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nydesmo



Joined: 27 Dec 2011
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Location: New York, USA

PostPosted: Sun Jan 01, 2012 12:41 am    Post subject: DB1 Bodywork / fuel tank wanted Reply with quote

I am looking for a set of bodywork that requires restoring / paint ... or a lead to a company making these panels?

Also, a gas tank solution is needed if anyone has solved this problem for new fuel? Or, is anyone making a replacement?

Thanks for your help and Happy New Year to all!!!

Greg
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roli57



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PostPosted: Mon Jan 02, 2012 1:36 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hy Greg,
a few monts ago I bought an original (not new but ok) gas tank from Iwan Gowanloch in Australia.
Ian Gowanloch [mailto:italspares@gmail.com] http://www.ducati-gowanloch.com/index.html

A replacement for the db1 gas tank, the only I know is "Beater" from Japan:

http://www.sp-co.com/ducatism/tank.html (scroll down to the middle of the site)

http://www.moto-works.jp/beater/index.html#d1

http://www.moto-works.jp/faqs/beater_faqs.html

http://eng.spiralspinner.jp/products/list.php?category_id=123


It's difficult to find an original bodywork, i think.
A replacement manufacture some small german factorys:

http://www.diopa.com/shop/index.html?http://www.diopa.com/Shop/article_g023_129.html

http://www.heru-carbontec.de/modell%C3%BCbersicht/bimota/db1/

The attachments are not original.
I dont have personal experience with this manufacturers.

I hope it's helpfully

regards rolf
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nydesmo



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PostPosted: Mon Jan 02, 2012 6:23 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Rolf,

Your english is perfect ... and so is this information.

Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge and providing me direction.

Should you find yourself in New York, I would gladly buy the pints. Happy and healthy New Year!!!

Greg
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PostPosted: Mon Jan 02, 2012 7:10 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Are you English nydesmo?
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PostPosted: Mon Jan 02, 2012 9:09 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Duncan,

American, 3rd generation New Yorker too. Almost makes me a Brit!

New York has a Marlborough too. Are you English or New Yorker? ...haha

England is a beautiful place, its been too many years since my last visit. One of these years I'd like to see the Isle of Man too.

Happy New Year,
Greg
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PostPosted: Mon Jan 02, 2012 9:16 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Laughing it was the " buying pints" that made me think you may be english but then NY and Boston have that pub culture to I guess. I am Scottish although I grew up in England due to unfortunate circumstances. I have lived and worked in the states on and off for last ten years and truth be told would rather be living there! Laughing
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PostPosted: Tue Jan 03, 2012 12:40 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I've lived in Brisbane and traveled enough to know a pint is the more accepted internationally title for a beer ... Where have you lived in the US? Hope you get back to this area soon.
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PostPosted: Tue Jan 03, 2012 12:44 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

A year in New York and 6 years in Lala land, but toured all over it for much longer. Will be on tour there again in May, June and July... cant wait.
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loudbikebimota



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PostPosted: Tue Jan 03, 2012 2:05 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hey, Greg:

Fancy meeting you here..

I'm getting race bodywork made this month and can have a set for you by mid-February if you're keen.

Congrats again on the Quarterly bike - looks outstanding.
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PostPosted: Tue Jan 03, 2012 6:55 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hi Steve,

Funny meeting you here! Happy and healthy New Year. Thanks for the compliment on the DB1, looking forward to getting it out of the garage and fired up.

The DB1 frame is rolling with a 1996 944cc 11:1 motor with 41mm Kheilin carbs. I need to build a new swing arm for the rear cylinders exhaust and there is still a bit of machining needed. The Japanese gas tank is $2,000us plus shipping ... may need to make the tank.

Glad to know you are making the bodywork.

Speak soon.

Best,
Greg
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PostPosted: Sun Jan 22, 2012 2:16 pm    Post subject: DB1 gastank Reply with quote

Guys, Just some info that might help. The DB1s that were imported into the UK were sold with an aluminium tank rather than the standard plastic item due to the construction regs over here. I believe the importer was Steve Wynn. I know for a fact that if anyone over here that owns a DB1 would be willing to have their tank drawn up for manufacture they would cost a lot less than $2000.... Anyone know who made the original tanks?
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PostPosted: Sun Feb 05, 2012 9:47 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

hi Greg

this ebay: 260949604428 has just turned up.

BIMOTA DB-1 Vorderradkotflügel aus GFK NEU wie Original !!! ( Unlackiert )
Verpackung und Versand 7,00 euro
Keine Garantie oder Rücknahme da Privatverkauf
Für alle Bimota Fans habe noch 2 Bimota DB-1 Verkleidungen
1-Rennstreckenversion 1-Strassenversion
Preis verhandlungssache, Neupreis ca 1400 euro

it's a 'new' like original unpainted fender, starting price 15 euros.

he's also got 2 fairings, street and track versions, will discuss the price based on the new price of 1400 Euros.

he doesn't say if the fairings are new or used, painted or unpainted, including monocoque or not, price for both or 1 ? ? ? ?

Good for you?
If you have a language barrier or need someone to repack and send to you, let me know. I can probably help.
good luck
Ian
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PostPosted: Mon Apr 16, 2012 6:58 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

and a monocoque

ebay: 261002740298
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PostPosted: Thu Apr 26, 2012 3:11 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bimota-DB1-monocoque-included-tank-only-7-kg-/290702742237
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PostPosted: Thu Apr 26, 2012 11:31 pm    Post subject: DB-1 body Reply with quote

Just look at the photos on the inside and you will notice 2 layers (past repairs) of fiberglass mesh. Not even a nice job.

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