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rpo83
Joined: 28 Oct 2008 Posts: 387 Location: Melbourne, Australia
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Posted: Sat Jan 14, 2017 9:21 am Post subject: I've just bought a YB5..... |
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I've just bought a YB5 and i know nothing about these!!! Well, other than it has the world's best looking frame, and an FJ1200 motor.
It has less than 9,200 original kilometeres and has Akront rims!
YB5 Day 1 by Motorbike Owner, on Flickr _________________ Cheers
Steve
YB5 #130, YB5 #196, YB7 #302, SB6 #949, Laverda RGS Executive, Laverda RGS Corsa. |
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brian
Joined: 22 Aug 2011 Posts: 3769 Location: Australia
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Posted: Sat Jan 14, 2017 11:06 am Post subject: |
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Looks in great original condition Steve. Number plate is a winner too _________________ '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: Sat Jan 14, 2017 11:43 am Post subject: |
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It makes kids run for cover !!! _________________ Don't read everything you believe |
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rpo83
Joined: 28 Oct 2008 Posts: 387 Location: Melbourne, Australia
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Posted: Sat Jan 14, 2017 11:50 am Post subject: |
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Thanks Brian,
there are a few things that need sorting, i haven't had a good look at it yet, tomorrow i'll go clean it and have a good look, there is slight pitting on some of the surfaces, mainly front indicators, top yoke and mufflers, the old owner lived a couple of hundred meters from the beach.
It has the most woeful steering lock and the throttle cables catch on the ignition barrel, so i need to figure out why.
I have got to research the rims and find out if the Akront rims were factory. They look really nice.
I started it up for a few minutes, it runs smoothly but is running very rich, lots of black smoke, it might just be carbon build up in the mufflers, i might have to clean them out
I don't know what to do with the plates, i can't use them in Vic, so i need to see if i can sell them or not. _________________ Cheers
Steve
YB5 #130, YB5 #196, YB7 #302, SB6 #949, Laverda RGS Executive, Laverda RGS Corsa. |
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rpo83
Joined: 28 Oct 2008 Posts: 387 Location: Melbourne, Australia
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Posted: Sat Jan 14, 2017 11:51 am Post subject: |
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Hi Chicken,
It's good to be back, yup the kids ran for cover... _________________ Cheers
Steve
YB5 #130, YB5 #196, YB7 #302, SB6 #949, Laverda RGS Executive, Laverda RGS Corsa. |
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welshlamb
Joined: 09 Mar 2011 Posts: 592 Location: South Wales , Nr. Abergavenny
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Posted: Sat Jan 14, 2017 4:36 pm Post subject: |
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Condition looks even better in yr photo than the original ad!
Akront bolt up wheels were defo original factory fit.
The fastest YB5 on the planet is the Aus YB5 racer (see earlier thread here) but even in standard trim like yrs it looks the business.
If it was mine I'd be investing in some later twin pot Brembos and upgrading the suspension (Maxton suspension here in the UK told me that the QA on M1R forks from the factory was about the worst of any set up that they get through their doors)
But that's just me knitpicking as I'm so JEALOUS
Enjoy! _________________ Not as many bikes as I would like and already too many to keep up with!
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DB1 860
Joined: 23 Mar 2014 Posts: 177 Location: Sydney
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Posted: Sun Jan 15, 2017 5:24 am Post subject: Bimota YB5 |
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Hi Steve
I was after the bike as well, but your deposit went down before mine
I hope you enjoy it, if you don't let me know
Gerald |
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rpo83
Joined: 28 Oct 2008 Posts: 387 Location: Melbourne, Australia
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Posted: Sun Jan 15, 2017 6:03 am Post subject: |
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Hi Gerald,
Peter told me there was someone from Sydney and Perth who were interested, that is why i committed so quickly, it really was a spur of the moment decision as i've always wanted a steel framed Bimota, this one ticks all the boxes.
I hope to be taking both the YB5 and SB6 to the Barry Sheene Classic at Eastern Creek in March, hopefully we can catch up.
I've also started a Bimota YB5 FB page to document my journey with this bike, so feel free to follow and contribute, i need all the help i can get as there are so few of these around!
https://www.facebook.com/BimotaYB5/ _________________ Cheers
Steve
YB5 #130, YB5 #196, YB7 #302, SB6 #949, Laverda RGS Executive, Laverda RGS Corsa. |
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rpo83
Joined: 28 Oct 2008 Posts: 387 Location: Melbourne, Australia
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Posted: Sun Jan 15, 2017 7:23 am Post subject: |
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I had my first shake down ride today, a flat battery caused a small delay, the bike rides great, it coughs and farts until about 4,000rpm, then carburetes cleanly. The steering lock is the worst on any bike i've ever ridden, the fuel lines don't have clamps, the throttle cable gets caught on the ignition barrel and the front brake hoses rub on the fork legs...
So just a few things to sort out, when removing the bodywork to get to the battery, i found this..... Very Happy....
Ohlins Rear Damper by Motorbike Owner, on Flickr _________________ Cheers
Steve
YB5 #130, YB5 #196, YB7 #302, SB6 #949, Laverda RGS Executive, Laverda RGS Corsa. |
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DB1 860
Joined: 23 Mar 2014 Posts: 177 Location: Sydney
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Posted: Sun Jan 15, 2017 7:41 am Post subject: |
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Lech has asked if I can show my Bimota, I'll see you there |
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brian
Joined: 22 Aug 2011 Posts: 3769 Location: Australia
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Posted: Sun Jan 15, 2017 11:49 am Post subject: |
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rpo83 wrote: |
I don't know what to do with the plates, i can't use them in Vic, so i need to see if i can sell them or not. |
I couldn't bear to part with that plate Steve, hang it on your wall. Otherwise, let me know and I'll buy it off you _________________ '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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