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stockcar
Joined: 07 Apr 2011 Posts: 836 Location: in the shadow of the "angel"
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Posted: Sat Dec 20, 2014 6:26 pm Post subject: |
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cracking bikes and whilst mines not an everyday it does get used...... |
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Tirefriar
Joined: 18 Dec 2014 Posts: 659 Location: USA
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Posted: Sat Dec 20, 2014 8:26 pm Post subject: |
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stockcar wrote: |
cracking bikes and whilst mines not an everyday it does get used...... |
I live in a mostly warm climate very conducive to daily riding. In addition, I work 5.5 miles from home so daily commute is not an issue. True, it will not get much work out now when it's pretty darn cold in the morning and darkness settles in around 5 pm. But in the warmer months it will be ridden at least twice a week if not more, even with another bike around.
With the amount of traffic we get it's best to make your presence known as intensely as possible. The HID lamps draw less current than regular filament bulbs and tend to catch the eye. I have to admit that I did not modify my Boxer yet but always ride with high beam on. The Rockester I sold about 6 months ago had a pulsating stop light - an effective and easy mod. |
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Evilchicken0
Joined: 12 May 2010 Posts: 2996 Location: London
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Posted: Sat Dec 20, 2014 10:55 pm Post subject: |
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Well I think you just need to ride it into the sunset now _________________ Don't read everything you believe |
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Tirefriar
Joined: 18 Dec 2014 Posts: 659 Location: USA
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Posted: Sat Dec 20, 2014 11:08 pm Post subject: |
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Still waiting on a call from the dealer to let me know the fairings are back on. And still no itemized list of recon. |
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Tirefriar
Joined: 18 Dec 2014 Posts: 659 Location: USA
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Posted: Mon Dec 22, 2014 3:34 am Post subject: |
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Got a call from the owner of the dealership - the deal is still on, he will have the list of done items over to me by Tuesday. The fairing is still with the repair shop, I will get a call when the bike is all together. looks like Christmas is back on |
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Tirefriar
Joined: 18 Dec 2014 Posts: 659 Location: USA
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Posted: Tue Jan 06, 2015 11:42 pm Post subject: C@ck blocked |
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After verbally re confirming the deal on the SB6R with a dealer and waiting to come down to see how the fairings looked, I was just informed that the dealer sold the bike from under me for $1500 more. I sent the dealer an email informing him that I can come in to do the paperwork over the past weekend but received no response. I did have a salesperson call me saying that the deal is still in the works. Oh well, the dealer simply used my offer as a back up to find a better deal. Hopefully I'll be back here once again, but the next time as a Bimota owner...thanks for all the support |
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brian
Joined: 22 Aug 2011 Posts: 3769 Location: Australia
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Posted: Wed Jan 07, 2015 1:38 am Post subject: |
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That's a shame mate. Something will come along for you. Bimotas are much cheaper in uk and Europe for you guys. _________________ '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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Evilchicken0
Joined: 12 May 2010 Posts: 2996 Location: London
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Posted: Wed Jan 07, 2015 10:54 am Post subject: |
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That's a bit a bit of kick in the bollocks.
Still as said have a look around there something might come up that's a bit more of a straight forward deal. In some ways though it's a bit typical of owning (or trying to own) a Bimota _________________ Don't read everything you believe |
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Tirefriar
Joined: 18 Dec 2014 Posts: 659 Location: USA
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Posted: Sun Apr 05, 2015 5:49 pm Post subject: |
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Well, just got kicked in the nuts once more - this time by a YB11 seller. Advertised as new, this one was anything but. Took me $200 for a pre purchase inspection to find out but that was the best money I probably spent recently. It's the disappointment that's the kicker. Oh well, the quest continues |
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Jbuffa
Joined: 06 Aug 2014 Posts: 64 Location: United States
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Posted: Sun Apr 05, 2015 9:19 pm Post subject: |
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You may try Bob at Bimota Spirit. I purchased my Tesi thru him. He has an extensive client list and does not advertise. Just let him know what your looking for. His reputation is top notch. |
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Tirefriar
Joined: 18 Dec 2014 Posts: 659 Location: USA
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Posted: Sun Apr 05, 2015 10:03 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks. I found his info. |
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brian
Joined: 22 Aug 2011 Posts: 3769 Location: Australia
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Posted: Mon Apr 06, 2015 12:20 am Post subject: |
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What was wrong with the yb11? _________________ '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: 3769 Location: Australia
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Posted: Mon Apr 06, 2015 12:39 am Post subject: |
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Ahh, I just read your other thread about the yb11. Sorry to hear it didn't work out. _________________ '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: Mon Apr 06, 2015 5:51 am Post subject: |
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brian wrote: |
Ahh, I just read your other thread about the yb11. Sorry to hear it didn't work out. |
Thanks mate. It almost feels like I'm getting a sign to stick with the Beemers |
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brian
Joined: 22 Aug 2011 Posts: 3769 Location: Australia
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Posted: Mon Apr 06, 2015 9:15 am Post subject: |
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Nah it's just a test to see if you're a true Bimota enthusiast 😃. You'll find the right one eventually. _________________ '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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