Engine and frame color ideas
Bultakenstein’s motor has returned from its West Coast spa vacation, looking very healthy. True to theRead More
Bultakenstein’s motor is built!
I got a call from Ralph Weidling at Bultaco Parts US. The salvage Model 143 FronteraRead More
Engine set for rebuild
Ralph Weidling just called to say he’s ready to start rebuilding Bultakenstein’s engine. I sent itRead More
Ten Years On…
Today marks the 10-year anniversary of the first post I wrote about Bultakenstein. At the time,Read More
Speedometer mock-up
I bought a speedometer from a Suzuki GZ250 and set it on Bultakenstein to see howRead More
Progress photos
I rolled Bultakenstein outside for some progress shots, to keep me motivated. Chassis fabrication is basicallyRead More
Revised steering complete
I got the front end back from my local welder, all nicely TIG’d up. I startedRead More
Steering stem progress
The revised steering stem setup is coming along nicely. The GS500E steering stem is a snugRead More
Seat mounting clamps
I mounted the seat this morning. Nothing very high tech, but still a minor milestone. IRead More
Revised steering stem
Examining the GS500 steering steam I had purchased for the Aermacchi-Ducati Special. I discovered that theRead More