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GeeKay
Joined: 29 May 2009 Posts: 1767 Location: West Yorkshire
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Posted: Wed Sep 19, 2018 11:31 am Post subject: SB6 / SB6R |
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the 6R is back in the garage, having had it's swing arm bearings replaced. Whilst it was in bits, it had new chain and sprockets (yes - a front one too!) fitted, the clutch system refreshed with new fluid and the coolant was replaced, along with the usual service items (plugs / oil / filter).
Meanwhile, the 6 has been collected by a well known monthly magazine to test alongside a YB6. It should appear in next months issue. Only one outcome there then...........
The 6R will be advertised for sale soon, as I have first refusal on a bike from another failed Italian manufacturer, who's "premium" bikes are selling for less than the cheapest Bimota's. Another on my bike "bucket list" to knock off............. _________________ 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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Evilchicken0
Joined: 12 May 2010 Posts: 2996 Location: London
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Posted: Wed Sep 19, 2018 1:39 pm Post subject: |
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Cool
Let me know when that hits the newsstands (and the name of the magazine).
My Six returned from the dyno and feels bloody brilliant 142 and 79 are the magic numbers _________________ Don't read everything you believe |
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welshlamb
Joined: 09 Mar 2011 Posts: 592 Location: South Wales , Nr. Abergavenny
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Posted: Wed Sep 19, 2018 7:31 pm Post subject: Re: SB6 / SB6R |
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GeeKay wrote: |
The 6R will be advertised for sale soon, as I have first refusal on a bike from another failed Italian manufacturer, who's "premium" bikes are selling for less than the cheapest Bimota's. Another on my bike "bucket list" to knock off............. |
Benelli Tornado? Do tell! _________________ Not as many bikes as I would like and already too many to keep up with! |
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welshlamb
Joined: 09 Mar 2011 Posts: 592 Location: South Wales , Nr. Abergavenny
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Posted: Wed Sep 19, 2018 7:32 pm Post subject: Re: SB6 / SB6R |
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GeeKay wrote: |
The 6R will be advertised for sale soon, as I have first refusal on a bike from another failed Italian manufacturer, who's "premium" bikes are selling for less than the cheapest Bimota's. Another on my bike "bucket list" to knock off............. |
Benelli Tornado? Do tell! _________________ Not as many bikes as I would like and already too many to keep up with! |
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Gammaboy
Joined: 25 Feb 2016 Posts: 188 Location: Brisbane, Australia
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Posted: Thu Sep 20, 2018 1:46 am Post subject: |
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Mondial Piega? |
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vort28
Joined: 22 Mar 2010 Posts: 2194 Location: Northwest , UK
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Posted: Thu Sep 20, 2018 8:20 am Post subject: |
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Gammaboy wrote: |
Mondial Piega? |
There is no need for that kind on language , |
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GeeKay
Joined: 29 May 2009 Posts: 1767 Location: West Yorkshire
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Posted: Thu Sep 20, 2018 11:27 am Post subject: Re: SB6 / SB6R |
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welshlamb wrote: |
Benelli Tornado? Do tell! |
Correct - 2008 registered, low mileage, all engine mods done, non-standard carbon front mudguard and rear hugger and mirrors, Rizoma front and rear brake reservoirs, clear indicator upgrade, full history.
It has been dropped, whilst stationary, on the l/h side and requires a replacement top fairing, a l/h foot peg assembly (these parts already sourced) and. ideally, some paint on the tail fairing.
Sadly it is black and silver, not the green and silver I would have liked.
But for £1400 - beggars can't be choosers.................... _________________ 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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stockcar
Joined: 07 Apr 2011 Posts: 836 Location: in the shadow of the "angel"
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Posted: Thu Sep 20, 2018 4:05 pm Post subject: |
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where on earth do you find some of this stuff......... |
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GeeKay
Joined: 29 May 2009 Posts: 1767 Location: West Yorkshire
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Posted: Thu Sep 20, 2018 5:41 pm Post subject: |
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pure chance - I was talking to some Benelli Tornado owners and was offered the bike. In return, I have to let the guy ride my SB6 as it's on his bucket list too _________________ 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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brian
Joined: 22 Aug 2011 Posts: 3769 Location: Australia
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Posted: Sat Sep 22, 2018 11:27 am Post subject: |
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Evilchicken0 wrote: |
Cool
Let me know when that hits the newsstands (and the name of the magazine).
My Six returned from the dyno and feels bloody brilliant 142 and 79 are the magic numbers |
Nice numbers _________________ '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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vort28
Joined: 22 Mar 2010 Posts: 2194 Location: Northwest , UK
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Posted: Thu Oct 04, 2018 5:08 pm Post subject: |
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Looking forward to reading about your bike GK
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GeeKay
Joined: 29 May 2009 Posts: 1767 Location: West Yorkshire
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Posted: Sat Oct 06, 2018 4:12 pm Post subject: |
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me too, Stuart _________________ 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.
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GeeKay
Joined: 29 May 2009 Posts: 1767 Location: West Yorkshire
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Posted: Sat Oct 06, 2018 4:14 pm Post subject: |
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Evilchicken0 wrote: |
My Six returned from the dyno and feels bloody brilliant 142 and 79 are the magic numbers |
I hope I get something similar when mine gets the dyno treatment later this month. _________________ 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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welshlamb
Joined: 09 Mar 2011 Posts: 592 Location: South Wales , Nr. Abergavenny
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Posted: Sat Oct 06, 2018 9:30 pm Post subject: Re: SB6 / SB6R |
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GeeKay wrote: |
welshlamb wrote: |
Benelli Tornado? Do tell! |
Correct - 2008 registered, low mileage, all engine mods done, non-standard carbon front mudguard and rear hugger and mirrors, Rizoma front and rear brake reservoirs, clear indicator upgrade, full history.
It has been dropped, whilst stationary, on the l/h side and requires a replacement top fairing, a l/h foot peg assembly (these parts already sourced) and. ideally, some paint on the tail fairing.
Sadly it is black and silver, not the green and silver I would have liked.
But for £1400 - beggars can't be choosers.................... |
Legend says that the engine was designed for (and exhibited by) Laverda but as they wouldn't pay the designers invoices he went to the factory took back the mock up and dwgs and stomped off to Benelli. (just as well as Laverda disappeared up its own ass and was then bought and killed off by Aprilia)
I believe there were LOADS of issues with oil starvation in early models but this was improved (?) later on. But sound lovely and look awesome (and even had the odd run out in WSBK!)
Have fun with your new find. _________________ Not as many bikes as I would like and already too many to keep up with! |
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GeeKay
Joined: 29 May 2009 Posts: 1767 Location: West Yorkshire
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Posted: Sun Oct 07, 2018 11:31 pm Post subject: |
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the deal never materialised so no Nelli in the garage. Thinking the guy who was selling it has done me a great favour................... _________________ 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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