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Re: Bimota HB1 Clone build
« Reply #325 on: January 02, 2017, 06:55:26 PM »
I hope you get a good price for it, Rob. It's a beauty.
I hope so also. I'm ready to start the second one, BUT I'm only using the frame and tank. The rest will be all modern.
You guys can let your imagination run wild and start building it in your heads.

Hot damn!  Definitely post a build thread!!  I don't care what kind of motor you use!
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Re: Bimota HB1 Clone build
« Reply #326 on: April 07, 2017, 05:59:53 PM »
Final icing on the cake.

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Re: Bimota HB1 Clone build
« Reply #327 on: April 08, 2017, 08:29:53 AM »
Congrats...thats quite an honor...
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Re: Bimota HB1 Clone build
« Reply #328 on: April 08, 2017, 09:03:55 AM »
Indeed.  Rob, I hope you get some orders after this article!
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1975 CB550F1 frame/CB650 engine hybrid "The Hot Mess" (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,150220.0.html)
2008 Triumph Thruxton (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,190956.0.html)
2014 MV Agusta Brutale Dragster 800
2015 Yamaha FZ-09 (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,186861.0.html)

"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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2005 RVT1000RR RC51-SP2 "El Diablo" - Sold
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Re: Bimota HB1 Clone build
« Reply #329 on: April 10, 2017, 09:58:16 AM »
I am about 99% certain that nobody is ever going to write an article about me or anything I do with the title "The King of Cool".

WELL DONE, and much deserved!
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FWIW, I'm not a shill for Race Tech - I've just got a thing for good suspension and the RTCE's are the most cost-effective mod for these old damping rod front ends.

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Re: Bimota HB1 Clone build
« Reply #330 on: April 10, 2017, 10:44:10 AM »
Congratulations. I need to head over to my local store and pick up a copy (and then renew my subscription)
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Re: Bimota HB1 Clone build
« Reply #331 on: December 31, 2017, 06:06:28 AM »
Hi Rob, may I ask if you ever sold this bike and what the price was?

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Re: Bimota HB1 Clone build
« Reply #332 on: December 31, 2017, 06:55:04 AM »
Love this bike.  Incredible work!


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Re: Bimota HB1 Clone build
« Reply #333 on: December 31, 2017, 09:42:31 AM »
No still have it.

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Re: Bimota HB1 Clone build
« Reply #334 on: December 31, 2017, 09:46:33 AM »
Love this bike.  Incredible work!


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Re: Bimota HB1 Clone build
« Reply #335 on: May 28, 2019, 04:42:58 PM »
Guess what ? I’m back with modern version HB1 number two.
Using same Bimota HB1 frame but with radical swingarm.
The carbon fiber tank will still be used but trashing the seat for more
traditional cafe seat.
Engine will pumped up to 836 , mild cam and
Maybe so modern carbs.
Wheels will be Marchessini mags with Brembo calipers.
Forks will be BMW 955’s
Triple trees, custom by me.

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Re: Bimota HB1 Clone build
« Reply #336 on: May 29, 2019, 02:46:18 AM »
Looks fantastic mate, great work! ;D
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Re: Bimota HB1 Clone build
« Reply #337 on: May 29, 2019, 10:33:26 AM »
Glad to hear you sold Number 1 (hope you got what you wanted price-wise).

This new one sounds great, Rob.  Are you having Ian do any work on this one?
1975 CB550K1 "Blue" Stockish Restomod (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=135005.0)
1975 CB550F1 frame/CB650 engine hybrid "The Hot Mess" (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,150220.0.html)
2008 Triumph Thruxton (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,190956.0.html)
2014 MV Agusta Brutale Dragster 800
2015 Yamaha FZ-09 (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,186861.0.html)

"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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1973 CB750K2 "Bionic Mongrel" (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=132734.0) - Sold
1977 CB750K7 "Nine Lives" Restomod (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=50490.0) - Sold
2005 RVT1000RR RC51-SP2 "El Diablo" - Sold
2016+ Triumph Thruxton 1200 R (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,170198.0.html) - Sold

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Re: Bimota HB1 Clone build
« Reply #338 on: May 29, 2019, 11:28:40 AM »
Good inspiration for other bike builders! I look forward to see each step to the fantastic result!
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Updates of the CB750 K6 -1976
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,180468.msg2092136.html#msg2092136
The billet block build thread
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,49438.msg1863571.html#msg1863571
CB750 K2 -1975  build thread
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,168243.msg1948381.html#msg1948381
K2 engine build thread. For a complete CB750 -75
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,180088.msg2088008.html#msg2088008
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Re: Bimota HB1 Clone build
« Reply #339 on: May 29, 2019, 12:29:30 PM »
Glad to hear you sold Number 1 (hope you got what you wanted price-wise).

