V-star finished at last!

[firebob22]

Hi all from sunny England. Finally finished the 650 for my wife, just waiting for the paperwork to come back from registration & we'll be all set. Did all the work myself including welding/fabrication & all the shortening of the axle etc. Made the exhausts in one piece which is a bit awkward to remove the front one but worth it for the look. Hope you like it. Bob.

 

[Sandman1]

Absolutely Stunning! Very nice job indeed! Enjoy.:shades:

 

[Jack Klarich]

Very nice job on the fabrication, now get out and ride it:clapping:

 

[David357]

Beautiful craftsmanship, Bob.ThumbUp

Enjoy!

 

[Gorilla]

VERY VERY NICE job. ride safe

 

[ol' school]

Looks good Bob! Nicely done!

 

[Zammy]

Wow Bob, she's looking really good, nice job.

 

[Marc H]

Great Job Bob!!!

 

[radismukes]

:welcome: To the Trike Talk Family! FROM SOUTH

Angleton, TX

Howdy Bob Welcome to the group.

No better medicine than the wind in your face and joy in your soul!

 

[firebob22]

Thanks for all the positive comments, as i've said, just waiting for the paperwork to come back & then we'll be all set. My wife Tina, has been practicing on my 1100 dragstar classic & she's doing really well. Here's a pic of my trike. Take care all & keep safe. Bob.

 

[Marc H]

You have 2 very nice trikes.You have done a great job.Those old stars are a bit near to my heart.This was mine before I went to a trike.

 

[Rickus Dickus]

Beautiful

You were wrong to think I "like" it. I love it. That is one outstanding bike. Could you post a bit of information on how the rear brakes work?

 

[ItBeMe]

Great job I like it you’ll enjoy it.

 

[firebob22]

Hi Rickus Dickus, sorry for the late reply but we've been out & about on the trikes. As to how the brakes work on Tina's 650 V-Star, it goes like this.

As the bike had a manually operated rear drum brake i.e. solid rod to the rear from the brake pedal & turning a pivot joint halfway through, I had to fit a master cylinder & reservoir. I used the same one as the rear one on my XVS1100. I mounted it almost vertically just behind the pivot joint which had to be reworked to push the cylinder & not pull the rod, if you see what i mean. I then worked out the best angle for everything & then fabricated a suitable bracket to mount it all. I ran the reservoir line up to just behind the seat, it's a bit tight but it just fits. From the master cylinder its just a matter of a new hydraulic brake line to a 3 way splitter & then 2 lines to each of the wheels. I hope this helps my friend & if you need any more info i would be happy to send some pics. Take it easy all, Bob.

 

[stacebg]

nice

now get the lady a set of trees so she can REALLY enjoy it

 

[cantom]

Lovely trike!

Do you have any pictures of the driveshaft details?

Hi all from sunny England. Finally finished the 650 for my wife, just waiting for the paperwork to come back from registration & we'll be all set. Did all the work myself including welding/fabrication & all the shortening of the axle etc. Made the exhausts in one piece which is a bit awkward to remove the front one but worth it for the look. Hope you like it. Bob.View attachment 99773View attachment 99774View attachment 99775View attachment 99776