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Re: Bimota HB1 Clone build
« Reply #300 on: December 13, 2016, 02:12:08 PM »
I saw this at the Javits Center Sunday. Made the trip from south NJ, specifically to see it, and a Max Hazan bike. Unfortunately, there was no Hazan bike, but this one was great. One of the nicest bikes there. Unfortunately, it's so understated and stock looking (for a Bimota), that the masses probably didn't appreciate all the hand labor that went into building it. It probably would have been more favorable (from a voting standpoint) if the carbon fiber was left naked, but I'm glad he didn't. Two thumbs up.


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Re: Bimota HB1 Clone build
« Reply #301 on: December 13, 2016, 02:12:29 PM »
Quote from: Artracing on December 13, 2016, 02:02:13 PM
Quote from: CB750 Cafe Racer Fan on December 13, 2016, 01:34:08 PM
Great photos, Rob.

The photos are by Ryan Handt http://ryanhandt.com
He did a terrific job. I attached the one shot I feel is the money shot that got cut off on the bottom on Bikeexif article.

I saw that one on your Insta feed.  Great shot.  I hope you fetch a great price for that work of art.
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Re: Bimota HB1 Clone build
« Reply #302 on: December 13, 2016, 02:14:14 PM »
Quote from: 540nova on December 13, 2016, 02:12:08 PM
I saw this at the Javits Center Sunday. Made the trip from south NJ, specifically to see it, and a Max Hazan bike. Unfortunately, there was no Hazan bike, but this one was great. One of the nicest bikes there. Unfortunately, it's so understated and stock looking (for a Bimota), that the masses probably didn't appreciate all the hand labor that went into building it. It probably would have been more favorable (from a voting standpoint) if the carbon fiber was left naked, but I'm glad he didn't. Two thumbs up.


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Some people on BOTM liked the CF and some would have preferred this painted version.  You cannot always be all things to all people, right?
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Re: Bimota HB1 Clone build
« Reply #303 on: December 13, 2016, 02:20:15 PM »
Now for sale, at Husky Restorations.


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Re: Bimota HB1 Clone build
« Reply #304 on: December 13, 2016, 02:32:46 PM »
Quote from: 540nova on December 13, 2016, 02:12:08 PM
I saw this at the Javits Center Sunday. Made the trip from south NJ, specifically to see it, and a Max Hazan bike. Unfortunately, there was no Hazan bike, but this one was great. One of the nicest bikes there. Unfortunately, it's so understated and stock looking (for a Bimota), that the masses probably didn't appreciate all the hand labor that went into building it. It probably would have been more favorable (from a voting standpoint) if the carbon fiber was left naked, but I'm glad he didn't. Two thumbs up.


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Thank you. It seem the paint is more favorable, but I like it both ways. I had the bike in Orlando show and bike didn't seem to get noticed.
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Re: Bimota HB1 Clone build
« Reply #305 on: December 13, 2016, 03:33:37 PM »
Quote from: 540nova on December 13, 2016, 02:20:15 PM
Now for sale, at Husky Restorations.


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Re: Bimota HB1 Clone build
« Reply #306 on: December 13, 2016, 03:44:06 PM »
Quote from: Artracing on December 13, 2016, 02:32:46 PM
Quote from: 540nova on December 13, 2016, 02:12:08 PM
I saw this at the Javits Center Sunday. Made the trip from south NJ, specifically to see it, and a Max Hazan bike. Unfortunately, there was no Hazan bike, but this one was great. One of the nicest bikes there. Unfortunately, it's so understated and stock looking (for a Bimota), that the masses probably didn't appreciate all the hand labor that went into building it. It probably would have been more favorable (from a voting standpoint) if the carbon fiber was left naked, but I'm glad he didn't. Two thumbs up.


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Thank you. It seem the paint is more favorable, but I like it both ways. I had the bike in Orlando show and bike didn't seem to get noticed.
When I was looking at it, 3 guys came up, and said, "oh, old school!" People just don't know the history, what it is, and it's so perfectly executed, they don't realize it's all hand made. I think they assume it's a very clean restoration.


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Re: Bimota HB1 Clone build
« Reply #307 on: December 13, 2016, 03:44:37 PM »
Quote from: slikwilli420 on December 13, 2016, 03:33:37 PM
Quote from: 540nova on December 13, 2016, 02:20:15 PM
Now for sale, at Husky Restorations.


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No price on the site.


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Re: Bimota HB1 Clone build
« Reply #308 on: December 13, 2016, 04:03:14 PM »
Quote from: 540nova on December 13, 2016, 03:44:06 PM
Quote from: Artracing on December 13, 2016, 02:32:46 PM
Quote from: 540nova on December 13, 2016, 02:12:08 PM
I saw this at the Javits Center Sunday. Made the trip from south NJ, specifically to see it, and a Max Hazan bike. Unfortunately, there was no Hazan bike, but this one was great. One of the nicest bikes there. Unfortunately, it's so understated and stock looking (for a Bimota), that the masses probably didn't appreciate all the hand labor that went into building it. It probably would have been more favorable (from a voting standpoint) if the carbon fiber was left naked, but I'm glad he didn't. Two thumbs up.


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Thank you. It seem the paint is more favorable, but I like it both ways. I had the bike in Orlando show and bike didn't seem to get noticed.
When I was looking at it, 3 guys came up, and said, "oh, old school!" People just don't know the history, what it is, and it's so perfectly executed, they don't realize it's all hand made. I think they assume it's a very clean restoration.


