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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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Builds replica of Prince’s “Purple Rain” motorcycle CM400 in Japan（No. 18）

投稿日：2026年3月3日 更新日：



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

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Well, the continuation of the motorcycle production.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

Near completion.

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

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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