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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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Build a Prince’s “Purple Rain” motorcycle CM400T in Japan(No. 18)~English edition~

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I’m building a motorcycles for Prince “Purple Rain”(No. 18)

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Everyone’s favorite “Crystal Ball”

I learned about the existence of an unreleased sound source collection called “Crystal Ball” and got it from a friend who won an auction when I was a student.

I was reminded of the height of Prince’s creativity.

This article was written four years after Prince died. The early The time has passed.

 

Well, the continuation of the motorcycle production.

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I noticed that the angle of the seat backrest was skewed.

Now that the plating of the sissy bar is complete, it’s time to readjust the fittings and secure them to the seat base.

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I asked the contractor who requested the plating of the engine guard 10 years ago. The plating was of very high quality.

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

Weld marks are no longer visible.

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

Sissy bar is like new.

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

Fix the seat base. Peel off the FRP, adjust the angle, and re-solidify with FRP.

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It’s dirty, but it’s not visible, so it’s okay.

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I sandwiched it with a magnet so that the FRP sticks.

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I thought the thickness of the sheet was thin, so I added a sponge. The “Purple Rain” sheet is thicker than the CM400T stock.

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I think I’m finally in good shape.

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

It’s behind the seat. Sponges are scattered on the ground.

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Next, since the surface of the sheet is uneven, stick a thin sponge sheet(5㎜) on the entire surface.

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

Cut and paste the tight corners.

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Near completion.

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I put it on my motorcycle. I think it’s a good shape. Next time, we will apply the seat skin.

See you next time.

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