1980 Bimota SB3 #179 of 402 with spare unused factory fairing

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1980 Bimota SB3 #187 of 402 with spare factory fairing

Texas bike that has been ridden/enjoyed over the years. The bike has some wear from use which is listed below. The only upgrade is period correct Keihin CR 31 smoothbore carburetors, yna S ignition, nd fresh coils. Wheels were powder coated in 2006. Bike comes with a spare fairing as the builder of the bike planned to use it as a race bike but never ended up doing it.

Bike has been very well maintained and always stored indoors. Spent a good deal of its life on display in my living room and never operated in the rain. The only water she has seen is from occasional washes.

I�m minimizing my number of motorcycles and this is one of the last to go. No need to describe how special this bike is, ts heritage, r rarity as folks who would bid already know. Feel free to contact me with any questions as I love talking about this bike and am happy to share all information about her and share specific photos. I welcome serious buyers to examine the bike in person in Houston, exas.

• � Slight rash on right side fairing pictured from garage tip over. (damn auto retract sidestand)
• � Some rock chips in paint of forks from road use as pictured.
• � Paint issue around fuel cap.
• � Left fairing is shows bubbling under the paint. Use the never used spare fairing while this is sent for repair.
• � Turn indicator on one side of spare fairing was broken during storage.
• � Powder coating on front right wheel center has come off as pictured.
• � Odometer does not work as no speedo sending unit is installed. Needs the proper speedo sending unit from a Suzuki donor bike. Currently a spacer is installed.
• � Swingarm under rear shock mount is missing some powdercoating and shows surface rust.
• � Bike is sluggish between 4500-6000 rpm but will hit redline in top gear. Checking timing shows proper advance so likely a carb tuning issue which could be resolve on the dyno. Have not taken time to address as the bike is rarely used.
• � Upper fairing has a slight crack on the left side near the petcock. Was like this from my first meeting the bike 25 years ago and has not grown.
• � Petcock has been rebuilt. Does not use vacuum from carbs to operate so should be switched on and off and likely cause of above mentioned crack.
• � Recent replacement of coils, ires, nd upgrade to Dyna S ignition module.
• � No oil leaks.

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