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yepyep27
Joined: 24 Sep 2012 Posts: 4 Location: Germany
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Posted: Mon Sep 24, 2012 5:10 am Post subject: SB6 anyone? |
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Ok guys, I'm currently stuck in Afghanistan and won't be back til spring, but when I do get back, the wife said I can look hard for a new baby. So I'm going to put my feelers out. Looking for a SB6 for around 4-5K Euro. Any help would be appreciated. Doesn't have to be for sale in the UK as I live in Germany. So I'd be up for traveling anywhere in Europe to pick her up.
Thanks in advance. |
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Pompey
Joined: 31 Jul 2008 Posts: 2311 Location: Marlborough
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Posted: Mon Sep 24, 2012 7:40 am Post subject: |
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Sure thing, we'll keep a look for you and hide it from Oily! Keep your powder dry and welcome to the forum... _________________ Pomps
Bimota's Db2, Db5 ,Ducati's 851' 92, 888' 93, Honda blade' 93, Triumph speed triple' 07, kawasaki zxr 750 k1 |
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Pompey
Joined: 31 Jul 2008 Posts: 2311 Location: Marlborough
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Posted: Mon Sep 24, 2012 7:53 am Post subject: |
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here is one on ebay Germany...
http://www.ebay.de/itm/Bimota-SB6-/180978054681?pt=Motorräder&hash=item2a2321f619#ht_500wt_1148
Its another odd on. Mk1 clocks and wheels with a mk2 frame. I would have to see a picture of the frame without those 2 stickers on close up but at the moment it looks in the ball park. Do you read german? _________________ Pomps
Bimota's Db2, Db5 ,Ducati's 851' 92, 888' 93, Honda blade' 93, Triumph speed triple' 07, kawasaki zxr 750 k1 |
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yepyep27
Joined: 24 Sep 2012 Posts: 4 Location: Germany
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Posted: Mon Sep 24, 2012 9:07 am Post subject: |
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Thanks Pompey, I'll have my wife (still in Germany) do some looking around at it. Yes I read a fair bit of German so that helps. I just can't get over the look of the SB6, it's such a beautiful bike. From what I gather, Oily restores them? Bet he charges a pretty penny for those huh? |
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Pompey
Joined: 31 Jul 2008 Posts: 2311 Location: Marlborough
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Posted: Mon Sep 24, 2012 10:37 am Post subject: |
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At least you have til spring to get serious. Its worth looking from now on as its good to get an idea of how much they are going for. Its much harder then common bikes due to the lack of bikes for sale and the fewer buyers available. Still, your budget should get you a good one and the sb6's come up more often then most other types... _________________ Pomps
Bimota's Db2, Db5 ,Ducati's 851' 92, 888' 93, Honda blade' 93, Triumph speed triple' 07, kawasaki zxr 750 k1 |
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yepyep27
Joined: 24 Sep 2012 Posts: 4 Location: Germany
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Posted: Tue Sep 25, 2012 6:15 am Post subject: |
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Hey could you or someone else give me a quick run down on the differences between the SB6 and SB6R besides the obvious body work? |
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Evilchicken0
Joined: 12 May 2010 Posts: 2996 Location: London
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Posted: Tue Sep 25, 2012 9:26 am Post subject: |
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Ram air - changes the fuel tank and gives a bit more power.
Soft seat
clocks
exhaust cans
footrests _________________ Don't read everything you believe |
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Mike Jennings
Joined: 22 Mar 2008 Posts: 286 Location: England
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Posted: Tue Sep 25, 2012 9:31 am Post subject: SB6 |
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Hello yepyep,
here's a few differences: Bodywork, clocks, exhaust, silencers,battery position, airbox, radiator, main jets, longer swinging arm,headlight, I think the steering damper position is changed?, Also possibly the oil cooler,
Cheers, MikeJ. |
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Pompey
Joined: 31 Jul 2008 Posts: 2311 Location: Marlborough
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Posted: Tue Sep 25, 2012 11:26 am Post subject: |
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The immediate visual change is the back end. The 6r has a duck bill look and the pipes are wider apart and not hidden under the seat as the 6. Looks are personal choice but the older 6 is, for me, miss world compared to Nora batty with the 6r. _________________ Pomps
Bimota's Db2, Db5 ,Ducati's 851' 92, 888' 93, Honda blade' 93, Triumph speed triple' 07, kawasaki zxr 750 k1 |
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SiBag
Joined: 03 Mar 2012 Posts: 251 Location: Cheshire
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Posted: Tue Sep 25, 2012 12:37 pm Post subject: |
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Pompey wrote: |
The immediate visual change is the back end. The 6r has a duck bill look and the pipes are wider apart and not hidden under the seat as the 6. Looks are personal choice but the older 6 is, for me, miss world compared to Nora batty with the 6r. |
Like what he said _________________ Si...
SB6..CCM R30...GSXR-750-M...RGV-250-VJ22.. GSX-1100-EFE Project....Harris Magnum II project...
If its got Ti#s or Wheels its gona give you trouble |
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yepyep27
Joined: 24 Sep 2012 Posts: 4 Location: Germany
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Posted: Wed Sep 26, 2012 2:42 am Post subject: |
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Thanks for the info guys..... if I get one and it's anywhere near the UK we might have to meet up for a Bimota ride! lol Ok, what about ride characteristics, who prefers the 6 or the 6r and why? Sorry for all the questions, I just always do a LOT of research before I do anything. |
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Pompey
Joined: 31 Jul 2008 Posts: 2311 Location: Marlborough
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Posted: Wed Sep 26, 2012 8:35 am Post subject: |
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Apparently the 6 r is more comfy to ride on... but with the lights off so would nora batty. The thing i like most about the ride on the 6 compared to my other bikes is the long gears, only 5 of them. and the huge spread of useable power. let it scream to the red line and hang on. love it. the size of a 400, looks of a gp and never sell it when you get one! _________________ Pomps
Bimota's Db2, Db5 ,Ducati's 851' 92, 888' 93, Honda blade' 93, Triumph speed triple' 07, kawasaki zxr 750 k1 |
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husson73
Joined: 31 Jul 2010 Posts: 188 Location: Paris FRANCE
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Posted: Wed Sep 26, 2012 1:26 pm Post subject: |
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Pompey wrote: |
The immediate visual change is the back end. The 6r has a duck bill look and the pipes are wider apart and not hidden under the seat as the 6. Looks are personal choice but the older 6 is, for me, miss world compared to Nora batty with the 6r. |
+1 and strangely am SB6 owner |
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Evilchicken0
Joined: 12 May 2010 Posts: 2996 Location: London
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Posted: Wed Sep 26, 2012 1:52 pm Post subject: |
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Just to be sure the 6R isn't an ugly bike it's just the 6 is prettier. The 6R though is a bit more sorted than the 6 so it's really swings and roundabouts.
If it has Anteater wheels - change them _________________ Don't read everything you believe |
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oily
Joined: 05 Apr 2008 Posts: 4788 Location: worcestershire
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Posted: Thu Sep 27, 2012 10:06 am Post subject: |
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....short on time at the moment so all I'll say.........
6R is a much better, all around package than the 6
...BUT....the 6 is the looker with iconic status to boot.
The 6 will ALWAYS sell but the 6R seems to be the unloved brother.
That's all _________________ SB6 mk1 (project mega light, big bore)
Sb6 mk2 ( Big Bore)
Sb6 mk2 ( Restored)
Sb6R fighter
Sb6 or Sb7 WANTED |
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