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Hi Tom, Yes, it was indeed a typo - 1800+ grit if i end up wet and drying it. It is my first time spraying (other than repainting old frame/engine parts in black etc), but i took my time, and was very careful not to bodge it - mist layers, light coats, flatting off after each coat with 1500 grit etc. I bought good quality pin striping tape and decent car body shop 3m masking tape to do the masking and it works really well - the lines were perfect, if i do say so myself. I then used 3mm pin striping tape for the black line and lacquered over the whole lot (decals included). I am very happy with the way it has turned out. The lacquer is so good, i am not even sure it needs flatting/polishing? I'll wait a week or so an decide! Thanks for the feedback. Max

Hi Tom (and anyone else that might be interested) Here are pics of the finished tank. I now have to wait 2 weeks for the petrol resistant lacquer to fully cure before polishing with 100 grit wet and dry. I am pretty happy with the results. Cheers, Max

Hi Tom, The tank is coming along nicely. It is all stripped, filled and painted (which took some very careful masking) and i am quite happy with the results, especially as i was quoted

Thanks for the reply. I was planning to use 'Halfrauds' paints, but also use their petrol resistant lacquer on top. I will let you know how i get on. Thanks, Max

Hi all, I was wondering if someone could give me a colour/paint reference for the blue and silver used on the aluminium 'homerlite' tanks on a 74/75 Sherpa T 250 (model 150)? Please see pic attached for reference. I have a compressor/paint gun setup, or can use spray cans if there is a good match anyone can suggest. Any suggestions welcome. Thanks in advance. Cheers, Max

Peter at Bultaco Australia has a used one that he going to take from a complete engine for me. Thanks for the advice chaps - much appreciated. Max

Thanks guys - I have emailed Bultaco Australia. Fingers crossed he will have good news.

Hi all, Can anyone suggest where i might get hold of a right hand side outer engine casing for 1975 Sherpa T 250 (model 150). It is the right hand side outer casing with the clutch adjuster that i need, as mine is cracked. I have asked Bultaco UK (Egham) and they only have knackered/welded/cracked ones - nothing usable. As a long shot, I have also asked Hughs Bultaco in NY. Is there anyone else i could try Any advice greatly appreciated. Cheers, Max

Got it!! It was the little dowels that were throwing me!! Had to get the missus to help though, no way i would have been able to do that on my own without going mad! Cheers!!

Hi, Aplogies if this is a very basic question... I have just removed the head and barrel from my 75 Sherpa 250 (150 model) for blasting/painting, but I am now having trouble comressing the 2 piston rings for re-installation of the barrel. How do I compress the piston rings, so i can drop the barell back over the piston? The Haynes manual says to use a 'ring clamp' is this different to 'normal' ring compressor? Any pointers much appreciated. Thanks, Max

Thanks very much!!! Max

Hi all, Please excuse the basic question, but can anyone tell me how much coolant and gear oil to use in a Beta Gara/Zero '93. I have flushed the coolant tank and radiator and need to know how much coolant to use as i cant see a fill level indicator anywhere? Also, i am going to drain and replace the gear/transmission fluid, but i do not have an oil level window, it looks like it has been replaced with a solid bolt. Can anyone tell me how much transmission fluid they use? Thanks, Max

Hi, Apologies if this is a stupid question but does anyone know where i can get a maintenance / service manual for a '93 Beta Zero/Gara. I can't seem to find anyone who makes or sells one - neither Haynes or Clymer? Any help much appreciated. Thanks, Max