November 23, 201411 yr Finally finished my 199b restoration. Not for the traditionalists but built to ride in 'modern' twinshock events..... Hope you like it... https://www.flickr.com/photos/76022002@N08/15858619162/ https://www.flickr.com/photos/76022002@N08/15833432376/in/photostream/ https://www.flickr.com/photos/76022002@N08/15859245115/in/photostream/ https://www.flickr.com/photos/76022002@N08/15671718848/in/photostream/ Lots of alloy and titanium, 9Kg lighter than my standard 198a so quite happy. Started really easily so lets see what she handles like in a trial.
November 23, 201411 yr Author love the front pipe did you do that? what are the fork tops? Yes Nigel, made from stainless bends. Bit heavier than Idve liked but still lighter than the original.
November 23, 201411 yr Beautiful looking Bultaco, thanks for posting that. ...9kg is a LOT of weight to loose...20lbs for the imperial generation like myself I have to ask how and where did you manage such a large drop? Edited November 23, 201411 yr by iconic558
November 23, 201411 yr Author Beautiful looking Bultaco, thanks for posting that. ...9kg is a LOT of weight to loose...20lbs for the imperial generation like myself I have to ask how and where did you manage such a large drop? Thanks iconic558. Its still a fair bit heavier than Vestys x-lite... On the diet - lots of little things that all added up:- Titanium front wheel and swingarm spindles, alloy rear spindle. Alloy Rockshocks 250 clutch-side flywheel lots of titanium fasteners (including engine bolts) alloy torque arms, brake and clutch arms 1.6Kg lighter exhaust Alloy footrests Alloy kickstart Next step is a Comerfords replica swig-arm as the originals are really heavy.
November 23, 201411 yr Lovely bike. So lovely that given the nature of recent posts a well known contributor to this site will probably be on here in a minute to say you shouldn't advertise your home address in the photos...
November 23, 201411 yr Author Lovely bike. So lovely that given the nature of recent posts a well known contributor to this site will probably be on here in a minute to say you shouldn't advertise your home address in the photos... Good point, thanks, now removed.
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.