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Tirefriar
Joined: 18 Dec 2014 Posts: 659 Location: USA
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Posted: Sun Oct 23, 2016 9:10 pm Post subject: 1999 SB8R with 6700 miles - SOLD |
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I took the SB8R on another run today. Bike performed faultlessly, handles like a wet dream. However, I found riding it takes a toll on my 51 y.o.+ body. My short frame and reach don't mesh well with the tall tank. The rear sets are high enough where I can feel my 10 year old knee injury knocking.
That being said, this is not a call of distress. I don't foresee myself riding it often enough, especially with my YB10 getting ready to be put back on the road and my Boxer Cup Replika as used on long distance rides. In fact, I don't mind holding onto the bike until December. Thats when I do my Toys for Tots charity ride. I took the bike to a Porsche show today (google Supercar Sunday). It got more looks and photos than many of the featured marquee.
Bike is very clean, never been down. 6700 miles on the clock, will be climbing as I will continue riding it. Came from a local collection in Southern Cal into possession of Gard Hollinger (Arch Motorcycles fame). Gard rebuilt the front caliper and went through the seals on the motor (I have documentation) and I replaced the clutch cover with an aluminum piece from Vanzuki. Guarantees to take care of the weak spot on the TL-R engines.
It has Arrow exhaust, stock exhaust is included in the sale. Black Anteras are from the S model and really change the look of the bike. Tires are great, everything works as it should. Current California registration with a clear title in hand. Feel free to ask for specific details or additional photos.
For those interested to look at the bike in person, test rides are welcome but with full price amount in cash in my hand. Long distance buyers can pay via wire transfer; I will make myself available to your shipper for pick up. SOLD
Here are few pics after today's ride:
_________________ 1991 Bimota YB10
2001 MV F4
2003 Aprilia RSV Mille CE Replica
2004 BMW R11S BCR
2010 Ducati Streetfighter 1098 S
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Tirefriar
Joined: 18 Dec 2014 Posts: 659 Location: USA
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Posted: Wed Dec 28, 2016 7:20 am Post subject: more pictures |
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_________________ 1991 Bimota YB10
2001 MV F4
2003 Aprilia RSV Mille CE Replica
2004 BMW R11S BCR
2010 Ducati Streetfighter 1098 S |
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Tirefriar
Joined: 18 Dec 2014 Posts: 659 Location: USA
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Posted: Wed Dec 28, 2016 7:24 am Post subject: some more.... |
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_________________ 1991 Bimota YB10
2001 MV F4
2003 Aprilia RSV Mille CE Replica
2004 BMW R11S BCR
2010 Ducati Streetfighter 1098 S |
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Tirefriar
Joined: 18 Dec 2014 Posts: 659 Location: USA
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Posted: Wed Dec 28, 2016 7:44 am Post subject: |
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Posted more pics of the SB8R. We got a sunny reprieve last weekend so off I went. I forgot to mention that the bike is equipped with Evoluzione fuel trimmer, an option pretty hard to find here in the States. I will also include the stock exhaust, new OE Suzuki clutch cover, owners manual. Thanks for looking _________________ 1991 Bimota YB10
2001 MV F4
2003 Aprilia RSV Mille CE Replica
2004 BMW R11S BCR
2010 Ducati Streetfighter 1098 S |
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brian
Joined: 22 Aug 2011 Posts: 3770 Location: Australia
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Posted: Wed Dec 28, 2016 11:51 pm Post subject: |
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Bike looks fantastic mate! What's scribbled on the front fairing? _________________ '99 DB4 #104, '96 SB6 #1165, '94 DB2 J #652, '99 DB4 #088, '08 VTX1800, '93 ZXR750R M1, '95 ZXR750, '95 ZXR750 Race Bike, '94 CBR400rr NC29 Race Bike, '94 CB250, '49 BSA C10 250, '61 BSA A10 650, '89 ZXR750, '91 Ducati 851 |
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brian
Joined: 22 Aug 2011 Posts: 3770 Location: Australia
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Posted: Wed Dec 28, 2016 11:52 pm Post subject: |
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$12k is very reasonable I recon _________________ '99 DB4 #104, '96 SB6 #1165, '94 DB2 J #652, '99 DB4 #088, '08 VTX1800, '93 ZXR750R M1, '95 ZXR750, '95 ZXR750 Race Bike, '94 CBR400rr NC29 Race Bike, '94 CB250, '49 BSA C10 250, '61 BSA A10 650, '89 ZXR750, '91 Ducati 851 |
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stockcar
Joined: 07 Apr 2011 Posts: 836 Location: in the shadow of the "angel"
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Posted: Thu Dec 29, 2016 11:32 am Post subject: |
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It looks like an outline of the bike profile?? |
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Tirefriar
Joined: 18 Dec 2014 Posts: 659 Location: USA
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Posted: Wed Jan 11, 2017 9:16 am Post subject: |
