1975 Honda Rickman CR750 Café Racer

This 1975 Rickman CR750 was acquired in 2018. The bike was subsequently disassembled and restored with new nickel plating, Rickman Orange paint, and an overhaul of its Honda 736cc inline-four.
The period Rickman kit features included a Reynolds 531 frame, a Ceriani front fork, Borrani wire-spoke wheels, Lockheed front and rear disc brakes, clip-on handlebars, an eccentric chain adjustment system, rearset foot controls, and racing-style fiberglass bodywork.
This Rickman CR750 was fully disassembled and the frame, rear sets, and fairing mounts were subsequently nickel-plated.
The fuel tank, seat cowl, reproduction CB750 K0 side covers, and other bodywork were repainted in Rickman Orange, and a new old-stock Rickman fuel tank strap and tail piece decal were fitted.
The period Rickman fairing was originally meant for a Triumph CR and features a new old-stock Gustafsson windscreen.Period 18” Borrani Grand Prix wheels are fitted with stainless steel spokes and new Bridgestone Battlax BT45 tires measuring 110/80 front and 130/70 rear. The 41mm Ceriani fork features replacement seals and the rear swingarm is mounted with period new old-stock Girling shocks. Hydraulic disc brakes from AP Racing are equipped at both ends. Accessories include a Lucas-style taillight, CB750 turn signals, and a side stand.The 736cc inline-four is mated to a five-speed transmission to drive the rear wheel via a 520 chain conversion. The engine was dismantled, resealed, and repainted, while polished aluminum covers and period dress-up components were added during reassembly. The carburetors were rebuilt and fitted with chrome fuel bowls and top nuts. A stainless steel Delkevic four-into-one exhaust system was fitted in addition to a reproduction wiring harness.