November 5, 200619 yr Not sure whether this is the right forum, but there seems to be more knowledge of twin shock Bultacos here. Just acquired a fairly original (85) Alpina, and I could do with some advice and information. Does anyone out there have one? These are my pressing questions Where can I buy new/secondhand bits? Does anyone have a handbook for sale? Were the rear shocks longer than the Sherpa? Should there be a foam filter in the air box? Does anyone have one? Why did I buy it? Perhaps Big John's disorder is spreading? Thanks Geoff
November 5, 200619 yr hi. try dave renham. his a bultaco man,he has spares and knowledge of them. 01784 440033 Edited November 5, 200619 yr by bilco
November 7, 200619 yr Author Wow what fantastic service - chatted to Dave Renham of Bultaco UK (Inmotion) yesterday lunchtime - all the bits I wanted are here today and at a sensible price too. The service also includes a certificate of dating, so that I can register the thing Thanks for the recommendations
November 7, 200619 yr That Alpina 85 model is the first built by Bultaco, and it looks one of the very first units because of the escape (shared with Sherpa
November 8, 200619 yr Author Hi Greeves - thanks for your information. Bultaco UK confirm that the engine No and frame No suggest it was made in November 1971 - This is great news in the Uk because it means no road tax is payable (saving
November 8, 200619 yr Hi oldford02, and sorry for my English, sometimes I think it is better than it really is. Have a look here: http://www.todotrial.com/ttclasico/taller/bultacoalpina.htm This bike is the same that yours and it is a nice restoration. The silencer or final exhaust (I hope this is proper English) in this restoration is not the original, your
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