Author Topic: 1974 Rickman Honda (Read 35385 times)

BenelliSEI · « **Reply #175 on:** April 14, 2020, 11:28:29 AM »

Got the rear Borrani finished up, tire mounted and balanced, back on the Rickman. Going to tackle a side stand next. Ready for a test ride (except for the SNOW this afternoon!). Need to be able to handle the bike on my own. No visitors for weeks!

slikwilli420 · « **Reply #176 on:** April 14, 2020, 12:02:44 PM »

Looking so good Benelli! I can't wait to get mine underway. Still need to decide if I want a repro frame, find an original or modify a stock one to look the part and fit all the Rickman pieces. I really like the touch of the body color on the rotors. Usually they are black or natural but this really pops!

BenelliSEI · « **Reply #177 on:** April 14, 2020, 01:21:29 PM »

“Willi”........ the front one was already painted, so now they match! With the great, shiny silver powder coatings available today, it would be pretty easy to build a close replica. What’s amazing about the original, is the weight. I’m sure it’s 1/2 the original.

I’ve wanted one for 45 years, so really enjoying the build. Next winter, it will come apart for plating, polishing, paint and detailing. Right now, I just want to ride it, and spend the summer sorting the fairing mount, fairing and bodywork. I have molds for every piece, so will likely lay up some new parts.

Thanks for the comments!

BenelliSEI · « **Reply #178 on:** April 14, 2020, 01:28:20 PM »

Check out tabclassics.com. They make alloy tanks, in Wales. $650 for an identical alloy replica, for my Rickman CR. Mmmmmm?

hondaron · « **Reply #179 on:** April 14, 2020, 05:23:40 PM »

Looking SWEET !!! 🙂

Self Isolation has been good for you 🙂

BenelliSEI · « **Reply #180 on:** April 14, 2020, 05:52:44 PM »

Ron..... you are correct! Check out the Tab Classic tanks. Beautiful solution to crappy fuel?

PeWe · « **Reply #181 on:** April 14, 2020, 11:27:38 PM »

Did you rotate tire so it's red dot is aligned with valve stem?
The lightest point of the tire.

Much weights to add after that?

I have not balanced my wheels except for red dot at the valve stem. Bikes feels OK.

Most tire shops I have left my wheels before have not mounted the tire this way, just add weights when balancing.

I might invest in a cheap balancing device for around $30 USD.

BenelliSEI · « **Reply #182 on:** April 15, 2020, 07:10:08 AM »

PeWe..... That balancing stand also has bushings for wheel centring spools, and an adjustable trueing bar. Extremely useful. Red dot is on the valve stem, still took 3 weights. Probably close to 1 oz. (25-28 grams?). I always balance both front and rear.

BenelliSEI · « **Reply #183 on:** April 15, 2020, 02:41:05 PM »

Drained fork tubes and refilled with 200ml (each leg) of ATF. Tough job, springs have a lot of preload, but got them back in. They were pretty empty, seals may need replacing. Good job for next winter, when I tear it all back down! Snowed again today!!!!

754 · « **Reply #184 on:** April 16, 2020, 07:37:35 PM »

Got a chainguard coming ? I think something like this , that fits your bike would be cool.

BenelliSEI · « **Reply #185 on:** April 17, 2020, 06:28:03 AM »

Frank..... yes! There is a guy on Ebay.UK selling an alloy one for Enfield. Looks
Ike that and for the other side.

smcgill · « **Reply #186 on:** April 17, 2020, 07:45:35 AM »

I was lucky I did get that part,although I had to repair an "extra" hole. It looked like it had been mounted to some other kind of bike [dirt?] that vibrated the bolt hole out the edge.tigged it all back in.
There are two zinc plated steel mounting straps riveted to it, inside front, and outside rear that goes under the shock bolt nut. 3 mounting points total.
The front top of the guard interferes with the rectifier if you don't remount it per the Rickman instructions. Everything is close, including the chain, and shock. Put together with the skinny vintage 4.25 tire and it all looks so simple and clean.
It will be interesting to see how you fit the Enfield in.
Scott M.

smcgill · « **Reply #187 on:** April 17, 2020, 07:48:27 AM »

Guard

754 · « **Reply #188 on:** April 17, 2020, 09:18:37 AM »

I think those are so nice looking., the question for me is if I can make one shrinking by hand..

