Bultaco

Hi I am about to get my frame powder coated. Does anyone know the correct RAL number for the silver. Thank you in advance. Kind regrds Martin

Hi anyone help with the chrome on my forks, just rebuilding a 199 for fun use then when I get the hang of these things again will start in local trails. Problem are the forks! There is some pitting in the chrome, they did not leak any oil when in use (before strip down) but will more use mess up the seals. Is it an expensive job to get them re-chromed.

Anyone help on this one, I have a 198a with an unstamped engine that works fine (but looks like someone has taken the number off deliberately!) found a pair of similar numbered engine "198a" casings to match the frame number, started stripping the unstamped engine that fits into the frame fine and just wondered before I get carried away if all the internals will fit into the "a" engine? I am told that some of the internals are slightly different but not to sure which ones. I think I need a shorter kick start shaft and a slimmer outer casing if anyone can help. Also is it good practice to change all bearings as there is 2 on one side and 1 on the other. Thanks

Hi, all - I'm just trying to MOT my '73 Sherpa T for a bit of pootling around in Dorset and the MOT tester has identified a few loose spokes. I think they'll tighten up fine but I've no idea what size of spoke key to buy - does anyone have an idea, please? Thanks & regards - Mike

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Aussie Bultaco fanatic Paul Paterson was given a very nice birthday cake. http://www.trials.com.au/phpBB3/viewtopic....;p=14851#p14851

Hi all, I have a M49 serial # M49005##, I believe it to be a so called series one. I need help with the correct rear brake lever and foot rest choice. As you can see in the pics the bracket for the rear brake lever seems to be behind the frame at foot rest level. I am thinking for this it is a long solid steel type? Any pics would help me locate one. The footrests I have seen can be the fixed platform type or the newer flip up type. Again any pics of the correct type to help me locate a set would be appreciated. Any information or chat about the M49 would be great! Thanks, :-) FRAME TOP RIGHT= FRAME TOP LEFT= REAR BRAKE FRAME BRACKET= LEFT SIDE VI…

Hey all, I am rebuilding a M199 with a 2 main bearing crankshaft. Has anyone ever converted this engine to take 3 main bearings as per the M199A? It looks like I just need a new seal holder from a 3 bearing engine and then a different shorter spacer for the seal to run on, from a 3 bearing engine also. Any help appreciated :-)

Group, Need some suggestions: I ride a Model 92 Sherpa T in Trials. Totally stock bike, points, AMAL carb. Great bike, runs fine, rebuilt about a year ago. Plenty of power, very good throttle response. My problem: It isn't now, and never has been a "first kick start". 5 to 7 kicks when cold and usually 2 or 3 when warm. This is a real pain in Trials where you have to start the bike about 30 times in an afternoon. Any suggestions to improve starting. I don't even care if I loose a little power. Thanks in advance. Alan

Hi all Just picked up a sherpa model 80 with a sammy miller replica frame, needs quite a bit of work and is going to be a long term project I think. One of the worse bits is the threads on the barrel where the exhaust screws in are gone, can these be repaired? cheers

Hi All, I have a Bultaco 175cc that I bought in bits for a project, it needs tons of work, the engine is needing totally done, and lots of cosmetics, im told these are very rare, whats the story on them? Is it a worthwhile restoration job? Cheers Russell

Hi, i have what i think is a Sammy Miller glass fibre replacement Sherpa tank for a 199. Someone said they knew it was a SM tank because it has no recesses for the round Bultaco Stickers. I have 3 questions - Is it ok to paint a glass fibre tank? If ok to paint what is the Red colour used on 199's? Is it ok to spray laquer over the top of the decals? Cheers

What shoud these be replaced with? Ive heard varying reports of new replacement ones failing, or of people fitting 2 single ones each side. Whats everyone using? Thanks

i have just stumbled over trials central and realise you guys know a lot more then me. i have ridden twinshocks in local clubs since i was 15 and now being 20 i have finally started to get ok at riding i can even do a few tricks the mono boys love to show off. i am asking for general advice and opinions on mods for my 325 sherpa t butaco, to date it has electronic ignition from bultaco uk which s the best money i have ever spent on it. mark 2 amal carb and some decent bars. is it possible to get some disk brakes? better forks maybe of the mono type? and whats all the fuss with falcon shocks? can you get lighter wheels? any other mods you can think of i want to do. i …

Hi everyone. Need some advice please. I am rebuilding my bike to original, it needs a lot of work. Before I strip it down i need to run the engine and check the gearbox functions. However I am stuck for a rear break plate. The problem is that mine has the (I think) Pursang rear hub, two piece hub held together with M6 Allen screws. Tried Bultaco uk but they cannot help. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thank you in advance. Martin

Hi I have a Bultaco 350 Sherpa, what do you recommend for fuel and oil mixture many thanks Mick

Can anyone help. The Kickstart spring has failed and I have a new one to fit. Can this be done in situ or does the shaft have to be removed? Martin

Hi, Is it difficult to fit bushes to a swinging arm of a bultaco sherpa. Thank you in advance egsmyth

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You've bid on that twinshock, sometime on Sunday evening, with assistance from a nice glass of wine and a loosened finger on the mouse button. Anyway, went round to see Gavin (read more here) and his latest acquisition, what he thinks is a 1971 Model 80 Bultaco. The recently finished Montesa 247 looks concours, but this might be more of a challenge. All other horror stories or comments on the Bultaco welcome :-)