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I am thinking of getting a DB7

 
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IanH



Joined: 28 Jun 2016
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Location: Port Elizabeth, South Africa

PostPosted: Tue Jun 28, 2016 6:45 pm    Post subject: I am thinking of getting a DB7 Reply with quote

Am debating about getting a DB7
Apart from the great positives about the bike, what pain is there in owning such an exotic bike?
In particular the bespoke electronics and other special Bimota wear parts
Will it be a B1tch to keep going
The bike I am looking at is a low milage (4k km) built in 2010 and registered in 2013. From what I know, I need to confirm that.
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SpikeC



Joined: 20 Aug 2013
Posts: 450
Location: Portland, Oregon

PostPosted: Tue Jun 28, 2016 7:41 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

When I first saw my DB5R in a glassed in room at the dealers used bike shop I knew I had to have it, secondary considerations be damed!
There have been some "issues" but I don't care, I love this bike!!
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vort28



Joined: 22 Mar 2010
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Location: Northwest , UK

PostPosted: Wed Jun 29, 2016 7:12 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I've put 2500 miles on my DB7 over the last 18mths.
It is one of the best Bimota's I have . It even works in the rain !!!!
I am 6 ft 85kilo's and it fits like a glove. Seat is firm, as is suspension , few clicks here and there helps sort suspension but its always going to be track bias , saying that I can do full tank mileage with no need to stop .
Only real down side is it makes you twist the throttle, you can't help it , its like the devil on your shoulder Twisted Evil

Electrics are up to modern day standards, quality wise , but the ECU is a different system to Ducati with very little to no factory backup . But then how often does an ECU go wrong ????
Consumables and general chassis running gear are off the self top notch stuff so easily available, bodywork is unobtainable or costs a fortune, so don't drop/crash it.

That aside , you only live once, go out , buy it , ride it , love it .
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brian



Joined: 22 Aug 2011
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PostPosted: Wed Jun 29, 2016 10:47 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

vort28 wrote:


That aside , you only live once, go out , buy it , ride it , love it .


'nough said!!
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