penno350 Posted June 17, 2006 Report Share Posted June 17, 2006 Hi Guys Resto looks good, I am currently rebuilding a 199a white frame model but I am struggling with the swing arm bushes which are a Sammy Miller replacement set. I have cleaned out the inside of the swing arm but when I fit the Nylon outer it grips the metal inner bush. Advice from Sammy Miller mechanic was 'turn down' the nylon outer but this seems a bit hit and miss as I don't have a lathe. Anybody had similar experience or provide any advice which would be gratefully received Cheers GP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sherpatensing Posted June 17, 2006 Report Share Posted June 17, 2006 Penno, my advice would be to deal with Dave Renham at Bultaco UK and if my experience is anything to go by, don't waste your time and money with SM products Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
penno350 Posted June 17, 2006 Report Share Posted June 17, 2006 HiTensing Thanks for the tip, I think I will cut my losses and take your advice Cheers Penno350 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dabdab Posted June 18, 2006 Report Share Posted June 18, 2006 Hey Diggler. I always thought the 199A , as distinct to the 199(Red tank model ) already had the extra 2 inches ( top and bottom ) as standard. I have a letter from Reg May re my old 199 showing how to do this mod on the 199, written about 1980. On that subject, did the 199B have the same pipe length as the 199A DabDab Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2fargone Posted June 19, 2006 Report Share Posted June 19, 2006 Hi, great restoration! sorry to hyjack your thread but can anyone confirm the correct colour match for an early 'Slimline Sherpa T' frame, I believe 'Ford Siver Fox' is the nearest but I just wondered if any of you guys know any different. It is actually for a 74' Bultaco Chispa I am restoring but it is basically a scaled down Sherpa T. thanks chaps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2fargone Posted June 20, 2006 Report Share Posted June 20, 2006 That'll do for me then, thanks 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sherpatensing Posted June 20, 2006 Report Share Posted June 20, 2006 (edited) Heres my 199B and 159 Edited June 20, 2006 by sherpatensing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sherpatensing Posted June 21, 2006 Report Share Posted June 21, 2006 Thanks for the positive comments Big John. I have been unable to locate the correct handlebars for the 199B. I have competed about seven T/S trials with it since last Autumn and it is really superb to use. However it will now retire into the dining room with the others. (I'm sure you must understand BJ. and you, frontroomautos!) The 159 now has the round Sherpa T decals fitted, and correct mudguards will be bought when I can manage to prise the chequebook open (again). They are quite expensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinm Posted June 21, 2006 Report Share Posted June 21, 2006 Steve Goode has some suitable steel braced bars on ebay that would look right....click here Hope this helps Martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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