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Re: Bimota HB1 Clone build
« Reply #250 on: November 10, 2016, 02:29:07 PM »
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Rob, I am really trying to figure out when this forum became a bunch of no taste fools...your bike should have won botm hands down

Because it had the misfortune of going up against Irish Racer's beautiful build.

I put it down too most voters not knowing or appreciating what the HB1 was or is.... 8)
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Re: Bimota HB1 Clone build
« Reply #251 on: November 10, 2016, 02:36:15 PM »
Well its not to everyones taste.. Myself included.
However the commitment to build it and the quality of the work done, is what stands out to me on this one.  That is why I asked if we can vote on a bike that was not BOTM winner.
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Re: Bimota HB1 Clone build
« Reply #252 on: November 10, 2016, 02:39:20 PM »
Quote from: calj737 on November 10, 2016, 02:37:00 PM
Quote from: Retro Rocket on November 10, 2016, 02:29:07 PM
Quote from: Bankerdanny on November 10, 2016, 10:35:00 AM
Quote from: seanbarney41 on November 03, 2016, 01:55:18 PM
Rob, I am really trying to figure out when this forum became a bunch of no taste fools...your bike should have won botm hands down

Because it had the misfortune of going up against Irish Racer's beautiful build.

I put it down too most voters not knowing or appreciating what the HB1 was or is.... 8)
I don't know; I loved both and would be immensely proud to own either. Some bikes pull at heart strings or catch your eye more than others. It doesn't diminish one, it's just what you're in the mood for on any given day. Both are exceptionally executed bikes, and either worthy of BOTM or BOTY.

Best news is, the HB is eligible in 3 short months for a new nomination and the BOTY for 2017. And it will have a sparkly new red seat  ;)

I was thinking it had more to do with the cafe scene, drowning in ignorance.....   {runs away and hides}.... :P

PS, not dissing the Irish CR... ;)
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Re: Bimota HB1 Clone build
« Reply #253 on: November 10, 2016, 03:06:07 PM »
Quote from: Retro Rocket on November 10, 2016, 02:39:20 PM
Quote from: calj737 on November 10, 2016, 02:37:00 PM
Quote from: Retro Rocket on November 10, 2016, 02:29:07 PM
Quote from: Bankerdanny on November 10, 2016, 10:35:00 AM
Quote from: seanbarney41 on November 03, 2016, 01:55:18 PM
Rob, I am really trying to figure out when this forum became a bunch of no taste fools...your bike should have won botm hands down

Because it had the misfortune of going up against Irish Racer's beautiful build.

I put it down too most voters not knowing or appreciating what the HB1 was or is.... 8)
I don't know; I loved both and would be immensely proud to own either. Some bikes pull at heart strings or catch your eye more than others. It doesn't diminish one, it's just what you're in the mood for on any given day. Both are exceptionally executed bikes, and either worthy of BOTM or BOTY.

Best news is, the HB is eligible in 3 short months for a new nomination and the BOTY for 2017. And it will have a sparkly new red seat  ;)

I was thinking it had more to do with the cafe scene, drowning in ignorance.....   {runs away only to get a high five from sean}.... :P

PS, not dissing the Irish CR... ; but another Benelli Mojave tank look a like?...really? )
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Re: Bimota HB1 Clone build
« Reply #254 on: November 10, 2016, 03:39:53 PM »
Quote from: seanbarney41 on November 10, 2016, 03:06:07 PM
Quote from: Retro Rocket on November 10, 2016, 02:39:20 PM
Quote from: calj737 on November 10, 2016, 02:37:00 PM
Quote from: Retro Rocket on November 10, 2016, 02:29:07 PM
Quote from: Bankerdanny on November 10, 2016, 10:35:00 AM
Quote from: seanbarney41 on November 03, 2016, 01:55:18 PM
Rob, I am really trying to figure out when this forum became a bunch of no taste fools...your bike should have won botm hands down

Because it had the misfortune of going up against Irish Racer's beautiful build.

I put it down too most voters not knowing or appreciating what the HB1 was or is.... 8)
I don't know; I loved both and would be immensely proud to own either. Some bikes pull at heart strings or catch your eye more than others. It doesn't diminish one, it's just what you're in the mood for on any given day. Both are exceptionally executed bikes, and either worthy of BOTM or BOTY.

Best news is, the HB is eligible in 3 short months for a new nomination and the BOTY for 2017. And it will have a sparkly new red seat  ;)

I was thinking it had more to do with the cafe scene, drowning in ignorance.....   {runs away only to get a high five from sean}.... :P

PS, not dissing the Irish CR... ; but another Benelli Mojave tank look a like?...really? )
ftfy

I was trying to be nice... ;)
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Re: Bimota HB1 Clone build
« Reply #255 on: November 10, 2016, 04:22:37 PM »
This is end of road for this bike
Enjoy guys

Rob
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Re: Bimota HB1 Clone build
« Reply #256 on: November 10, 2016, 04:57:28 PM »
Wow! I really liked it before the paint, but that just puts it over the top! Amazing.
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Re: Bimota HB1 Clone build
« Reply #257 on: November 10, 2016, 09:07:51 PM »
Yup. Painted is perfection!
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Re: Bimota HB1 Clone build
« Reply #258 on: November 10, 2016, 09:44:39 PM »
Quote from: Artracing on February 20, 2016, 01:59:34 PM
Here is the tank and front fender. Seat is also carbon fiber. I stepped it up and went carbon over fiberglass.

