jonnyscrambler Posted October 7, 2010 Report Share Posted October 7, 2010 I have just bought a 1970 Matador 250 with the forks and yokes missing. Can anyone tell me what size of forks this model should have? and do forks from any other Bultaco models fit and if so will the Matador front wheel fit OK? Thanks, Jonny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feetupfun Posted October 8, 2010 Report Share Posted October 8, 2010 35mm leading axle Bultaco Betors and yes very likely that the forks and wheel and maybe triple clamps are shared with other Bultaos but before you go too far you should tell us which model Matador, not the year. Using a year for Bultacos is a bit rubbery for ID purposes. Look at the frame and motor ID numbers and the prefixes of these numbers will identify which model Matador you have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swooshdave Posted October 10, 2010 Report Share Posted October 10, 2010 35mm leading axle Bultaco Betors and yes very likely that the forks and wheel and maybe triple clamps are shared with other Bultaos but before you go too far you should tell us which model Matador, not the year. Using a year for Bultacos is a bit rubbery for ID purposes. Look at the frame and motor ID numbers and the prefixes of these numbers will identify which model Matador you have. Where are you? I have some parts for a Matador you might want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonnyscrambler Posted October 11, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2010 Where are you? I have some parts for a Matador you might want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonnyscrambler Posted October 11, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2010 Hi Dave, I am in Bournemouth in England. I need 35mm forks, sliders and yolks. I have the top nuts and springs. Can you help and are you prepared to send to England? Jonny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonnyscrambler Posted October 11, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2010 35mm leading axle Bultaco Betors and yes very likely that the forks and wheel and maybe triple clamps are shared with other Bultaos but before you go too far you should tell us which model Matador, not the year. Using a year for Bultacos is a bit rubbery for ID purposes. Look at the frame and motor ID numbers and the prefixes of these numbers will identify which model Matador you have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonnyscrambler Posted October 11, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2010 (edited) The frame number is B-7501184 and the plate is also stamped DEC - 70. I know from the damaged yolks that they are 35mm forks and the model is a mark 4. Edited October 11, 2010 by Jonnyscrambler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swooshdave Posted October 11, 2010 Report Share Posted October 11, 2010 Hi Dave, I am in Bournemouth in England. I need 35mm forks, sliders and yolks. I have the top nuts and springs. Can you help and are you prepared to send to England? Jonny Pretty much guarantee it won't be worth the shipping. Sorry. Heck, the shipping costs of the forks alone will exceed the value of any Matador. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonnyscrambler Posted October 11, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2010 Pretty much guarantee it won't be worth the shipping. Sorry. Heck, the shipping costs of the forks alone will exceed the value of any Matador. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonnyscrambler Posted October 11, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2010 OK Cheers. I just hope I can find a pair of forks in the UK. Thanks for the advice. Jonny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feetupfun Posted October 12, 2010 Report Share Posted October 12, 2010 Ok I have had a look at photos of original Mk4 Matadors and the Matador triple clamps do look different to Sherpa T and Alpina models of the same era (that also have the tapered top end on the fork tubes). I don't have a good enough picture of Mk4 or Mk5 Pursang triple clamps to see how they compare with the MK4 Matador, but Pursang forks are in-line axle anyway. You can fit a later front end off an Alpina (M115/116, M137/138) but the top clamp will look non-standard (if that matters to you) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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