rusty nuts Posted July 19, 2018 Report Share Posted July 19, 2018 hi there as old story goes I've come back into trials at a more mature age after my hay day on a Whitehalk ty ?. brought this 250 bultaco I'm preparing and not sure of model if some keen eyed exspert could let me no thanks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusty nuts Posted July 19, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2018 hi there as old story goes I've come back into trials at a more mature age after my hay day on a Whitehalk ty ?. brought this 250 bultaco I'm preparing and not sure of model if some keen eyed exspert could let me no thanks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lorenzo Posted July 19, 2018 Report Share Posted July 19, 2018 Without a picture, a crystal ball would probably be more use than keen eyes ! Post the engine and frame nos. and I'm quite sure someone on here will be able to help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusty nuts Posted July 19, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2018 hi there? for reason they they did not up load . here you go ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fourex Posted July 19, 2018 Report Share Posted July 19, 2018 (edited) Model 198(250) and Model 199(325) ran from approx 5/77 to 9/78 according to the literature I have, your engine may well be a polished 198 rather than black, but the frame and other components are earlier, any numbers on the head stock? A bitza I think. Edited July 19, 2018 by fourex JPEG added. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusty nuts Posted July 19, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2018 hi there thanks it's a 250 the engine and frame have matching numbers on there ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gasserguy Posted July 19, 2018 Report Share Posted July 19, 2018 Check with Dave at Bultaco UK. He has all the import papers. https://www.inmotiontrials.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feetupfun Posted July 19, 2018 Report Share Posted July 19, 2018 Frame is a few years earlier than M198 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullylover Posted July 19, 2018 Report Share Posted July 19, 2018 Hi Rusty Nuts. Your Sherpa is a M198 which came out here in Australia in 1978. It should have a red plastic tank and mudguards. The Bultacos didn`t really come out at the start of each year which is why everyone just says the first two(early ones) or three numbers(later ones) of the engine and frame numbers. The later 250s start with a R whereas the later 350s start with a J. That`s why you know yours is a 250. RM198. Graham. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusty nuts Posted July 19, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2018 That's very interesting it came with an 175 alpina seat tank unit on it which confused me further ?it actually looks and works ok so may leave it on for now thank again? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
section swept Posted July 19, 2018 Report Share Posted July 19, 2018 4 hours ago, rusty nuts said: hi there? for reason they they did not up load . here you go ? I see your grass is in brilliant condition too, many just like mine??⛈☀️The Bultaco worker that stamped the first letters of your engine number was either drunk or it was their first day operating a hammer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusty nuts Posted July 19, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2018 ? yes I thought that ! think he was just happy he got the stamp right way round . I'm hoping wife will give up on the garden soon and I can tun it in to practice arena ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lorenzo Posted July 19, 2018 Report Share Posted July 19, 2018 As others have already pointed out, it's a bitsa. I can see parts from several different models there.........don't let that put you off, as it doesn't make it any less rideable or enjoyable. However, if the serial no. stamped on the frame headstock is the same as the engine it's a re-stamp....... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusty nuts Posted July 19, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2018 6 minutes ago, lorenzo said: As others have already pointed out, it's a bitsa. I can see parts from several different models there.........don't let that put you off, as it doesn't make it any less rideable or enjoyable. However, if the serial no. stamped on the frame headstock is the same as the engine it's a re-stamp....... it's not a restamp it's a custom ? rides as well as any I've rode must have a checkerd past then ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusty nuts Posted July 19, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2018 23 minutes ago, rusty nuts said: ? yes I thought that ! think he was just happy he got the stamp right way round . I'm hoping wife will give up on the garden soon and I can tun it in to practice arena ?? looks like a 500 quid bitiza from replies on it got more DNA than dolly the sheep 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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