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Offline RICKMAN1

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Rickman project
« on: November 30, 2010, 07:23:11 PM »
My 1975 Rickman project is about finished.  It was a barn find that was never completed, or titled.  It was in rough condition, but turned out very nice after lots of work.  It has a 1972 Dunstall exhaust installed, to give it a vintage look and great sound!

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Re: Rickman project
« Reply #1 on: November 30, 2010, 07:59:11 PM »
Sweet!  She looks fabulous!!   ;D
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Offline few-regrets

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Re: Rickman project
« Reply #2 on: November 30, 2010, 08:25:03 PM »
Superb!!! MHO - the Rickman was the highest evolution of the CB750. Wore out a window with my nose staring at one in a dealers showroom when I was a teenager. Still makes me drool. Even the right color!
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Offline Shenanigans

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Re: Rickman project
« Reply #3 on: November 30, 2010, 08:34:53 PM »
Looking good. Why cant I ever find a period kit bike  ::)
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Re: Rickman project
« Reply #4 on: November 30, 2010, 08:53:04 PM »
Sweet, outside of the Norton John Player that was my ultimate dream bike, Larry

Offline wannabridin

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Re: Rickman project
« Reply #5 on: November 30, 2010, 09:14:34 PM »
pretty dang cool!  ok, so stupid question, but are those 18" wheels front and rear??  are they "factory"?

looks cool!  i take it you got it titled??
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Re: Rickman project
« Reply #6 on: December 01, 2010, 08:45:46 AM »
That is a sexy bike!!

Tell us more about her.  We want details!!

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Re: Rickman project
« Reply #7 on: December 01, 2010, 10:15:01 AM »

Standard wheel on the Rickman 41.3mm single disk front is a 1.85x18 Borrani.  8)  RR

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Re: Rickman project
« Reply #8 on: December 01, 2010, 07:10:17 PM »
I have not got a title yet.  I have all of the original sale paperwork,(sale price of $1,095), including a letter from the Vetter Faring Company to the original owner, stating that they cannot supply a manufactures statement of origin, because they no longer import Rickmans.  That letter was dated 1978.

Offline Terry in Australia

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Re: Rickman project
« Reply #9 on: December 01, 2010, 07:22:44 PM »
That's one hell of a barn find, well done! ;D
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Offline wannabridin

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Re: Rickman project
« Reply #10 on: December 02, 2010, 12:13:37 PM »
i really hope you don't have any title issues, that would sure be a great bike to "waste" by not riding on the road!!
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Offline greenjeans

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Re: Rickman project
« Reply #11 on: December 02, 2010, 12:19:58 PM »
Very, very nice.  Love the orange.   Good luck with the title etc.
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