March 28, 201214 yr What do you think of this? Came upon a 1971 Sherpa T basket case. Motor is shot (chunk out of case, wont turn over, etc) but the frame& wheels are good. I have several 74 TY 250 motors and was wondering if it would be worth the effort to put a yamaha motor into that chassis (providing that it even fits) ? Or try to make a Magesty copy? Any thought or suggestions? Cheers. Mike
March 28, 201214 yr If the chain is on the same side go ahead, should be quite easy. Nice running motors the mid 70s TY250s
March 28, 201214 yr If it was me, not worth the effort, I'd find another Sherpa motor - much better performance than the TY which is also a bigger and heavier lump. The TY exhaust port is central and will exit straight into the Sherpa down tube, so you also have to find a way of routing the exhaust around that.
March 29, 201214 yr Mike, If you fix the Bultaco you will have a piece of trials history. If you put the Yamaha motor in it you will own a ******* that nobody wants. Can you post photos of the Bultaco?
March 29, 201214 yr Author Haven't taken any pics yet. (If I can remeber I'll try) but it is in rough shape. I only paid $100 us for it, for the price it was in great condition! (if I don't use it I will take it up to Mid Ohio in July to try to sell it)
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