Description
National Motorcycle Museum | Solihull, West Midlands
Viewing: Tues 24th March from 1pm
Auction: Wed 25th March from 9am
Location: National Motorcycle Museum, Coventry Road, Bickenhill, Solihull B92 0EJ
1978 Rickman-Kawasaki CR1000
Estimate
£9, 500 - £10, 500
Registration No: PFU 255S
Frame No: 6388M
MOT: Exempt
Barn-stored in single ownership from 1991 to 2017
Subsequently restored with new paint and an overhauled engine
Now said to be in very good running and riding order
In the 1970s, Japan’s motorcycle manufacturers were lauded for their powerful and sophisticated engines, but many enthusiasts maintained that the best frames were still built in Britain, specifically by Rickman. Consequently, bike-builders started producing hybrid machines which combined the best of both worlds, with Rickman supplying frame kits intended to enhance the best Japanese components.
This 1978 Rickman-Kawasaki CR1000 is a striking example, with history back to 1991. Its then-owner kept it until 2017, when his advancing years prompted its sale, and it has had only two keepers since. Barn-stored and covered during that 26-year period, it has subsequently been stripped back to the frame and reassembled, with the 1, 000cc engine cleaned and overhauled. The outer casings were polished by Briteworx and the period Mikuni carburettor was refurbished by Vapourworx. The stanchions were reground by A. M. Philpot, the nickel-plated frame was cleaned and the polished forks were refurbished with new seals. Wearing new tyres and Lockheed racing brakes, the Ronal lightweight wheels were refurbished with new bearings, and a new chain and sprockets. Its cosmetic refurbishment has seen it returned to its original paint scheme as applied by the supplying dealership, Grimsby Kawasaki. It has been fitted with a new Delkevic stainless exhaust system and now sounds superb, with the vendor affirming it runs and rides well.
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Parking and entry into the auction is free for auction attendees with a catalogue, available at the door.
Catalogues can be purchased for £20 (admits 2 people).
