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Topic: KB1 from France |
ct981
Replies: 6
Views: 15825
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Forum: KB Series Posted: Tue May 08, 2018 9:39 am Subject: re KB1 |
Hi John
Small world eh!!
Yes this is correct, i raced in the UK for a few years after, for fun and had some great times.
My bike is off to the dyno next week now it is running to run the engine ... |
Topic: KB1 from France |
ct981
Replies: 6
Views: 15825
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Forum: KB Series Posted: Tue May 01, 2018 4:26 pm Subject: Re KB1 |
Hi John
I too have a KB1 second series 1980, mine also is in restoration soon to be completed.
I used to race mine for fun, now going back on the road but in a better state of tune from stock.
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Topic: Chain adjustment KB1 |
ct981
Replies: 2
Views: 3906
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Forum: Bimota Chat Posted: Thu Jun 08, 2017 12:16 pm Subject: Chain adjustment KB1 |
Hi
Where are you in Hampshire, I live there as well and I have a KB1
Carl |
Topic: KB1 rear shock |
ct981
Replies: 5
Views: 12140
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Forum: KB Series Posted: Wed Feb 08, 2017 3:08 pm Subject: Re KB1 |
Hi
Indeed the original is a De carbon unit mine had the same as did my SB4
Just to note my bike is frame number 400 so were likely part of the same batch made at the time.
Mine was purchased ... |
Topic: KB1 rear shock |
ct981
Replies: 5
Views: 12140
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Forum: KB Series Posted: Wed Feb 08, 2017 3:08 pm Subject: Re KB1 |
Hi
Indeed the original is a De carbon unit mine had the same as did my SB4
Just to note my bike is frame number 400 so were likely part of the same batch made at the time.
Mine was purchased ... |
Topic: Exhaust coating. |
ct981
Replies: 8
Views: 7456
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Forum: Bimota Chat Posted: Tue Jan 12, 2016 6:13 pm Subject: Re Exhaust paint |
Hi
Recently I saw some bultaco trials bikes they were painting there barrels and exhaust in a product called
Gunkote paint.
This paint as I was told was developed by Canadian military for cannon ... |
Topic: Baptism of fire |
ct981
Replies: 36
Views: 28551
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Forum: Bimota Chat Posted: Fri Sep 18, 2015 10:47 am Subject: Re SB8R |
Hi
well done with the bike, glad the dash made it I always loved that.
Look forward to seeing it all painted up.
CT |
Topic: Baptism of fire |
ct981
Replies: 36
Views: 28551
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Forum: Bimota Chat Posted: Wed Jun 24, 2015 8:28 pm Subject: Baptism of fire |
Hi No message in my box so I will send direct.
Ct |
Topic: Baptism of fire |
ct981
Replies: 36
Views: 28551
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Forum: Bimota Chat Posted: Mon Jun 22, 2015 9:46 am Subject: Baptism of fire |
Hi I was the original owner of the bike and put most of the mods to it.
If I can help with info let me know.
CT981 |
Topic: Calling all DB7-8-9 and 11s |
ct981
Replies: 14
Views: 12741
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Forum: Bimota Chat Posted: Thu Jun 11, 2015 5:03 pm Subject: Calling all DB7-8-9 and 11s |
Hi
re Nitron
I have also used them and found the shock flawless, excellent quality.
do agree about the spring colour though, so they changed it to a colour of my choice.
An advantage I also fo ... |
Topic: Rear shock SB4/5, HB2/3 or KB3 |
ct981
Replies: 12
Views: 10660
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Forum: Bimota Chat Posted: Fri Oct 03, 2014 9:14 am Subject: Rear shock SB4/5, HB2/3 or KB3 |
Hi Frank
My original item is Marzocchi. when I had it fully rebuilt (only the spring is different from stock), the quality of components was mentioned as was its accuracy in adjustment.
By the loo ... |
Topic: Rear shock SB4/5, HB2/3 or KB3 |
ct981
Replies: 12
Views: 10660
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Forum: Bimota Chat Posted: Wed Oct 01, 2014 11:37 am Subject: Rear shock SB4/5, HB2/3 or KB3 |
Hey frank
Did you get the pictures I sent
CT |
Topic: Rear shock SB4/5, HB2/3 or KB3 |
ct981
Replies: 12
Views: 10660
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Forum: Bimota Chat Posted: Mon Sep 22, 2014 4:53 pm Subject: SB4s rear shock |
Hi Frank
I have one with remote reservoir fitted no problem.
Mine is the original shock which I recently had fully restored along with the front forks.
Interestingly when the front forks were apa ... |
Topic: buying a bike from italy |
ct981
Replies: 11
Views: 7635
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Forum: Bimota Chat Posted: Tue Sep 16, 2014 6:54 pm Subject: buying a bike from italy |
Hi Great news really cheered me up
thanks.
CT
I guess more to think about, more homework. |
Topic: buying a bike from italy |
ct981
Replies: 11
Views: 7635
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Forum: Bimota Chat Posted: Tue Sep 16, 2014 6:17 pm Subject: buying a bike from italy |
So does that mean it will have to be dead stock ie exhausts and all that
Why is it more difficult, is it not the case
MOT and send some paperwork off? and wait
CT |
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