slowrider Posted February 25, 2022 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2022 Underestimated how well the wheels would polish up, was going to toss them in the trash! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slowrider Posted February 27, 2022 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2022 I didnt notice this till after powder coat, looks like some surgery will be needed to convert to RH brake or stick with left hand... Not sure why they did this?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagenut Posted February 28, 2022 Report Share Posted February 28, 2022 Nice-looking wheelset you've got there. And I'll bet you're glad you didn't toss 'em. They polished up very nicely! As to your swingarm... the cable guide was likely modified for additional brake rod clearance with the left-side brake. Personally, I like the positive feel of the brake rod vs. right-side pedal using a cable. Doesn't take long to acclimate to opposite shift/brake orientation... and, as an added bonus, with right-side shifting you can really raise that lever for greater obstacle clearance - which you can't do as well with the left-side lever due to lever contact with the drive chain. Looking forward to your finished restoration! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slowrider Posted February 28, 2022 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2022 44 minutes ago, vintagenut said: Nice-looking wheelset you've got there. And I'll bet you're glad you didn't toss 'em. They polished up very nicely! As to your swingarm... the cable guide was likely modified for additional brake rod clearance with the left-side brake. Personally, I like the positive feel of the brake rod vs. right-side pedal using a cable. Doesn't take long to acclimate to opposite shift/brake orientation... and, as an added bonus, with right-side shifting you can really raise that lever for greater obstacle clearance - which you can't do as well with the left-side lever due to lever contact with the drive chain. Looking forward to your finished restoration! Still torn on which side to use, but starting to think you may be right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slowrider Posted March 7, 2022 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2022 Is the speedo drive needed to space out the rear wheel correctly ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lorenzo Posted March 7, 2022 Report Share Posted March 7, 2022 Yes. Or a replacement spacer, like this :- https://www.inmotiontrials.com/product/bultaco-sherpa-speedo-replacement-spacer-17mm/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slowrider Posted March 10, 2022 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2022 The more I work on this bike the more puzzled I get, the depth of cavity for the fork seal is only enough for one seal and there is no groove for a circlip to hold it in...hmmm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slowrider Posted March 10, 2022 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2022 just found another post that says this may be normal for late model bikes. Progress so far... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slowrider Posted March 11, 2022 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2022 Another dumb question, the swing arm bolt has very few threads engaged, is this normal or did I get to short a bolt? had to destroy the old one getting it out and pretty sure it went all the way through the nut on the old one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feetupfun Posted March 12, 2022 Report Share Posted March 12, 2022 9 hours ago, slowrider said: Another dumb question, the swing arm bolt has very few threads engaged, is this normal or did I get to short a bolt? had to destroy the old one getting it out and pretty sure it went all the way through the nut on the old one. Two thicknesses of that plastic coating and that washer being new would not be helping the situation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slowrider Posted March 12, 2022 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2022 13 hours ago, feetupfun said: Two thicknesses of that plastic coating and that washer being new would not be helping the situation Was thinking the frame may flex in as well? we will see Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slowrider Posted March 26, 2022 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2022 Well its officially a roller Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gearboy Posted March 26, 2022 Report Share Posted March 26, 2022 On 2/10/2022 at 6:10 PM, slowrider said: Well I tried Feked and trials france but neither site would let me buy anything, website was a POS. So I am off to motion since the wesite actually seems to work and take my money..very frustrating. Would like to go through Hughes, but his website is worthless also. I'm finishing up a 199A so I know what you're going through. InMotion parts come unbelievably fast to the States. But, Hugh's or now its known as ClassicBultaco.com is very good. Tim Wever is an excellent source of advice and help and they have lots more than on their site. Call or send an email. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slowrider Posted March 27, 2022 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2022 22 hours ago, Gearboy said: I'm finishing up a 199A so I know what you're going through. InMotion parts come unbelievably fast to the States. But, Hugh's or now its known as ClassicBultaco.com is very good. Tim Wever is an excellent source of advice and help and they have lots more than on their site. Call or send an email. Bought a few items from Hughes, just took forever, actually got stuff quicker from Motion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slowrider Posted March 29, 2022 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2022 having a hard time find a thumbs up ignition cover in good or NOS shape, if anyone runs across one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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