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Rod Beckering tribute PK. With new parts.

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kungfunky:
The final pieces to the kungfunky collection are slowly coming together, the pre 84 SE lineup is now complete with at least one of each model in the hoard  :) So it was time to move on to the next phase of builds, the tributes. Having already got the Stu tribute I had to get cracking with another one, but I couldn't decide which one.

It was a couple of photos that that helped me make the choice of Rod's 79 winter nationals ride.

Most of the photos are not great quality or from a distance which is good because I really enjoy the research and hunt for more info.

The inspiration.




I've cropped this image as I'm working on 3 more tributes which will replicate this photo, taken in the SE pits at the winter nationals.



The build.
It's been a difficult build to say the least, not because of the parts but because he changed parts virtually every race so many of the photos had a different clamp, race plate, seat etc.
 
I need to start off thanking grabonkid Mike. Not one of his easiest plates to make but fooook me is he good.







I need to change a couple of parts when I find them like the seat and post, I have the clamp and a new chain ring. The parts are not fully restored but just cleaned. I wanted this bike to look like it's been raced not hung on a wall and I absolutely love it because it's so different. It's a great mix match of burnished, black, brown, yellow,gold, blue, tan and baby blue.
I also need to change the down tube decal to a Gen 1 PK decal (the shadowing needs to be a couple of mm thicker  :uglystupid2: ).

pickle:
Stunning as usual Ash!  your attention to detail is awesome!   :4_17_5:

Retrodan72:
Some painstakingly good research and build detail there Ash, great story and build.  :4_17_5:

Too marks to Mike for the plate too.  :4_17_5:

factory pilot:
Top Top build there mate......the detail that's gone into the numberplate has made it really special :4_17_5:

monkian:
Stunning work Ash. Meticulous as ever 8) :daumenhoch:

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