Φ Bultakenstein [Aborted]

Playing around with the shift linkage some more, I’ve decided to go back to how I had configured it originally—with the bearing mounted to the inside surface of the plate and the … Foot pedal tweaksRead more

For my crossover linkage, I needed to create a rotating shaft with splined ends. This is not as easy as it seems, because cutting splines is obviously beyond my abilities. I’d purchased … Gearshift cross-shaft fabricationRead more

I’m working on the shift linkage, which is (of course) way more complicated than you’d expect—because Bultakenstein. A late Bultaco engine’s shift shaft has spined ends exiting both sides of the crankcase, … Rivnuts are my new favorite thing.Read more

In keeping with my “do a little something every day” approach, I went down to the basement before work and made up a couple of little brackets to mount the front fender. … Fender bracketsRead more

Several people have said that the chunky tail section requires some sort of headlight cowl or sport fairing to keep the bike from looking tail-heavy. I think it’s a valid argument. The … Fairing–seat quandaryRead more

I rolled the bike out of the garage after work last night to get a better look at it. I couldn’t resist throwing the chain and front fender on it and snapping … More outdoor photosRead more

The footpeg mounts are complete. I was about done when I concluded that my original approach of two parallel plates with a big, fat spacer between them was just too kludgy and … Footpeg mounts completeRead more

My reproduction BSA OIF export tank has arrived from India. Just for review, I had previously paid more than I really wanted to on an authentic tank because the seller said it … Replica BSA tank arrivedRead more

I know that trying to mill with a drill press is a big no-no, but I did some light work with my press and a Harbor Freight X-Y vice. I first cut … Footpeg fabrication continuesRead more

I’m using my usual “paper template and spray glue” fabrication method on the pegs and foot controls, which has served me surprisingly well.Here you can see the doubled, inner- and outer-plate construction, … Pegs & foot control progressRead more