As far as a name, I’ve been referring to this bike in my own head lately as “The Bride” — as in The Bride Of Frankenstein. It fits, because I’m creating it … A different front wheelRead more
Month: February 2021
Steering stem progress
The revised steering stem setup is coming along nicely. The GS500E steering stem is a snug slip fit into the GS650L lower triple clamp. I mocked everything up, and I just needed … Steering stem progressRead more
Seat mounting clamps
I mounted the seat this morning. Nothing very high tech, but still a minor milestone. I was about to bend some stock steel bar into brackets to hold the seat, when a … Seat mounting clampsRead more
Wheel choice, and issues
Is this the silliest looking motorcycle ever?The Suzuki front end I originally modified for Bultakenstein fits perfectly and the outer races for the new steering bearings ended up being a nice, tight … Wheel choice, and issuesRead more
Revised steering stem
Examining the GS500 steering steam I had purchased for the Aermacchi-Ducati Special. I discovered that the GS steering stem is the proper length and diameter to fit the Bultaco frame without turning … Revised steering stemRead more
Seat upholstery complete
I finished upholstering the seat yesterday. My stitch lines are a bit haphazard and the fit is slightly wonky in spots, but I’m not too disappointed. It’ll be a perfectly serviceable part, … Seat upholstery completeRead more