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Jaguar
Joined: 15 Sep 2017 Posts: 268 Location: Albany NY
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Posted: Mon Oct 23, 2017 2:35 pm Post subject: Bimota Wanted |
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Getting a lot more serious about adding a Bimota to the garage.
I have a kink for special framed bikes.
Mainly Honda powered ones, but I am realistic that finding a HB2-3 will be almost impossible.
Mainly looking for something pre 2000s, but could be talked into almost anything.
Closer to NY, the better.
But again, I understand hunting for rare bikes. (I have a Yetman and a Seeley)
Open to projects, and bikes that have been sitting.
Let me know whatcha got. |
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Jaguar
Joined: 15 Sep 2017 Posts: 268 Location: Albany NY
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Posted: Thu Oct 18, 2018 2:19 am Post subject: |
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Still on the hunt.
Very much open to anything.
Looking to tick this box.
Have had a few rare special framed vintage bikes, and always wanted a bimota |
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Tirefriar
Joined: 18 Dec 2014 Posts: 659 Location: USA
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Posted: Thu Oct 18, 2018 5:38 am Post subject: |
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I think this may have been mentioned before but I would reach out to Bob Steinbugler at Bimota Spirit. Even if you don't see something you like, you can always reach to Bob and let him know what you are looking for. BTW, he's offering a very good deal on an SB8R with ultra low miles. If you like special framed bikes, SB8R is hard to beat. _________________ 1991 Bimota YB10
2001 MV F4
2003 Aprilia RSV Mille CE Replica
2004 BMW R11S BCR
2010 Ducati Streetfighter 1098 S |
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Jaguar
Joined: 15 Sep 2017 Posts: 268 Location: Albany NY
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Posted: Thu Oct 18, 2018 2:42 pm Post subject: |
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I don’t really value the “museum” bikes very highly.
Not looking for a sculpture, already have a mini Bimota!
I want a bike to use as a motorcycle.
Have found bikes that sit for ever are a pain to start using.
Superbike Universe has a YB7 that peaked my interest.
There is that Tesi in VA, but the dealer is out of their mind on price.
As with any rare bike it is all about timing.
Something will pop up. |
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Grady
Joined: 19 Oct 2018 Posts: 1 Location: Virginia
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Posted: Fri Oct 19, 2018 10:31 pm Post subject: |
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[quote="Jaguar"]I don’t really value the “museum” bikes very highly.
Not looking for a sculpture, already have a mini Bimota!
I want a bike to use as a motorcycle.
Have found bikes that sit for ever are a pain to start using.
Superbike Universe has a YB7 that peaked my interest.
There is that Tesi in VA, but the dealer is out of their mind on price.
As with any rare bike it is all about timing.
Something will pop up.[/quote]
I have a DB5R that is a "from the factory" track/race bike.
1000DS engine was swapped for an 1100 Motard engine by Moto Corse (Chris Boy) in Ft Lauderdale FL before I got it. Factory race bodywork, hand made exhaust, BST Carbon wheels (have original gold OZ wheels as well)
ETI fuel cell.
2015 CCS F40LW Am Mid Atlantic championship with old fart me (65 at the time) riding. 2nd and 3rd respectively in LWGP and LWSbk.
Had a first gear low speed lowside in the pits and did some brain damage (No helmet, I was riding to tech.....dummy!) and broken bones. Have waited a year but doctor says no more racing motorcycles. Mild damage repaired and fresh custom (truly a professional custom car painter) red paint job.
Very rare (I was told by Chris it was one of 6 brought to the USA) as a factory track bike. Fast, easy to ride. Ohlins front and rear.
gradycanderson@aol.com if you are interested and want pics.
Not cheap of course but not out of line for what it is. I don't NEED to sell it but saw your post and thought maybe I had found a potential good home for it.
I had decided to keep it as a work of art but it BEGS to be back on track.
