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cl350rr
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« on: August 30, 2010, 11:36:13 AM »
Hi, just trying to get the first post out of the way.

I own a Model 85 Alpina that is currently undergoing a rider-restoration.

hope to own a second Bultaco shortly, will keep posted.
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« Reply #1 on: September 03, 2010, 03:24:14 PM »
This is how my M85 currently looks.  I don't like the fenders but they are all I have at the moment.  I also know the paint is the wrong blue but I really am not fond of the original bultaco blue and this is VHT epoxy paint... which happened to fail on me miserably.  may be repainting soon.  I remade the seat from the original pan with a leather cover.  it may look odd but it is alot more comfortable than the original.  if I can find a pic of the day I got it I will post here for contrast.
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« Reply #2 on: September 03, 2010, 05:39:37 PM »
Wish my bike looked as good as yours.  I'm just getting started.  My bike was setting in a barn for years before I got it.  What kind and size back tire are you runing?
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« Reply #3 on: September 03, 2010, 06:09:12 PM »
Perrelli MT-43  4.00 X 18

Had a dunlop knobby on it when I got it but the knobs were too wide and rubbed the swingarm.

thanks for the coments on the bike but I still have a long way to go
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« Reply #4 on: September 04, 2010, 01:57:37 AM »
The reason I asked about your back tire is mine is to wide also.  It's a 400X18 and against the swing arm.   I'm not intrested in a correct restoration on my bike.  I just want a dependable woods/trail bike and if I can make it look better along the way I will.  Guess it shows my age but I just like the looks of the old bikes better than the new ones.
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« Reply #5 on: September 04, 2010, 01:59:33 AM »
How did you wire your ignition?  For your kill switch did you open the circuit or ground it?
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« Reply #6 on: September 04, 2010, 07:27:44 AM »
Quote from: trip on September 04, 2010, 01:59:33 AM
How did you wire your ignition?  For your kill switch did you open the circuit or ground it?

it was hooked up when I got the bike but there is only one wire going to it so I assume it grounds the ignition circuit cutting the spark
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« Reply #7 on: September 06, 2010, 06:33:24 PM »
Here's a picture of my seat after I rebuilt it.  haven't figured out a way to put the Bultaco lettering across the back but it sure would make it look better
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« Reply #8 on: September 06, 2010, 06:42:59 PM »
I like it.  I need to do something with my seat when I get the rest of the bike sorted out. 
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