woody Posted January 24, 2006 Report Share Posted January 24, 2006 (edited) the only perfect parts on a bultaco is the betor forks,i rode a 199a and a199b.lots of lowend power but not much rev,weird turning and both bikes were overly heavy <{POST_SNAPBACK}> A 199b 340 Sherpa not much rev...?? You're joking You should have been over here a few years ago to watch a bloke called Dave Hooke ride his 340 in the twinshock championship. Could that bike sing a high tune or what. Having witnessed it on many occassions it makes me wince to think about it even now, but it took all the abuse thrown at it and just kept going. In fact, it is featured on one of the CJB round up videos from about '93 when he achieves a very rare clean on a hideously boggy section in the Cheltenham round - flat out in 4th for the entire section. Draws praise from a certain Mr Saunders who is co-commentating. Ah... those were the days. Bultaco 5 World Championships SWM 1 World Championship Nuff said...... <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Nice - Like it Edited January 24, 2006 by Woody Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twinnshock Posted January 25, 2006 Report Share Posted January 25, 2006 Bultaco 5 World Championships SWM 1 World Championship Nuff said...... <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Legs After reading this post for one moment I thought you might actually like "Bultaco's" Is the Fantic up for sale? Twinnshock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feetupfun Posted January 25, 2006 Report Share Posted January 25, 2006 If "twinshock" class had a date cutoff of 1981, I suspect that there would be few SWMs and Fantics competing. In a pre-81 class I suspect that Bultaco (and Montesa) would be quite popular. We need to compare apples with apples. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinm Posted January 25, 2006 Report Share Posted January 25, 2006 If "twinshock" class had a date cutoff of 1981, I suspect that there would be few SWMs and Fantics competing. In a pre-81 class I suspect that Bultaco (and Montesa) would be quite popular.We need to compare apples with apples. Think you would be right if it was pre 1978 when SWM and Fantic started. Most of the SWM's that are around are 1980/81 models. Fantics had the 125 and 200 around in 1981. Would still prefer any of these over a Bult/Mont/Ossa with the exception of a 340. Cheers Martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nigel dabster Posted January 25, 2006 Report Share Posted January 25, 2006 the only perfect parts on a bultaco is the betor forks,i rode a 199a and a199b.lots of lowend power but not much rev,weird turning and both bikes were overly heavy <{POST_SNAPBACK}> One of the best bikes of the era for turning, much better than the 349 for example. The gearboxes were the best and the 340's had a great 4th gear ratio for mud sections. They were not perfect of course but like legs said they won the world champs when the competition was there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toofasttim Posted January 25, 2006 Report Share Posted January 25, 2006 much better than the 349 for example. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> That wouldn't be difficult. A supertanker turns better than a 349 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trial pat Posted January 25, 2006 Report Share Posted January 25, 2006 :santawink: Didn't Tony Gorgot won the Scottish in 1983 on a "tank" Montesa Cota 330 ? Maybe the last win for a Twinshocker..(but not sure though) Has somebody a pic from Tony? Patrick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbmoto Posted January 26, 2006 Report Share Posted January 26, 2006 Pic of Toni in 1983 ssdt from Don Morley's excelent Spanish Trials bikes book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
austini Posted January 27, 2006 Report Share Posted January 27, 2006 Micks 1980 majesty, was he the oldest bloke to win a world round? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fracy Posted January 27, 2006 Report Share Posted January 27, 2006 Back onto topic! Regardless of year, we all know that the best twinshock bike made ever is, 240 Fantic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbmoto Posted January 27, 2006 Report Share Posted January 27, 2006 Honda TL250, not the best but definitely the most fun, (bored out with xl head) silly amounts of power but excellent traction. My Fantic is better but doesn't make me smile as much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toofasttim Posted January 27, 2006 Report Share Posted January 27, 2006 :santawink: Didn't Tony Gorgot won the Scottish in 1983 on a "tank" Montesa Cota 330 ? Maybe the last win for a Twinshocker..(but not sure though)Patrick <{POST_SNAPBACK}> The 330 was a way better bike than the 349. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twinshockdude Posted January 27, 2006 Report Share Posted January 27, 2006 Micks 1980 majesty, was he the oldest bloke to win a world round? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> i remember the day well! all the young superstars got murdered by an old guy on a majesty - it was awesome to watch,we followed mick all day,he was his usual magical self.as i remember he won the trial on about 100 lost.another memory of that day was schreiber passing us on the road bolt upright with one leg in the air.is it me or were trials more fun then - anon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee harris Posted January 27, 2006 Report Share Posted January 27, 2006 give the guy a medal. The 240 Fantic is certainly one of the best; Now if I finish putting the 303 engine into it, 303 exhaust front, top engine mount.....300 front brake (Discs and hyrd clutchs are not intended for twinshocks and are illegal over here!) 301 swing arm, 300 seat, 303 gold rims (With tubes..... Will post a picture if I ever finish it! lee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fracy Posted January 27, 2006 Report Share Posted January 27, 2006 I'm a bit of a traditionalist myself! Love the 240 engine and the lines of the whole bike! I have a nice set of Hebo pegs that were set back and down on mine! What a world of difference to the handling and overall feel. Feels so much like a modern bike with the riding stance now! Next up is a new carb! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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