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Off topic - Bimota GT750

#1 Post by wolfgangh » Mon Apr 25, 2016 2:56 pm

I apologize, I know this post is misplaced here, but I guess some might be interested in that project. Feel free to delete this post or put in another section.

I am currently building a replica of the legendary BIMOTA HB1, of which only 10 were built. It is one of my all-time favorites mainly due to the design.
Since I am a two-stroke enthusiast, it needed to be an appropriate engine, so I will put in a GT750 engine. The frame is a one-off replica of course, built to fit the engine.

This is the original:
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Here is my project in actual state:
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You can follow the project also here: http://www.suzuki2strokes.com/forum/vie ... 21&t=11842

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#2 Post by silverstrom » Mon Apr 25, 2016 3:28 pm

As always Wolfgangh, your work is amazing and inspiring.

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#3 Post by tacky1 » Mon Apr 25, 2016 9:28 pm

Beautiful work Wolfgangh, Please keep the progress pics coming along. I would love to see the progress and finished bike,,
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#4 Post by RuZty » Mon Apr 25, 2016 9:50 pm

I really admire the way you approach projects and the quality of work that goes into them. I would love to hear a video of this running when complete.

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#5 Post by silverstrom » Mon Apr 25, 2016 11:12 pm

RuZty wrote: I would love to hear a video of this running when complete.
We all would. I'm sure it will sound great, and terrifying. You could probably sell tickets and put it on pay-per-view.

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#6 Post by rd84 » Tue Apr 26, 2016 8:35 am

Amazing - love the style and quality !

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#7 Post by kpke » Tue Apr 26, 2016 10:11 am

Wow. That is really awesome. :shock:

I love those water buffaloes. :smt016

And the sound of the triples making music is just fantastic.

I had one in my youth (kind of borrowed) for about three months.

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#8 Post by podman » Tue Apr 26, 2016 12:42 pm

Very cool mate, love it, keep us updated with your progress.

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#9 Post by Ax-Racing » Thu Apr 28, 2016 7:55 am

Ciao Wolfgang

always top class works !
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#10 Post by oktrg500 » Fri Apr 29, 2016 1:06 pm

As usual when you post something - *must subscribe*. Thanks very much for spending time sharing.

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#11 Post by wolfgangh » Sat Apr 30, 2016 3:40 pm

Small progress yesterday. Decided for location of all electric components - Battery, Rectifier/regulator, Starter motor relay, indicator relay. There will be no sidepanels whatsoever, free view to these components.
Note: The battery is the "shell" (housing) of a conventional lead acid battery but I transplanted a powerful enough small LiFePo4 battery into it. Saves significant weight and is troublefree. I am using this battery technology already in a couple of other bikes, so far no problem.

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#12 Post by RC45 » Mon May 02, 2016 1:42 pm

Very nice.
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Re: Off topic - Bimota GT750

#13 Post by theredbarron » Mon May 02, 2016 7:15 pm

Hi Wolfgang, what tube are you using for the frame?
If only there was more free time.

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#14 Post by wolfgangh » Tue May 03, 2016 5:28 am

Hello RedBarron,
the frame was built to my specs from a guy in The Netherlands. It is made from ordinary steel, this project is on a budget.

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#15 Post by theredbarron » Tue May 03, 2016 6:14 pm

Thanks for the reply Wolfgang.
If only there was more free time.

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