This new one sounds great, Rob.  Are you having Ian do any work on this one?
No, I’ll do the oil tank this time. Have to figure out if to go with same one or something else.

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Re: Bimota HB1 Clone build
« Reply #340 on: May 29, 2019, 12:45:07 PM »
Good inspiration for other bike builders! I look forward to see each step to the fantastic result!
Thanks, there will be a lot of differences from real and first HB1. Thinking of calling Framecrafters HR1

I asked Karsten who built the frame to make a different radical swing-arm. So a lot of this bike will be to his suggestions. The #1 was to be as close to HB1 as possible. I think I achieved that. Sad part was lot people thought it’s to old school.
So this time we will mix new and old school.
All good. Yet another one off that will never be duplicated.




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Re: Bimota HB1 Clone build
« Reply #341 on: May 29, 2019, 02:49:20 PM »
Thx for posting, keep us updated...
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Re: Bimota HB1 Clone build
« Reply #342 on: June 16, 2019, 03:48:20 PM »
Engine parts ordered. Mild megacycle cam, Wiseco 836 pistons, Dynatek ignition, coils and wires.
CR 29 carbs. Rick’s regulator. Finish it off with my own cnc bling.
Am I forgetting anything?

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Re: Bimota HB1 Clone build
« Reply #343 on: June 18, 2019, 02:45:43 PM »
Front end mock-up

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Re: Bimota HB1 Clone build
« Reply #344 on: July 22, 2019, 04:54:53 PM »
Finished with design and prototype of
the brake rear set.
All engine parts painted and baked.
Made some bling for rocker cover.

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Re: Bimota HB1 Clone build
« Reply #345 on: July 22, 2019, 05:05:04 PM »
 That engine would look great with a billet block. Would also perform real well with 100HP and change. ;) ;D
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Re: Bimota HB1 Clone build
« Reply #346 on: July 23, 2019, 08:25:21 AM »
That engine would look great with a billet block. Would also perform real well with 100HP and change. ;) ;D

EVERY engine would look better with a JMR 1000cc Billet Block!! 
1975 CB550K1 "Blue" Stockish Restomod (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=135005.0)
1975 CB550F1 frame/CB650 engine hybrid "The Hot Mess" (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,150220.0.html)
2008 Triumph Thruxton (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,190956.0.html)
2014 MV Agusta Brutale Dragster 800
2015 Yamaha FZ-09 (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,186861.0.html)

"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)

Sold/Emeritus
1973 CB750K2 "Bionic Mongrel" (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=132734.0) - Sold
1977 CB750K7 "Nine Lives" Restomod (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=50490.0) - Sold
2005 RVT1000RR RC51-SP2 "El Diablo" - Sold
2016+ Triumph Thruxton 1200 R (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,170198.0.html) - Sold

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Re: Bimota HB1 Clone build
« Reply #347 on: July 28, 2019, 07:18:53 AM »
Little more progress
Go the new Marchesini rear wheel.
Final rear set design

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Re: Bimota HB1 Clone build
« Reply #348 on: July 28, 2019, 06:39:08 PM »
They DO make nice wheels, don't they.
1975 CB550K1 "Blue" Stockish Restomod (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=135005.0)
1975 CB550F1 frame/CB650 engine hybrid "The Hot Mess" (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,150220.0.html)
2008 Triumph Thruxton (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,190956.0.html)
2014 MV Agusta Brutale Dragster 800
2015 Yamaha FZ-09 (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,186861.0.html)

"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)

Sold/Emeritus
1973 CB750K2 "Bionic Mongrel" (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=132734.0) - Sold
1977 CB750K7 "Nine Lives" Restomod (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=50490.0) - Sold
2005 RVT1000RR RC51-SP2 "El Diablo" - Sold
2016+ Triumph Thruxton 1200 R (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,170198.0.html) - Sold