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81hondarider

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Absolutely gorgeous Phil Read replica
« on: September 27, 2008, 02:35:54 PM »
I know this is threadjacked but to my knowledge no one here has talked about this bike so here are some pics and a little info.

"Limited edition’ or ‘celebration’ models have long been established as a sound marketing technique for both cars and motorcycles, so when Phil Read won the Isle of Man’s inaugural Formula 1 TT on a works Honda in 1977 the stage was set for a special version of the Japanese manufacturer’s world-changing superbike. As a result, Honda commissioned Colin Seeley to build a batch of 150 replicas of Read’s winning machine. Not to be confused with the Seeley-Honda, which used a Seeley frame, the Phil Read Replica relied on special bodywork finished in distinctive and glorious ‘Honda Britain’ livery to set it apart from the standard production model along with an outstanding black open pipe silencer. One of the original 150 produced, this example is recently imported from the U.K. and unstarted"

I would love to replicate the silencer. Anyone seen one like this? I realized Sinless Cycles who owns this bike and others are only 2 hrs from me in Woodworth, La. So come monday I will be taking a ride out to see this beautiful bike.

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Re: Absolutely gorgeous Phil Read replica
« Reply #1 on: September 27, 2008, 02:54:09 PM »
Would dearly love to see pic's of your endeavour to replicate this silencer.

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Re: Absolutely gorgeous Phil Read replica
« Reply #2 on: September 27, 2008, 04:00:31 PM »
Absolutely, monday I will be going visit the bike and will take measurement. It looks remarkably like the Whitehouse Cb750, hmmm.....

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Re: Absolutely gorgeous Phil Read replica
« Reply #3 on: September 27, 2008, 05:08:14 PM »
I believe this is the bike that was for sale earlier this year. It only has about 2 start up miles on it and has not been started since it was built from a new bike. Take about $15K with you and see if it starts then take it home.
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« Reply #4 on: September 27, 2008, 08:33:37 PM »
Absolutely, monday I will be going visit the bike and will take measurement. It looks remarkably like the Whitehouse Cb750, hmmm.....
Collector portion of that pipe seems low but other than that it is a very cool looking machine IMO.
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Re: Absolutely gorgeous Phil Read replica
« Reply #5 on: September 27, 2008, 09:20:35 PM »
RXMan: It is indeed the one, If I wasnt a student and in aviation......sigh

MRieck: I think you are right but it may be the camera shot combined with the carrier it is sitting in?

I also really like the moved foot pegs, has anyone done this on their bike? 

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« Reply #6 on: September 27, 2008, 09:24:42 PM »
RXMan: It is indeed the one, If I wasnt a student and in aviation......sigh

MRieck: I think you are right but it may be the camera shot combined with the carrier it is sitting in?

I also really like the moved foot pegs, has anyone done this on their bike? 
Tarrozi's have that position. I switched from Raask's early in the season and all I can say is......... Thank God. What a comfort difference. ::)
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