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Joined: 22 Oct 2007 Posts: 508 Location: Stafford, UK
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Posted: Fri Aug 06, 2010 1:02 pm Post subject: |
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Hi
Isn't the oil cooled engine a bit bulkier than the water cooled one?
All the best
Keith |
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oily
Joined: 05 Apr 2008 Posts: 4788 Location: worcestershire
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Posted: Fri Aug 06, 2010 1:23 pm Post subject: |
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Yes it is Keith. I've just dropped the frame onto the engine and I think I'm going to need a bigger hammer
There's not a lot in it but I will definitely need to modify the frame to get an oiled cooled motor in there. |
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Pompey
Joined: 31 Jul 2008 Posts: 2311 Location: Marlborough
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Posted: Fri Aug 06, 2010 6:03 pm Post subject: |
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What about a gsxr 1000 motor and front end? K1 to K4 are relatively cheap lumps to get hold of and the motor is much smaller in size I guess? _________________ 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: Fri Aug 06, 2010 6:09 pm Post subject: |
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Just a thought but in the interest of tradition such as the Triton, Norvin, etc... maybe we could start by calling it a Bimuki? Or Bimonda, or even Bimaha, Bimasaki! My particular favourite would be Bimucati which is the only non jap bike and sounds like a bit part in Shogun! _________________ 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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Evilchicken0
Joined: 12 May 2010 Posts: 2996 Location: London
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Posted: Fri Aug 06, 2010 6:33 pm Post subject: |
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Pompey wrote: |
What about a gsxr 1000 motor and front end? K1 to K4 are relatively cheap lumps to get hold of and the motor is much smaller in size I guess? |
The older engines have vertical barrels, the modern stuff has them at a angle which might cause more problems than it solves _________________ Don't read everything you believe |
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oily
Joined: 05 Apr 2008 Posts: 4788 Location: worcestershire
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Posted: Fri Aug 06, 2010 6:39 pm Post subject: |
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The reason I'm going with the oil cooled 1100 lump is I know them, I like them and most importantly.......I've got one lying around
Besides, this is the engine I think Bimota should have used in the SB6
I was thinking of slightly later GSXR front end. They come with radial brakes but I'll use what i can get hold of for the right price
I originally thought it should be called a Bimuki too but further thinking brought me to the conclusion it should be called a Bimota as it's being built just like they built them...........bitsa style |
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Evilchicken0
Joined: 12 May 2010 Posts: 2996 Location: London
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Posted: Sat Aug 07, 2010 11:30 am Post subject: |
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Why not look for something like Duke 999 running gear and I think the Suzuki TL1000R had a similar position for the the shock as the SB6 _________________ Don't read everything you believe |
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oily
Joined: 05 Apr 2008 Posts: 4788 Location: worcestershire
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Posted: Tue Sep 07, 2010 1:01 pm Post subject: |
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These sexy things dropped on my door mat this morning.......
carbon footrest hangers, the latest addition to the pile of parts for bolting to my spare SB6 frame |
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Evilchicken0
Joined: 12 May 2010 Posts: 2996 Location: London
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Posted: Tue Sep 07, 2010 5:14 pm Post subject: |
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Pretty arn't they.
You can polish them a bit with fine wet'n'dry then use a fast mop _________________ Don't read everything you believe |
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rpo83
Joined: 28 Oct 2008 Posts: 387 Location: Melbourne, Australia
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Posted: Wed Sep 08, 2010 4:57 am Post subject: |
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Where are the carbon hangers from Oily, they look great.. |
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oily
Joined: 05 Apr 2008 Posts: 4788 Location: worcestershire
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Posted: Wed Sep 08, 2010 8:31 am Post subject: |
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This is the second set I've got as there is already a set on the 6.
I get them from Simon at moto emotion |
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rpo83
Joined: 28 Oct 2008 Posts: 387 Location: Melbourne, Australia
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Posted: Wed Sep 08, 2010 2:41 pm Post subject: |
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That's not what i wanted to hear!
I have emailed him twice over the last year and he doesn't even have to courtesy to reply to my emails...
Steve |
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oily
Joined: 05 Apr 2008 Posts: 4788 Location: worcestershire
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Posted: Wed Sep 08, 2010 3:34 pm Post subject: |
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He's a decent bloke Steve, just absolutely crap at answering emails
I always phone him which, of course is a bit difficult for you |
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