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    DB1 Bimota might be for sale

    Ok this might be jumping the gun a little... I have had my DB1 since about 1995, and I MIGHT consider selling it if another bike I am looking at comes on the market for sure.

    So I am after expressions of interest at this point.

    This DB1 needs assembly. Motor mint and ready to run. Frame swing arm and forks have been painted in the correct shade and in 2K two pack... it's like glass.
    Bodywork paint is factory and is in need of a re spray.
    Motor painted with epoxy satin black.
    Bottom end has done 1000km, the engine from the pistons up has done no miles. Chassis has just over 5000km on the clock. Bike has not been used since the early 1990's.
    Motor has new pistons and recond heads.
    All motor work done by a well known Ducati specialist. Basically brand new original rear shock now fitted that did only 20 miles. Has been registered in NZ before and I have the plate. Currently lapsed, so it needs revinning.

    If you have any interest then I suggest you e-mail or call me for all the history and more details. If you e-mail me a land line then I can call you for free.
    Inspections welcome.

    This is a dream bike and very rare.

    There is a brand new DB1 on ebay this week that I have worked out bought in the USA, shipped to NZ, GST paid, vined and registered would be $48000NZ on today's exchange rates.

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    update

    Hiya,
    I have put up a Trademe classified for my machine that has
    pictures most taken today if anyone wants to take a look.

    http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...946154&ed=true

    (11 oct update now sold so classified is now taken down)

    Regards
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    That's a nice piece of history. Hope it goes to a decent owner. I'd say good luck with the sale, but I doubt you need it.

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    late night call!

    This morning at 2.45am I had a call from the USA from one of the worlds largest Bimota collectors (who didn't bother to look at the world clock!!) and he is very interested in the bike. Lucky I was still awake. Night owls unite!!

    Amazing guy.... ownes every model of Tesi for example... crazy.

    Fingers crossed he buys my bike. Unless one of you guys or gilrs wants to keep it in NZ?

    Regards
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    be a shame for it to go overseas, but if it gets you what youre after!..

    what is the next bike anyway?

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    the next bike...

    The next bike.....
    I am going to have to be just a little bit "secret squirrel" about that, until I have a deposit paid..... but all will be revealed in time.
    Regards
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    Quote Originally Posted by gavinnz View Post
    The next bike.....
    I am going to have to be just a little bit "secret squirrel" about that, until I have a deposit paid..... but all will be revealed in time.
    Regards
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    No, not a Laverda... but it IS Italian.
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    Quote Originally Posted by gavinnz View Post
    No, not a Laverda... but it IS Italian.
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    Got my attention,a clue eh?
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    No clues... it would give it away to easy.... but I hope to hear back from the American chap over night so it could be all done and dusted over the weekend....

    regards
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    Quote Originally Posted by gavinnz View Post
    No clues... it would give it away to easy.... but I hope to hear back from the American chap over night so it could be all done and dust over the weekend....

    regards
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    Fair call,pics if and when eh.
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    Sure thing.
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    eek

    In e-mail back and forth negotiations with New York as I type this... we are only a few hundred USD apart.... and I am waiting for his reply....

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    He replied, I accepted and I am now waitng for him to confirm the sale and pay a deposit via paypal..... might be all happening!
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    Bugger it going offshore mate but at least it'd going to a true enthusiast.I have lusted over them since day one.
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