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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. 20

投稿日：2026年3月3日 更新日：



I’m building a motorcycles for Prince “Purple Rain”（No. 20）

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This time the sheet is complete.
This time, I painted the diamond mark on the seat and covered the seat.

 

Prince Purple Rain motorcycle replica Honda CM400T

Prince Purple Rain motorcycle replica Honda CM400T

It turned bright red.

Sew in a diamond shape.　Sew with the sponge in between.

Prince Purple Rain motorcycle replica Honda CM400T

The surface was wrinkled.

It’s behind the seat base.

I sprayed it with a rust preventative.

Add molding to the edges to prevent the sheet from tearing.

Cover with vinyl to prevent water from entering.

It is difficult to stretch the sheet.

It’s dangerous, so put a cap on the screw.

Prince Purple Rain motorcycle replica Honda CM400T

Finally completed.

Prince Purple Rain motorcycle replica Honda CM400T

Prince Purple Rain motorcycle replica Honda CM400T

Prince Purple Rain motorcycle replica Honda CM400T

Apply silicone to the seams to keep water out.

Prince Purple Rain motorcycle replica Honda CM400T



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