YOUR Italian Bike Thread - Page 7

Josephvman · 10-24-2009, 08:19 PM

I just got my '93 SS back today. A couple of months ago it snapped a head stud, and while it was down I found a set of the Marvic Superlight wheels, and had them restored. Added a new carbon front fender. Here she is:

motorcyclefanatic · 10-24-2009, 08:32 PM

I had dreamed of owning a Bimota since I was a kid in the late 70's. As much for the beautiful way they are hand crafted as for the performance they offer. I bought this 2001 db4 about two years ago after many years of riding all manner of Japanese sport bikes. I still have quite a few Japanese sport bikes, and their performance can be very impressive. But the Bimota represents a level of craftsmanship that sets it apart, and it seems to have a soul that talks to you, that urges you along as you hustle down a twisty road. Besides being a rolling piece of art, it's really a great motorcycle, and I thoroughly enjoy riding it.

Can you tell I'm very fond of this motorcycle?

ScottDill · 10-24-2009, 09:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joseph Maniaci

I just got my '93 SS back today. A couple of months ago it snapped a head stud, and while it was down I found a set of the Marvic Superlight wheels, and had them restored. Added a new carbon front fender. Here she is:

beautious

Josephvman · 10-24-2009, 09:23 PM

Nice DB4! My next bike!

Steve G. · 10-24-2009, 10:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by motorcyclefanatic

I had dreamed of owning a Bimota since I was a kid in the late 70's. As much for the beautiful way they are hand crafted as for the performance they offer. I bought this 2001 db4 about two years ago after many years of riding all manner of Japanese sport bikes. I still have quite a few Japanese sport bikes, and their performance can be very impressive. But the Bimota represents a level of craftsmanship that sets it apart, and it seems to have a soul that talks to you, that urges you along as you hustle down a twisty road. Besides being a rolling piece of art, it's really a great motorcycle, and I thoroughly enjoy riding it.

Can you tell I'm very fond of this motorcycle?

Simply lovely!! I too have wanted a Bimota in my collection. They are excedingly rare in Canada, never imported, and only allowed in when they turn 15 yrs old.
My Bimota of choice, the KB2. If there are any out there, please direct me to it!!

Steve

AKDuc · 10-24-2009, 11:03 PM

Hello and welcome ADVn00b DesmoDog. Very impressive!

And thank you very much for the compliment scodill. Mighty kind of you to say.

Thanks to everyone for sharing.

Far North Ducatisti, Mark H.

rocker59 · 10-25-2009, 12:32 AM

Bongolia · 10-25-2009, 02:29 AM

Great thread.

My first italian desire, after Claudia Cardinale, was a Le Mans. I was 13 or so and it was waaayy beyond reach.

My first Italian was a Moto Morini 350 Strada that I bought from a collector back in the mid 90's. No pics, and sold before a divorce. Nice bike, something like this:

I currently have this. I do like the air cooled lump:

pitbull · 10-25-2009, 05:34 AM

my little 2001 cromo

pitbull · 10-25-2009, 05:35 AM

set up for a little 2-up, long weekend touring to the adirondacks

pitbull · 10-25-2009, 05:38 AM

The current project: A crashed 2000 m900 picked up cheap. My GF learned to ride on my m900 (after the msf course) as we couldn't afford a second bike. She has no interest in any other bike now and this was the cheapest way to get her a monster......... or so I thought.

motorcyclefanatic · 10-25-2009, 06:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve G.

Simply lovely!! I too have wanted a Bimota in my collection. They are excedingly rare in Canada, never imported, and only allowed in when they turn 15 yrs old.
My Bimota of choice, the KB2. If there are any out there, please direct me to it!!

Steve

Hey Steve,

Saw your posts over on the Harley Bashing thread. I like the tone of this thread much better, and the subject matter is certainly more appealing.

Bloodweiser · 10-25-2009, 07:10 AM

currently on the bench.

Blakebird · 10-25-2009, 07:14 AM

Royal Tiger · 10-25-2009, 10:08 AM

+1 on the DB4.

I saw this bike when it came up for sale locally. Wish I could have gotten her. What a beauty!

10-24-2009, 08:19 PM	#91
Josephvman I'm the Decider Joined: Nov 2002 Location: Houston, TX Oddometer: 3,311	I just got my '93 SS back today. A couple of months ago it snapped a head stud, and while it was down I found a set of the Marvic Superlight wheels, and had them restored. Added a new carbon front fender. Here she is: __________________ '11 Ducati Multistrada 1200S Sport "Stormtrooper II" '09 BMW HP2 Sport '98 Ducati 900SS Final Edition "The old whore" '93 Ducati 900SS "Slightly older whore" "Gentlemen. You can't fight in here. This is the War Room!"

