beerman Posted March 28, 2012 Report Share Posted March 28, 2012 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadof2 Posted March 28, 2012 Report Share Posted March 28, 2012 If the chain is on the same side go ahead, should be quite easy. Nice running motors the mid 70s TY250s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody Posted March 28, 2012 Report Share Posted March 28, 2012 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the observer Posted March 29, 2012 Report Share Posted March 29, 2012 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? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monoped Posted March 29, 2012 Report Share Posted March 29, 2012 Mike - sound words of advice from Woody & The Observer - Don't do it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beerman Posted March 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2012 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) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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