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2bims
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 Posted: Thu Apr 21, 2016 6:06 pm Post subject: New Bimota Hybrid Breaks cover |
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Suitable for electric power installation only......Or pedal power with fixed rear wheel......really quite nice and light but maybe a little overbraked for its capability.........
Or could it just be the start of a full on restoration? Been some 6 years since she first became my first ever Bimota...and has stood the test of time and trials...and many belated promises of a full on engine out resto......sun is shining and Db4 fit and ready to be used...thus DB2 came out and simply fell apart in my hands....well that and every ruddy socket and tool at my disposal...What an absolute bitch to get the rear swing arm off...held by a low head 7mm...yup...7mm allen bolt...that you cant get into no matter which way you tilt the engine or frame.....other than jacking the bike 3 foot up in the air and letting it hang down at the back wheel out...and then just...small drill hex bit and a pair of adjustable wrench....as no space on either side to get a ratchet driver in place....
Was nice to find that all bolts, swinging arm bolt, engine mounting bolts and shock bolts came out easy enough...and still some copper slip on the ends of the threads also...previous owners spanner boy was OCD and a demon for detail.....
Will open up full resto, powder coat, engine refresh section in DB for anyone interested??? Is there anybody there???
Few more closing shots before full strip and farm parts out for refresh....
Rolling chassis for easy storage whilst mind deliberated over full strip or mini resto
Rear concentrics and half moon retaining collats makes rear wheel removal a doddle
Nice company to keep....whilst Db1 awaits the same fete...
Moto corse titanium end system stored away
Finally...rear swingarm is out
Ohlins shock spring will be going back to classic "yellow"...or should I stay red as it came? Nostalgia biting?
So votes please......will continue to post up...and with all that effort that that takes...but am needing at least 10 "Yes please"s......otherwise I might as well just text the pictures to Brian, Vort and Spike...Or heaven forbid...the dreaded "here today...around for a bit in the afternoon...and definitely disappeared forever tomorrow "....Arsebook..........(also known by other names...  |
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PaulDB2
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| Posted: Thu Apr 21, 2016 6:36 pm Post subject: |
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You know damn well with your level of OCD, it will be a full-on resto. Not that it really needs it though! 
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TVRRICH
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| Posted: Thu Apr 21, 2016 7:03 pm Post subject: |
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2bims
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| Posted: Thu Apr 21, 2016 7:17 pm Post subject: |
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| PaulDB2 wrote: |
| You know damn well with your level of OCD, it will be a full-on resto. Not that it really needs it though! |
I should get you round to help...with your similar level of OCD it would be perfect in the end....powder coating to frame is a bit scabby after 22 years of service...and the visible exposed sections are sunbleached to orange...which doesnt really show up in photos...due to it spending many summers being ridden to South Portugal and spending summers in the sun there.....engine is overdue a refresh, valve clearances and usual flakey ducati paint to engine cases etc etc....again not visible with clothes on but I know its time....a lots been done already...New C&S...wheel bearings, cush drive bearings and new cush drive bolts, rubbers and collars...new disc, new calipers, new masters, fresh powder coat to wheels, fresh lacquer to carbon mud guards and mirrors, new screen, new headlight....everything else is shiney billet and nothing needing doing.....will be interesting to see what has been done to the engine when it comes apart...... |
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welshlamb
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| Posted: Thu Apr 21, 2016 8:13 pm Post subject: Go on then! |
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Was getting a bit quiet on the DB2 front as mine is (almost) back on road so yes go on...you know you want to!! post post post!
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| Posted: Thu Apr 21, 2016 8:33 pm Post subject: |
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Hi
Write up please.
Think the red spring looks better, but yellow is Ohlins... Actually think a white or black spring would work better though.
All the best
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2bims
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| Posted: Thu Apr 21, 2016 8:41 pm Post subject: |
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| Oh jeeso...thats 4 yes's already....and the Yanks and Aussies havent clocked in yet...might have a new task for posting then.....White...Hhmmm...smacks of White Power or Paiolo...which it aint...yellow traditional Ohlins yup...red matches frame...Black???....perhaps green to go with the tricolor theme??...or green/white/red banding???.....That would throw the powder coaters into a spin for sure.... |
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brian
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| Posted: Fri Apr 22, 2016 1:53 am Post subject: |
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Should go without saying 2bims. A restoration thread would be much appreciated. Be sure to post it in the correct (db) section though otherwise Mr Moderator might rain down his terror on you.
