Bimota Forum

1.1 k ohm sounds about right at approximately 20 degrees C

This is a NTC thermistor which heats up with the current flow via the indicator lamp.

Kept cool by the fuel surrounding it, the resista ...

After much searching I managed to get 3 sets of 8 bobbins, washers and clips from Blackshadow UK. Inclusive of postage to New Zealand 62.97 British pound.

A major improvement as my clips and wave w ...

It is amazing what you can find browsing the web...

In Japan Bimota have a big following, but like many men they see a new shiny model and the old one gets shoved into a corner.

An example can b ...

I think that I may have first posted in the wrong section, so forgive me if I have.

I have hit a major hurdle in bringing my YB9sr to road worthiness. The wave washers on the front disc bobbins hav ...

I have hit a major hurdle in bringing my YB9sr to road worthiness. The wave washers on the front disc bobbins have corroded away as have half of the circlips.

As this bike has Marchesini rims, the ...

Seasons Greetings from the 45th parallel (south)!

A brilliant day for a ride up the coast road. For those who have ridden the South Island you would know of how the roads are made for blasting away ...

Are all parts still available ex factory?

Could you please post the address Akito-man?

It appears that most of the blue YB9's ended up in Japan and other far off lands. I know of one in Holland too.
Yahoo! Japan often has Bimota bikes and spares for sale, especially SB series.

Othe ...

Thanks for the warm welcome.

Yes it is only a 600, but then I have owned many yamaha 4 cylinders so I am happy with a devil that I know.

This poor beastie left Italy and was shipped to Japan, wh ...

Hello to all,

Since purchasing another basket case to take up my spare time, I have browsed the web and found this forum. To date it seems to be a treasure trove of information.

My basket case i ...