Author Topic: 1974 Rickman Honda (Read 35328 times)

BenelliSEI · « **Reply #50 on:** February 06, 2020, 01:56:01 PM »

Making progress...... new wiring harness and bar end controls, slowly fitting oil tank, brake master, hoses and a battery box....... starting to look like a motorcycle. Need to find/make temporary fork ears for a 41 mm fork. I want to hang all the lights, so I can ride it in the Spring. Once all the brackets for side, centre stand, air box, turn signals, battery box, tool tray, ignition switch, etc., are welded back in the correct location? Take it all apart and have the frame re plated........ lengthy project.

754 · « **Reply #51 on:** February 06, 2020, 02:53:46 PM »

Those 41mm forks look so good..

BenelliSEI · « **Reply #52 on:** February 06, 2020, 03:23:59 PM »

I agree on the forks! The ones I took off were 41’s as well, but with the twin 750 discs and Lockheed calipers it was pretty massive....... I prefer the small, sleek look that Rickman achieved.

bwaller · « **Reply #53 on:** February 07, 2020, 08:31:02 AM »

Can you tell me who raced it?

BenelliSEI · « **Reply #54 on:** February 07, 2020, 02:53:31 PM »

P.M. sent.

SF · « **Reply #55 on:** February 07, 2020, 07:16:06 PM »

Quote from: SF on January 05, 2020, 05:40:34 PM

Awesome......love hearing about the history of old bikes.....do you know of any wins or records with this bike and on what tracks?

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BenelliSEI · « **Reply #56 on:** February 08, 2020, 06:42:59 AM »

SF...... PM sent.

BenelliSEI · « **Reply #57 on:** February 11, 2020, 05:49:03 PM »

Another 1/2 day in the shop. Bunch of parts arrived, so the bike grew a wiring harness, turn signals and taillight. Installed a temporary head light shell so everything has a home. Bar controls are on too. I used an earlier style, so I can turn the lights on/off. Had to make temporary rear stalk mounts, of course the tabs had been cut off. Battery box is zip tied in for now (tabs long gone!), still lots to do. Just realized I forgot to clamp in the main ground strap, when installing the engine........ the entire clan is off for 6-7 days of skiing, so progress will slowed.

Old Moe Toe · « **Reply #58 on:** February 11, 2020, 06:21:10 PM »

There is a Rickman Honda for sale on ebay here in Australia atm.
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/1981-Rickman-Honda-750/124076010121?hash=item1ce381aa89:g:8OcAAOSw3ulePlGz

BenelliSEI · « **Reply #59 on:** February 11, 2020, 08:31:20 PM »

Thanks! Will be interesting to watch the bidding.

RAZZ · « **Reply #60 on:** February 11, 2020, 10:37:32 PM »

Quote from: BenelliSEI on February 11, 2020, 08:31:20 PM

Thanks! Will be interesting to watch the bidding.

It has been for sale for a long time now aleast a year

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PeWe · « **Reply #61 on:** February 12, 2020, 03:35:17 AM »

I guess shipping cost of that nice bike is not for me

RAZZ · « **Reply #62 on:** February 12, 2020, 05:22:38 AM »

Quote from: PeWe on February 12, 2020, 03:35:17 AM

I guess shipping cost of that nice bike is not for me

Fly Down race Home

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PeWe · « **Reply #63 on:** February 12, 2020, 09:09:29 AM »

Quote from: RAZZ on February 12, 2020, 05:22:38 AM

Quote from: PeWe on February 12, 2020, 03:35:17 AM
I guess shipping cost of that nice bike is not for me
Fly Down race Home

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Or just stay with the bike

Political bikers asylum and get a new life

BenelliSEI · « **Reply #64 on:** February 12, 2020, 06:41:19 PM »

Today I also pulled the stainless exhaust system from my ‘75 cb750F. I have a really clean, stock header to replace it, and a slip on an muffler too. I thought the system was a Delkevic, with a locally fabricated tail pipe and Hindle straight through muffler. When I took it off, I was really pleased. It weights nothing at all! Perfect for the Rickman, and it fits perfectly too! Photos next shop day.

BenelliSEI · « **Reply #65 on:** February 18, 2020, 03:04:02 PM »

Finished up installing the Hindle exhaust system today. Fit perfectly and weighs nothing! Turn signals are hooked up, and hung up a temporary tail light. Next few shop days will be wiring only! I had a new K3-6 wiring harness that uses a connection to the starter motor safety switch. I doubt I’m going to use one, so need to review the “bypass this” posts. I also installed a new RHS switch that allows me to control Head light ON/OFF (HI/LO beam control is on the LHS switch) so some work to do, mixing and matching. Discovered the front race tire is too wide to allow fitting the original Rickman f’glass fender. Will address that next. The general plan is still to build the bike up enough that I can run and ride it for a few weeks. After final fitting of every component, it will come apart. The frame will get re plated and final finishes on all the other parts........

754 · « **Reply #66 on:** February 18, 2020, 07:57:06 PM »

Rickman made a wider front fender for the dirt bikes, not sure if it fits those forks.
Found a pic, it appears 41 may have had a wider fender.

BenelliSEI · « **Reply #67 on:** February 18, 2020, 08:17:00 PM »

Frank....... I have a few fenders and two are the originals. They fit snugly between the fork legs and have small detents to clear the dust boots. The problem is the “fat” race tire fitted. It’s over 4.5” at it’s widest point and is about 0.6” wider than what should be in there. I’ll get it sorted.......

scottly · « **Reply #68 on:** February 18, 2020, 08:53:12 PM »

Quote from: BenelliSEI on February 18, 2020, 03:04:02 PM

The frame will get re plated

Have you read the cautions about re-plating Rickman frames on the Satanic Mechanic site? Also you have mentioned having brackets etc "welded" on: Reynolds 531 is not welded, it is brazed.

BenelliSEI · « **Reply #69 on:** February 19, 2020, 05:33:26 AM »

Scotty..... yes and yes. Thanks.

MauiK3 · « **Reply #70 on:** February 19, 2020, 08:15:41 AM »

For those of us not familiar, what is the issue with plating the frame?

PeWe · « **Reply #71 on:** February 19, 2020, 09:13:40 AM »

Rickman frames were shiny, almost like chromed from the beginning.

754 · « **Reply #72 on:** February 19, 2020, 09:19:54 AM »

Nickel plated and all brazed.,

BenelliSEI · « **Reply #73 on:** February 19, 2020, 10:55:36 AM »

It’s really the stripping that can go horribly wrong! Horror stories of frames being left too long in chemical baths and virtually falling apart, or so scarred they never recover. I’ve found an experienced shop, that has actually done two Rickmans in the past. Both owners were very pleased with the results. I’ve seen the most recent, and it looks “new”. I have lots to do before that!

This morning, spent a few hours making bolt on brackets for horn and ignition switch. It’s been a race bike so long, almost every “tab” has been removed....... I’m in NO RUSH. I want this one to be sweet.

newday777 · « **Reply #74 on:** February 19, 2020, 12:35:11 PM »

Great progress of this fine specimen. I wish my back could handle being in that position as it would be a blast. Yes that exhaust fits up nicely. Keep it going!
Did you sell the race motor?

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Author Topic: 1974 Rickman Honda (Read 35328 times)