Chelsea's MkIII Wasp Rickman Metisse
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- Опубліковано 24 лип 2024
- Chelsea’s Wasp Rickman Metisse is one of the most meticulous builds we’ve seen, and it’s her first attempt! If enthusiasm, passion and a proper account of the process floats your boat then you need to watch this.
Read Chelsea's story with loads of detailed build photos HERE: thebikeshed.cc/chelseas-wasp-... - Авто та транспорт
This is hands down the classiest looking bike I've seen in this series so far. Period.
fully agree
Totally agree. And I really love those signature! wow, just wow
Chelsea is the 'classiest' looking thing on this vid. !
@Peter Anderson Very Tidy... we must be about the same age those were my first bikes as well....
akshay kr ABSOLUTELY!
out of all the bike shed builds, this one's the coolest. Chelsea's knocked it out of the park.
This isn't a bike.....this is ART !!!.....love it.
That’s the Rickman brother‘s creation.
I thought the bike looked properly minimalist and old school, and the sound, WOW! Damn fine work young lady!
This bike, it's owner/builder and her story is the most authentic video of its kind I've come across.
I thought that this type of quiet and reserved brilliance was lost to this day and age. Bravo I say, Bravo! Stupendous achievement, in every respect.
@Jon Hodder - I agree. Well said. The style and details are awesome. Love the colour too but I wouldn't want any signatures on it. Her personality matches the bike.
@Josh Rick - lol. I did watch her kick-it-over three times. ha ha
I could not have put it better !
Agree, signatures a no-no!
Hope for the future.
Agree 1000%!! Coming from a designer’s perspective, I thought I have seen the most beautiful bikes throughout the years (Brought Superior, Zundapp K800, several cafe racer builds, etc.). But this. This is one of my new favorites. And such a beautiful and simple presentation. Bravo indeed.
you did a good job on the bike, it looks great. I had one back in the 60's on my 1967 650 triumph TT special racing bikes was the time of my life, even met Steve McQueen at one of the racetracks
What was he like?
I watched this video for the first time about week ago and haven't been able to stop thinking about this bike, I think it is one of the most beautiful bikes I've ever seen!!!!
We just restored our '65 MKIII Rickman Triumph. I heard it run for the first time in 40 years, and it was my birthday. It may be the only bike of its kind here in the south of Chile.
I have a 2 minute video of that special day when it was awakened , and it sounds even more beautiful now!
By far my favorite motorcycle so far on this website!!! It has everything, great build story, great history, Rickman frame and autographs, Triumph engine, forks, hubs, headlight (killer rock guard), beautiful bodywork, excellent craftsmanshipk!!! And references to Steve McQueen's (King of Cool) bikes!!! You Killed It on your first build!!! You other wannabe bike builders take note of this bike!!!
Great project!! Nicely done! Just love it. You truly put your heart into this project, and the story that went with it made it really special! Thank you for sharing!
Thank you for sharing this design and build with us. Thanks to your Dad for supporting your passion , and enabling the 'next generation' to continue the appreciation of an iconic lifestyle. You have to be the luckiest biker in Britain, maybe the world ! Your Dad is the easily the luckiest Dad. Cheers and continued happiness your way.
Chelsea when you started your bike it was the best bike I have heard in years. Thanks for all your hard work in bringing back classics like the Rickman.
A beautiful, beautiful bike, with a great sound!
What I like is that nothing has been done "flash" just to look fancy. No fancy paint, just because you can, no gold plated or anodised bits just because you can. Instead, you have a practical, beautiful bike. To go by the old adage, if something looks right, then it is right. And this bike certainly looks just right.....
Yes, your comment begs one from me, about how the morons and the drooling idiots destroyed thousands upon thousands of the good old motorcycles back in the 50s and 60s in order to chop or customize them. Drooling idiots, one and all. A chopper has terrible brakes, it does not lean into Corners it is simply a piece of s***. Only if you maintained the frame geometry, were they good enough to be returned to stock, and taken away from the chopper morons. I am sick to death of looking at custom motorcycles that have cost thousands and thousands of dollars to build, and the realistic value of the bike has been cut in half.......... now to prepare for the hordes of angry Chopper Builders who are going to respond....
