Vit pilen inspired strada

Discussion in 'TR650' started by Charlie Cruz, Jun 27, 2016.

  1. Charlie Cruz Husqvarna
    C Class

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    Tr650 strada
    Other Motorcycles:
    Ktm duke 390
    Hi, i just want to share my strada which we modified by cutting about 3 inches from the rear frame, changed the whole body panels, modified the seats, custom exhaust and swapped all the lights. Lowered with 1&3/4 lowering link, dropped the front as well and fitted clip on handle bars. We also changed the rims to spoked wheels. I used the original 18 inch rear rim for the front and bought a 17 inch takasago 4.25 rim for the rear 2016-06-28 04.47.16.jpg 2016-06-28 04.53.15.jpg
  2. Thumpa Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    san francisco bay area, california usa
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    TR 650 Terra
    Other Motorcycles:
    CCM Dakar, G650X
    Nice job Charlie, thanks for the inspiring rendition!
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  3. DeLewis Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Melbourne, Australia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    TR650 Strada
    Looks great! Thanks for sharing your work.
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  4. Charlie Cruz Husqvarna
    C Class

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    Tr650 strada
    Other Motorcycles:
    Ktm duke 390
  5. gullywasher Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Monument, Colorado USA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    TR650 Terra
    Other Motorcycles:
    Yamaha FZ6, Beta 300RR
    Awesome! I'm very fond of the 'pilen concepts.
  6. DeLewis Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Melbourne, Australia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    TR650 Strada
    Can you provide any further details on how you fabricated the custom panels, etc?
  7. Charlie Cruz Husqvarna
    C Class

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    Tr650 strada
    Other Motorcycles:
    Ktm duke 390
    I stripped all the body panels, lights etc until the frame... I basically cut about 3 inches from the tail end to proportion the profile. We fashioned the shape with two part foam. Once theI was happy with the shape, fiberglass was laid out and sanded. Brackets for the headlamp and gauge was fabricated with 3mm steel plates. The tail light was an aftermarket DRL light for cars. We fabricated a radiator guard and imbedded a flexible DRL/signal.light. the body is now one piece and is painted and we added brushed aluminium stickers for the stripes. I also took out the side mirrors and installed a rear camera and a 3.5 inch lcd up front. I swapped the strada mags for terra rims then took out the hubs, I placed the original rear rim to the front hub (18×3.5) and installed pirelli 120/70/18. I had to buy a 4.5 rwide takasago 17 inch rim for the rear and paired it w a pirelli mt60 160/60/17.
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  8. Charlie Cruz Husqvarna
    C Class

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    Tr650 strada
    Other Motorcycles:
    Ktm duke 390
    I had the pipe fabricated with sinless steel. The seat was done by making a copy of the oem seat frame then we bent it and had it upholstered.
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  9. MookieWilson Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    nyc
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    strada
    Other Motorcycles:
    sxv,cb
    Charlie, How does it handle with the 18 front and 17 rear?
  10. Charlie Cruz Husqvarna
    C Class

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    Tr650 strada
    Other Motorcycles:
    Ktm duke 390
    It's actually better I think. Turn is is sharper, more precise....