Motorbikes

[flip_flop]

The sun is out, the roads are dry, so its time to bring the bikes out of hibernation - and as usual at this time of year my mind turns to a new addition.

I have the opportunity of picking up a 12 year old Bimota SB8R 1000cc at what appears to be a reasonable price.

I have a fair amount of experience of Italian bikes (I'm currently on my 5th Ducati) but have no experience of Bimota's.

It has a Suzuki TL 1000 engine.

Is there anything I should look out for?

[JimmyCooper]

yes look at getting somnething stylish like a Vespa lol

[redcrx]

why not ask on a bimota owners forum as well http://www.bimotaforu...79d2c212d20988339d999

[McMouse]

Look out for me.....I often mistake motorcyclists for potential road kill.

[R1Geezer]

My advice is to buy an actual TL1000, preferably an R, much better, cheaper and more reliable than the Bim.

[R1Geezer]

Oh and early TL's had a rotary supension jamming issue but that was quickly sorted so get a later one if you can.