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Koz5150


Posted on Monday, January 24, 2005 - 03:23 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
http://www.rubbermag.com/bikes/05_BIM_TESI2D.html

What's up with that exhaust?



(Message edited by koz5150 on January 24, 2005)
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Ingemar
Posted on Monday, January 24, 2005 - 05:17 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
That is one of the ugliest things I have ever seen.
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Smoke
Posted on Monday, January 24, 2005 - 05:58 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
very transfomer-like. kinda cool, very different. how does it handle with all that front end linkage?
ride safe,
tim
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Black_sunshine


Posted on Monday, January 24, 2005 - 06:13 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Is it coming or going?
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Brad_buell


Posted on Monday, January 24, 2005 - 07:52 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
That can't be for real?
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Tripper


Posted on Monday, January 24, 2005 - 08:20 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Hey, at least they put it where any good engineer would.
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1313


Posted on Monday, January 24, 2005 - 12:54 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Thank God it is only 2D, because I would hate to see that thing in 3D!

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Roadsurfr
Posted on Monday, January 24, 2005 - 06:40 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
If they are still around in ten years they might sell one to someone other than a collector.
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Aesquire


Posted on Monday, January 24, 2005 - 06:57 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
I always wanted a Bimota. Well beyond my means. This is just the latest incarnation of the Tesi. I see the origami look is in in Italy now.
I wanted the Suzuki 1100 powered one, back in the day, My engine in a very clean & good handling chassis.

Bimota's are one reason I bought a Buell. Erik Buell took a production engine, & made a fine Bike with it. By the time I bought mine, the Engine wasn't even close to old Sportster performance.

Saw a hop up in Hot Rod Bikes where a new Sporty had 46 hp new. The bought the package from Aaron, & got 90+. 46 hp? what is my old '01 M2 getting? 70+? Buell's rock.
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U4euh


Posted on Monday, January 24, 2005 - 07:11 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
I agree with Smoke-my first thought was

"Transformers- robots in disguise" If I seen in person, I think I would sit and wait to see if it would stand up or something.
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Sportsman
Posted on Monday, January 24, 2005 - 08:05 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
There are alot of places 1 bolt can cause a catastrophe. That bike has 3 or 4 in the steering alone. They may work great but I'd want BIG, WAY more than necessary, welded, red locktite, and safetywired on that to feel comfortable.
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Cataract2
Posted on Monday, January 24, 2005 - 08:41 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Ugly.
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Djkaplan


Posted on Monday, January 24, 2005 - 09:48 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
I'm just pleased that Bimota has made a resurgence.
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Timbo


Posted on Monday, January 24, 2005 - 10:41 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
It's the new Bi-directional look.
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Cerbero


Posted on Tuesday, January 25, 2005 - 01:06 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
wow... that thing is beautiful! if none of you are gonna take it, can i have it?
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Cataract2
Posted on Tuesday, January 25, 2005 - 01:16 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Please, take it.
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Mutt2jeff


Posted on Tuesday, January 25, 2005 - 01:27 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
I would take it just for the complete uniqueness.
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Ara


Posted on Tuesday, January 25, 2005 - 10:51 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Can you imagine how challenging it would be to maintain such a machine? Not for me. When I spend money on a bike my primary intent is to ride it, not work on it.
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Rick_a


Posted on Tuesday, January 25, 2005 - 12:47 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
From reports I've read, it's an exceptionally stable bike...with the downfall being some play due to the complicated steering linkages.

At least they've finally put the exhaust in the right place.
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Doughnut


Posted on Tuesday, January 25, 2005 - 12:56 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
At least they've finally put the exhaust in the right place.

yeah, but why did they put it on backwards?
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Firebolt020283


Posted on Tuesday, January 25, 2005 - 01:30 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
how u turn that thing?
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