guys Posted March 22, 2013 Report Share Posted March 22, 2013 Hi everybody I'm thinking of buying a 1975 Sherpa T 350. Is there something special to look out for? Does it have any weak points? Cheers, Guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trial_007 Posted March 22, 2013 Report Share Posted March 22, 2013 Venturing into twin shocks guy? The Sherpa (although a 250) was the first trial bike I ever rode, nice bikes. Good luck with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guys Posted March 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2013 Thanks yep, thought of it before and now a came across one. Might go to check it out tomorrow... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brt650 Posted March 25, 2013 Report Share Posted March 25, 2013 Hello Guys, If possible check the brake drums. The chrome brake surface has a tendency to come adrift. It's not that expensive to have the drums relined. Just a time consuming exercise with R & R ing the rim/s and spokes. Even with poor brakes they are a better bike than any Honda. Whoops did I say that out loud? Anyway I hope you have luck in getting one. P.S I saw a Sherpa T 1975 model (159) with honda wheels fitted to it on the week end. Dam ugly. Cheers brt650 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guys Posted March 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2013 Thanks for the info brt650! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b40rt Posted March 26, 2013 Report Share Posted March 26, 2013 Dont write off 250's if you come across one. Really nice bikes if set up properly. (loved the one I had a loan of JC) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
breagh Posted March 27, 2013 Report Share Posted March 27, 2013 I wouldn't class myself as No1 Bultaco Fan,rode a 76 (managed to seize the big end) and frankly it just fell apart ,never so happy when dad got me a TL125. Having not learn my lesson I ended up with a new 79 250,it too fell apart rapidly especially the wheels and the airbox couldn't keep water out. Moved on to RL,s which I wrecked too but at least they lasted a year or two. Strangely I later got involved with Italjets which looked like Bultaco copies,but I loved them,never had any issues with them. My advice,go modern. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brt650 Posted March 28, 2013 Report Share Posted March 28, 2013 Sorry breagh, But how can you compare a TL125 to a Sherpa t 350? Not even in the same league. Also I believe a Montesa 4RT would be classed as a modern bike. Which he already owns by his status. And I have 8 bikes that don't fall apart because I do regular maintenance on them. And I do agree with you on the Italjet , a lovely bike, for someone else to own. Cheers brt650 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sherpa325 Posted March 28, 2013 Report Share Posted March 28, 2013 The 1975 Sherpa 325's are a really nice bike to ride,and they look great when freshly painted, lots of alloy to polish as well. The best part about restoring Bultacos is that all parts are available for them and the motors are virtually bulletproof and dead simple to work on. Cheers Greg 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pschrauber Posted March 28, 2013 Report Share Posted March 28, 2013 They also look good with patina: You can't do anything wrong with them beside mounting plastic fenders ... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
breagh Posted March 28, 2013 Report Share Posted March 28, 2013 "How can you compare a TL125 to a Sherpa t 350? Not even in the same league. Also I believe a Montesa 4RT would be classed as a modern bike. Which he already owns by his status. And I have 8 bikes that don't fall apart because I do regular maintenance on them. And I do agree with you on the Italjet , a lovely bike, for someone else to own. Cheers brt650" Ok I surrender,but remember I was only 13 and the left hand kickstart(non Primary) no choke, had to flood it to death was heavy going. Everything worked on the Honda,it even had brakes. Bye the Noo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guys Posted March 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2013 (edited) Yep, i bought it! I'm afraid it came with plastic fenders... O well... Edited March 28, 2013 by guys 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brt650 Posted March 29, 2013 Report Share Posted March 29, 2013 Well done guys. That's a nice looking bike.Are you going to compete in twinshock trials with it? Cheers brt650 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guys Posted May 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2013 (edited) Hi brt650, yes I went to the 2 day event in aywaille (Belgium) but the carb kept flooding and had to give up after 6 non-stops. I was completely nackered from kickstarting 3 times for half an hour In the meanwile: He's getting the full treatment... Edited May 2, 2013 by guys 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brt650 Posted May 4, 2013 Report Share Posted May 4, 2013 Hello guys What's your plans? I have done several mods to my 159. Keep up the good work Cheers brt650 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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