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 old are suspect as best. That being said, 212
isn't out of the realm of possibilities. Frame paint will disappear if you look
at it too hard.

Seat is wrong. Mobleys should have a new one for you. No, it's not cheap.

Sherpas are less than ideal on the road. Hopefully the 20 miles you intend to
commute are all dirt, rocks and trees. :-)

And lastly, I'd replace the lower end seals. Especially if you have any problems
getting it to run right.

--- In TeamBultaco@yahoogroups.com, G Paul Roberts <gpaul_roberts@...> wrote:
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> 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. 
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> 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. 
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> paul
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> ________________________________
> From: Rick <alazgr8@...>
> To: TeamBultaco@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Wednesday, July 1, 2009 11:20:52 PM
> Subject: Re: [TeamBultaco] rip off or not
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> It looks pretty good for a 30 year old bike. Depending on how much you paid,
would make it even sweeter. Have fun!!
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> --- On Wed, 7/1/09, stephen gautreau <suziryder1000@ yahoo..com> wrote:
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> >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
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> >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.
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> 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]
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> >[Attachment(s) from G Paul Roberts included below]
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> >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.  
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> >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.
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> >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.
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> >Here are a couple of pictures, will repost when it starts up......
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