Chelsea, I absolutely love your bike, been admiring it while it’s been here at the ‘Shed. The whole thing is perfect and those pipes are 👌
Absolutely off the hook. Maddddddddddddd love for what you've achieved here. Big big respect to bike hut
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Thanks for letting us live vicariously through your passion just for a moment! I cannot imagine the feeling you had when you first started the engine. Beautiful bike.
I actually NEED this bike, I'm 52, balding and got a beer belly and I also have low esteem so this bike would make me cool again
meh....McQueen had quite the belly when he died too....turns out, he should have accepted it.
Matisse are alive and well just outside oxford, and sell these.
bonkey dollocks --- Or buy a road bike, bet into cycling and I guarantee you'll loose the beer belly in a year. ;)
@@RR-dj8rt I've got low self esteem and find the world outside my house a frightful place
@@RR-dj8rt oh sorry forgot to mention I'm a hoarder with agrophobia, my house is full to the rafters with crap, a bit like Mr trebus, so I have to live in the garden but don't like going outside so I sleep in the kennel.
When I looked at the bike and realized you built it the first word that came to mind was RESPECT and to add another BEAUTIFUL
Right proper parenting, this. Rickman were rare in my day. This one is stunning as is the owner. Brilliant.
This is just a KILLER restore with a great back story to her dad and Steve McQueen. Bravo! Stunning bike!
Beautiful bike Chelsea. Keep up the great work. I love your passion.. John
What a great walk through of a true albeit pricey shed build. You should be very proud. A pat on the back goes out to your dad too. I love the improv parts, and all that spit and polish rather than bolting on so much of the generic stuff you see on other builds. I'd love to see it on a visit to BSMC but if you're like me you wouldnt let it out of your sight. Well done again. I also think its my favourite.
This is the best bike I've seen on this channel (and there have been some fantastic bikes on here). Everything is just right.
This is most definitely the coolest bike in The Bike Shed. Gorgeous looking machine, awesome story and the most badass girl there. She could not have owned a more iconic bike. Bravo!!! I also loved the format, with all the details on the bits and pieces and how everything came to life.
Brilliant bike....beautifully built!. Everything about it is just right, built with knowledge and passion....sounds great too!. Cheers, Steve
By far my favorite motorcycle so far, it's a credit to you. A brilliant job and your first build. A very cool bike and a very cool lady with great references to Steve McQueen's (The King of Cool) Thanks for sharing. Cheers
Beautiful build with a lot of attention to detail! Love the sound of those old twin Bonnies!
I just wanted to say that you guys have really inspired me with your videos recently. Last fall I was pretty down on riding and I sold my Triumph Scrambler. Too many scares for me on the road. I know that is part of the game, but I never had a serious accident and decided that is how I should leave it. I do still own a '74 Honda XL 175 that my dad and I bought many years ago and restored together. It has sat in a shed for six or seven years since I started riding "large bikes" on the road. I have been watching your videos of regular bikes and riders this winter. These owners are proud of their bikes and the work that went into them. Especially Chelsea here, she did a great job and you can see how proud she is. All this has reminded me of how proud I was when my Honda was finished and I could finally go out and explore the woods and roads. This spring I am resolved to get that motorcycle out and buy a trail permit for it. I can stop riding on the road but that shouldn't stop me from enjoying riding! Thank you for the videos and I will continue watching. You do a great job. Stay safe and have fun everyone!
i think i'm in love with your bike & you, that sound from the pipes at the end was gorgeus too.couldn't imagine your bike looking better with anyone sat on it but you, WOW!
Smiled all the way through this for some reason.
Absolutely beautiful bike. I salute you and your ability. I'm in the US and do remember the Rickman. I'm so very impressed with the way you put it all together. Thanks for a great look at an incredible classic bike. Ride free and safely.
well done Chelsea it you did an amazing job its sooooo..... beautiful! i absolutely love it! love the color, the tires, the little details, the frame, pipes etc etc its wonderful!!!! cheers!!
My favourite build on this channel!
