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  1. As I move forward with my 191 resto, it is apparent that I'm going to need to change out the crank bearings. Does this engine use two or three bearings? The engine has an 85 mm wiseco piston ready to slip in and I was wondering the best route on the small end bearing. Do I have to use the two spacers or can I opt for the wider bearing? Seems the wider bearing would allow movement.... Just don't know. Last: I hate the pin setup on the clutch hub. Any issues switching that out to the threaded type.? thanks for any help. Herman
  2. Thanks to Jim Evans at the Beamish site for directing me as to where the part went. Yep, it goes INSIDE the cases - the same ones I'd already assembled.... so, after splitting the cases again and breaking the right side one beyond repair, most of the motor is back together and so far appears correct. Some good has come of all this trouble - frozen case bolts that had to be drilled out, center cases that broke my case puller as they had never been apart, pieces I couldn't figure where to place, flywheels that didn't want to come off..... but now I must say I feel pretty comfortable working with the cases split. This bike has to be something special. It just has to. So many obstacles and still moving forward with the goal of riding vintage class on it. Will post again when done.
  3. You be right, Doug.... Rode the 321 Sunday - took a newbie and let him ride the TL125. Three hours later he was having trouble walking upright and said his legs, back, shoulders, and arms hurt. I have golf league matches on Tuesday and Wednesday this summer. Yeah, I know - Golf, but I usually win some money and that keeps parts on the old junkers and the 321. What's up next? Striders for Riders, then Sidell, Illinois?
  4. Wow, hate to admit to this but I really need some help. I disassembled my RL back in the fall and made ready for seal / bearing replacements. All went as well as expected and I have the center cases back together. As I waited so long to complete, I took my time reassembling the clutch side outer case items. The small arm with the wheel - I think is called a shift drum follower? It has a tiny spring that anchors to the little stub at the 8 o'clock position of the shift drum. The bolt is a banjo type. Anyway, I simply cannot figure out how it attaches. I've looked at it as well as the schematic from the Beamish site and maybe it's my old age but I'm stuck. Anyone have a photo of this daggone thing that might help? Thanks!
  5. Almost there. I was ready to install the new tank and found that the petcock mounting is different than the stocker. This one has a two screw install instead of the single unit found on the stock tank. I assume In Motion sells these? Anyway, so far; I powder coated the shock springs and footpegs mainly because I could. They look pretty good.
  6. Got mine in the mail today. I haven't spent much time fiddling with the 199 or the RL due to hip replacement surgery, but now i am cleared to return to my activities. Trying to regain strength in the legs and plan my first outing since November on my little TL125. I have managed to install the electronic ignition and OKO carb, repainted the frame to a pretty close color, picked up a new tank and fenders, and swapped the flywheel for a 250 unit per Steve B's advice. Most of this work began before the surgery. The WES is the capper, though. Will post pics once I get it on!
  7. Hello all- I got a tip from a fellow 199 rider about swapping out the stock flywheel on my 350 for a 250 flywheel. Is there a model year reference that will work? I see several flywheels from early 1970's for model 49's. Thanks, Herman
  8. I'm going to plan on replacing the mains while I have the bottom end split. It will make a good project for this winter as I will be off most of December after hip replacement. I think I will go ahead and pull the motor before that and get it up on the bench where I can work on it. Meanwhile, I'm going to try to squeeze in as much riding before the surgery on one of the other bikes. Thanks for the advice.
  9. I have the US silver engine model. Once I got this project running, I noticed a few things: 1.Bike smokes quite a bit, even at 60:1 mix of MC1. 2.Lots of engine noise. I used some rubber blocks between the head fins. Helped a little. 3.Bike took a lot of warm up time before I could shut off the choke. When I'd try to soon, it just wanted to die. I figured maybe the old carb was bad, so I got a new OKO from Mid Atlantic Trials. Same place I got my 199 carb. Bike still starts second kick and is acting the same. I pulled the head when I first got the bike and found a bad head gasket - replaced it. Piston was shiny new, but I didn't pull the cylinder to check for wear or broken ring. Bike also idles irregularly. When revved it takes a bit to return to low idle. Engines runs very strong when revved and does not lack power. The mid range power seems more like an enduro. Low end wasn't great, so I hoped the smaller OKO would help. I'm guessing bad crank seals. Can the seals be changed without splitting the cases? Any ideas on something I could be over looking?
  10. I took a look at the parts diagram and saw the cylinder head rubber inserts. I remember those. The diagram also lists a cylinder rubber. Can anyone tell me where those go and how many they require? Hope to take her out for a shakedown ride soon.
  11. After a long delay the RL is nearing completion. I found a steel tank with a couple of minor dents and decided against the bondo / rattle can repair. Instead I went ahead and used my powder coater and slapped some yellow on it. It's a bit cobby to be sure, but for a rider / loaner it suits me and is durable. The yellow also perfectly matches the new fenders. The frame cut makes for a nice, sharp turn. The silencer isn't standard and a bit on the loud side. It starts very easily and runs strong. The motor puts out a lot of noise, though. I was thinking of some rubber between the fins like my 199 Bul. Didn't these RL's come stock with rubber inserts between the head fins? The top end is new and tolerances what they should be. Here's a pic. Sort of reminds me of the 1975 RM125 tank and graphics.
  12. Greetings After spending the better part of my day following my riding buddy's MAR, I politely asked if he could find an alternative to the obnoxious Skyway type silencer he is using. This thing sounds like an old RM 250 or worse. I'm guessing Skyway as it looks exactly like the ones we used back in the day. He has repacked it but it's still rather loud. It's not the pickle style that I've seen as stock issue. What's the hot ticket for these bikes? I have a small Super Trapp - 1 1/4" inlet that I thought about giving him, but I think that maybe a WES unit or something similar would look and work better. It's really important that we keep our bikes as quiet as possible where we ride. Thanks for the help. Herman
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    Mar Kick Starter

