Fuel Level Sender for Bimota DB4

koko64 · September 29, 2021, 02:11:58 AM

Anyone know a parts vendor Stateside for Bimota. Got a customer's 1999 DB4 Tricolore that has a shagged fuel sender. It's a funky looking design quite different to the Ducati types and probably less reliable. Amazing but true

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Cheers.

Howie · September 29, 2021, 04:19:48 PM

ummm...maybe. Bimota has this place listed as the US distributor, though it doesn't seem so on their website. If you want I can give them a call.

koko64 · September 29, 2021, 05:47:08 PM

Thanks, if you could, appreciate it mate. What shop is that Howie?

Howie · September 29, 2021, 06:12:36 PM

No idea, that is why the ummm...maybe.

koko64 · September 30, 2021, 01:00:00 AM

No worries.

I'll plug the hole by modifying the sensor and sealing with Stag Jointing Paste until we find a part.

ducpainter · September 30, 2021, 04:31:08 AM

You might check with Eric.

koko64 · September 30, 2021, 05:27:34 AM

Thanks. You reckon he may have a contact or old parts?

I may have found one from an SB6. It will fit but the tower appears shorter, so it'll probably kick in around 3-4 litres rather than 5 or 6.

They're a strange part, not thick like the Ducati part, but a third the thickness of a pen and more like a pen's core which holds the ink. The tower is hollow thin walled metal which corrodes easily leaking fuel down the centre. This one had a rust hole in the tower and fell apart in my hands.

ducpainter · September 30, 2021, 07:45:43 AM

He might have a source.

Howie · September 30, 2021, 07:57:46 AM

Quote from: howie on September 29, 2021, 04:19:48 PM
ummm...maybe. Bimota has this place listed as the US distributor, though it doesn't seem so on their website. If you want I can give them a call.

Doh! www.bimotaspirit.com

Howie · September 30, 2021, 08:19:05 AM

I left a voicemail and sent an email.

koko64 · September 30, 2021, 02:28:35 PM

Thanks fellas.

Great to finally get my hands on a Bimota, it's exquisite. Really enjoying working on this bike.

koko64 · September 30, 2021, 02:39:15 PM

Quote from: howie on September 30, 2021, 07:57:46 AM
Doh! www.bimotaspirit.com

Wow, they have some nice bikes for sale. Great place to blow your superannuation.

Guess you can't ride a share portfolio .

koko64 · September 30, 2021, 02:40:59 PM

Quote from: howie on September 30, 2021, 08:19:05 AM
I left a voicemail and sent an email.

I'll pass on the details.

Howie · October 01, 2021, 06:18:17 AM

Yes, I have one. US$140 plus shipping to Australia. I am in Italy until the middle of October, I can send you a complete price including shipping once I return to my shop.

Bob
Bimota Spirit

cc of the email sent to your customer.

koko64 · October 01, 2021, 06:45:39 AM

Thanks Howie

Another beer owed.

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