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Re: Bimota HB1 Clone build
« Reply #259 on: November 10, 2016, 10:05:02 PM »
Better looking painted. I love carbon fibre as much as anyone else but with the 70's styling the paint finishes it off nicely.
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Re: Bimota HB1 Clone build
« Reply #260 on: November 11, 2016, 09:34:37 AM »
Congratulations Art, truly an incredible build and faithful recreation.  You should be incredibly proud of all the work you've done, as I'm sure you are.  Great pictures, and as mentioned great paint.  Thank you for taking us along for the ride.
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Re: Bimota HB1 Clone build
« Reply #261 on: November 11, 2016, 11:13:17 AM »
Rob,

The paint takes it up a notch.  It is gorgeous!!
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Re: Bimota HB1 Clone build
« Reply #262 on: November 11, 2016, 11:37:55 AM »
Thank you for your kind words
Enjoy
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Re: Bimota HB1 Clone build
« Reply #263 on: November 11, 2016, 04:28:45 PM »
Almost perfect   8)  Is there a front fairing in its future...?   
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Re: Bimota HB1 Clone build
« Reply #264 on: November 11, 2016, 05:27:23 PM »
Quote from: Retro Rocket on November 11, 2016, 04:28:45 PM
Almost perfect   8)  Is there a front fairing in its future...?

Bike number two might have full fairing

Rob
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Re: Bimota HB1 Clone build
« Reply #265 on: November 29, 2016, 10:34:58 AM »
I'm late to this party, but I enjoyed every post when I finally found this thread. :)

Wonderful work, it's great to see this bike getting the attention and respect it deserves.
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Re: Bimota HB1 Clone build
« Reply #266 on: November 29, 2016, 04:41:33 PM »
Quote from: Syscrush on November 29, 2016, 10:34:58 AM
I'm late to this party, but I enjoyed every post when I finally found this thread. :)

Wonderful work, it's great to see this bike getting the attention and respect it deserves.

Yes, you missed most of this rodeo. Thanks for the kind words,

Just did professional photography, so there are some cool photos coming in week or so

Rob
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Re: Bimota HB1 Clone build
« Reply #267 on: November 29, 2016, 05:16:46 PM »
Ahh.  Looking forward to the glamour shots!  8)
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Re: Bimota HB1 Clone build
« Reply #268 on: November 30, 2016, 05:37:10 PM »
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Ahh.  Looking forward to the glamour shots!  8)

I'll get the glamour shots but there are a few places that get them first.
Watch for the bike to be featured in :

Bikeexif.com

Silodrome.com

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Hopefully more to come
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Re: Bimota HB1 Clone build
« Reply #269 on: December 01, 2016, 05:00:55 AM »
For those of you going to the http://www.motorcycleshows.com
International Motorcycle Show at the Javits in New York City next weekend
The bike is entered in ultimate bike builder contest.
I don't think all stand a chance, but it will be fun.
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Re: Bimota HB1 Clone build
« Reply #270 on: December 01, 2016, 04:56:08 PM »
Quote from: Artracing on December 01, 2016, 05:00:55 AM
For those of you going to the http://www.motorcycleshows.com
International Motorcycle Show at the Javits in New York City next weekend
The bike is entered in ultimate bike builder contest.
I don't think all stand a chance, but it will be fun.

Good luck, Rob.  Make sure to enter in an appropriate category.
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"There are some things nobody needs in this world, and a bright-red, hunch-back, warp-speed 900cc cafe racer is one of them — but I want one anyway, and on some days I actually believe I need one.... Being shot out of a cannon will always be better than being squeezed out of a tube. That is why God made fast motorcycles, Bubba." Hunter S. Thompson, Song of the Sausage Creature, Cycle World, March 1995.  (http://www.latexnet.org/~csmith/sausage.html and https://magazine.cycleworld.com/article/1995/3/1/song-of-the-sausage-creature)

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Re: Bimota HB1 Clone build
« Reply #271 on: December 01, 2016, 05:15:25 PM »
Quote from: CB750 Cafe Racer Fan on December 01, 2016, 04:56:08 PM
Quote from: Artracing on December 01, 2016, 05:00:55 AM
For those of you going to the http://www.motorcycleshows.com
International Motorcycle Show at the Javits in New York City next weekend
The bike is entered in ultimate bike builder contest.
I don't think all stand a chance, but it will be fun.

Good luck, Rob.  Make sure to enter in an appropriate category.
It appears the open class is all I can do.

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Re: Bimota HB1 Clone build
« Reply #272 on: December 03, 2016, 02:26:37 PM »
Work of art! I'm late to the party but have enjoyed reading the 12 pages of this build. Good luck at the show!
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Re: Bimota HB1 Clone build
« Reply #273 on: December 03, 2016, 04:28:06 PM »
Thank you
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Re: Bimota HB1 Clone build
« Reply #274 on: December 04, 2016, 08:38:37 AM »
Quote from: Artracing on November 10, 2016, 04:22:37 PM
This is end of road for this bike
Enjoy guys

Rob

First off, incredible build. Great example of how beauty can be achieved by addressing function before form. I have to ask why the tachometer has a single socket head screw among all those button heads? I looked back in the thread and saw it was previously all button heads. It is driving the manufacturing engineer in me crazy.
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