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All very true. There were a number of people who knew what it was and were shocked to see it. The most refreshing was a guy who turned out to have a lot of knowledge on the bike. He congratulated me because it took him a bit to realize it was a copy. He said he was fooled. After more conversation he threw me for a loop and asked
Me about something that very few people would know about and something not discussed in this  thread. The swing arm bolt is actually eccentric. You might have wondered why all the holes in the plate where bolt is. That is actually the head of the bolt, so you can index it. Since the chain adjuster is eccentric also. When you tighten the chain the ride height changes so you can then adjust the swing arm bolt.
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Re: Bimota HB1 Clone build
« Reply #309 on: December 13, 2016, 05:50:27 PM »
I would love to have this as a ringtone for my iPhone


https://www.instagram.com/p/BNSbvwyjRM-/?taken-by=huskyrestoration
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Re: Bimota HB1 Clone build
« Reply #310 on: December 13, 2016, 08:23:45 PM »
Someone with proper computer video and sound processing equipment should be able to fill your request for the ringtone.
Or, you could do an audio recording repeating the same sequence used in the clip.  Getting the right microphone to handle the sound accurately is part of it.  A cellphone may if it is a current model iphone...otherwise someone with the gear to record it will have the mics with a good dynamic range.
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Re: Bimota HB1 Clone build
« Reply #311 on: December 13, 2016, 09:55:00 PM »
Quote from: Artracing on December 13, 2016, 05:50:27 PM
I would love to have this as a ringtone for my iPhone

Here is an MP3 of it.
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Re: Bimota HB1 Clone build
« Reply #312 on: December 22, 2016, 11:05:19 AM »
Here is my frame, back from the paint shop. Assembly can begin! I use a different approach then Rob, I try to only use accessories and technologies which were available at the time, only exeption being the electronic ignition and LiFePo battery (hidden in a shell of a classic lead acid battery). I finally sourced original Bimota period-correct handlebars, already have genuine rearsets.









I hope I don´t upset you with this high-jacking of a threa, even with the wrong engine in the bike!
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Re: Bimota HB1 Clone build
« Reply #313 on: December 22, 2016, 11:12:08 AM »
Rob,

Are you taking your bike to The One Show this February?
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Re: Bimota HB1 Clone build
« Reply #314 on: December 22, 2016, 12:28:15 PM »
Quote from: CB750 Cafe Racer Fan on December 22, 2016, 11:12:08 AM
Rob,

Are you taking your bike to The One Show this February?

No, that's a 6000 mile drive round trip. The One Show is welcome to come and get it and bring it back.
If someone wanted to buy the bike, then I would lol

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Re: Bimota HB1 Clone build
« Reply #315 on: December 22, 2016, 12:30:19 PM »
The bike hit Silorome today. They ran much larger group of photo, compared to Bikeexif

[url][http://silodrome.com/bimota-hb1//url]

http://silodrome.com/bimota-hb1/
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Re: Bimota HB1 Clone build
« Reply #316 on: December 22, 2016, 01:30:10 PM »
Quote from: Artracing on December 22, 2016, 12:30:19 PM
The bike hit Silorome today. They ran much larger group of photo, compared to Bikeexif

[url][http://silodrome.com/bimota-hb1//url]

http://silodrome.com/bimota-hb1/

I think the bikeexif post had better copy.  Great photos in both.
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Re: Bimota HB1 Clone build
« Reply #317 on: December 22, 2016, 01:32:38 PM »
Hello Rob,
this bike is just breathtaking, you did an amazing job. I love these beautiful photos too, would you mind sending me some hi-res pics for posters?
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Re: Bimota HB1 Clone build
« Reply #318 on: December 22, 2016, 01:40:26 PM »
Sorry, I can't. They are the property of the photographer
Nice work in the frame
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Re: Bimota HB1 Clone build
« Reply #319 on: December 27, 2016, 02:09:39 AM »
HI Rob

I see in the photos that your beautiful bike has it's sidestand on the 'wrong' side. This is probably how Bimota did it on the original - but why?
Anyone?

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Re: Bimota HB1 Clone build
« Reply #320 on: December 27, 2016, 07:19:24 AM »
this is sexy  ;D
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Re: Bimota HB1 Clone build
« Reply #321 on: January 02, 2017, 06:12:46 PM »
Quote from: Artracing on December 22, 2016, 12:30:19 PM
The bike hit Silorome today. They ran much larger group of photo, compared to Bikeexif
It must be an amazing experience having people all over the world admire the work you've done.

Admiration that's well earned. Enjoy basking in the glow!
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Re: Bimota HB1 Clone build
« Reply #322 on: January 02, 2017, 06:25:41 PM »
I hope you get a good price for it, Rob. It's a beauty.
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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 #323 on: January 02, 2017, 06:41:52 PM »
Quote from: Syscrush on January 02, 2017, 06:12:46 PM
Quote from: Artracing on December 22, 2016, 12:30:19 PM
The bike hit Silorome today. They ran much larger group of photo, compared to Bikeexif
It must be an amazing experience having people all over the world admire the work you've done.

Admiration that's well earned. Enjoy basking in the glow!
Thank you for the compliment. It's always good to get validation. I think I take it for granted at times.
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Re: Bimota HB1 Clone build
« Reply #324 on: January 02, 2017, 06:46:35 PM »
Quote from: CB750 Cafe Racer Fan on January 02, 2017, 06:25:41 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.

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