March 18, 200719 yr All this talk of Twinshocks has got me thinking about using the old Bultaco again so as i cant do much with the James till next week thought i would drag the old girl out and get her up and running again. After a bit of faffing about draining fuel and cleaning the carb got her running. Now to get her Trial ready. So some advice required please. Its a model 199B 340 81 Sherpa What is the std gearing? It's just that it feels a bit high geared. It's got knackered rear shocks so they need replacing. Will probably go for Betors but the ones on it are 360mm center to center. Is this right? Looks a bit high at the back. Steers ok but seem to remember 340mm was the length for Bultaco? So any of you guys using Bultacos especially the 199B can you help?
March 18, 200719 yr Author front 11 rear 39 Yeah thats the gearing thats on it but it just feels a bit on the high side. Might try a 41 on the rear as it wont be used on the road and the sections locally are getting tighter and tighter. Anybody else tried lowering the gearing a touch? Big John. Shes not For Sale. Felt really nice to get back on the old girl today even if it was only up and down and round and round and figure eights etc etc in the drive Need to get some practice in. Anybody any ideas on the shock length? Where's Legs when you need him?
March 19, 200719 yr Author 340 199-B standard gearing is 11t 40t Thanks mate i know it's only 1 tooth but i knew it felt a touch on the high side. Making a list of bits so will be giving you a call.
March 20, 200719 yr Personally i would spend a little bit more on your rear shocks... treat the old girl to a nice set of Falcon's..
March 20, 200719 yr Author Personally i would spend a little bit more on your rear shocks... treat the old girlto a nice set of Falcon's..
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