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Offline cavebear

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Need ID on this Rickman Suspension
« on: March 11, 2013, 08:13:40 AM »
Believe it or not,but I have too many Rickmans. This one is going up for sale, however I need to ID the suspension. Any help would be appreciated.
















1975 MotoMartin 836cc
1976 Rickman 1150cc Turbo
1977 Seeley 890cc + 1/4 stroke
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Offline bwaller

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Re: Need ID on this Rickman Suspension
« Reply #1 on: March 11, 2013, 08:24:13 AM »
Front is mid eighties?? anti-dive 16" (maybe Interceptor) No help on swingarm or shocks.

Actually not much help at all I guess.

Offline Sam Green Racing

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Re: Need ID on this Rickman Suspension
« Reply #2 on: March 11, 2013, 12:12:39 PM »
I've never seen a Rickman chopper before. ;D ;D ;D
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Offline Tintop

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Re: Need ID on this Rickman Suspension
« Reply #3 on: March 11, 2013, 12:35:15 PM »
Front end looks the same as on my 85 Interceptor.  Looks like the rear wheel & brake is also from the same period Interceptor.  Swingarm???
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Offline I Zombie

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Re: Need ID on this Rickman Suspension
« Reply #4 on: March 12, 2013, 02:25:16 PM »
no clue but I kinda dig it
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Offline turboguzzi

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Re: Need ID on this Rickman Suspension
« Reply #5 on: March 13, 2013, 11:13:46 AM »
I've never seen a Rickman chopper before. ;D ;D ;D
you need to open up your horizons sam, search for th elight,
this thing was built, believe it or not, on a Rickman Kawi frame. and yes, i am lost for words, just like you.
http://www.kzrider.com/media/kunena/attachments/17495/IMG_1858_resize.JPG

Offline cavebear

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Re: Need ID on this Rickman Suspension
« Reply #6 on: March 13, 2013, 11:43:24 AM »
OK Sam,
  I'll re photograph it with the fork legs lowered and the clipons under the triple tree where they belong. I don't want to offend anyones' aesthetic sensibilities. Everybody thanks for the input. The wheels are Intercepters,16" front, 18" rear. The front forks are marked Showa and also labeled Trak. The rear swingarm seems to be custom made. Look closely, it's a triangulated  design,but still uses the Rickman eccentric shims for chain adjustment
 I needed to figure out what I had because it's going up for sale. One Rickman project is enough.   
   



1975 MotoMartin 836cc
1976 Rickman 1150cc Turbo
1977 Seeley 890cc + 1/4 stroke
3 parts bikes,1970K0 to 1978ss

Get paid to do it,it's work; pay to do it,it's a hobby

Offline Tintop

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Re: Need ID on this Rickman Suspension
« Reply #7 on: March 13, 2013, 12:31:46 PM »
The 'clip-ons' are stock Interceptor bars. ;)
1977 CB550/4 Cafe - Speed Warrior / BOTM 03/11
1980 CB750F (project)
Whittaker GBF Vintage Racing Sidecar (XS750 power) - ITG / 151's / CMR Racing Products (SOLD)
1976 CB400 SS - stock / BOTM 04/11 (SOLD)
1973 CB750 K - basket case (SOLD)
77 CB550 Cafe build
550/750 Filter Thread
Sidecar Rebuild Thread