big_e Posted September 14, 2016 Report Share Posted September 14, 2016 I am in the process of starting a rebuild of a genuine 199B and need some help in sourcing a couple of parts please. Firstly, any idea where I can get hold of a right hand side cast (forged?) alloy rear brake lever? They used to appear on eBay now and again, but not lately. Secondly, I am also after a curved, oval rear registration plate, the type that follows the contour of the mudguard. I know they are not original fit, but I fitted one to my bike when it was new. I'm blowed if I can find one on eBay or anywhere else for that matter, but a couple of years ago they were quite common. Thanks in advance for any help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d250b Posted September 14, 2016 Report Share Posted September 14, 2016 Hi big_e, might be able to help with your number plate, i got one from ebay-pre curved for my model 190 and it fitted a treat. I haven't even road registered it but wanted the number plate on there anyway. unfortunately the link to the ebay item doesn't come up with anything but I think this is the company that sold them: D & C Classic Motor Cycles - Ickornshaw Mills - Ickornshaw - Cowling - BD22 ODB - Tel: 01535 630137 I also ordered the numbers and letters to stick on from ebay and they came from a company called 'snappygrafix'. (they have their own website by same name) they were very obliging and even managed to do me the font which was in use around 1977 when the bike was new! DVLA have changed it over the years and there are subtle differences and I thought it would be good to be authentic. The plate was only about £14 and the letters/numbers only about £4. hope this helps. best of luck with your rebuild! D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brownie001 Posted September 14, 2016 Report Share Posted September 14, 2016 (edited) Hi big_e, this guy says 'order what you want', http://www.bultaco.de/bultaco/bultaco-bestell.php Could be worth a try. This guys http://www.buerkmayer.de/Bultaco.htm got this on offer Edited September 14, 2016 by brownie001 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guys Posted September 14, 2016 Report Share Posted September 14, 2016 I suppose you already did a search in these stores? http://www.bultacoclassic.com/ http://www.motosdelabuelo.com/ http://www.francetrialclassic.com/en/ http://www.frankiemountain.com/ https://www.inmotiontrials.com/product-category/parts/twinshock/bultaco/ http://stores.ebay.com/VINTAGE-SPANISH-BIKES/BULTACO-SHERPA-/_i.html?rt=nc&_fsub=2874894013&_sid=102317023&_trksid=p4634.c0.m14.l1513&_pgn=1 http://romeromotos.com/ingles/principaleng.htm http://buerkmayer.de/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metisse Posted September 14, 2016 Report Share Posted September 14, 2016 The cambs trials centre has the oval number plates, just ordered one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
model80 Posted September 14, 2016 Report Share Posted September 14, 2016 (edited) The cambs trials centre has the oval number plates, just ordered one. FIBREGLASS REAR NUMBER PLATE http://www.cambstrialscentre.com/apps/webstore/products/show/5039199 Edited September 14, 2016 by model80 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bondy Posted September 15, 2016 Report Share Posted September 15, 2016 (edited) i ordered 1 off those ovel shaped number plates didnt really have any problem finding 1 am sure sammy miller dose them may be try there. to the R/H Alloy foot brake pedle they are hard to find now may be some 1 as a spare on hear i like the new 1 that inmotion have i was thinking off getting 1 for my next build not original but near enough for me. Edited September 15, 2016 by bondy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bondy Posted September 15, 2016 Report Share Posted September 15, 2016 I do have 2 spare Alloy brake leavers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twinnshock Posted September 15, 2016 Report Share Posted September 15, 2016 I bought a couple of the Yellow number plates from Sammy Miller a few years ago. These were quite simple parts just cut from a yellow universal rear mudguard. I could have made them myself if I had known. Stuart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pschrauber Posted September 15, 2016 Report Share Posted September 15, 2016 Why not buy a sheet of plastic board and cut it out too your needs by yourself? I did this for in many occasions bust result you will get with a bandsaw with low speed and a sawband with tight hacks or a jigsaw with a metal sawblade and low rpm. For using the jig saw I would suggest to use a high density wood board arons 4mm in thickness on which you fastn the plastic board this gives a more smooth cut. Then some grinding to smooth the edges and a polish and it will look perfect? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big_e Posted September 16, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2016 Great response thanks everybody, 9 in as many hours! Thanks for your comprehensive detail d250b, but I got a plate from Cambs, as suggested by model 80 and metisse. Bondy, helpful and knowledgeable as ever. I've seen the brake lever you have used on yours but I am really keen to get an original alloy one so I will be in touch via the Site. I have even been looking into getting one (or a few) cast, but I reckon they must have been forged originally, I'm not convinced that a cast one, even with heat treatment, would be strong enough. PS Thanks for the list Guys, there are a few on there I didn't know about. Photos when it's finished and thanks again. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big_e Posted September 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2016 I have just ordered an alloy brake pedal from Reimar at http://buerkmayer.de/ for the princely sum of 120 euros including p&p! Its a lot of money so I hope it is the business. I'll let you know. Thanks to brownie001 and guys. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big_e Posted October 11, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2016 To bring everyone up to date on my search for a right-hand alloy brake pedal, I received one from Buerkmeyer in Germany, second-hand by the looks of it but in perfect condition, as new. They have them in stock. As a bonus, I also managed to get a blank casting (unmachined) from Joan at Motos Del Abuelo in Spain. They had hunted for one for me and managed to find just this casting - better than nothing. At least I can now confirm that they are cast, not forged. Thanks to everyone for your help. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icallherjackie Posted October 11, 2016 Report Share Posted October 11, 2016 Hi... sorry to just jump right in on this, but i think ill follow in with this. ot myself a 199 '77 sherpa to rebuild! Quite surprised how expensive some of the parts for mine are coming in too... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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