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Hi ya Big J , if I can get my Miller framed bike anywhere as nice will be happy , right now I concure with everybodys sentiments here , I made a BIG mistake in taking the previous owners remarks that "its a runner" too literally , yes it did run but would'nt go further that a few yards before dying and fouling the plug, so heres my lessons learnt [so far] # 1 ... its not a runner unless its belted up n down the track for at least 10 - 15 mins and stops / starts ok everytime ! # 2 ... if its been standing for sometime and looks like its be neglected ... dont even bother trying to get it started [if it wont after a few kicks] ... strip-it , I have just wasted a whole week nackering myself trying to get the bike going with no joy ... so today it came appart with some surprising finds , main one being the clutch oil smelt more of petrol than anything and yes, the crank seals where well shot ... no wonder it fouled plugs ever kick ! ... crank was full of a petrol / oil mix and definately not 40:1 ... least it wont go rusty and least I now know what the main problem is ! # 3 ... you cant rebuild these motors on a budget , am already spending cash like it went outta fashion and not ridden the bike ... like a fellow rider here spening

Hi Scraggy , have just bought a Bultaco and can honestly say theres no problem with parts for them , otherwise I'd be in deep stook , really depends on your budget .... keep an eye on e-bay and make sure you have a good , enigine fully warmed up test ride on the bike before parting with your money , I did'nt and a week later still trying to get it running and spending more money ... All best Greg

Hi Guys Have a 198A 250 Sherpa , with all sorts of issues , has [i believe] a VM26 Mikuni carb which I think is ready to hit the scrap-heap , wrong slide cut-away [#3] wrong pilot jet #30 thats just for starters .... has had me going round in circles so going to buy a new carb , question is should I stick with the Mikuni or try something else .... if anyones using a VM26 , would love to know what your basic settings are before I loose it ! Next major issue is the "spark" ... had the Mag off today and the coils look like they;re been in a battle field and lost , lots of scored insulation on both coils LT & Lighting [not used] so they are knackered ... next question , repair the stator with fresh LT Coil [will remove the lighting one for good] points , condensor or junk it all in favour of an electronic ignition kit ? If the answer is YES go electronic whos kit to use and are they easier to set-up than the points system ! Many thanks in advance of your replys , had nothing but trouble with the bike this week and would love to see the end of the tunnel soon ! All best Greg Ps, if nothing else my leg muscles are toning up from all that damm kicking lol

Hi , just wondered if anyone from here is doing the event at Hungry Hill nr Aldershot on the 30th , hope to have the bike ready and may pop along to see if i can enter ! All best Greg R

HRC , thanks for this , it really does help when your trying to confirm what bike you just bought , trying to find pics to confirm my Miller Hi-Boy has been a nightmare , surfice to say its all sorted now , but next time I'm at a classic meet I'll be going mad with the camera , never know what your see ! All best Greg

Thanks again guys Just had the final "confirmation" from Sammy Miller himself and my frame IS one of his Hi-Boys , now upwards-n-onwards with the re-fit , list long as my arm but least Daves got all the parts needed to get her well sorted ...not sure about my fitness though , should be a right laugh , last trial I did was with the Southampton Vikings at Andovers old wooded area know as "The Plantations" way back in the '80's ! All best Greg

Cheers Lads. John have sent your images of the bike / parts of the frame , hope you can identify it from them , much appreciated Greg

Guys Can you help , did anyone other than Sammy Miller make a nickel [or chrome] plated frame for the 250 Bultaco Sherpa 198 series ? Cheers Greg can post a picture later , but just wondering as I know Mike Whitlock did make frames for the TY's & RL Suzukis , did he ever build a Bultaco frame or was this always Sammy's business.

I had a Miller Hi-boy framed 325 Bultaco when i was in my early teens... was a beast of a thing but great fun. Just phoned my parents to see if they have any pictures of it anywhere. The one thing i do remember was the footrests... thin things with an upturned lip at the end and didn't fold up i seem to recall. The bloke that brought it off me put 20 stitches in each leg as he slipped off the end of them up a big climb and it dug into his dunlop trials wellies and went all the way up to the knee!!! ouch sounds painful, am really surprised I've not seen any on e-bay , there's been a flurry of immaculate 250T's going for stupid money and the odd 350 , which at a push I'd buy and seen if Mr Miller would do me a new frame , but with folding pegs ! love to see a pic .. many thanks Greg

Hi All Am looking for anyyyyyyyyyy information , pics , details etc etc on my dream bike , a Sammy Miller Hi-Boy framed Bultaco 250 , I was riding the Ossa MAR 250 at the time this machine was launched and always promised myself I'd try to find one before I got too old .... well am nearly that age so the search is on ... any news great greatfully received ! All best Greg [hants] Ps, If anyone has such a bike would also love to hear from you , even its a "whats it like to ride" ?