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  1. I can measure the offset on the wheels of my 116 Alpina if that will help . I noticed the large offset on mine, the wheels are out and the tyres are off , some of the alloy nipples have corroded on mine , would you know the thread pitch and size ?
  2. Hi . Thanks for all the input on my Alpina project , it’s appreciated . Just got a manual from Bultaco UK ( in motion ) and I’m very impressed with the crankshaft seal arrangement and wondered if the mains could be changed from the outside , using a blind hole bearing puller .

    cheers . Lee 

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    2. feetupfun

      feetupfun

      Yes that's what I'm saying

    3. Lee halsall

      Lee halsall

      Is it possible to drill the hole ?

      the air box was delivered today , part no takes away any doubt , what do the other bits look like ?

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    4. feetupfun

      feetupfun

      Theres a sheet of mesh or perforated steel plate about 1.5mm thick with a hole for the steel tube. The mesh rests on the flats in the casing, then a flat piece of filter foam, then another piece of mesh to contain the foam, then a washer, a light coil spring and washer that all fits over the steel tube.

      The airbox cover/lid also has a hole and there is a large headed screw that screws into the steel tube. It holds the cover on and compresses the spring. The length of the tube limits how far the screw can compress the spring.

      As for the bearing ventilation, the crank seal holders rest against the bearing outers and the seals themselves are very close to the bearing

  3. Thanks, that’s reassuring, the seller didn’t respond when I asked which model it was off and I’ve never seen one , missing off my project . I actually got itfor £22 ?
  4. Thanks , think I’ve found one ?
  5. How different are the airboxes on models 99 to 116 ?
  6. I’ve been surprised in the past by Australian laws/rules ,quite draconian compared to the UK , but wouldn’t the cost of carriage be prohibitive? A couple of people got in touch after I posted the photos of the tank on the Bultaco Facebook page . They’re interested in buying it and a chap offered a 116 tank . Still awaiting photos of that . Have you an idea what a reasonable price for my tank would be ? I had thought of asking for mine what the price of the 116 is ,should it be OK .
  7. Thanks , at least I know how to describe it when I try to sell it to . finance buying the right one . Looking at your photo , the cylinder fins are very different to mine , is it a 116 ?
  8. Greg, Do you think this is the right tank ? Doesn't seem to line up at all .
  9. Re . Lining the tank , when I described the rough inside of my tank ( glass matt sticking up from a badly installed base ) to the chap at tank care products , he said it’s very unlikely that it could be lined . I don’t know if it leaks at the moment but ir
  10. Re . Lining the tank , when I described the rough inside of my tank ( glass matt sticking up from a badly installed base ) to the chap at tank care products , he said it’s very unlikely that it could be lined . I don’t know if it leaks at the moment but ir looks terrible inside . Where abouts are you Feetupfun ?
  11. Lee halsall

    Alpina 116

    Hi . Just got a 116 Alpina project . Some of the missing parts are seat , elephants foot silencer and airbox /filter . looking for parts . Also advice on the fuel tank , I don’t know if it leaks but the rough inside finish and petriol soaked interior means it can’t be sealed inside against modern fuel ,any suggestions ? i’m in Scotland so UK solutions would be appreciated Lee
  12. Hi , could I ask are part available for a 74 Alpina 350,and if so where from in the UK . thanks
  13. Well DVLA decided that letters from Suzuki UK and Crooks Suzuki ,dating the bike as 1982 aren't acceptable so I now have a dating cert from VJMC on the way and I'm £30 lighter . Suppose I'll get there in the end .
  14. Hi Mark Shelved the Bullie project for now , engrossed in my PE , boy it shifts for a 175 . Got a nova registration ,took three weeks, posted all relevant photo copies ,V55/5 and a cheque for £98 ,just awaiting DVLA now ,hope I got it right . Lee
  15. Hi Mark . Just an update on DVLA . On with registering a Suzuki PE 175 project and what has come to light is that you will need a nova and you will have to get an application form from HMRI by phoning 03002003700 and stating to the automaton that you need a NOVA application . It doesn't work online due to being set up for imported vehicles so the program won't advance if your answer to it's questions don't fit in . When you speak to a human , ask for the form to be posted to your address .Fill it in with letter explain what exactly your needing .
  16. Could you explain how you went about it , which form you filled please .
  17. Been looking at the V55.5, a lot of the boxes to fill in relate to cars ,power to weight ,carbon emissions ect . Do I just fill in NA to everything that I can't fill in or leave blank ?
  18. That's interesting ,only problem ,is that a Q plate will be issued ,just been looking at DVLA website .
  19. Thanks for the replies , your saying it's MX based but why has it got passenger footrests ? Does that not point to it being a trail bike and not a serious enduro . I can't find any engine specs on the web ,unlike Bultaco which seems to be very well documented . I have been getting a bit disillusioned in my search for a Bultaco project due to quite high prices for bikes that need a lot of parts /work so this Montesa seemed reasonable . Got to ask ,how is the parts situation for Montesa ,are they generally cheaper but is that because they aren't as good a Bultaco . I read an American review which said they were heavy and not particularly nice handling ,the same piece was particularly scathing of the king Scorpion trail bike and I wonder if the bike in the pic is closer to the King Scorpion than the Cappra .
  20. O.K. Mick , I'm on it just now will message you when I get a reply from the chap who skims the hubs . Lee
  21. Hi folks ,been asking loads of questions from the Bultaco enthusiasts about Alpina models . I was looking for a project but in the mean time this came up ,I think it's an M54 250 from around 1974 , and I am tempted . I had a Cota , 40 years ago ,bought as a box of bits and assembled, seemed a decent bike at the time . What can you tell me from the photo , has it got the correct bits on it ,I have been looking at google images and every one seems slightly different . Is the power output 19 bhp ? so really a trial bike like the Alpina ? Anything I should be cautious about ? All advise appreciated
  22. Hi Ross ./ Yes I had a look just now ,is it the first Bill Beverage , the one who went to school in Rawtenstall ?
 
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