BenelliSEI · « **Reply #189 on:** April 17, 2020, 09:34:49 AM »

Scott...... Thanks for the great photos! That look will be my goal. Looking closely at your foot pegs: are the pegs actually mounted through the lower bolt hole of the mounting plate? My pegs are mounted midway up the plate (I’ll take a good shot). I suspect dropping mine even an inch would be a dramatic “comfort” improvement. Not urgent, but definitely on my “to do” list!

BenelliSEI · « **Reply #190 on:** April 17, 2020, 10:02:13 AM »

Scott...... here is photo of my LHS peg..... yours are lower on the plate?

smcgill · « **Reply #191 on:** April 17, 2020, 08:01:46 PM »

John, Yes my pegs are internal threads, the lower plate bolt is also the peg bolt The plate has several holes, the holes up where your [stock location] holes are, have 82deg. countersinks on the backside so a flathead bolt can mount the pegs up there, without spacing the plates away from the frame.I had them in that location initially. The pegs are still high/ seat low, but the real ergonomic issue is the long reach/ low clip ons . It is a competition replica. A good amount of weight on the wrists,unless you are a gorilla.
I have another Rickman fairing for upright handlebars , I think it was used on short tank, 2 seaters. My upper triple clamp is not drilled for bars [I think I saw yours were]. I'm not planning on long rides.
Frank, I gave some thought to how the chainguard was made while working on it. it's fairly thick [maybe 3/32" ?] very soft sheet bent in a U then the sprocket end is split wrapped together and welded. I would think it could be tapped around a simple buck ?
Scott M.

smcgill · « **Reply #192 on:** April 17, 2020, 08:06:02 PM »

Pegs up postion

BenelliSEI · « **Reply #193 on:** April 18, 2020, 05:56:23 AM »

Scott..... thanks for all the info. I’m definitely going to attempt a few subtle moves to make the bike more “livable”! I notice your bars have a bit of a rise too?

BenelliSEI · « **Reply #194 on:** April 21, 2020, 05:34:38 PM »

Mounted up an orange headlight bucket today. Final sorting on some wiring issues. Knocked all the stock brackets off a CB750 battery box and modifying brackets for solenoid, fuse box, and combo rectifier/ regulator. Will weld them on and really tidy up the bits under the LHSide cover. Photos next time...... sold the Rickman oil tank today, will look great on TJ’s project.

TjTalan · « **Reply #195 on:** April 21, 2020, 05:51:27 PM »

Quote from: BenelliSEI on April 21, 2020, 05:34:38 PM

Mounted up an orange headlight bucket today. Final sorting on some wiring issues. Knocked all the stock brackets off a CB750 battery box and modifying brackets for solenoid, fuse box, and combo rectifier/ regulator. Will weld them on and really tidy up the bits under the LHSide cover. Photos next time...... sold the Rickman oil tank today, will look great on TJ’s project.

Wow, I’ve been away so long. This project is amazing, fallowing for sure!

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BenelliSEI · « **Reply #196 on:** April 22, 2020, 08:56:24 AM »

Messing around with small stuff (it snowed again, last night!). Orange headlight bucket went on and it looks Ok....... need to get that side stand on, so I am ready for a “test ride”. Soon.

754 · « **Reply #197 on:** April 22, 2020, 09:14:05 AM »

You need to add a whack of material on that side stand mount to be stock, maybe cut one from a bad frame . Looks like the doubler layer is gone. It icreases tge weld area by about 2.5 times and spread the force over more tubing..

You may not know, but I think some orange panels on that tank with some alloy showing would look better than any all orange tank . Dont forget most guys wish they had an alloy tank and never get to have one. No shame in running that tank.

BenelliSEI · « **Reply #198 on:** April 22, 2020, 01:30:55 PM »

Frank......I love that tank and plan to run as is. The other side is whacked and there is “road rash” on the TOP! But hey, it was a racer.......

The original Rickmans actually have a piece of half tubing welded to the side stand bracket and then it was brazed to the frame tube. I’ll do something similar.

lash · « **Reply #199 on:** April 22, 2020, 01:43:41 PM »

Would it be possible to have somebody pull the dents out of that tank or is that “patina”?

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Author Topic: 1974 Rickman Honda (Read 35385 times)