Classic Racing Motorbike Build - Honda RC181 Race Replica

Описание: In this video take an in depth looking into this CLASSIC RACING MOTORBIKE BUILD which was completed by Dave Mitchell from Mitchell's Classics.

Dave's starting point was a seized Honda CB550 that was left to rot, but he had a dream to turn it into a Honda RC181 Race Replica and do a lap of the Isle of Man. In 2012 Dave completed the build and a lap of the Isle of Man. This is his story, and of course an overview of the technical details behind the build.

Like always, we don't just talk about the build, we start it up and take it for a ride so you can see and hear it for yourself.

This video is just under 19 minutes, feel free to use the chapters to skip to the part of the video that interests you the most.

CHAPTERS
0:00 Introduction
0:33 Dave's lap of the Isle of Man
1:58 Introducing the donor bike
2:08 The engine, cases, gearbox etc
4:15 Battery and ignition
4:29 Castings and casings
4:56 Pipes
6:38 Belly pan
6:48 The frame
7:09 Suspension
7:23 Saving weight
7:41 Rear sets
8:37 Brakes
8:59 Battery, ignition module and core pack
9:34 Challenges
9:51 Seat and tank
10:27 Rear shocks
10:38 Front mudguard
10:43 Clip ons
10:53 Front fairing
11:12 Headstock and steering damper
11:34 Front fairing mounts
11:39 Gearing
11:51 Cutting and mounting the front fairing
14:24 Dave's son's RC145 Race Replica build
15:03 Starting the RC145 Race Replica on rollers
16:27 Advice to people who might like to do a project like this

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// A BIG THANK YOU TO
Dave Mitchell for his time filming on the day. Dave runs Mitchell's Classics which is a classic motorcycle servicing and restoration business based in South East England.
Website: https://www.mitchellsclassics.co.uk/home
Mobile: 07813 140 928
Email: [email protected]
Chris for sourcing our location for the shoot.
Ray for graciously allowing us to film on his land.
Chris and Phil for coming along and helping us out on the day.

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