Hi folks, I've started to restore our old Bultaco (again!). I've also started a little blog to document how it's all progressing. If anyone's interested follow the link and take a look, although I'm still only at the strip down stage.

Today I've scanned in the parts list for this bike and put up a link on the blog where you can download it. It might be useful to some others. The link is entry number 12.

http://ralphsbultaco.blogspot.co.uk

I'd like to here from any other owners who've restored one.

Thanks,

Ralph.

Edited April 13, 201412 yr by trailie

Ralph,

I own and have restored a Model 80. My bike is standard apart from a pair of NJB rear shocks and a Mikuni carburettor. The carb fitted I bought from SM products in 1977 (bought by mail order as we called it in them days and sent in a Hurrett speedo box!) so as far as I am concerned is a period mod.

This is the second model 80 I have owned. My first had a Sammy Miller exhaust but I have managed to resist all SM products on my current bike. When I bought this bike I got it cheap as it had a shot big end and stripped exhaust threads to the cylinder. The tank is original but I have lined it (tank care products, Norwich) for ethanol fuel and so far had no problems.

My bike is fitted with an original silencer that has been modified so that the back has a removable panel held on with screws so can be repacked. I have a triangular rear silence but it always gets knocked by my heel so run the bike without this fitted.

Stuart

(Essex)

Hi Stuart, I often though about fitting a Mikuni carb. I could never get a great tick over and always blamed it on the Amal body being worn, but I might put the amal back on just for originality.

When I was with the Romero's in Spain I was hoping to get an exhaust. Unfortunately they can't make the original main box any more, (although it's on their website). I think what he was trying to tell me was the man who used to work in the shop left with the "moulds" then scrapped them. But they do still make the chrome header pipe and the triangular box. I've a Miller part on this bike, don't know what I'll do with it.

I bought alloy mudguards instead, then ended up having to buy a bigger suitcase 'cause they wouldn't fit in the one I had ! They were a little cheaper than in the UK, 220 euro, about £180 for the pair.

Hi Trailie

I bought one in boxes last year. it's got a bit of history and period mods. I've hooked up to your blog with interest.

Thanks for the replies. I'll keep the blog updated with plenty of photos. Hopefully if I keep doing a little bit each day it won't take forever to finish.