Author Topic: Wanted Bultaco (Read 6343 times)

cappisj1 · « **Reply #30 on:** April 20, 2020, 01:36:46 PM »

I tracked down the bike I learned to ride with. Needs some attention but not much. Shocked at the price for parts. “Ping ping ping ping”.

bigbikerrick · « **Reply #31 on:** April 20, 2020, 02:32:37 PM »

Quote from: Roebling3 on April 19, 2020, 03:41:07 PM

Thanx for the website Guzzistajohn. Looks to be many followers.

In another week or 2 I'll be going through that part of NYS.
I tried to talk Hugh into building a racer for me; 20+ years ago.
Couldn't get him interested enough to make it happen. The killer was, he knew I'd put it on the street. It wasn't well known at the time, but certain states will register a late model 2 stroke for the street. I enjoy rolling into a MA DMV on a 2 stroke. Some times it is as gross as; wtf izzat? R3~

In Arizona you can register darn near anything for the street, we have a stretched out yamaha banshee , with cray looking expansion chambers,that is 100% street legal. Sometimes its fun to blast down a street, killing all the mosquitos with a huge cloud of two stroke smoke! Most millenials stop dead in their tracks,and look at you like WTF is that all about?

Rick

bigbikerrick · « **Reply #32 on:** April 20, 2020, 02:36:41 PM »

Quote from: Rebochi on April 19, 2020, 10:33:33 AM

Almost a Bultaco

A nice Ossa on Craigs list

https://phoenix.craigslist.org/wvl/mcy/d/tonopah-71-ossa-250-pioneer/7097193264.html

I have been looking at this Pioneer for about a week,now. What a beauty! being close to me, I am kinda grateful that I dont have room in the garage, and that its kickstart only,or I would probably drive north to snatch that up. What a cool desert sled that would make!
I cant kickstart a bike worth a crap, with a fused ankle.
Rick

Guzzistajohn · « **Reply #33 on:** April 20, 2020, 02:51:43 PM »

https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=fantic+300+trials&docid=608031557571315794&mid=96248539007087BD294B96248539007087BD294B&view=detail&FORM=VIRE I had a couple of these too Fantic 300 Professional SWEEEET MOTOR!!

Hysterkid999 · « **Reply #34 on:** April 20, 2020, 03:54:09 PM »

Thanks for the suggestions everyone. I’m looking for a bike to fix up down here in Arizona, not in my anymore. Wanted something I could keep with for a long time. Wanted to learn to work on these Bultaco a as they seem like really good machines, however, the prices are high, and a lot of people probably have them stored in some Pennsylvania garage. Was hoping something maybe would be able to come out of the blue in Arizona as the Guzzi community is always ready to pass of a bike that’s not being ridden to someone that’ll work on it and ride it.

Hysterkid999 · « **Reply #35 on:** April 20, 2020, 03:59:30 PM »

I looking at the alpines mostly. But I’m open to all makes. It’s great to see the dust these bikes kick up, the memories etc.

Hysterkid999 · « **Reply #36 on:** April 20, 2020, 04:08:09 PM »

Quote from: Petrus Rocks on April 20, 2020, 11:34:48 AM

I race vintage dirtbikes. Currently have a 78 Frontera 250. So much depends how fast you want to ride and what type of terrain. The Alpinas are nice trail bikes and are low to the ground- they're a trials bike with a good seat. Later Pursangs and Fronteras with good shocks on the back are similar to
other bikes of the period. Modern shocks are much better than what was available in the day. Bultacos are unique, sturdy, and if you like old bikes a lot of fun.

I just figured out how to reply! I’d like to race too, always been slides by that, had a captain that I knew while fishing that would talk about his racing days all the time and that’s how I found out about Bultacos. I want something solid, was thinking an alpine, just missed one for sale for 750 in Tucson, but was still doing our quarantine from my, so couldn’t rightfully go out there. My buddy just bought an xt500 and has been working on it down the street and I was hoping to get a Bultaco that I could have for life. What model would you suggest for desert riding and maybe a translation into racing?

bigbikerrick · « **Reply #37 on:** April 20, 2020, 07:28:21 PM »

I had a 360 Pursang, back around 74 that I used as a desert sled. Lovely motor,and very light bike, that was a real brute ,when it would come on the pipe. There are some nice ,vintage dirt bikes lurking in peoples garages ,in the Tucson area. I used to really enjoy seeing them on display at the "Barrio Brewery " vintage bike show. Bultacos, Maicos, CZs, Ossas, Elsinores, old Yamaha TTs, etc.
Keep your eyes open, something will turn up,
Rick.

Moto Vita · « **Reply #38 on:** April 20, 2020, 07:48:52 PM »

Quote from: Hysterkid999 on April 20, 2020, 04:08:09 PM

I just figured out how to reply! I’d like to race too, always been slides by that, had a captain that I knew while fishing that would talk about his racing days all the time and that’s how I found out about Bultacos. I want something solid, was thinking an alpine, just missed one for sale for 750 in Tucson, but was still doing our quarantine from my, so couldn’t rightfully go out there. My buddy just bought an xt500 and has been working on it down the street and I was hoping to get a Bultaco that I could have for life. What model would you suggest for desert riding and maybe a translation into racing?

