V-Twin Mechanic
2011 World Championship competitor
| Builder | Bernard "Buck" Massart |
|---|---|
| Owner | Bernard "Buck" Massart |
| Location | Pavie |
| Country |  France |
| Website | www.vtm-auch.com |
| Bike Name | SpaceSter |
| Year/Model | 1987 XL1200 |
| Engine Make/Size | Sportster 1200 cc |
| Drivetrain | Barnett hydraulic |
| Frame Make/Type | Owner, perimetric rigid |
| Front End | Yamaha -3" - inverted |
| Rake | Stock |
| Stretch | 0 |
| Swingarm | None |
| Wheels Front | Suzuki 2.75 x 18 |
| Wheels Rear | Suzuki 4 x 18 |
| Tires Front | Avon 110/80-18 |
| Tires Rear | Avon 160/60-18 |
| Brakes Front | Owner - perimetric discs + scooter caliper |
| Brakes Rear | Owner - disc by owner and scooter caliper |
| Painter | Hot Quad et Tiz Creation |
| Chroming/Plating | None |
| Additional Info | It has been built by Buck around a Sportster engine which is now unrecognizable behind its complete metal suit. All the components (frame, body and so) are handmade from tubes and sheet steel. The front wheel comes from a Suzuki on which Buck has made two perimetric brake discs, on which act calipers from a scooter. Buck also made the rear brake system. He has done all of the engineering and electric works too. As it is very difficult to portray in a few words all that has been done, you'd better take a look at this SpaceSter if you want to walk on the Moon... Because it is not a Bike, it is a SpaceSter ! |
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