Author Topic: The rickman returns, we'll sort of. (Read 4539 times)

captaink · « **on:** July 02, 2015, 01:09:11 PM »

Know I can post pictures, here's some of the progress.
Bearing in mind it's been less than a month

MoMo · « **Reply #1 on:** July 02, 2015, 01:12:46 PM »

Quote from: captaink on July 02, 2015, 01:09:11 PM

Know I can post pictures, here's some of the progress.
Bearing in mind it's been less than a month

Your photos did not post...Larry

captaink · « **Reply #2 on:** July 02, 2015, 01:16:28 PM »

As I got the bike in black .
Stripped back to the bones
Starting all the pre fitting. When everything is cleaned, checked it will be stripped and sent for plating,paint etc

captaink · « **Reply #3 on:** July 02, 2015, 01:19:06 PM »

Well you got some pictures, even if you got one twice.
I'm doing this from an I pad, which isn't the best way.
Excuse any mispelt wooooooorrrrrddsss I pad tries to correct you

MoMo · « **Reply #4 on:** July 02, 2015, 01:24:08 PM »

Nickle plated weren't they? Looks like you have as many tool boxes (4)as I do

captaink · « **Reply #5 on:** July 02, 2015, 01:24:48 PM »

Wheels are back from the powder Coaters there stripped, tested, blasted, primed and coated.
Standard silver as they'll look good with the Orange
Hagen matched shocks.
I decided for safety reasons to get the calipers refurbed by the pro,s as all the seal and Pistons were replaced and pressure tested.
Better safe than sorry
Regards keith

captaink · « **Reply #6 on:** July 02, 2015, 01:28:47 PM »

The nickle plating was not to the quality I want and the swing arm was crap.
It will all be replated after many pre fits

And yes I have a few tool boxes, you can't have too many tools

captaink · « **Reply #7 on:** July 02, 2015, 01:34:32 PM »

This was a picture of the bike in 2009 I believe.
There is a member out there that knows or owned it.
Would be good to hear from him !

captaink · « **Reply #8 on:** August 20, 2015, 08:34:46 AM »

Update from the UK on the Rickman restoration
Engine stripped and vapour cleaned
Frame due back from nickel platers next week with all the other bits either nickel or chrome polished and plated
Forks stantions being re chromed and then rebuilt with new internals
Seat has gone of to the upholsterers
Cylinder heads gone off to have new guides, valves etc.
Top casing will be sent off to have new APE studs fitted

Bearing in mind the difficulty in parts in the UK I'm considering a cycle x big bore kit
836cc new Pistons re bore etc.

captaink · « **Reply #9 on:** August 20, 2015, 08:39:35 AM »

Oil tank and some other bits powder coated
Battery tray was in a bad way with acid / rust damage but it came up superb

captaink · « **Reply #10 on:** August 20, 2015, 08:45:57 AM »

Started checking the gearbox components out.
I have ordered some new bearings that are easy to get and replace but everything looks in good order, all gears are really good order

Pics... The difference a cleaning makes !

captaink · « **Reply #11 on:** August 20, 2015, 08:49:17 AM »

Another picture
Pre fit then all gears will be washed
Final drive bearings have been ordered

slikwilli420 · « **Reply #12 on:** August 20, 2015, 08:59:30 AM »

This looks great! Any special framed 750 is good in my book. I really like the Rickman and Seeley bodywork. Well done and keep up with the pics!

SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #13 on:** August 20, 2015, 09:56:32 AM »

That vapour blasting is something else. It makes the cast parts look new.

MessnerMoto · « **Reply #14 on:** August 20, 2015, 10:56:36 AM »

Quote from: captaink on August 20, 2015, 08:34:46 AM

Update from the UK on the Rickman restoration
Engine stripped and vapour cleaned
Frame due back from nickel platers next week with all the other bits either nickel or chrome polished and plated
Forks stantions being re chromed and then rebuilt with new internals
Seat has gone of to the upholsterers
Cylinder heads gone off to have new guides, valves etc.
Top casing will be sent off to have new APE studs fitted

Bearing in mind the difficulty in parts in the UK I'm considering a cycle x big bore kit
836cc new Pistons re bore etc.

