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Bud977



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PostPosted: Fri Apr 17, 2015 2:52 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Look at the YB5 photo just above and you can see where it originated from. Yes, quite tasty.
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PostPosted: Fri Apr 17, 2015 9:48 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I've only seen this one pic but it could be using Duke 900SS half fairing the tank and tail look "custom". I think they could intergrade a bit better though
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PostPosted: Fri Apr 17, 2015 10:18 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

The YB5 was a fully faired bike so the 'retro' version is really changed from how it was (nice, though). On the other hand, the HB1 was an unfaired bike to start with.

There must a quite a few small high quality workshops in Italy who could manufacture an HB1 type frame and glass fibre bits on a 'franchise' from Bimota, like the people who make replica Rickman and Featherbed frames in this country. Bimota could add a premium for the manufacture being under their auspices and there could be versions for the SOHC Honda and modern engines.

Ah well, it's nice to daydream....

Cheers, MikeJ
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PostPosted: Fri Apr 17, 2015 2:19 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

But you'd have to find an engine / donor bike. The thing with the XJR is they're still made and they use the engine in those little race cars, so there must be tuning parts around Idea
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PostPosted: Fri Apr 17, 2015 9:55 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

they are called 'legends'
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PostPosted: Thu May 14, 2015 1:07 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Mike Jennings wrote:
The YB5 was a fully faired bike so the 'retro' version is really changed from how it was (nice, though). On the other hand, the HB1 was an unfaired bike to start with.

There must a quite a few small high quality workshops in Italy who could manufacture an HB1 type frame and glass fibre bits on a 'franchise' from Bimota, like the people who make replica Rickman and Featherbed frames in this country. Bimota could add a premium for the manufacture being under their auspices and there could be versions for the SOHC Honda and modern engines.

Ah well, it's nice to daydream....

Cheers, MikeJ


If someone was to make a real HB1 replica with custom frame. would people buy it?
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PostPosted: Tue Dec 06, 2016 6:40 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

This guy in USA has already gone the HB1 route although he has added some updated features. Sure he could just supply the 'Kit' though.. its only $$$$$ I guess

http://huskyrestoration.com/?page_id=4662
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PostPosted: Tue Dec 06, 2016 6:48 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

There's a thread on here about it
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PostPosted: Tue Dec 06, 2016 6:56 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote



There must have been more parts made by Bimota at some time (or some good reps) as here you can see a Bimota tank/seated Z900 Kawa. (seen repro seats on Yahoo Japan website and Bimota/Z1 magazine features)

also seems to be discussion re a CB400 Four kit here
https://honda400four.wordpress.com/2012/07/13/the-bimota-hb1-kit-for-honda-cb400f/ although I mainly like it for the rather tasty pics of original HB1s
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PostPosted: Tue Dec 06, 2016 7:02 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Evilchicken0 wrote:
There's a thread on here about it


Doh! 'search' is my friend

http://www.bimotaforum.co.uk/viewtopic.php?t=4378&highlight=husky+restoration+hb1

Complete bike only at this point (Ya Boo!)
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PostPosted: Tue Dec 06, 2016 7:19 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

only £57000 (plus premium!) for this HB1
https://www.bonhams.com/auctions/21897/lot/232/
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PostPosted: Wed Dec 07, 2016 12:10 pm    Post subject: HB1 Replica Reply with quote

Hello,

the HB1 frame and swingarm kit is available in America but it's big money (about £5000). There's also tank and swinging arm kits available in Japan. Motocicliveloce and Officine8 make swinging arms for 350 Yamahas, '70s CB Hondas and Kawasakis and fuel tanks are also available in Italy, so you can have some of the glamour of the HB1 without the large bills. Also, Airtech in the states make a Z1 glassfibre tank replica.

Cheers, MikeJ
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PostPosted: Wed Dec 07, 2016 8:17 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

WOW! This topic and all of those links...and their links...and theirs... sent me wandering down some unusual mental roads that I had not anticipated and showed me some nearly local (in the same state at least) local builder that I might have to visit someday. I had a great time looking at the custom work, reading the historical posts etc...

Now what exactly was I supposed to be doing today?

See. You never know where some forum post might take you. Cool
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PostPosted: Tue Dec 13, 2016 6:25 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Lots more details of the HB1 'replica/homage' here. Hats off to the builder for the craftsmanship and engineering.

http://www.caferacer.net/forum/project-builds/26945-bimota-hb1-honda-bimota.html

Seems some Bimota owners pissed him off when starting this project but IMHO its a real stunner.
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PostPosted: Thu Jan 05, 2017 9:58 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

recent article on the Husky 'evocation' HB1 here

http://gloriousmotorcycles.com/replica-even-better-original-bimota-hb1/
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