I got the fuel tank mounted. I am going to use the fuel tank that came with the engine. It fits nicely under the seat, behind the engine, and it has the … Diesel fuel tank mountedRead more
Motor mounts complete
In order to rubber-mount the front of the engine to match the rear, I purchased some vibration-isolating mounting pads, commonly used for electric motors, and air conditioner compressors. The integral M10 studs … Motor mounts completeRead more
Rear motor mount
Given these small, air-cooled diesels’ notorious reputation for excessive vibration, rubber engine mounts are practically a necessity. Fortunately, the Benelli frame has existing rubber foot peg mounting points that I can re-purpose … Rear motor mountRead more
New clubman handlebar
I couldn’t get over the cobby looks of my adapted mount for the Hyde M-bar. But I wasn’t keen on the drag bar I had, and none of my clip-ons would fit … New clubman handlebarRead more
The Retroblaster goes back to a 2-stroke
Since the five-horsepower diesel engine I bought has been reallocated to the Benelli 2C project, the Retroblaster’s KTM frame was suddenly without a suitable engine. It occurred to me that the ATC250 … The Retroblaster goes back to a 2-strokeRead more
Reimagining the Benelli as a diesel bike
With Bultakenstein well and truly off the docket, I had a chance to think freely about what I wanted to pursue in the workshop. I have decided to forgo the “high concept” … Reimagining the Benelli as a diesel bikeRead more
Bultakenstein is dead.
I have decided to kill Bultakenstein. Finding the old mockup image that prompted my most recent post also prompted a lengthy discussion with my wife. She said, “you don’t seem to be … Bultakenstein is dead.Read more
The original concept image
While cleaning out some old document folders on my computer, I stumbled onto my first conceptual visualization for a Bultaco 360 road bike. I created this around 1992 or 1993. Pretty bitchin’, … The original concept imageRead more
Yamaha swingarm swap
As I noted in my recent Bultakenstein post, the SR250 swingarm I had originally installed in this chassis has been tapped for duty in the Bultaco chassis. However, I was able to … Yamaha swingarm swapRead more
Homebrew expansion chamber
I’m starting to mock up my exhaust. I’m using the chamber belly section from an old RD 350 pipe. That’s on the small side (both diameter and volume) for a 360, but … Homebrew expansion chamberRead more