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Duffsm2000
Joined: 15 Dec 2018 Posts: 7 Location: East Kilbride, Scotland
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Posted: Sat Dec 15, 2018 2:17 pm Post subject: SB3 advice |
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Hi, considering buying a SB3 in UK and wondered if anyone knew anything about the one currently for sale in Newcastle ? Or if anyone is aware of any other SB3’s for sale in UK. Many thanks in advance. Stewart |
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Spongebob
Joined: 03 May 2016 Posts: 144 Location: Oxfordshire
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PaulDB2
Joined: 26 Apr 2014 Posts: 316 Location: Manchester
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Posted: Sat Dec 15, 2018 5:38 pm Post subject: |
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Sorry, do not know anything about this bike or much about any other SB3 for that matter. Would just like to point out that it is equipped with Speedline wheels which had a reputation for cracking back in the day though some Ducatis are still running around on them to this day. SB3's also came equipped with Campagnolo magnesium 5 spoke wheels, which are available as new items from Marvic (at a cost). If you are concerned about the wheels you could always get them crack tested and use this in the price negotiation. Try to ensure everything is there, undamaged and working as finding replacements parts can be tricky.
I hope it works out well for you, these earlier Bimota models are only appreciating in value. Good luck. _________________ Bimota DB1, Bimota YB5, Bimota YB6 Exup, Bimota YB9 SR, Ducati NCR Replica, Moto Guzzi 750 S3, Honda CR750 race replica, Seeley-Suzuki TR500 |
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Duffsm2000
Joined: 15 Dec 2018 Posts: 7 Location: East Kilbride, Scotland
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Posted: Sun Dec 16, 2018 9:35 am Post subject: |
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Thanks very much for the replies, much appreciated |
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2bims
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Posted: Sun Dec 16, 2018 10:17 am Post subject: |
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Ask the dealer what the "genuine" mileage is on the bike....as I know the KMh speedo has been changed for a MPH one.....Clip ons are on wrong way around left is on right and vice versa...makes for clip-ons being higher up |
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2bims
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Posted: Sun Dec 16, 2018 10:17 am Post subject: |
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Ask the dealer what the "genuine" mileage is on the bike....as I know the KMh speedo has been changed for a MPH one.....Clip ons are on wrong way around left is on right and vice versa...makes for clip-ons being higher up |
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Duffsm2000
Joined: 15 Dec 2018 Posts: 7 Location: East Kilbride, Scotland
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Posted: Sun Dec 16, 2018 11:41 am Post subject: |
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WOW that’s an eye for detail re the clip ons, many thanks |
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2bims
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Posted: Sun Dec 16, 2018 10:47 pm Post subject: |
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I spoke quite often with the owner before he put it up for sale....I think he was still missing finding a suitable sized speedo cable drive at the time also.....and he did mention the speedo clock change over as originally it would only have come with a kms one be it Euro or UK intended sale....so having a genuine mph one on it gave it away that the clocks had been changed |
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2bims
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Posted: Sun Dec 16, 2018 10:47 pm Post subject: |
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I spoke quite often with the owner before he put it up for sale....I think he was still missing finding a suitable sized speedo cable drive at the time also.....and he did mention the speedo clock change over as originally it would only have come with a kms one be it Euro or UK intended sale....so having a genuine mph one on it gave it away that the clocks had been changed |
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Duffsm2000
Joined: 15 Dec 2018 Posts: 7 Location: East Kilbride, Scotland
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Posted: Mon Dec 17, 2018 9:02 am Post subject: |
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Cheers |
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2bims
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Posted: Mon Dec 17, 2018 11:08 am Post subject: |
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From recollection and phone....owner was a man in his 60's ...Julian Bissett...Mobile number 07770 923678...hes the man that rebuilt it and I think still owns it as I suggested if sold through a dealer he may get a better price |
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Duffsm2000
Joined: 15 Dec 2018 Posts: 7 Location: East Kilbride, Scotland
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Posted: Mon Dec 17, 2018 3:42 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks , as ever much appreciated, Stewart |
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