Actually built in my opinion properly.
I’ve seen some roadworthy shockers.
I have english subtitles on all the time, and when she started the bike this came up: [music].
Indeed...
if you like the sound, then here is the extended version: UA-cam video: Ricky Roper aboard 1965 500cc Triumph Metisse
One of the best rebuilds I ever seen.love it,amazing!i am 75 and rebuilding old Honda Dino's 50cc 2 stroke.parked my Triumph...and having a blast.........having 2 I ride one and one hope to drag race the other.Best time under 10 sec.wins.not easy when all the kids are 13-20 years in Thailand.....life is riding and building...super thanks to you!
Wooooow! So impressed. So many cafe racers shy away from the chrome now days, my bike included. You did an excellent job.
Awesome bike, so well put together with such amazing attention to detail!
It's a really beautiful build and sounds great , congratulations and a job well done . 😀
I’ve watched this before, but it is such a lovely bike, and great to see an owner who actually DID the work on their machine. Thanks for sharing it - and the sound is just what a Triumph engine should sound like. My brother-in-law used to scramble ‘Umph engined bikes back in the 60s, this takes me back. Les
This is one of the bikes I've wanted since way back in the 60's. Awesome build!
I sure wish I could find a gal like Chelsea to ride with here in USA.
Pure class. This lady needs to build for a living.
@Handsome White Devil What? You dont think she can do it?
@@ChrisTian-lf2oh She bought a kit and put it together, she didn't 'build' it as much as everyone here is thinking. Still a very nice bike and all but it's nothing your average person with a wad of cash couldn't do.
@@elobiretv exactly. cleaning parts and bolting together does not a "BUILDER" make lol
the exhaust sound is amazing!!!
What a beautiful job!!!!! I have a Rickaman Mk III 441 and I know that they are not easy to build. All your fab work is absolutely first class. What a great job, Chelsea.
Chelsea.... you and your dad have much to be proud of ! The bike looks FANTASTIC and the craftsmen who helped with the specialist components have created some magic to help with the project. I'm sure that you will be keeping this wonderful machine for many years to come..... and when you decide not to ride it..... please just keep it. I call this machine mechanical art ! many regards, gerhard (Melbourne Australia)
Wow beautiful bike 😎👍 so good you and your Dad get shed time together.
Beautiful bike, really built for business and it sounds awesome, great work young lady, you certainly know your stuff, keep them comming.
Lovelylovely bike. Alot of really great hardwork, dedication, and fabrication. Sounds incredible. Love the story, beginning to end, and love your love of bikes and this one for sure. Congratulations! I know, this comes 4 years after the fact, but this video is timeless!
Beautiful creation. Love the looks, style and color combined with the chrome. Plus it sounds great.
Fabulous bike - incredible built - Total quality
I love this bike, fave of the series a really amazing machine.
I love this. I have mad respect for anyone, male or female, that puts that much love into something. I really liked that you made a lot of the bits and brackets yourself. I know how much of a challenge that can be sometimes.
Heck yeah!
I love the touches that you did to this machine, making history fun!
My compliments on a beautiful bike !!! You have a right to be proud. I know your Dad must be ! Cheers Chelsea.
This is the best bike I have seen here yet.
Nickel plating says it all. Fair play to ya that is one gorgeous lookin bike. Sounds wicked!
This is one of the nicest bikes I have ever seen. EXCELLENT JOB
This is handsdown the best looking Steve McQueen matisse...great authentic built and man that women has really good story for it the detailed job alot of things are from Royal Enfield g2 1959 and man that thump when it starts the best sound on idle watched this video so many times great built really loved it keep the videos comming great channel thumbs up.
I summoned the spirit of Steve Mcqueen and he told me to give you a thumbs up from him. I agree with him , but UA-cam only allows me to give one thumbs up.
Ba Steve would jump it and end up in Barbed wire surrounded by Nazi's .. haha
What a cool looking bike. Sounds great !!
I love the effort made to make up parts which make this better/just right for the rider, and I have been trying to find those mirrors everywhere! A superb build!
That is an amazing bike and an amazing story. Your passion is contagious and makes the bike that much more awesome.