Spectacular condition. Not a museum piece or trailer queen. A beautiful rider/racer. Proven "no excuses" Lightweight class (CCS) winner. Race wins at Daytona, Summit Point andf VIR. Bike is in Virginia a bit West of Washington DC. I have truck and enclosed trailer if that factors in for you. |
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Tirefriar
Joined: 18 Dec 2014 Posts: 659 Location: USA
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Posted: Sat Oct 20, 2018 7:39 am Post subject: |
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Jaguar wrote: |
I don’t really value the “museum” bikes very highly.
Not looking for a sculpture, already have a mini Bimota!
I want a bike to use as a motorcycle.
Have found bikes that sit for ever are a pain to start using.
Superbike Universe has a YB7 that peaked my interest.
There is that Tesi in VA, but the dealer is out of their mind on price.
As with any rare bike it is all about timing.
Something will pop up. |
I bought my YB10 from Bob. He gave me a choice of two bikes he had at the time, a garage queen or a daily rider. I went for a daily rider level bike as I ride everything I own. Bob ended up going through the bike, new tires, battery, plugs, etc. He upgraded the rear sproket as well. I received a fully operational bike. if you really want something, you need to create the opportunity. Anyway, good luck in your search. _________________ 1991 Bimota YB10
2001 MV F4
2003 Aprilia RSV Mille CE Replica
2004 BMW R11S BCR
2010 Ducati Streetfighter 1098 S |
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rpo83
Joined: 28 Oct 2008 Posts: 387 Location: Melbourne, Australia
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Posted: Sat Oct 20, 2018 9:05 am Post subject: |
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I believe Bob has a YB5 on the way from Japan, it has only just been sold, so it might be a few weeks before he gets it, i don't know if it is for his collection or resale...
Beautiful steel framed Bimota with FJ1200 engine... old school beauty, here is mine half undressed..
20180923_132759s 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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welshlamb
Joined: 09 Mar 2011 Posts: 592 Location: South Wales , Nr. Abergavenny
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Posted: Sat Oct 20, 2018 3:30 pm Post subject: |
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Ahh! Not another happy owner/ buyer! Where did this one come from? _________________ Not as many bikes as I would like and already too many to keep up with! |
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Jaguar
Joined: 15 Sep 2017 Posts: 268 Location: Albany NY
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Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2019 2:54 pm Post subject: |
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Still on the hunt. |
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SB6Rstu
Joined: 01 Jun 2019 Posts: 7 Location: Milton Keynes
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Posted: Wed Jul 10, 2019 5:03 pm Post subject: |
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Did you find anything in the end? |
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Jaguar
Joined: 15 Sep 2017 Posts: 268 Location: Albany NY
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Posted: Mon Jul 15, 2019 5:02 pm Post subject: |
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No, I have not found the right bike/deal yet.
Gotten close on a few things so far.
Mainly have been learning and researching so I can better define what I want.
Leaning to a YB bike right now.
Have explored everything from $2k projects to $30K bikes that look like they came out of crates. |
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Jaguar
Joined: 15 Sep 2017 Posts: 268 Location: Albany NY
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Posted: Thu Nov 14, 2019 2:44 pm Post subject: |
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Bought an SB6R.
Bug has bitten me to get another.
If you know of an unloved bike that needs work, or has been sitting for a while let me know. |
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Jaguar
Joined: 15 Sep 2017 Posts: 268 Location: Albany NY
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Posted: Tue Jan 07, 2020 12:09 am Post subject: |
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Made some room in the garage and would love to fill it with another Bimota.
Keen on a YB, but fairly opened to other models. |
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wallaman
Joined: 01 May 2012 Posts: 58 Location: USA
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Posted: Tue Jan 07, 2020 11:55 pm Post subject: |
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Jaguar,
Sent you a PM. |
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Jaguar
Joined: 15 Sep 2017 Posts: 268 Location: Albany NY
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Posted: Thu Mar 19, 2020 12:52 pm Post subject: |
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Still looking. |
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