Great build!

How much is a import tax in the UK for parts?

captaink · « **Reply #15 on:** August 20, 2015, 12:04:34 PM »

Import tax into the UK from USA is shed loads and the couriers rip you off big time.
If there's nowhere else for the parts then it has to be I'm afraid

MessnerMoto · « **Reply #16 on:** August 20, 2015, 03:11:38 PM »

I have the same problem

. I am waiting options what address to order to. France or Italy or Croatia. If you find someone selling those parts in EU PM me.
I found some wiseco piston kits in EU but they are not complete kits like cyclex's....

jaguar · « **Reply #17 on:** August 21, 2015, 09:52:01 AM »

Neat project!

captaink · « **Reply #18 on:** September 19, 2015, 01:05:53 AM »

Update on the nickel plating of the frame, it's back from the plating co.
They had a few issues with its size in the stripping tank but we got there in the end although it was a few week more

captaink · « **Reply #19 on:** September 19, 2015, 01:08:49 AM »

Can only send a few pictures at a time via the I pad

captaink · « **Reply #20 on:** September 19, 2015, 01:10:32 AM »

Forks stantions should be fully rebuilt soon but the trees are ready

captaink · « **Reply #21 on:** September 19, 2015, 01:13:39 AM »

Started the first pre build to ensure everything fits and that I have not lost anything.
All spacers and bushes have been remade in stainless and polished

captaink · « **Reply #22 on:** September 19, 2015, 01:20:31 AM »

Waiting for the larger F2 valves from the USA then the new guides, valves and springs etc can be fitted by the engine machine shop.
I'm going for a 836cc big bore kit which are easily available in the UK.

The leather seat will be made shortly and then all the panels will go off for paint.

Retro Rocket · « **Reply #23 on:** September 19, 2015, 01:41:32 AM »

That frame looks gorgeous...

Schenk · « **Reply #24 on:** September 19, 2015, 04:06:55 AM »

Wow! That frame is looking great

captaink · « **Reply #25 on:** September 19, 2015, 07:01:22 AM »

There's a few area they could not get to to polish but overall it's good
All the small bits are superb , polished then plated.

SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #26 on:** September 19, 2015, 11:23:30 PM »

Bling Bling. Nice frame plating!

captaink · « **Reply #27 on:** September 29, 2015, 12:57:18 PM »

Update on the rickman build, progressing nicely

captaink · « **Reply #28 on:** September 29, 2015, 12:58:13 PM »

Another view

captaink · « **Reply #29 on:** September 29, 2015, 12:59:12 PM »

Another view
Sorry one picture same as before doh !

slikwilli420 · « **Reply #30 on:** September 29, 2015, 01:35:54 PM »

Really digging the front end. The dual disc with beefy forks looks the part on these bikes. Only part I never liked was the chain guard. I'm sure it serves its purpose very well but never looked that part, although it is correct for this build. All around, extremely impressive work.

SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #31 on:** September 29, 2015, 03:47:44 PM »

The frame looks exquisite, as to those AP Racing calipers with the Lester wheels. I cannot remember what front end (forks) and brake rotors you are using.

captaink · « **Reply #32 on:** September 29, 2015, 11:18:13 PM »

Forks and discs are original to this bike, there Betor forks made in Spain and discs are marked up Brembo.
Calipers are ap Lockheed

The chain guard will probably look nicer when it's painted or polished.

slikwilli420 · « **Reply #33 on:** January 12, 2016, 12:18:21 PM »

Any updates on this project? This is one of my favorite special-framed projects I have seen here.

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Author Topic: The rickman returns, we'll sort of. (Read 4539 times)