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sniffler
Joined: 08 Jun 2010 Posts: 11
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Posted: Wed Jun 09, 2010 9:10 pm Post subject: new sb6 owner |
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hello,
i am for 3 days now a sb 6 owner. it is my first bimota. my other bike is a aprilia falco. i bought a 95`sb6 with some small things to do. frame number is the #316. currently i am sorting out what to do for a new life of my new italian diva. sorry for my english i am from switzerland and i work on it. |
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Evilchicken0
Joined: 12 May 2010 Posts: 2996 Location: London
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Posted: Wed Jun 09, 2010 11:42 pm Post subject: |
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Well howdy !!!
We need pictures What are the small things to do ? _________________ Don't read everything you believe |
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sniffler
Joined: 08 Jun 2010 Posts: 11
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Posted: Thu Jun 10, 2010 8:43 pm Post subject: |
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the bike went down on the left side. so i think i do a complete paintjob on the fairing. powdercoat the frame the swingarm and the wheels. the bike stayed two years in a office of a car dealer. the engine runs but needs a oil service and a little bit of cleaning. First i thought about parting out the bike but every day i like it a bit more. it has two exhaust looking nearly equal but on one exhoaust is writen "for racing only". the carbs donīt have an airbox.
here she is
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rpo83
Joined: 28 Oct 2008 Posts: 387 Location: Melbourne, Australia
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Posted: Fri Jun 11, 2010 1:00 am Post subject: |
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Welcome,
Glad you decided not to part the bike out.
I look forward to seeing pics of the tidy up.
Would anodizing the frame be a better option than powdercoat?
Cheers
Steve |
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oily
Joined: 05 Apr 2008 Posts: 4788 Location: worcestershire
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Posted: Fri Jun 11, 2010 7:45 am Post subject: |
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Hello
Yes, Lot's of pictures are required ;I
can not see any problems with your English. It's a language we all struggle with |
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Pompey
Joined: 31 Jul 2008 Posts: 2311 Location: Marlborough
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Posted: Fri Jun 11, 2010 10:35 am Post subject: |
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Looking at the lean angle it looks like you should read our thread on the dreaded side stand curse. Which is probably why the 6 went down on the left side? Welcome on board we will help as much as we can! _________________ Pomps
Bimota's Db2, Db5 ,Ducati's 851' 92, 888' 93, Honda blade' 93, Triumph speed triple' 07, kawasaki zxr 750 k1 |
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sniffler
Joined: 08 Jun 2010 Posts: 11
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Posted: Wed Jun 16, 2010 6:41 pm Post subject: |
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here is the bad side....
spent a bit time in polishing out the scrathes on the frame. i think i donīt powdercoat the frame and the swingarm. pics will follow. currently working on a new paintsheme for the lady. |
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jakob
Joined: 14 Feb 2010 Posts: 17 Location: Denmark
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Posted: Tue Aug 24, 2010 6:56 am Post subject: |
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Welcome to the world of nice motorcycles.... |
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sniffler
Joined: 08 Jun 2010 Posts: 11
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Posted: Sat Sep 18, 2010 8:29 am Post subject: |
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little update on my bimota. powdercoated the wheels, changed all wheel bearings, new tires fitted, bought an expensive part i looked 3 month for, new brake and cluth levers from ducati monster,oil and filter change and polished some parts.
first she donīt wanted to wake up then she needed longtime choke and after 20 minutes she idled nicely at 1k rpm. |
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Evilchicken0
Joined: 12 May 2010 Posts: 2996 Location: London
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Posted: Sat Sep 18, 2010 10:51 am Post subject: |
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Looks like your making progress
Are you running pod type air filters ? _________________ Don't read everything you believe |
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Pompey
Joined: 31 Jul 2008 Posts: 2311 Location: Marlborough
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Posted: Sat Sep 18, 2010 2:29 pm Post subject: |
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Get that side stand mod done before anything else or you may loose all that hard work! Attaching that plank onto it may prove an issue once you start riding... especially left handers _________________ Pomps
Bimota's Db2, Db5 ,Ducati's 851' 92, 888' 93, Honda blade' 93, Triumph speed triple' 07, kawasaki zxr 750 k1 |
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Pompey
Joined: 31 Jul 2008 Posts: 2311 Location: Marlborough
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Posted: Sat Sep 18, 2010 3:47 pm Post subject: |
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Go into the sb section of the forum and look up the " My side stand mod" which Oily should have called " mod I stole from Pompey" and it works a treat! _________________ Pomps
Bimota's Db2, Db5 ,Ducati's 851' 92, 888' 93, Honda blade' 93, Triumph speed triple' 07, kawasaki zxr 750 k1 |
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oily
Joined: 05 Apr 2008 Posts: 4788 Location: worcestershire
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Posted: Sat Sep 18, 2010 5:31 pm Post subject: |
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OR.........
Get onto Ebay.de and get yourself a 315mm side stand as there seems to be a rash of them at the moment. Much easier than doing the MOD I STOLE FROM POMPEY
Like the white wheels and look forward to the new paint design |
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sniffler
Joined: 08 Jun 2010 Posts: 11
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Posted: Thu Sep 23, 2010 7:52 pm Post subject: |
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@ evilchicken ...donīt no what type of air filters mounted. here is a pic of the engine... can someone tell me if there is something missing in the top of the frame? there are three bolt holes not filled.
thanks for all your advices for the sidestand mod... thought about and created my own solution. cutted the bottom and made a new bottom piece. fitted the stand and aligned the bottom plate with the ground now i weld the two pieces together. enlarged the stand 40mm.
has anyone a workshop manual or/and a illustrated parts catalog?
and my last question... in wich order you reassemble the front wheel axle? |
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Pompey
Joined: 31 Jul 2008 Posts: 2311 Location: Marlborough
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Posted: Thu Sep 23, 2010 8:32 pm Post subject: |
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I do notice you have the rubber mat/cover laying underneath the filters over the charging system. I was advised to remove it as it restricts the airflow over the alternator. I had to strip the whole lot out when my batteries stopped charging and discovered a large rubber seal completely wrecked inside due to over heating. The replacement was a suzuki rf900 item from a breakers yard! I had no problems since.... _________________ Pomps
Bimota's Db2, Db5 ,Ducati's 851' 92, 888' 93, Honda blade' 93, Triumph speed triple' 07, kawasaki zxr 750 k1 |
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