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That is where a good dealer becomes important. Since the first and only proprietary drivetrain from Bimota was the infamous V Due, the need for a 'parts manual' is questionable. The owners manual that came with my new (i.e. post 2000) Bimota had the information needed to adjust the only proprietary parts, the shocks, suspension, controls (although they are pretty straight forward for someone who has anything more than minimal mechanical skills.) The Bimota modifications to the ECUs on some models (the DB7 in particular) need some information and either software or a cable that can be supplied to a local Ducati dealer -- and most Bimota dealers tend to be Ducati dealers to start with. Again, not something the rider will need to or should adjust.
I have encountered several newer Bimota dealers who have absolutely no knowledge of the bikes whatsoever, and assume they are simply high end Ducatis. My original dealer in the late 80s through the 90s was Mitch Hansen, who later went on to become Hansen Racing. He dealt with the US distributor, who was a nice guy but the situation was chaotic to be polite so Mitch dealt directly with the factory and I ended up information and bikes 'right from the horse.'
Today, I go through Bob Steinbugler at Bimota Spirit. He has been a Bimota dealer forever, has a very close relationship with the factory and is a great source of information and parts. I have obtained all of my post 2000 Bimota (and several older bikes second hand) from Bob. Despite the distance between us, the bikes all show up perfectly prepped, set up for someone my dimensions (weight, leg length, arm reach) and the minor issues I have had dealt with by Bob and Bimota through a local Ducati dealer.
Sorry for the polemic, but so many of the newer Bimota dealers are useless as sources of information or parts as reflected in pms for help I get. If you want a new Bimota, I'd call Bob. Dave
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