A Blog about Motorcycles. Also at www.OldMotoDude.Com, on the OldMotoDude YouTube channel, and Pinterest. The motorcycles are mostly vintage, but really anything that catches my eye. 99.99% of the content on this blog is original material. Comments are always welcome. Use the search bar... you never know what you might find.
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| Picked this up recently. The price was right but it needs work. I'm looking for good sources on Bultaco parts. If anyone has parts sources or can point me to Bultaco experts feel free to comment. |
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| Need to replace carb boot. |
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| Seat is in bad shape. Needs padding and a cover... or just a new seat. |
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| Tank with complimentary bird poop. I will be testing for leaks. |
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| Missing kick start lever. |
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| Missing Pipe Hanger. Also note that shock is mounted upside down. |
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| Original Spanish Pirelli still on bike. |
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| The Mk3 Electric Start model was introduced in 1975. This was the last of the Commando line. |
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| Replacement Points Cover from Mike's XS. Also replaced the Valve Cover nuts. |
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| Original Points Cover. |
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| Valve Covers after running through the ultra sonic cleaner, a light sanding with 400 grit sandpaper, rubbing with steel wool, and then hand polishing with metal polish. I could have gotten a much shinier look with a polish wheel, but for now I just wanted to remove the corrosion. |
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| Valve Covers Removed and Ready for Cleanup |
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| Corroded Valve Cover Befor Claenup |
