniville 1967
BSA Goldstar Daytona 1956
Harley Duo Glide 1961
The Rickman project
And the CR dick Mann replica project
Sold a few of the Bikes so only got these left
Gt40...Car I know
E type fhc 1964... Car I know


" Greedy I Know

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Re: Rickman build
« Reply #85 on: September 26, 2017, 05:56:09 PM »
It's a really good looking bike, aided of course by your work in rebuilding.

I think they suit the four pipes so well along with such a striking colour. Be great to ride that around when finished.

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Re: Rickman build
« Reply #86 on: September 26, 2017, 11:20:50 PM »
Great progress- she's looking stunning. Don't forget to get the side cover 'wings' pointing in the right direction...

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Re: Rickman build
« Reply #87 on: September 27, 2017, 11:36:44 AM »
Noticed a bloke in Perth is selling a Rickman for AUD17K!
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Re: Rickman build
« Reply #88 on: November 10, 2017, 02:12:10 PM »
Well spotted about the emblem wings, probably pissed when I fitted them  ;D
uummm ! did I put those pistons in upside down ? got me's a thinking
CR750 Replica
Norton Manx's 1947 & 1956
Norton CS1 1930
Norton International  1934
Norton 16H 1924
Norton Model 18 1929
Norton Commando / Colorado Norton Works
Triumph 1947 GP Replica
Triumph Bonniville 1967
BSA Goldstar Daytona 1956
Harley Duo Glide 1961
The Rickman project
And the CR dick Mann replica project
Sold a few of the Bikes so only got these left
Gt40...Car I know
E type fhc 1964... Car I know


" Greedy I Know

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Re: Rickman build
« Reply #89 on: December 04, 2017, 04:25:26 PM »
slight update and a few pictures

The tank finally arrived after 34 week from order, it was worth the wait quality is superb. I had the Monza cap and two 1/4" brass fuel taps.  Although one tap is too close to the carbs and will require a slight adjustment.
I have just received the tank strap which will need brackets at either end to fix too, these I'll make in stainless steel, then the tank can go off to the painters.
The exhausts are now complete after a small amount of tweaking as these were not made for this model.
« Last Edit: December 04, 2017, 04:30:51 PM by captaink »
CR750 Replica
Norton Manx's 1947 & 1956
Norton CS1 1930
Norton International  1934
Norton 16H 1924
Norton Model 18 1929
Norton Commando / Colorado Norton Works
Triumph 1947 GP Replica
Triumph Bonniville 1967
BSA Goldstar Daytona 1956
Harley Duo Glide 1961
The Rickman project
And the CR dick Mann replica project
Sold a few of the Bikes so only got these left
Gt40...Car I know
E type fhc 1964... Car I know


" Greedy I Know

 

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