Trimax - my V-Max Trike

"Trimax" is my trike built from a 1985 Californian V-Max. It was more-or-less completed in November 2003 but didn't pass MSVA (on the 2nd attempt) until early February 2004.

The trike is 5'6" (1.68m) wide at the rear and 9'3" (2.82m) long

The main trike components are:

• 1985 V-Max engine, electrics and frame
• GSX-R 1100 USD forks (extended by approx. 9cm), bottom yoke, front wheel, calipers
• the rear section of the frame starting behind the engine compartment is all custom
• custom-made top slab yoke from aluminium
• aftermarket handlebars
• Girling 625 master cylinder for foot pedal brake
• linked braking system with balance value - foot pedal controls both rear discs and the front left-hand side disc. Front right-hand side disc continues to work independantly via hand lever
• 4-into-2-into-1 custom-made stainless exhaust system
• 25 litre custom-made aluminium fuel tank
• BMW 5-series differential, rear axle, and 15" wheels
• Avo PA140/095 rear shocks
• Dunlop Sportmax II D204F 120/70ZR17 front tyre
• Mastercraft Avenger G/T 265/15R50 rear tyres

More details of the customisations made to the vehicle can be read here.

Any comments or questions can be sent to bradley@tangram.nildram.co.uk