Lee halsall

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 ?

Thanks , think I’ve found one ?

How different are the airboxes on models 99 to 116 ?

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 .

Not all bad then ?

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 ?

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Greg, Do you think this is the right tank ? Doesn't seem to line up at all .

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

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 ?

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

Hi , could I ask are part available for a 74 Alpina 350,and if so where from in the UK . thanks

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 .

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

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 .

Could you explain how you went about it , which form you filled please .

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 ?

That's interesting ,only problem ,is that a Q plate will be issued ,just been looking at DVLA website .

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 .

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

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

Hi Ross ./ Yes I had a look just now ,is it the first Bill Beverage , the one who went to school in Rawtenstall ?

Hi Mick . Never did find who it was that could re line hubs , you could message b40 and ask . if you do find out , would you let me know please . Lee

Thanks for your post , yours looks good , I’m still looking , the Matador I was interested in has a much earlier engine fitted , given that it’s way overpriced . Lee