10-24-2009, 08:32 PM	#92
motorcyclefanatic The name says it all Joined: Jul 2007 Location: Christmas, FL; Blue Ridge, Ga Oddometer: 680	My db4 I had dreamed of owning a Bimota since I was a kid in the late 70's. As much for the beautiful way they are hand crafted as for the performance they offer. I bought this 2001 db4 about two years ago after many years of riding all manner of Japanese sport bikes. I still have quite a few Japanese sport bikes, and their performance can be very impressive. But the Bimota represents a level of craftsmanship that sets it apart, and it seems to have a soul that talks to you, that urges you along as you hustle down a twisty road. Besides being a rolling piece of art, it's really a great motorcycle, and I thoroughly enjoy riding it. Can you tell I'm very fond of this motorcycle? __________________ http://www.johnnystoybox.com

10-24-2009, 09:23 PM	#94
Josephvman I'm the Decider Joined: Nov 2002 Location: Houston, TX Oddometer: 3,311	Nice DB4! My next bike! __________________ '11 Ducati Multistrada 1200S Sport "Stormtrooper II" '09 BMW HP2 Sport '98 Ducati 900SS Final Edition "The old whore" '93 Ducati 900SS "Slightly older whore" "Gentlemen. You can't fight in here. This is the War Room!"

10-24-2009, 11:03 PM	#96
AKDuc Alaska Born Ducatisti Joined: Apr 2006 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Oddometer: 6,047	Hello and welcome ADVn00b DesmoDog. Very impressive! And thank you very much for the compliment scodill. Mighty kind of you to say. Thanks to everyone for sharing. Far North Ducatisti, Mark H. __________________ My Ride Reports of Alaska & The Yukon

10-25-2009, 12:32 AM	#97
rocker59 diplomatico di moto Joined: Mar 2004 Location: The Trans-Mississippi Oddometer: 14,312	__________________ Rocker59 (aka guzzimike), Aux Arcs (NW Arkansas) Moto Guzzi: LeMans 1000 CI, Sport 1100, V11 LeMans Nero Corsa IBA #24873, MGNOC #21347 “Just keep playing, no matter how weird it gets.”

10-25-2009, 02:29 AM	#98
Bongolia stop acting Joined: Feb 2007 Location: Hong Kong Oddometer: 15,198	Great thread. My first italian desire, after Claudia Cardinale, was a Le Mans. I was 13 or so and it was waaayy beyond reach. My first Italian was a Moto Morini 350 Strada that I bought from a collector back in the mid 90's. No pics, and sold before a divorce. Nice bike, something like this: I currently have this. I do like the air cooled lump: __________________ A pariah on the farm

10-25-2009, 05:34 AM	#99
pitbull Beastly Adventurer Joined: Aug 2004 Oddometer: 1,130	my little 2001 cromo

10-25-2009, 05:35 AM	#100
pitbull Beastly Adventurer Joined: Aug 2004 Oddometer: 1,130	set up for a little 2-up, long weekend touring to the adirondacks

10-25-2009, 05:38 AM	#101
pitbull Beastly Adventurer Joined: Aug 2004 Oddometer: 1,130	The current project: A crashed 2000 m900 picked up cheap. My GF learned to ride on my m900 (after the msf course) as we couldn't afford a second bike. She has no interest in any other bike now and this was the cheapest way to get her a monster......... or so I thought.

10-25-2009, 07:10 AM	#103
Bloodweiser honestly Joined: Sep 2007 Location: Upstate Ny Oddometer: 2,256	currently on the bench. __________________ the carrot seed - honest country. Bulletproof VS. Bloodweiser - yamaha world super GP TT 5000 BW - 455 : BP - 100

10-25-2009, 07:14 AM	#104
Blakebird r-u-n-n-o-f-t Joined: Feb 2004 Location: Parker, CO Oddometer: 12,192	__________________ '12 VFR 1200 . '13 TR650 Terra . IBA #11735 . 1968-present

10-25-2009, 10:08 AM	#105
Royal Tiger Panzerkampfwagen VI Joined: Sep 2006 Location: Lehigh Valley, PA Oddometer: 1,119	+1 on the DB4. I saw this bike when it came up for sale locally. Wish I could have gotten her. What a beauty! Attached Images __________________ Dan 2005 BMW R1200ST 2007 BMW G650X XChallenge

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