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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. 21

投稿日：2026年3月3日 更新日：



I’m building a motorcycles for Prince “Purple Rain”（No. 21）

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It’s been two years since I started making motorcycles, but this is the end.

This time I polished the exterior and installed the front screen.

Prince Purple Rain motorcycle replica Honda CM400T

Prince Purple Rain motorcycle replica Honda CM400T

Prince Purple Rain motorcycle replica Honda CM400T

Prince Purple Rain motorcycle replica Honda CM400T

Prince Purple Rain motorcycle replica Honda CM400T

Prince Purple Rain motorcycle replica Honda CM400T

Prince Purple Rain motorcycle replica Honda CM400T

Prince Purple Rain motorcycle replica Honda CM400T

Hand polish the abrasive.

Prince Purple Rain motorcycle replica Honda CM400T

Prince Purple Rain motorcycle replica Honda CM400T

Rough abrasive on the left.    Fine abrasive on the right

Prince Purple Rain motorcycle replica Honda CM400T

Polished and cleaned.

Prince Purple Rain motorcycle replica Honda CM400T

Also polish the cowling.

Prince Purple Rain motorcycle replica Honda CM400T

Prince Purple Rain motorcycle replica Honda CM400T

Prince Purple Rain motorcycle replica Honda CM400T

The scenery is reflected.

Prince Purple Rain motorcycle replica Honda CM400T

Prince Purple Rain motorcycle replica Honda CM400T

Prince Purple Rain motorcycle replica Honda CM400T

Prince Purple Rain motorcycle replica Honda CM400T

Correction of plating molding of cowling

Prince Purple Rain motorcycle replica Honda CM400T

Install the front shield.

Prince Purple Rain motorcycle replica Honda CM400T

Cool！

Prince Purple Rain motorcycle replica Honda CM400T

Wearing a seat made with difficulty.

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