Frontera or Matador.

pressureangle · « **Reply #39 on:** April 21, 2020, 09:14:13 AM »

Quote from: Guzzistajohn on April 18, 2020, 08:38:47 AM

Hmmm, my Sherpa still has the original clutch from when I bought it in 1976, I guess I should keep an eye on that

Yeah, lol. I was thinking the ones with more than 14 horsepower.
I did my Bul riding on Flat tracks and deserts.
I had a '74 Yam TY250 for a couple decades. I had the opportunity to ride some contemporary Spanish trials bikes- Bultaco, Montesa, KTM. Nothing like the Yam. But I will say, that the Yam trials had a far more forgiving clutch. ;)

Roebling3 · « **Reply #40 on:** April 21, 2020, 11:28:44 AM »

Anyone here know Frank Zabriskie/ZMW or Ed Hertfelder, Tucson? R3~

Aaron D. · « **Reply #41 on:** April 21, 2020, 02:47:49 PM »

Moderate tune and lots of oil makes them last.
Flat trackers as I recall were very good at snapping cranks. I bought a Metralla "basket case" with a broken crank.

MarkPell · « **Reply #42 on:** April 21, 2020, 03:09:06 PM »

Quote from: Hysterkid999 on April 20, 2020, 03:59:30 PM

I looking at the alpines mostly. But I’m open to all makes. It’s great to see the dust these bikes kick up, the memories etc.

Sent you a PM.

Mark

JJ · « **Reply #43 on:** April 21, 2020, 09:18:21 PM »

From the HUGH's Bultaco website...

Petrus Rocks · « **Reply #44 on:** April 22, 2020, 07:59:37 AM »

Quote

I was hoping to get a Bultaco that I could have for life. What model would you suggest for desert riding and maybe a translation into racing?

A Pursang or Frontera. The The 250's are easier to start than a 360 or 370. Join the Bultaco facebook page- lots of people on there who love Buls!

JJ · « **Reply #45 on:** April 23, 2020, 09:00:28 AM »

Here is a REALLY NICE "Alpina" FOR SALE from Baxter Cycle in Marne, Iowa!!

Curtis Harper · « **Reply #46 on:** April 23, 2020, 01:49:29 PM »

I've had this little bugger since 1994

And this one since 96

But if you are looking for something cool in the vintage Dual sport scene. Both of these have titles although not Bultacos.

Rickman Zundapp

Honda SL 250

Guzzistajohn · « **Reply #47 on:** April 23, 2020, 01:56:08 PM »

Quote from: Curtis Harper on April 23, 2020, 01:49:29 PM

I've had this little bugger since 1994

And this one since 96

But if you are looking for something cool in the vintage Dual sport scene. Both of these have titles although not Bultacos.

Rickman Zundapp

Honda SL 250

I believe I've ridden next to that Sherpa a time or three!

Hysterkid999 · « **Reply #48 on:** April 24, 2020, 04:21:41 AM »

Got real lucky, really opened a can of worms on this one! Gonna have a matador, got some work to do to get it running, fingers crossed, and planning on the ahrma after the commercial fishing season if it happens, if it doesn’t I’ll get burnt here in AZ with the red flag and the wild bulls. Good to hear all your suggestions. Love that I get to see all these old pictures of y’all on your lil Bultaco a. Will be back on the board for my ambo left behind.

Moto Vita · « **Reply #49 on:** April 24, 2020, 09:36:16 AM »

Quote from: Hysterkid999 on April 24, 2020, 04:21:41 AM

Got real lucky, really opened a can of worms on this one! Gonna have a matador, got some work to do to get it running, fingers crossed, and planning on the ahrma after the commercial fishing season if it happens, if it doesn’t I’ll get burnt here in AZ with the red flag and the wild bulls. Good to hear all your suggestions. Love that I get to see all these old pictures of y’all on your lil Bultaco a. Will be back on the board for my ambo left behind.

We're gonna need more details, and photos!

ozarquebus · « **Reply #50 on:** April 24, 2020, 12:58:15 PM »

My friend Jack has one for sale in Joplin, MO
Alpina 350. It is very nice probably Excellent+ he is asking 2300

edit added link; https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3460511560656361/

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JJ · « **Reply #51 on:** April 24, 2020, 09:54:23 PM »

OK - not a Bultaco, but THAT is one fine dual-sport / enduro bike!!

Guzzistajohn · « **Reply #52 on:** April 25, 2020, 05:27:44 PM »

When you're cool enough to ride BULTACO............ .........

Hysterkid999 · « **Reply #53 on:** April 29, 2020, 03:20:02 PM »

This is the m75 frame m85 engine matador I picked up, gonna take some work, lots of quirks.

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Author Topic: Wanted Bultaco (Read 6343 times)