Rickman build

[captaink]

few more 

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.

[captaink]

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.

[captaink]

A few more
The black edging trim will finish off the job later

[captaink]

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

[Laverda Dave]

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  !

[captaink]

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 !

[mike the bike]

Carbs came back last week they look ok !

That's an understatement if ever I saw one. 

[Laverda Dave]

Wow, cool carbs
If my workshop floor was as clean as your dirty workshop floor I would be eating my dinner off it!

[captaink]

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.

[captaink]

a few more pictures

[K2-K6]

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.

[JamesH]

Great progress- she's looking stunning. Don't forget to get the side cover 'wings' pointing in the right direction...

[AndyH]

Noticed a bloke in Perth is selling a Rickman for AUD17K!

[captaink]

Well spotted about the emblem wings, probably pissed when I fitted them 
uummm ! did I put those pistons in upside down ? got me's a thinking

[captaink]

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.