Bimota Forum

[shedd]

hi, i'm hoping to join the fold at some point this year. however, i'm getting on a bit with knee and back problems. my budget wont stretch to a ducati powered model but which of the others is the most comfortable? thanks.

[oily]

Welcome shedd....
Yes....you stay away from those nasty doochatee powered Bimota's, they'll only give you nightmare's. It's that lawn mower engine that will eventually let you down.
out of the others, i'm thinking perhaps none of them are brilliant for bad backs and knees but maybe the unloved yb11 and the sb6r are a tad more comfortable. Some, including myself, have been touring on a sb6 which was not too much of an issue. We're all different shapes and sizes and all bend into different positions
...thinking you need to sit on a few
Where about in this god forsaken country are you?
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Sb6 mk2 ( Big Bore)
Sb6 mk2 ( Restored)
Sb6R fighter
Sb6 or Sb7 WANTED

[Pompey]

Welcome and Oily is correct. An sb6 or YB 11 would answer the comfort issue.
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Pomps
Bimota's Db2, Db5 ,Ducati's 851' 92, 888' 93, Honda blade' 93, Triumph speed triple' 07, kawasaki zxr 750 k1

[SiBag]

Welcome to the mad house.
The SB6 is quite roomy for such a small thing.
The only thing I am finding is problems with my left wrist.
But I can always tweak the bars untill I find that sweet spot.

There is always the Munter....? ! ?
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SB6..CCM R30...GSXR-750-M...RGV-250-VJ22.. GSX-1100-EFE Project....Harris Magnum II project...

If its got Ti#s or Wheels its gona give you trouble

[Evilchicken0]

I'd say the 6R would be best. I think they have a covered seat (other Bums are moulded rubber) so you could have a silicon pad put in. You should look to have the suspension set up for your weight and style as well.
Maybe consider the YB9, it's a 600 Yamaha 4JH / ThunderCat
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[oily]

[shedd]

funnily enough, i've been looking at a couple of YB11s. i'm in west wales by the way.

[oily]

I have no idea why but the YB11 seems to be the unloved Bimota (next to the Muntra of course). Lots always for sale and nobody seems to want them which is good news for you
I would stay away from the SB6's but only because that means more for me
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SB6 mk1 (project mega light, big bore)
Sb6 mk2 ( Big Bore)
Sb6 mk2 ( Restored)
Sb6R fighter
Sb6 or Sb7 WANTED

[Pompey]

You've got the right roads for any of them. At least the yb11 means you wont have to wait a year for the right bike to come along. As Oily says they are around and very under rated. A good way to dable into the weird world of Bimota ownership
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Pomps
Bimota's Db2, Db5 ,Ducati's 851' 92, 888' 93, Honda blade' 93, Triumph speed triple' 07, kawasaki zxr 750 k1

[shedd]

whats the deal with buying a bike from germany? is it difficult and do i have to pay some sort of import tax? what about registering it?

[vort28]

No duty to pay on a bike from Europe. £300-£450 collection available from most couriers, depending on location in Europe, then if over 10 yrs old, just insure it, MOT it and off to DVLA with the paperwork, including the euro doc's, pay them your £85 and 2 days later you get a reg number. Under 10 yrs and you need a MSVA vosa test or a Certificate of Conformity, forget the CoC you wont get one, so just the extra vosa check. Oh and if you need a SVA, about 6week delay.

[shedd]

i really like the anniversary yb11 for sale in germany with the blue/silver combo.

[Pompey]

They look good in those colours and possibly more desirable for future investment!
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Pomps
Bimota's Db2, Db5 ,Ducati's 851' 92, 888' 93, Honda blade' 93, Triumph speed triple' 07, kawasaki zxr 750 k1

[oily]

[djk]

Id agree about the YB11, ive had mine 8 years with no major issues at all. They also have the benefit/curse of having a passenger seat.