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Bimota virgin
Joined: 11 Aug 2012
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Location: Swindon
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 Posted: Sun Aug 12, 2012 12:46 pm Post subject: My first Bimota! |
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Having admired Bimotas since my mate bought a brand new KB2 for half price in 1984 I've always wanted one (ignoring some appalling bodywork designs that is).
So..........bullet bitten I have bought an SB6 Mk2.
It's a none runner and is still currently advertised on ebay (as of posting date). described as A1, more like 'good'.
I haven't picked it up yet but hope to get it next weekend.
6500 miles, not used since 2008, needs a damn good clean and carbs off, fluids changed etc etc.
The seller has original paperwork, brochures, and some history.
I'll post pics when I can.
Pretty competent mechanical / electrical but less so electronics.
Any advice?? 
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morebhp
Joined: 02 May 2012
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Location: Marbella, Spain
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| Posted: Sun Aug 12, 2012 7:39 pm Post subject: |
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Congratulations - enjoy the Bim!
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Evilchicken0
Joined: 12 May 2010
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Location: London
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| Posted: Sun Aug 12, 2012 8:10 pm Post subject: |
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Cool - what colour is it ?
I reckon clean the carbs, new liquids (semi synth oil) new batteries and plugs it should fire up.
If you're into mechanics then you'll love the bike .... very frustrating sometimes but worth it for when it runs right.
Don't use irridium plugs.
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oily
Joined: 05 Apr 2008
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Location: worcestershire
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| Posted: Mon Aug 13, 2012 5:09 am Post subject: |
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| Evilchicken0 wrote: |
Don't use irridium plugs. |
...fast becoming a SB6 moto 
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SB6 mk1 (project mega light, big bore)
Sb6 mk2 ( Big Bore)
Sb6 mk2 ( Restored)
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spyv
Joined: 18 Jan 2012
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Location: Piraeus,Greece
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| Posted: Mon Aug 13, 2012 8:28 am Post subject: |
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welcome to the forum and the bimota world, bimota virgin !
good luck with the sb , enjoy it as much as you can ! |
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SiBag
Joined: 03 Mar 2012
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Location: Cheshire
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| Posted: Mon Aug 13, 2012 9:57 am Post subject: |
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Welcome to the family.
And a good choise of Bimota I have to say..
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SB6..CCM R30...GSXR-750-M...RGV-250-VJ22.. GSX-1100-EFE Project....Harris Magnum II project...
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mainstone41
Joined: 02 Mar 2012
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| Posted: Mon Aug 13, 2012 9:57 am Post subject: |
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| Enjoy it mate they are amazing to ride, wouldn't be without it! Bit of a pain to work on but you soon work it out. |
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Vince186
Joined: 23 Mar 2012
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Location: Nijmegen (Netherlands)
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| Posted: Mon Aug 13, 2012 10:02 am Post subject: |
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Welcome ..... a good choice ...... the SB6. 
It gives much pleasure ......... sometimes a bit expensive .... watch your 6.. 
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brian
Joined: 22 Aug 2011
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Location: Australia
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| Posted: Tue Aug 14, 2012 9:20 am Post subject: |
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Welcome to the forum and congrats on the purchase. Your sb6 looked in pretty good nick in the photo's on ebay. My sb6 had sat unused for 3 years (at least) before i bought it. Wasn't too much to do.. a few minor electrical issues and the dreaded clutch drag issue. Since flushing and changing the oil and plenty of use the clutch has now come good. I'll still pull it down at some time and change the clutch after seeing pictures of one of oily's sb6 clutch's.
Enjoy mate!
Cheers,
Brian
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vort28
Joined: 22 Mar 2010
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Location: Northwest , UK
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| Posted: Tue Aug 14, 2012 12:12 pm Post subject: |
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Welcome to our wonderful world .
In a few months you will be wondering why it took you so long
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' What the hell was I think of when I bought this' . 
The SB6 is a good place to start and will reward you for effort/time invested but be warned , there will be others , there is no escaping it Bimota's ALWAYS garage in groups. |
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Evilchicken0
Joined: 12 May 2010
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Location: London
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| Posted: Tue Aug 21, 2012 1:51 pm Post subject: |
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When you come to change the oil fill it throught the crank case breather at the top of the engine.
You can use the breather hose with a funnel in - the orange ones with the wobbly extension are good. Allow the oil time to settle and clean the pipe after.
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husson73
Joined: 31 Jul 2010
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Location: Paris FRANCE
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| Posted: Tue Aug 21, 2012 2:21 pm Post subject: |
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Willkommen, Bienvenue, welcome... 
good chose by the way the SB6  |
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oily
Joined: 05 Apr 2008
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Location: worcestershire
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| Posted: Tue Aug 21, 2012 2:31 pm Post subject: |
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| Evilchicken0 wrote: |
When you come to change the oil fill it throught the crank case breather at the top of the engine.
You can use the breather hose with a funnel in - the orange ones with the wobbly extension are good. Allow the oil time to settle and clean the pipe after. |
...But only if you've got the tank/seat unit etc. off whilst doing the oil change.
That's probably less than 50% of my oil changes
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SB6 mk1 (project mega light, big bore)
Sb6 mk2 ( Big Bore)
Sb6 mk2 ( Restored)
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stockcar
Joined: 07 Apr 2011
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Location: in the shadow of the "angel"
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| Posted: Tue Aug 21, 2012 5:00 pm Post subject: |
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| just get a decent funnel that fits the oil filler hole.......... |
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Evilchicken0
Joined: 12 May 2010
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Location: London
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| Posted: Tue Aug 21, 2012 6:37 pm Post subject: |
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| oily wrote: |
| Evilchicken0 wrote: |
When you come to change the oil fill it throught the crank case breather at the top of the engine.
You can use the breather hose with a funnel in - the orange ones with the wobbly extension are good. Allow the oil time to settle and clean the pipe after. |
...But only if you've got the tank/seat unit etc. off whilst doing the oil change.
That's probably less than 50% of my oil changes |
So you can change the plugs too
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