Bultaco

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

I have mounted the inner side plates for the foot controls. I had to grind down the frame a tiny bit to get the right side to lie flush, but they seem … Mounting footpeg platesRead more

Both outer plates have been cut down and drilled. With the pedals and pegs in place, I sat on the bike and was relieved to find my feet in a more-than-okay position. … Foot control fabricationRead more

I broke down and ordered a re-pop BSA tank from India. As I was preparing to do electrolytic rust removal on the banged up original I already paid too much for, I … Another BSA tankRead more

The photos in my most recent post show the lower clamp off the ATC250R kickstarter already chopped off. The next step was to turn down the Bultaco kickstarter arm to a 10 … Kickstarter modificationRead more