The truth is, if you're are looking for cheap, go to Walmart. If you are looking for fun, vintage bikes are the way to go!! The fun to cost ratio is in your favor with vintage bikes, especially Bultaco's. Bultaco's are unique, and beautiful, parts and information is easy to come by and the cost is relatively inexpensive. I have several CZs, and no one has ever said they are beautiful, but when I uncover my Pursang it's a different story.
Rick
--- On Thu, 7/2/09, G Paul Roberts <gpaul_roberts@...> wrote:
From: G Paul Roberts <gpaul_roberts@...> Subject: Re: [TeamBultaco] rip off or not To: TeamBultaco@yahoogroups.com Date: Thursday, July 2, 2009, 6:10 AM
Needless to say I most likely paid too much, as purchased from a dealer. For the sake of sharing it was base $ 1,900 and with TTL and shipping $2,300. Add another $650 in spares books, manuals, spares, NOS lights etc. Doing mostly my own work I might get finished for around $4,500. But we all know how projects go.
But its not the money. I just want to have a really nice Sherpa and intend to ride it 20 odd miles a day to work and back when the weather is reaonable and have some fun on the weekends.
paul
From: Rick <alazgr8@yahoo. com> To: TeamBultaco@ yahoogroups. com Sent: Wednesday, July 1, 2009 11:20:52 PM Subject: Re: [TeamBultaco] rip off or not
It looks pretty good for a 30 year old bike. Depending on how much you paid, would make it even sweeter. Have fun!!
Rick
--- On Wed, 7/1/09, stephen gautreau <suziryder1000@ yahoo.com> wrote:
From: stephen gautreau <suziryder1000@ yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [TeamBultaco] rip off or not To: TeamBultaco@ yahoogroups. com Date: Wednesday, July 1, 2009, 8:59 PM
The only thing that indicates perhaps more use then is shown would be the worn off paint near the foot pegs/frame area. But the bike looks quite nice. You could have done alot worse. Besides, if you take the time, it would appear that it should be a fairly easy resto. Nice bike regardless of the actual details. Should be fun.
From: G Paul Roberts <gpaul_roberts@ yahoo.com> To: teambultaco@ yahoogroups. com Sent: Wednesday, July 1, 2009 8:35:53 PM Subject: [TeamBultaco] rip off or not [5 Attachments]
Just bought my second Sherpa blind off the internet (After a 30 year break, and countless other bikes) bike advertised as one owner 212 miles only. It is a bit rough but I am in two minds on how original it is. Has a couple of period (I think) after market parts and mods, tires, exhaust and a Preston Petty rear mud "Mudder".. Sort of thing I might have done during the same time period.
Tires look to be immaculate and are "Full Bores" tried looking up serial numbers a a potential clue as to if the stories are true. If anyone knows how to find serial numbers by year please let me know. Dealer sold it to me, and as does have a title I have registered it for Road use, Title would appear to support the one owner in a collection story.
Ordered NOS lights, license plate holder and wiring loom to make it street legal. As well as carb kit, air filter and ignition kit. Should be a good project for over the weekend.
Here are a couple of pictures, will repost when it starts up.......
Just bought my second Sherpa blind off the internet (After a 30 year break, and countless other bikes)  bike advertised as one owner 212 miles only.  It...
The only thing that indicates perhaps more use then is shown would be the worn off paint near the foot pegs/frame area. But the bike looks quite nice. You...
It looks pretty good for a 30 year old bike. Depending on how much you paid, would make it even sweeter. Have fun!! Â Rick ... From: stephen gautreau...
Needless to say I most likely paid too much, as purchased from a dealer. For the sake of sharing it was base $ 1,900 and with TTL and shipping $2,300. Add...
Couple things. Nice bike. Getting something that complete is a huge challenge and for a restoration, worth the additional cost. Odometer readings on bikes this...
Looks decent. Seems to be about a model 80, 1972. Check toe first 2 digits (3 on later models) of the serial number on the frame neck and engine and go here to...
The truth is, if you're are looking for cheap, go to Walmart. If you are looking for fun, vintage bikes are the way to go!! The fun to cost ratio is in your...
In a message dated 7/2/2009 9:44:35 AM Central Daylight Time, ... To this I will agree. My wife knows nothing about motorcycles. I have Huskys, Can Ams,...
Thanks for all the comments, it helps to know there are like minds out there. Especially the on the fun to $ ratio and the tech tips like seals. Decision day...
Just found an oval tank sticker, It says Sammy Miller Replica Winner 1965 67-68 Scotish Six day Trial. Would this explain the period after market parts? Does...
Where did you find the sticker? There was a Sammy Miller frame kit for the 91 but it's not what you have. I think that sticker was common on some Bultacos....
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