Φ Bultakenstein [Aborted]

I finally found the set of non-leading-axle forks I was looking for. I was able to score a set of ’82 GS750EZ forks off Ebay for $100 shipped. Comparing them to the … New forksRead more

I’ll review a bit: My plan all along was to NOT modify the frame any more than absolutely necessary. Keeping with that tack, I planned to lay up a fiberglass seat pan … New seat staysRead more

Some very specific OMD lyrics just keep running over and over in my mind — Oh my God, what have I done this time? Oh my God, what have I done this … No turning back nowRead more

Looking at the B&W mock-up photo I posted recently, that big, long rear cowl behind the seat perfectly fits the early-70s/early-’80s mashup I see this as. Buuuuut — all that mass to … Fairing ideasRead more

I’ve managed to put Bultakenstein back on my radar screen. One of several reasons for its lengthy hibernation has been my reluctance to do any structural welding on the frame, which is … Seat designRead more

No, this project is still not dead. I dragged the carcass out into the driveway to take a few photos of its current state prior to dis-assembly and figured I’d post them … Progress photosRead more

I played around with ideas for bodywork, mainly because I’m too chicken to break out the grinder and welder and start doing the frame mods that need to happen. I recently picked … Tail cowling ideaRead more

Just as another bit of inspiration, a streeterized Astro with bifurcated expansion chamber built by Romeros Motos in Barcelona. With spoke wheels and a front drum, it’s not exactly what I’m going … More inspirationRead more

I haven’t had a chance to do much for a while, but I did pick up this front fender for cheap. I didn’t want the chrome cruiser style the Suzuki came with, … Front fenderRead more

With a bunch of other things pulling at my time, money and energy lately, I needed some inspiration to get back to the Bul project. The sound of this old Ossa did … A bit of inspirationRead more