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〜I built a motorcycle based on Prince's "Purple Rain" in Japan, so I'll show you the process of making it.〜

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Building Prince’s Purple Rain Motorcycle Replica (Honda CM400T Custom) in japan- No. 12

投稿日:2026年3月3日 更新日:



I’m building a motorcycles for Prince “Purple Rain”(No. 12)

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Finally I was able to attach the cowling to the main body. It took time to adjust the stay side.

プリンスパープルレイン バイク prince purplerain motorcycle

I made a spacer because the cowling and stay interfere. Hard styrene material.

プリンスパープルレイン バイク prince purplerain motorcycle

I cut it out in the shape of the contact surface of the cowli

プリンスパープルレイン バイク prince purplerain motorcycle

I used 3 spacers.

プリンスパープルレイン バイク prince purplerain motorcycle

Adequate cushioning.

プリンスパープルレイン バイク prince purplerain motorcycle

I drilled a hole for the bolt.

プリンスパープルレイン バイク prince purplerain motorcycle

I put it between the cowling and the stay.

プリンスパープルレイン バイク prince purplerain motorcycle

The cowling and stay are attached with 4 bolts. It’s made of stainless steel so it won’t rust.

プリンスパープルレイン バイク prince purplerain motorcycle

I did my best to install the painted cowling. Prince’s symbol mark stands out.

プリンスパープルレイン バイク prince purplerain motorcycle

Cut and sharpen the stays.

プリンスパープルレイン バイク prince purplerain motorcycle

Paint the cut part to prevent it from rusting.



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