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Rufredbaron
Joined: 05 Apr 2012 Posts: 3 Location: Dallas, Texas
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Posted: Thu Apr 05, 2012 3:17 am Post subject: 1978 KB1 - New to Forum |
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Hi:
I am looking for info on a KB1 I just purchased in the U.S. I believe that it is a 1978, Frame 0063. It has Suzuki Anti-Dive Forks and Brakes, a Jones Tach, Lockart Oil Cooler, Manual Kickstarter, Martek Ignition, and Uni Air Filters. The bike was last registered in the U.S. in 1987. It has sat under a tarp for 25 Years. It was imported to the U.S. in 1982 with the title showing Bimota Italy as the original owner.
Any info would be appreciated!
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brian
Joined: 22 Aug 2011 Posts: 3769 Location: Australia
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Posted: Thu Apr 05, 2012 4:06 am Post subject: |
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Welcome to the forum mate. Very nice find. Send it over to me and i'll see what i can find out about it .
Plenty of info on this board. I don't know of many active KB owners here, but there's a wealth of bimota information. Somebody may be able to help you.
Cheers,
Brian _________________ '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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oily
Joined: 05 Apr 2008 Posts: 4788 Location: worcestershire
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Posted: Thu Apr 05, 2012 7:46 am Post subject: |
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Welcome to the forum
not too many KB's but definitely a couple of them over this side of the pond
Imported into the US in 82 eh?
think you've had it long enough, time to send it back now _________________ SB6 mk1 (project mega light, big bore)
Sb6 mk2 ( Big Bore)
Sb6 mk2 ( Restored)
Sb6R fighter
Sb6 or Sb7 WANTED |
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GeeKay
Joined: 29 May 2009 Posts: 1767 Location: West Yorkshire
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Posted: Thu Apr 05, 2012 12:00 pm Post subject: |
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Welcome to the forum
Nice find! don't see many of those about.
What info are you after? _________________ Bimota SB6 and Benelli TNT 899S road bikes.
Beta Techno trials iron. Project bikes:- Suzuki V4 500, TS185 cafe racer, XR11/71, Kettle/Katana, TDRGV250, OR50, Gag125,Triumph T595 and a Triumph X75 Hurricane replica.
Too many projects............... |
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Mike Jennings
Joined: 22 Mar 2008 Posts: 286 Location: England
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Posted: Thu Apr 05, 2012 12:35 pm Post subject: KB1 |
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Very Nice bike!
those Bimota star wheels are like hens teeth! The bike is a second series (1980-81) KB1 with the smooth tank and star wheels (according to Sarti's book) although it has a series one frame (1978-9). As Bimota's production was so small it probably left the factory like that.
Cheers, MikeJ. |
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JeremyB
Joined: 10 Dec 2010 Posts: 18 Location: Florida, USA
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Posted: Sat Apr 07, 2012 1:09 am Post subject: |
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If you haven't already contacted him, give Bob Steinbugler at Bimota Spirit a call:
http://www.bimotaspirit.com/
He's in NC. Been a Bimota dealer since 1979. Outlasted 3 or 4 Importers.....[/url] |
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akito-man
Joined: 27 Jan 2012 Posts: 361 Location: fife,scotland
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Posted: Sun Apr 08, 2012 8:29 am Post subject: |
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Hey, hi, welcome to the forum, hope you stck around! Love your bike! _________________ wot you got ?...me..well--
sb8r,98 R1,aprilla factory peg,gl1100aspencade!oh yes ford rs turbo s2 ,coz fast bikes n fast cars go together! |
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GeorgeV
Joined: 25 Aug 2011 Posts: 159 Location: New York, USA
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Posted: Sun Apr 08, 2012 6:25 pm Post subject: Welcome |
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Welcome to the forum my fellow KB-1 owner!
Regards,
George Villar |
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Pompey
Joined: 31 Jul 2008 Posts: 2311 Location: Marlborough
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Posted: Sun Apr 08, 2012 7:44 pm Post subject: |
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That looks more like Fort Worth? _________________ 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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Rufredbaron
Joined: 05 Apr 2012 Posts: 3 Location: Dallas, Texas
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Posted: Mon Apr 09, 2012 1:52 am Post subject: Thanks! |
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Thanks to everyone who responded. I am getting some good information from a few sources.
Now what to do with it. I am leaning toward simply cleaning it and doing what is needed to ride it. Thus, I would leave most of the patenia. Thoughts.
I also have a super clean 1997 YB11. I'll post some pictiures in the appropriate section.
And...not Forth Worth, but North of North Dallas. |
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Pompey
Joined: 31 Jul 2008 Posts: 2311 Location: Marlborough
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Posted: Mon Apr 09, 2012 8:27 am Post subject: |
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I would say you have the best idea already. leave it as original as possible... Concentrate on making sure all the mechanics are sorted, fluids, bearings, timing, suspension front and rear refurbed and away you go. _________________ 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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Bimsb6
Joined: 15 Oct 2011 Posts: 149 Location: Bedfordshire
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Posted: Mon Apr 09, 2012 11:12 am Post subject: |
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It may be worth getting those campags inspected ,i had a kb1 with those on and after i sold it was told the hubs were all cracked ,turns out bimota recommended they were replaced every 4 years ! |
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Mike Jennings
Joined: 22 Mar 2008 Posts: 286 Location: England
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Posted: Mon Apr 09, 2012 11:58 am Post subject: KB1 |
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Hello,
I think those are Bimota's own wheels, rather than the Campags which were fitted to the later bikes. Worth a crack test though, if you're going to use the bike.
Cheers, Mike J. |
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Bimsb6
Joined: 15 Oct 2011 Posts: 149 Location: Bedfordshire
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Posted: Mon Apr 09, 2012 12:17 pm Post subject: |
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They look like star campags to me |
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Vince186
Joined: 23 Mar 2012 Posts: 636 Location: Nijmegen (Netherlands)
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Posted: Mon Apr 09, 2012 2:21 pm Post subject: Re: Thanks! |
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Rufredbaron wrote: |
Thanks to everyone who responded. I am getting some good information from a few sources.
Now what to do with it. I am leaning toward simply cleaning it and doing what is needed to ride it. Thus, I would leave most of the patenia. Thoughts.
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A very very very nice bike and that’s because I love the engine inside. I wish I had one.
Just one question, I thought there is original a Marzocchi front suspension on it. I'm not sure, because I have no Bimota knowledge….
Be careful with the carbs, if I remember correctly there are 28 mm Mikuni carbs installed on it. I know from experience that if these carbs have stood still for a long time they give many problems. Inspect the carb securely and replace any parts that are not reliable.
Success
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