Hi I'm in the process of restoring a 198 t 1978 . I've been offerd a swing arm for it . The arm has a chain oiler drip screw in it my question is was this Pacific to the year of bike or were they an optional add on extra at the time ?
After nearing the end of a lockdown rebuild on my ty mono I presumed replacing the tattered original seat would be as easy as clicking a button .How wrong I was .. after looking at a few options and wanting keep it original anyone have a clue what a good condition one fetches these days when they come up for sale ?
No not blown but its just not up to having me on its back. .At least I know now they were built for lighter riders than me . Got me old bultaco that's keen to get out and play so not the end of the world till I get a replacement for it ?.
I've been reliably informed there not made to come apart? . 'll tell the kids tonight xmas is cancelled dads got a boxing day trial and needs a new shock ??
Hi I've had my ty 250r mono for a while now and has Been a very capable machine for my needs . The only problem I have is the mono shock spring unit is to soft and it bottoms out and the chain grinds . It's on the max setting for rebound . I'm 17 st so might be the fact I'm riding it or may need a replacement? At 360 quid for a new one any ideas welcome cheers stu
Hi there I don't really rate wd40 for a job such as that. I would only use plus gas spray best stuff I've used . A good soak in that and as has been said .good pre heat on the aluminium away from stud area .you won't hurt it as melt point is 700 deg c for most automotive aluminum . Hope this helps
Thanks for that very good info I'm toying with idea for a cafe road racer project I've been thinking of doing for some time now .A metralla engine would be first choice but rarity and price of engines is a no go. so looking for an alternative bultco engine that could be geared for good road use .
Thanks for that Steve very interesting ,what's confused me is it's road registerd as a 1978 bike and both engine and frame are matching to that year . Who knows what checkerd pasts there bikes have. .
Hi there just wanted to check on a bultaco I've recently finished is it as claimed a 1978 machine ? Stamped rm 198 .The stamping looks like it was done by a 5 year old but understand this may be normal .? Thanks ?
Yes this ones ready to go it's not the wd engine which is a shame but put I some decent cams which he said make it perorm better . The victor is a great green lane machine but even these are shooting up in price I see . Good luck with the project I know what you mean start buying parts gets out of control haha ?
Hi there I've been offerd a b40 bsa otter fully rebuilt for 3 k foster frame . Tiger cub hubs complete engine rebuild new carb etc is this about the going price these days
hi what's involved in turning this into a usable 250 machine . is it head .barrel n piston or is stroke different too . it's guttless and I'm 16 stone you get the picture.