Looking forward to the thread mate, very much so.
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MRLost
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| Posted: Fri Apr 22, 2016 3:53 am Post subject: |
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Yes please, with lots and lots of pictures and details about everything.
I am hoping your efforts will shame me into refurbishing mine and getting it back on the road. Been way too long since she was running. Welshlamb's rebuild got me agitated and now yours is adding to the pressure.
One of the items that always gave me pause was how to R&R the swing arm. Interesting to read that it was difficult but not insane.
I vote for returning the spring to its original yellow. Yellow makes it really pop out from under the seat and the utter simplicity of the cantilever is enhanced. Your first picture does a great job of showing just how minimal the DB2 is ... frame, motor, forks, brakes, wheels, and a thread of electrical harness. Simplify and then add lightness. Unbeatable.
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Tirefriar
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| Posted: Fri Apr 22, 2016 3:59 am Post subject: |
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Well documented resto with somewhat regular postings (don't want to put too much pressure on ya). Yeah buddy...
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2bims
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| Posted: Fri Apr 22, 2016 7:54 am Post subject: |
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| MRLost wrote: |
Yes please, with lots and lots of pictures and details about everything.
I am hoping your efforts will shame me into refurbishing mine and getting it back on the road. Been way too long since she was running. Welshlamb's rebuild got me agitated and now yours is adding to the pressure.
One of the items that always gave me pause was how to R&R the swing arm. Interesting to read that it was difficult but not insane.
I vote for returning the spring to its original yellow. Yellow makes it really pop out from under the seat and the utter simplicity of the cantilever is enhanced. Your first picture does a great job of showing just how minimal the DB2 is ... frame, motor, forks, brakes, wheels, and a thread of electrical harness. Simplify and then add lightness. Unbeatable. |
Hello Mr Lost....presumably you have a DB2 Mr Lost from CloudCuckooLand??.....
Removal of swingarm isnt impossible....it just seems so when you've never done it before....and the manuals dont bother to tell you......Best procedure is....Or rather only procedure is....
Clothes off - Bike that is - remove rear hugger
Front wheel in chock stand or head stand to keep upright as rear will need jacking up
Remove front sprocket cover
Remove front sprocket and pull chain with it, also eases rear wheel removal.
Remove rear brake caliper
Remove half moon concentric holder shells from rear of swingarm
Twist concentric and wheel pops out
Now remove rear shock retaining bolt from swingarm to free the shock
Jack bike up in air using chocks of wood under the engine to spread the load on the crankcases
Keep jacking to allow the swingarm to fall to its lowest position, which is when it hits the engine, trying to lift it up and it hits the frame and access still isnt possible
Then find a 7mm hex key....drive into allen bolt and turn with adjustable pliers as there still isnt room for a ratchet to fit on....RHS clashes with clutch engine casing...LHS clashes with Sprocket engine casing/splined shaft..
I did previously drown all bolts in WD40, and to be frank...the pinch bolts are just fitted as a "pinch" and not heavily torqued up...just be sure that the hex socket is firmly in the hole as its a "low head" hex socket...and italian steel...so if not firmly located it would round the head off.....
Althernatively find a 7mm allen key and saw off the first cm or so....I tried 5 sets of allen keys I had...metric and imperial and all of them didnt have 7mm.....Grrghhhh...its just an odd size that only Bimota would use
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vort28
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| Posted: Fri Apr 22, 2016 8:34 am Post subject: |
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I was quite looking forward to the personalised emails , but go on, if you must , post a thread !!
Yellow , Ohlins has to be yellow !!!! Bit like getting a Ferrari that is not red !! |
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2bims
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| Posted: Fri Apr 22, 2016 9:18 am Post subject: |
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| Darn it....thats 8 "yes" votes so far...another 2 and my camera will have to go into overdrive.......Looks like "ohlins" yellow is getting the vote on the rear shock.....Phew........ |
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2bims
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| Posted: Fri Apr 22, 2016 9:49 am Post subject: |
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| Apologies Vort........What did you say? Got a reply notification that you had responded but seems to be nothing there????...TeeHee....."May the force be with you..." |
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waggy
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| Posted: Fri Apr 22, 2016 9:53 am Post subject: |
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Lovely bike and l love resto threads, that makes 9
i almost...just almost considered contacting you Waggy to see if you wanted to buy it and do the resto....and then the sun came out.....limited space means the driveway is the Operating room....well...whenever the dining room isnt being used as one that is.... |
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