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Bimota Tesi in a box

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  1. Speedmade

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  2. BoulderFCar

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    Looks very trick. What's the story on the bike?
     
  3. Speedmade

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    It came out of Japan. Was a tsunami survivor.

    I will be installing a later model injected Ducat motor.
     
  4. rdefabri

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    Cool bikes, but the 1D was always clad in bodywork - SHOW OFF THAT FRAME!

    I don't see the front "swingarm" - presumably that was in the box or do you need to source that 3rd party / secondary market?
     
  5. Speedmade

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    Front swingarm is there. Right side of the picture near the hoist foot. Behind the rear swingarm.
     
  6. rdefabri

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    Ah I see it - so looks like you have all of it - good luck, what a cool project!
     
  7. MotoMeccanica

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    Very cool, that bike is also on my list.....just love it. Have you made any progress on it?

    also, how did you find it?

    Scott
     
  8. hyenahf

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    awesome pick up... like the garage too with the HF and alfa compressor
     
  9. muk_yan_jong

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    What are you going to do for engine mgmt and will the stock dash block work?
     
  10. Speedmade

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    #10 Speedmade, Oct 2, 2015
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    List of work done so far
    replaced every bearing
    powder coated the wheels and sub-frames
    re-anodized the brake carriers and misc
    zinc plated the front axle and bolts
    installed a Ductai Monster 800 engine
    installed NOS Ohlins shocks

    I will be using the Ducati injection, harness, and computer.
    The original gauges will be replaced by a custom set.

    I have a complete build thread going on the Bimota UK forum. Look it up.

    Here are some current pics
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  11. 375+

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    I acquired a few new Tesi's in the crate when the US importer went under. They are long gone but what magnificent machines. Best of luck with yours.
     
  12. LightGuy

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    I saw that.

    Bike needs more color ;)
     
  13. sherrillt

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    How did you find it? Saw one for sale in Mexico recently.
     
  14. Speedmade

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    It was on Ebay down in New Zealand
     
  15. lashss

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    Any updates on the Tesi project?

    It looks amazing in the last posted pictures!

    LSJ
     
  16. mike32

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    I have 1 of the original SB2 s
     
  17. Borca

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    Congrats. As far as I am concerned, the original Tesi is as significant to motorcycling as the Brough Superior or Vincent Blackshadow. All the best, and stay safe.
     

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