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I’m building a motorcycles for Prince “Purple Rain”（No. 12） ☆Click here for the First article ☆ ☆Click here for the completed motorcycle☆ Finally I was able to attach the cowling to the main body.　It took time to adjust the stay side. I made a spacer because the cowling and stay interfere.　Hard styrene material. I cut it out in the shape of the contact surface of the cowli I used 3 spacers. Adequate cushioning. I drilled a hole for the bolt. I put it between the cowling and the stay. The cowling and stay are attached with 4 bolts.　It’s made of …

I’m building a motorcycles for Prince “Purple Rain”（No. 11） ☆Click here for the First article ☆ ☆Click here for the completed motorcycle☆ This time, we processed the stay of the sissy bar and adjusted the mounting. Above is the previous state.　The shape is different from “Purple Rain”, so I made it with a new iron plate. I cut the previous stay by myself, but the shape was not good. The stay I made this time is sharper than before. It’s also lightweight. Drill holes for mounting. The main body is also cut a little so that the stay does not …

I’m building a motorcycles for Prince “Purple Rain”（No. 10） ☆Click here for the First article ☆ ☆Click here for the completed motorcycle☆ This article is also the 10th.　This time is the production of sissy bar.　The “Purple Rain” motorcycle sissy bar has an orthodox shape. I searched for something that can be attached to CM400, but I couldn’t find it, so I modified the current sissy bar and made it. Cut the purchased iron bar and make it. decided on this form. Fix with gas burner and flux. Cannot be fixed. Failure.　I was in trouble, so I consulted my grandfather who …

I’m building a motorcycles for Prince “Purple Rain”（No. 9） ☆Click here for the First article ☆ ☆Click here for the completed motorcycle☆ Last time I finished working on the exterior. This time it is wiring adjustment, cowling stay adjustment, sissy bar work. Wrap the wiring near the headlight with food wrap.　It is waterproof. Then wrap it in a plastic sheet for gardening. compact. The mounting position of the cowl and stay is slightly misaligned, so adjustment is required. Take a mold with aluminum foil and make a spacer. I’m thinking of a light and soft spacer. Cut off the excess …

I’m building a motorcycles for Prince “Purple Rain”（No. 8） ☆Click here for the First article ☆ ☆Click here for the completed motorcycle☆ Last time I made some mistakes, but I was able to paint the exterior in a beautiful purple color.　This time, I painted the inside of the cowling black. The cowling before painting is made of black resin. However, it will not be beautiful after 40 years, so I will paint it. I flattened the corners with putty.　There is a hole for a cigar socket, but since it is not used, it will be closed after painting. Apply a …

I’m building a motorcycles for Prince “Purple Rain”（No. 7）※paint correction. ☆Click here for the First article ☆ ☆Click here for the completed motorcycle☆ Last time I failed because the red was transparent.　Since the work time is limited, I masked the symbol mark and repainted it in purple. Rub the surface with a file. This is to improve the adhesion of the paint. Clean parts with dish soap. Mask only the symbol mark. I painted only the inside of the circle purple. Then paint the other parts purple. The cowling is also masked and painted purple. This is the stage before …

I’m building a motorcycles for Prince “Purple Rain”（No. 6）※painting failed. ☆Click here for the First article ☆ ☆Click here for the completed motorcycle☆ I painted on a sunny day. However, the painting failed.　I failed, but I will introduce the process. I thought about various things to draw the symbol mark of Prince.　I cut it out using the “cutter compass”. I made a symbol mark using masking tape. It was difficult to cut out the round part. The shape of this symbol is slightly different between the “Purple Rain” photo and the bike on display at Paisley Park.　Maybe there are two. …

I’m building a motorcycles for Prince “Purple Rain”（No. 5） ☆Click here for the First article ☆ ☆Click here for the completed motorcycle☆ Production is progressing little by little. It looks like it will take some time to complete. I sprayed the surfacer on the gas tank and checked the dented part. After spraying with black spray and rubbing with a file The part that remains black is dented. Lightly apply the putty to the areas where the color remains. I piled putty and repeated shavings. I don’t know the cowling material.　ABS?　PP? The corners consist of different types of putty.　A screw …

I’m building a motorcycles for Prince “Purple Rain”（No. 4） ☆Click here for the First article ☆ ☆Click here for the completed motorcycle☆ This time, following the last cowling modification, we processed the gasoline tank.　The first step is to remove the paint on the gas tank. Pour zinc paint to prevent the gas tank from rusting. A special solvent is used to remove the paint. The paint will peel off immediately, so scrape it off with a scraper. After removing all the paint, put putty on the dented part and scrape it off. Also fill in the dent where the Honda …

I’m building a motorcycles for Prince “Purple Rain”（No. 3） ☆Click here for the First article ☆ ☆Click here for the completed motorcycle☆ From this time, we will proceed with the work to bring the exterior closer to the “Purple Rain” motorcycle. First, change the cowling from the current “Windjammer 4” to “Windjammer 2 or 3” and modify it.   The original paint is removed and the corners are rounded.　Is the cowling material ABS?　Make a rough shape with FRP. I put a screw in the joint to reinforce it. Then put putty on the surface of FRP.　Also, in order to change …