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kwackerz1
Joined: 22 Jul 2018 Posts: 3
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Posted: Wed Aug 01, 2018 8:35 pm Post subject: New SB6R owner hello and help please. |
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Hi Just picked up a lwo mileage sb6r from a friend, Really excited to have one finally and been for a quick spin and it feels great at speed.!
But it needs a bit of sorting just bits and pieces really,
Speedo does not work below 40kmh (Is it true they all do that sir!)
Is this an easy fix?
Also need another gear linkage it looks like it and the chain have been having an argument.
Whats the best source for spares?
Also I suppose the holy grail question! Is replacement bodywork available? Just fiber glass stuff as it would be an awesome tool for the track.
Any guidance and comments welcome I'll be trawling the forum as Spongebob tells me its a great resource. |
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vort28
Joined: 22 Mar 2010 Posts: 2194 Location: Northwest , UK
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Jonny B Bad
Joined: 05 Dec 2009 Posts: 555 Location: NE London
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Posted: Thu Aug 02, 2018 9:11 am Post subject: SB6R |
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The clocks are rubbish. The stepper motors can be replaced, but the repair doesn't last long. Better to put the effort into a new set of clocks.
Your gear linkage just requires adjustment (lengthen the rose joint at the appropriate end and shorten at the other) to avoid fouling the chain.
Not aware of any sources of fibreglass aftermarket bodywork. Be sure to put the lardy lad on a diet before you ask him to cope with the track - wheels and end cans and then it's less likely to chuck itself up the road and will feel more "scalpel" and less "meat cleaver". _________________ What, Jonny's gone! |
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stockcar
Joined: 07 Apr 2011 Posts: 836 Location: in the shadow of the "angel"
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Posted: Thu Aug 02, 2018 9:13 am Post subject: |
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welcome along |
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2bims
Joined: 03 Apr 2010 Posts: 7292
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Posted: Thu Aug 02, 2018 9:24 am Post subject: Re: New SB6R owner hello and help please. |
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kwackerz1 wrote: |
Hi Just picked up a lwo mileage sb6r from a friend, Really excited to have one finally and been for a quick spin and it feels great at speed.!
But it needs a bit of sorting just bits and pieces really,
Speedo does not work below 40kmh (Is it true they all do that sir!)
Is this an easy fix?
Also need another gear linkage it looks like it and the chain have been having an argument.
Whats the best source for spares?
Also I suppose the holy grail question! Is replacement bodywork available? Just fiber glass stuff as it would be an awesome tool for the track.
Any guidance and comments welcome I'll be trawling the forum as Spongebob tells me its a great resource. |
As per the others..welcome…."gear linkage"....are you talking about the gear shaft rod itself or the linkages on either end...to gear shaft or other end to foot lever? |
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brian
Joined: 22 Aug 2011 Posts: 3770 Location: Australia
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Posted: Thu Aug 02, 2018 9:27 am Post subject: |
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Welcome to the forum mate _________________ '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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brian
Joined: 22 Aug 2011 Posts: 3770 Location: Australia
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Posted: Thu Aug 02, 2018 9:29 am Post subject: |
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If you put a little personal info in your profile or signature like location occupation etc, it helps us to help 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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PaulDB2
Joined: 26 Apr 2014 Posts: 316 Location: Manchester
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Posted: Thu Aug 02, 2018 9:29 am Post subject: |
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For bodywork there is http://www.airtech-streamlining.com/pricelist/bimota.html in the US.
Also check out Bimota Classic Parts, he may be able to help. neither option cheap though.
An alternative may be to take moulds of your existing body work if you could find somebody good. Then you could sell your own replacements and recoup your investment, maybe!
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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brian
Joined: 22 Aug 2011 Posts: 3770 Location: Australia
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Posted: Thu Aug 02, 2018 9:30 am Post subject: |
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Koso clocks seem to be a reasonable alternative for the original clocks _________________ '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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brian
Joined: 22 Aug 2011 Posts: 3770 Location: Australia
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Posted: Thu Aug 02, 2018 9:34 am Post subject: |
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PaulDB2 wrote: |
For bodywork there is http://www.airtech-streamlining.com/pricelist/bimota.html in the US.
Also check out Bimota Classic Parts, he may be able to help. neither option cheap though.
An alternative may be to take moulds of your existing body work if you could find somebody good. Then you could sell your own replacements and recoup your investment, maybe!
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SB6 bodywork (in the link) is quite a bit different to SB6R bodywork.
Thanks for the link though, I didn’t realise that airtech did Bimota bodywork _________________ '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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GeeKay
Joined: 29 May 2009 Posts: 1767 Location: West Yorkshire
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Posted: Thu Aug 02, 2018 9:34 am Post subject: |
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well done on the purchase of your SB6R and welcome to the forum.
Speedo should work below 40km/h, but if that is the only problem, leave well alone! They are notoriously fickle in their operation
Only replacement bodywork panels are used, genuine, Bimota parts.
Used panels here...........
https://www.bimota-parts.de/en/component/virtuemart/sb6r/results,31-40.html?Itemid=470
but they won't be cheap _________________ Bimota SB6 and Benelli TNT 899S road bikes.
Beta Techno trials iron. Project bikes:- Suzuki V4 500, TS185 cafe racer, XR11/71, Kettle/Katana, TDRGV250, OR50, Gag125,Triumph T595 and a Triumph X75 Hurricane replica.
Too many projects............... |
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PaulDB2
Joined: 26 Apr 2014 Posts: 316 Location: Manchester
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Posted: Thu Aug 02, 2018 12:14 pm Post subject: |
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My bad! I know the bodywork is different, just didn't read the post properly! _________________ 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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brian
Joined: 22 Aug 2011 Posts: 3770 Location: Australia
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Posted: Thu Aug 02, 2018 12:26 pm Post subject: |
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PaulDB2 wrote: |
My bad! I know the bodywork is different, just didn't read the post properly! |
Blame the small screen on your phone Paul (even if you use a big screen )... it works for me _________________ '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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2bims
Joined: 03 Apr 2010 Posts: 7292
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Posted: Thu Aug 02, 2018 5:10 pm Post subject: |
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Theres too many old farts with bad eyes/small screens/lost glasses on this Forum....Fortunately the other remaining old farts are too senile to spot the incorrect assistance being given..... |
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brian
Joined: 22 Aug 2011 Posts: 3770 Location: Australia
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Posted: Thu Aug 02, 2018 11:58 pm Post subject: |
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2bims wrote: |
Theres too many old farts with bad eyes/small screens/lost glasses on this Forum....Fortunately the other remaining old farts are too senile to spot the incorrect assistance being given..... |
Yeah, I don’t like to be too picky, but it’s better to clear something up if one you old farts has a brain fade . I’ve made my fair share of slip ups on here that’s for sure and happy for someone to correct me _________________ '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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