Amazing job, well done. Sounds amazing too.
If you like the sound, then here is the extended version: UA-cam video: Ricky Roper aboard 1965 500cc Triumph Metisse
What a fantastic bike. An absolute one-off. There is a LOT of elbow grease in those shiny bits!
Looks more like a hybrid than any specific make. Very nice looking. So is the owner. Kudos all around.
Nice build. Love the work you put into polishing up the covers and the hubs.I know what a tedious task it can be. 10/10
Totally inspired by this build - top work that’s a beauty
I can visualize the late great Steve McQueen smiling down from where he is right now...!!!
you and your bike are AWESOME
You've done some great work there, Steve McQueen would have loved it, fantastic job, hope you are very proud of yourself . . .
Love the fact that the legendary Rickman brothers have autographed it, that is the best possible finishing touch. . .
Great job, awesome to see a passionate build with a real family story at it’s heart. Looked lovely in the Bike Shed; colour reminds me of the UK military aircraft grey, but way more shiny and less stained with oil. Who reconditioned/rebuilt the engine?
Holy shit I think I'm in love. Great bike Chelsea - have seen one example here in Australia. Didn't know what it was at the time so thanks for the history of the bike.
UA-cam was created for this type of video ,it is an example of passion focus ,commitment ,,what a wonderful bike fantastic work well done ,,in the process of refurbing my bike and the spoke wheel people may be contacted ,,,,great job Chelsea !
wow what anamazing build, hats off to you my girl your dad must be very proud of you. its anamzing bike you have built for yourself and a real insperation to anyone thinking of doing a build. the bike shed is one of my go to places for a coffee and look around when i come over to visit london.
That is an awesome bike. Very well done!
Beautiful bike and the sound is like a lion roaring at you. Just wow.
SWEET! Love the look of it! I truly miss my 1967. Nice job Chelsea!
This is the most beautiful bike I've seen in this series. much respect!
Very nice bike indeed, credit to you.
What a fantastic story and great bike. You have inspired to seek out and do a bike build ourselves. Is there any advice you would give regarding starting a new project. Thanks👍🏼
My brother had a Rickman in 73. It came with a 125 Puch. He raced it. I was 13 and I went to all his races. I loved that bike. The frame was soo nice.
What an amazing build/story/ adventure....love it!!!!!
I'm in love. That bike's awesome too. Nice job. ;o)
Cheesus H Bloody Freaking Christ that's a stunning build... Congratulations. Pleasxe tell me we'll be able to see that in London's event ?
That is a gorgeous bike, properly classy build. Proportions, colour, stance, tyres, finish, seat....That is a bike to be proud of!
Very, very clean bike. Well thought out fixes and accessories. And I like the color.
That is so good. Just so good.
O M G, that sound is brutaal! :O
Thanks to Chelsea for building and posting this Rickman replica. I remember reading about Rickman's in Cycle magazine, but I'm sure none ever made it to N.Y. state. I was drawn to the chrome wire headlight cover, functional and beautiful, back when you could ride your bike to race it, then ride it home, like the road race cars that put the tape X over the lens.
Wow. Awesome bike build. I was NOT expecting the sound it made.! Beautiful
Brilliant, sounds killer \m/
Bugger.
I had my headphones turned up when she started it 😱
Just perfect....and that sound !!! Congratulations on a fantastic build.
Super cool! What a project! Beautiful Chelsea and her rad bike. :) I love love love scramblers!
WOW !!! A beautiful woman with a beautiful bike...whats not to like! Well done on the build...I LOVE YOUR BIKE.
Well done Chelsea and Dad (for all the guidance)
"its a BEAUT"
Love your connection with your dad. And the bike of course.
Incredible build - you can tell it's the result of hard work and passion!
9 monthsss!!! You literally gave birth to this bike!!!!!!!!!!! 🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
@Mike W lol...figuratively
:) lol
Figuratively literally.
This bike has a soul
Beautiful lines, beautiful color, awesome sound. A great bike.
Wow Chelsea, your labor of love is a real masterpiece. Many happy miles to the two of you!