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as what 2bims said - it looks a bit "jaded" (dull carbon front mudguard shows a lack of care) but the bike would probably scrub up OK with plenty of TLC.
At that kind of mileage it probably ...

what the hell is all this about?

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how unlike Bimota to complicate things.............. Crying or Very sad

This is for a Saturday night hang out with the show on Sunday ?

Yes - spare rooms / beds are available Boris. Thought was that a Saturday night "social" (meal then bar) would be good?

Hi Martin
sorry you can't make it - but thanks for the offer of the bike Very Happy

I personally wouldn't want to transport someone else's pride and joy to and from a show, but if anyone is willing to - p ...

You been reading to many of those old 90's Fast Bike mags GK Laughing

ah - FB magazine -the ones that crashed the SB8R during a road test in France?

I remember their legendary quote about so ...

First thing I will do when the 6R returns is check it's suspension settings and change them, if necessary, to match those of the 6. That will ensure a fair comparison. Both bikes are running the same ...

"2bims" sub is a fellow 2-stroke fan - he has a GT750J Kettle that I fettle for him, a KTM and the 'Busa.
We did enduro riding together on t'moors a few years ago too.

His breakfasts a ...

BimotaBoy - you have a pm.

another 60 miles covered on the 6 last night - a mixture of sweeping / swoopy moorland roads and some back lane scratching.
I really feel more confident on this bike - it's like riding a very powerfu ...

I’m looking forward to a comparison as well. I’ve slways heard that the SB6R is a better all round bike and I quess the stats on paper suggest that also.

The only plus points for the 6R are ...

SB6 definitely a timeless beauty !!! Very Happy

Look forward to the comparisons between the MK1 and the R

On first impressions, the SB6 feels tiny compared to the 6R. As it has the same frame etc I ca ...

And I've crossed the SB8 off my list of bikes to own before I die.....

sound thinking Very Happy

if it runs, but badly, have a word with Chris Gunster here :-

http://chrisgunster.co.uk/

he sorted my ill-running SB8R with a Power Commander and some dyno time.

it's coming home
it's coming home...........

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fully refreshed - new bearings / fluids / tyres / serviced and ready to rock Very Happy

with motor...........

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