    Hello all- Is there a trick to reassembling the '72 MAR 250 kick starter lower and upper. The two small springs and bearing are giving me fits. Sure don't need any more of those! Any help appreciated. Herman
  14. Thanks for the info. Turns out the bike is a 1980. Riding buddy's research shows that the 250's were not imported into the US and only a handful of the 350's were. According to info from the previous owner, only two of the orange 250's are in the US today. We think that possibly his bike came over for the 82 world round in Texas and was ridden by a minder, but we're not sure. Any of you historians know anything about this theory? At my insistence after viewing this beautiful motorcycle my friend has retired it to his in house museum. I did get to ride it a bit, though and was quite impressed! Thanks! Herman
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    Bultaco Seat

    Here's a photo:
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    Bultaco Seat

    That looks like the ticket. Thanks!
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    Bultaco Seat

    Hello again. Found a pipe for that 191 project. Many thanks! Now I am looking for a seat. I found this one on ebay, but I'm not sure it is correct or even close. Would anyone mind taking a look and giving an opinion? http://www.ebay.com/itm/BULTACO-SHERPA-T-SEAT-SADDLE-PILLION-/351599105396?hash=item51dcf09574:g:kxMAAOSwFnFWDdTF&vxp=mtr Thanks! Herman
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    Model 191

    Thanks for the replies. If I pick this one up, plans are to have it as a project for sure. Price is right - somewhere between 5 and 600 US depending on my negotiation skills that day. I just hate to see it parted out when it could be saved. Might grab it and wait for an exhaust to show up somewhere.
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    Model 191

    Hello all- Now that the 199 is up and running, I'm looking at a model 191. The bike needs the usual once over and is missing a couple of components, namely the seat and exhaust. I found an earlier model 85 exhaust that looks similar and can be had for a modest price. I'm not sure, however, that it will fit. Can anyone tell me what exhaust system will fit this bike other than the stock unit? Thanks for the help! herman
  20. A riding partner of mine has acquired a pristine condition 250 Gripper and it appears to be near museum quality. Lucky him! He's unsure about a couple of things, however. He wants the bike to be as close to original as possible. He's seen photos of 81 250's with either orange or unpainted bars. Same for the chain guard. Both his bars and guard are unpainted. Did a mid year production switch happen? Also. the stock shocks are Telesco brand. Are those stock and are they rebuildable? Thanks for any advice, info, or guidance.
  21. Slapped an appropriate spacer behind the sprocket as it had none. All is well now. Another field test set for tomorrow.
  22. Thanks for the replies. I will get it pulled tonight, hopefully, and go about finding an appropriate washer. Herman
  23. Here are some photos. Hope they show enough. The sprocket is an 11 tooth. I pulled the chain and had some trouble removing it by pulling from the top side / rear. Hung up. I figured I had a kinked link but found nothing kinked. It just seems to be hanging up. I think the chain is incorrect as said above. I didn't pull the sprocket as I didn't have a socket large enough. Not even sure what size to get..... Dumb question, but are the threads left handed? I'm assuming counter clockwise to loosen.
 
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