I have very vivid memories from about this time last year. I had heard about this great new line of motorcycles that Yamaha was pumping out, the Star Line. As I do with all things I take an interest to, I decided to hit the 'Net to see what kind of info I could dig up on the subject. After shuffling through several web sites, I came across FastEddy's V-Star Pages and his, now famous, Gallery of Owners

I spent an entire night sifting through the Gallery, looking at all the pretty pictures of all the bikes featured therein, but one bike stuck out in my mind. This bike embodied everything I thought was incredible about the V-Star; it exemplified what a little time, money, and most importantly inspiration could do to bring out the best in what was already a beautiful bike. The bike impressed me so much that, by the end of the following weekend, I had become the proud owner of a black V-Star 650 Classic.

The bike in question was, of course, Julio Hernandez's award-winning "Lola".

The range of parts used to bring Lola to her current state of beauty range from being off-the-shelf Yamaha OE accessories, to modified HD parts, to units custom built for Lola.

• 3" Lowering modification, via the, "Florida Slam," of which Julio is the originator
• Corbiha (Corbin/Yamaha) Stiletto Solo Seat
• Yamaha Studded Leather Tank Strap
• Arlen Ness Custom Mirrors
• Chrome Tool Box / Drive-Shaft Cover
• Custom Chrome Floorboards
• White Brothers Bikini Beach Handlebars
• Yamaha Passing Lamps with Amber Lens
• Flat Clear Headlight
• Kuryakyn Hypercharger (passive ram-air scoop mode)
• GAK - Gonzo Air Kit
• Cobra 2" Drag Headers
• Custom-Designed Fishtail Mufflers
• Chromed Strut
• Chromed Kickstand Bracket and Spring
• 50's Style Air-Horn
• Yamaha Chrome Bumper
• Baron's Custom Engine Guards
• Kuryakyn Teardrop Turn Signals (rear)
• Front Fender Light
• A Host of Other Chromed Bits & Pieces

Congratulations Julio, on a job well done!! Have another award to add to Lola's impressive resume!