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Sorry for the silence, I'm not getting forum notifications like I used to. The scribble on the front is a Evoluzione.net symbol in the outline of the bike. Previous owner was friends with the propietor and put the name of the company on the bike. I never bothered to remove it. _________________ 1991 Bimota YB10
2001 MV F4
2003 Aprilia RSV Mille CE Replica
2004 BMW R11S BCR
2010 Ducati Streetfighter 1098 S |
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Tirefriar
Joined: 18 Dec 2014 Posts: 659 Location: USA
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Posted: Wed Jan 11, 2017 9:22 am Post subject: |
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brian wrote: |
$12k is very reasonable I recon |
I recon that too
It is a road going SB8R with zero issues, very tasteful upgrades (which are reversible for the purists) and is currently registered. so far very low interest but I figured there would be as the Bimota brand is not as widespread as it is in Europe. Luckily, there are no circumstances that require me to get rid of it in a hurry but I am open to reasonable offers. _________________ 1991 Bimota YB10
2001 MV F4
2003 Aprilia RSV Mille CE Replica
2004 BMW R11S BCR
2010 Ducati Streetfighter 1098 S |
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Evilchicken0
Joined: 12 May 2010 Posts: 2996 Location: London
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Posted: Wed Jan 11, 2017 10:18 am Post subject: |
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That's nice _________________ Don't read everything you believe |
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brian
Joined: 22 Aug 2011 Posts: 3770 Location: Australia
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Posted: Wed Jan 11, 2017 10:20 am Post subject: |
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I do love This bike mate. I almost got the ok from my wife too until I mentioned that it's in USA and would probably cost me 5k to get it home _________________ '99 DB4 #104, '96 SB6 #1165, '94 DB2 J #652, '99 DB4 #088, '08 VTX1800, '93 ZXR750R M1, '95 ZXR750, '95 ZXR750 Race Bike, '94 CBR400rr NC29 Race Bike, '94 CB250, '49 BSA C10 250, '61 BSA A10 650, '89 ZXR750, '91 Ducati 851 |
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Tirefriar
Joined: 18 Dec 2014 Posts: 659 Location: USA
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Posted: Wed Jan 11, 2017 3:59 pm Post subject: |
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Didn't realize that it takes that much to ship a bike to Australia. I figured in a consolidated container about $1500 max. Do you have to pay duties over there? _________________ 1991 Bimota YB10
2001 MV F4
2003 Aprilia RSV Mille CE Replica
2004 BMW R11S BCR
2010 Ducati Streetfighter 1098 S |
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brian
Joined: 22 Aug 2011 Posts: 3770 Location: Australia
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Posted: Thu Jan 12, 2017 12:00 pm Post subject: |
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Tirefriar wrote: |
Didn't realize that it takes that much to ship a bike to Australia. I figured in a consolidated container about $1500 max. Do you have to pay duties over there? |
To be honest I don't know specifics. Not too sure about the actual shipping, then import duties, then I'd have to get it 2000 k's from Sydney to me, and then hefty stamp duty to get it registered _________________ '99 DB4 #104, '96 SB6 #1165, '94 DB2 J #652, '99 DB4 #088, '08 VTX1800, '93 ZXR750R M1, '95 ZXR750, '95 ZXR750 Race Bike, '94 CBR400rr NC29 Race Bike, '94 CB250, '49 BSA C10 250, '61 BSA A10 650, '89 ZXR750, '91 Ducati 851 |
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BimotaBoy
Joined: 09 Feb 2016 Posts: 115 Location: Jassay France
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Posted: Tue Jan 17, 2017 6:13 pm Post subject: selling the SB8 |
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Hey Buddy.
Kind of feels like me. I don't ride mine much and if I do I feel it but I can't see me selling it. It's too much of a work of art. I do like the black wheels, mine as a " spesh " has black wheels anyway. I noticed the mirrors are no standard and the front brake calipers are six potters again non standard.
Good luck. You know of course the day after you have sold it you will regret it.
getting my YB10 ready for the better weather. Got a new rear hugger and the mirrors are on order. |
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Tirefriar
Joined: 18 Dec 2014 Posts: 659 Location: USA
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Posted: Thu Jan 19, 2017 9:15 am Post subject: |
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BB, I'm getting ready my YB10 also! Just got the tank back, had it lined. California gas contains 10% ethanol which helps to destroy plastic tank and gums up carbs.
The previous owner had done mods including mirrors, rear sets, wheels, exhaust,Evoluzione fuel management and brakes. Brakes are 6 pot ISR units, stopping is incredible. I can only ride one at a time, and YB10 fits me much better. I'd hate to see any of my bikes just to deteriorate from sitting... _________________ 1991 Bimota YB10
2001 MV F4
2003 Aprilia RSV Mille CE Replica
2004 BMW R11S BCR
2010 Ducati Streetfighter 1098 S |
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