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A shadetree amateur’s attempt to create my own low-budget, scratch-built motorcycle, to find out whether I could do it. Ten years later, I still don’t quite know the answer.

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On October 25, 2021

Ten Years On…

Today marks the 10-year anniversary of the first post I wrote about Bultakenstein. At the time,Read More

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On April 9, 2021

Speedometer mock-up

I bought a speedometer from a Suzuki GZ250 and set it on Bultakenstein to see howRead More

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On April 6, 2021

Progress photos

I rolled Bultakenstein outside for some progress shots, to keep me motivated. Chassis fabrication is basicallyRead More

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On March 26, 2021

Revised steering complete

I got the front end back from my local welder, all nicely TIG’d up. I startedRead More

  • Bultakenstein
On February 23, 2021

Steering stem progress

The revised steering stem setup is coming along nicely. The GS500E steering stem is a snugRead More

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On February 19, 2021

Seat mounting clamps

I mounted the seat this morning. Nothing very high tech, but still a minor milestone. IRead More

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On February 10, 2021

Revised steering stem

Examining the GS500 steering steam I had purchased for the Aermacchi-Ducati Special. I discovered that theRead More

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On February 4, 2021

Seat upholstery complete

I finished upholstering the seat yesterday. My stitch lines are a bit haphazard and the fitRead More

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On January 26, 2021

Sewing the seat cover

I’ve made some progress sewing the seat cover; the front half is done. It looks okay,Read More

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On January 20, 2021

Cobbler’s sewing machine

I’m working on upholstering the seat for Bultakenstein. For the foam padding, I am using 1-1/4”Read More

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