Building Prince’s Purple Rain Motorcycle Replica (Honda CM400T Custom) in Japan – No. 18

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

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Well, the continuation of the motorcycle production.

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.

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

Weld marks are no longer visible.

Prince Purple Rain motorcycle replica Honda CM400T

Sissy bar is like new.

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

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

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

Prince Purple Rain motorcycle replica Honda CM400T

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

Prince Purple Rain motorcycle replica Honda CM400T

I think I’m finally in good shape.

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

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

Cut and paste the tight corners.

Near completion.

Prince Purple Rain motorcycle replica Honda CM400T

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.(ﾉ´∀｀*)

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