First coat on frame
After weeks of waiting, we finally had of a sunny, calm, dry, sorta-warm (50° f) weekendRead More
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
Frame color dilemma
I am struggling to decide whether to paint The Bride’s frame and swingarm to match theRead More
Frame welding complete
The modifications I’d made to The Bride’s frame had only been tack-welded in place with myRead More
Selling my Aermacchi frame?
I’ve concluded that I’m unlikely to ever get around to the Aermacchi-Ducati project, and I haveRead More
More attention for the front wheel
The weather was warm enough to lay a tarp in the yard and start painting theRead More
Paint rescue
I made a couple of amateur mistakes while painting the inboard disk parts. I don’t haveRead More
Sanding, Priming, Painting
After losing a week to COVID-19, I was able to start back on the Bride’s frame.Read More
Frame prep grinds on
The Shin San Tong frame is fully de-tabbed, and I’m continuing to sand and strip. WhatRead More