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PaulDB2
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2bims
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Hhmmmm...between the 2 I'd go for the Half fairing version...and not just because of the price difference....At least with the half fairing version routine maintenance would be SO much easier...even just simple topping up of the oil...and I do like the look of the half fairing versions....about as rare as FE's (123 against 100 made)....The FE colour scheme bikes do look better in real life than in photos...the lines of the bodywork dont really translate in 2D...That FE also has the "less desirable" heavier Antera wheels and stock brembo discs...and those lovely green Paioli forks....Some models have the lighter Oscom wheels, silver paioli forks and better IMHO cast iron full floater brembo discs....
DB2FE says it has "factory fitted flatslides" so would be interested to know whats been done to help it breath better...or blow better,,,as the cans look stock..flat slides also means no choke so a bit harder to start....can just see that the carbs are Keihin flat slides...but cant see whether FCR39's or 41's...and evidently the stock airbox has been ditched for K&N cone air filters that are visible where the air box would have once been... |
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PaulDB2
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I know what you mean about access with the full fairing, but it would be still my preference (each to their own) and the FE colour scheme does look good in the flesh. That said it was seeing a fully faired 'standard' DB2 in white/red that had me lusting after one. I take it the Oscam wheels are the straight spoked versions fitted to the'standard' model?
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2bims
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Where did you see the fully faired Standard Red/White DB2?
Yeh the Oscom wheels were fitted to the early DB2 versions and DB2SR....and bikes like the Early SB6 and YB series.....Theyre lighter than the swirly antera wheels and have smaller and narrower hubs....so carry the large offset cast iron full floater brembo front discs instead also.... |
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PaulDB2
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The white/red DB2 was for sale at Made in Italy M/cycles I think a good few years ago now, it led me to purchasing a Final Edition DB2 from a private seller in 2008. I did prefer the look of standard DB2 wheels to the Anteras. Unfortunately I over-reacted when I was made redundant in early 2009 and sold it, I move I regretted ever since. Over it now though after my recent purchase of a DB1! Starting to work through it to bring it up to scratch and still have the NCR replica bevel to complete.
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2bims
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| Posted: Fri Apr 10, 2015 1:57 pm Post subject: |
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You'll have to stick a few piccies up here of your Db1 Paul...we all like to see Bimotas....  |
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GeeKay
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| Posted: Fri Apr 10, 2015 3:08 pm Post subject: |
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He's only in Manchester, Steve - go round and see it 
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2bims
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| Ahhh.....Thought that was Manchester, in Massachusetts.... |
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brian
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| You'll have to stick a few piccies up here of your Db1 Paul...we all like to see Bimotas.... |
Yes please!
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PaulDB2
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I will post some pictures soon.
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Jimip86
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| Posted: Wed Jul 15, 2015 12:04 pm Post subject: Bimota db2 half faired |
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Hi all ,
New to forum would just like to say that the
' german half faired db2 ' is now in my possession
And registered in the uk. |
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laminator
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| Posted: Wed Jul 15, 2015 12:08 pm Post subject: |
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Nice another Derbyshire Bimota, although it'll have two less cylinders than a proper one......
Steve......
You there.....
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Jimip86
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| Posted: Wed Jul 15, 2015 12:53 pm Post subject: |
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Steve
where abouts in derbyshire ?
im from glossop |
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laminator
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| Posted: Wed Jul 15, 2015 1:25 pm Post subject: |
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Steve
where abouts in derbyshire ?
im from glossop |
Hi, sorry for the confusion but Steve is 2Bims. We have an ongoing discussion about how many cylinders a bike should have He's from over Manchester way.
I'm Andy from Derby/Notts area.
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