Rickman build

[captaink]

I had an issue with the engine being offset more to the offside of the bike. All spacers were exactly as they came of the bike when I stripped it except I made them in stainless but they were the same.
Nevertheless getting the engine aligned by modifying the spacers ensures the sprockets are aligned correctly and the chain runs straight.
The Rickmans method of wheel adjustment is not as straight forward as most bikes but once you get your head round it it's fine.
Adjustment is done by offset washers on the frame to swingarm.
The chain runs true now

The fairing is just how I want it, no transfers as everything is airbrushed on and lacquered. Rubber trimmed around the edges.

[Tomb]

WOW!

I can only gape in awe.

[Nurse Julie]

+1 on the WOW !. I know diddly squat about those bikes but it looks stunning.

[captaink]

I acquired 2 Oil hoses from Silvers but they did not fit opps £ . I ended up making hoses using race spec oil and fuel hose and re used the ends that came from the Silvers hoses, so not all was lost.
These I had crimped on after modifying the crimps and ends slightly.

The tank welding is second to none , the tank came from Holt works, Tony and Michelle Holt.

As I am now using a 4 into 4 exhaust instead of the 4 into 1  it came with, the gear and brake pedals are in the way so it is currently being modified.

[captaink]

Once I have made the tank strap fit ill post a picture, the strap is stainless steel polished with a rubber underlay, the ends are stainless.
I had one before for a Triton I used to have , they are seriously nice quality.. but at a price

Tank indentation is 32mm the strap is the same

[Laverda Dave]

Fantastic build, great quality and the tank looks amazing.  I'll need a new tank when I get round to restoring my CR.
Keep the photos and updates coming.

[captaink]

The Tank is painted and trial fitted with the stainless strap, works a treat.

[captaink]

more pics, everyone like a picture

The wording is airbrushed on and lacquered over, not tansfers
Underside of the tank is just as nice. I'm more than happy with the finished result.
Now the tank is in its correct position I have to make a small mod to the fork stops as the fork top just slightly touches tank the tank.
 

[captaink]

Tank Strap is Norton Manx from Norton race parts,

Could remove your nuts in an accident, but I don't use them as much now.

[K2-K6]

Looks really good,  sardonic view of your gentleman's vegetables  you could always lease them out to one of our current politicians,  some of them appear in desperate need of some.

[MarkCR750]

Terrific looking machine, what engine mods do you have?

[taysidedragon]

The bike looks amazing. I would be really worried about my crown jewels though. 

[captaink]

F2 Engine is 836cc Wiseco big bore kit.
F2 engine has bigger valves.
Pain in the butt getting the correct head gasket though, overwise an nice enjoyable engine build.

I honestly don't ride the bikes much, I'm more into the build.
The same applies to cars, I enjoy the building.
The finishing off always takes a long time.

[captaink]

a couple of pictures with the fairing

[captaink]

last couple