1968 Bultaco Matador m26 - Page 3

blaine.hale · 03-23-2011, 07:49 PM

Pulled the seat, tank, airbox, carb, foot pegs, exhaust. The engine is ready to come out but there is a wire feeding through the frame and up into the left case. I need to either run a string and pull that cable out or pop the magneto off to pull the cables on the engine side. Don't have a puller for it just yet, though =\

Ps: I think carbs are works of art.

bgoodsoil · 03-23-2011, 07:58 PM

looks like a rattlecan paintjob on the frame. I see some nuts that are covered.

I agree, that's a cool looking carb

blaine.hale · 03-23-2011, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by bgoodsoil

looks like a rattlecan paintjob on the frame. I see some nuts that are covered.

I agree, that's a cool looking carb

Tons of rattle can. The guy that "tried" to clean it up didn't mask anything. There's paint all over the wires, engine cast, bolts, chain. I'm going to have fun cleaning it all off.

crazydrummerdude · 03-23-2011, 08:23 PM

Dumb question, do you pronounce it "Bull-Taco", or something fancy like "Bolt-a-co"?

Like with Cagiva, Acerbis, and a few others, I've never actually heard it said out-loud.

blaine.hale · 03-23-2011, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by crazydrummerdude

Dumb question, do you pronounce it "Bull-Taco", or something fancy like "Bolt-a-co"?

Like with Cagiva, Acerbis, and a few others, I've never actually heard it said out-loud.

Bull-taco. The creator being Sr. Bultó.

darmst6829 · 03-23-2011, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by markk53

Just goes to show how the Metralla was more of a cheap (yes, they were cheap) pedestrian transportation for the Spanish public. The trick with Metrallas was to put on Pursang and eventually Astro cylinders and such. Then they had some serious horsepower.

I beg your pardon, they may have been inexpensive but never cheap! Thank you very much. Actually most Bultaco’s were exported. Very few remained in Spain. Now the Spaniards want them all back! Montesa was the home market bike.

Dave

oregoncoast · 03-24-2011, 07:35 AM

Beautiful bike. Great story. If the bike was just parked all those years ago....is there really a need to split the cases to get it running??

Good Karma for sure. The PO will be pleased when he sees the finished product..and he'll know that you cared about the bike. Looks like he made the right choice in giving it to you.

Good Luck with the project.

blaine.hale · 03-24-2011, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by oregoncoast

is there really a need to split the cases to get it running??

Peace of mind, more knowledge, and I like tearing things apart and rebuilding them :)
It's a bit dirty on the inside, actually, very dirty. I pulled the left case to find thick sludge/sticks/leaves/a lumberjack and other various things.

Quick question. Were both sides of the bottom end (motor) polished? All the pictures I've seen, show them polished.
If anyone has a source for the following parts, please hit me up!
-Tail light assembly and bracket
-Wiring loom (thought I may make my own)
-Headlight assembly
-Headlight mounting ears
-Stock Clip on bars
-Controls for light/kill switch
-Chrome fenders
-Speedo
-Maaaybe the chain enclosure

Some of that can be bought through Hugh at a high price...so I'm looking around first.

bmwblake · 03-24-2011, 09:09 AM

thanks for sharing this great story.

what's the deal with the hardware store chain hanging from the brake and shifter? i've seen guys run cables to keep limbs from getting caught between the brake and shifter, but never chains of that length or type.

blaine.hale · 03-24-2011, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by bmwblake

thanks for sharing this great story.

what's the deal with the hardware store chain hanging from the brake and shifter? i've seen guys run cables to keep limbs from getting caught between the brake and shifter, but never chains of that length or type.

That's actually the reason. There's a brush guard that those hook to, it's in the parts box currently.

bpeckm · 03-24-2011, 10:26 AM

Great story... we all know, now, what a bang-up job you will certainly do with this one, too... Just be sure to take it back to the donor... the karma is good and it should go back 'round...

datchew · 03-24-2011, 10:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blaine.hale

Peace of mind, more knowledge, and I like tearing things apart and rebuilding them :)

BRAVO!!!

blaine.hale · 03-25-2011, 10:01 AM

With all these encouraging words, how could I not make this a great build :)

I found a magneto puller in the box of stuff it came with, so game on!

Also, has anyone seen a baja design light such as this, but in a smaller (maybe 6") size?
https://www.bajadesigns.com/NET/C-16...NCH+RACELIGHTS

bmwblake · 03-25-2011, 10:04 AM

to stay period correct you'll want to find a preston petty light. something like this.

Quote:

Originally Posted by blaine.hale

With all these encouraging words, how could I not make this a great build :)

I found a magneto puller in the box of stuff it came with, so game on!

Also, has anyone seen a baja design light such as this, but in a smaller (maybe 6") size?
https://www.bajadesigns.com/NET/C-16...NCH+RACELIGHTS

MudWalker · 03-25-2011, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by bmwblake

to stay period correct you'll want to find a preston petty light. something like this.

Thats not the light my Matador came with.....

The cover of the owners manual shows a black bucket conventional light and frame. That's what mine had.

03-23-2011, 07:49 PM	#31
blaine.hale ^OP Beastly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2009 Location: Atlanta, Ga Oddometer: 2,294	Pulled the seat, tank, airbox, carb, foot pegs, exhaust. The engine is ready to come out but there is a wire feeding through the frame and up into the left case. I need to either run a string and pull that cable out or pop the magneto off to pull the cables on the engine side. Don't have a puller for it just yet, though =\ Ps: I think carbs are works of art. __________________ 1974 BMW R90 /6 1968 Bultaco Matador MK3 1973 BMW R75 /5 Toaster LWB 1969 Bultaco Bandido MK2 2013 Husqvarna Terra TR650

03-23-2011, 07:58 PM	#32
bgoodsoil Dare to be Stupid Joined: Jul 2008 Location: Atlanta, GA, USA Oddometer: 3,793	looks like a rattlecan paintjob on the frame. I see some nuts that are covered. I agree, that's a cool looking carb __________________ '85 BMW r80G/S--Another G/S on the road--Central America on a Shoestring--Nova Scotia on a Shoestring Proud SmugMug User Support ADV: Don't give those cheap bums your discount code

03-23-2011, 08:23 PM	#34
crazydrummerdude Wacky Bongo Boy Joined: Nov 2006 Location: Moore/OKC Oddometer: 6,917	Dumb question, do you pronounce it "Bull-Taco", or something fancy like "Bolt-a-co"? Like with Cagiva, Acerbis, and a few others, I've never actually heard it said out-loud. __________________ 1974 BMW R75/6, 1974 BMW R90/6, 1969 BMW R60/2 hack, 1929 Ford Model A, Metal casting, Part 2/Part 1 among others..

03-24-2011, 07:35 AM	#37
oregoncoast Racing Like a Noob Joined: May 2007 Location: Duh! Oddometer: 4,280	Beautiful bike. Great story. If the bike was just parked all those years ago....is there really a need to split the cases to get it running?? Good Karma for sure. The PO will be pleased when he sees the finished product..and he'll know that you cared about the bike. Looks like he made the right choice in giving it to you. Good Luck with the project. __________________ Racing a Subaru in the 2013 Mexican 1000

03-24-2011, 10:26 AM	#41
bpeckm Grin! Joined: Apr 2008 Location: Road Island Oddometer: 4,429	Great story... we all know, now, what a bang-up job you will certainly do with this one, too... Just be sure to take it back to the donor... the karma is good and it should go back 'round... __________________ XS650 becomes a Vermont Backroader R60/6 gets caffeinated Portsmouth RI

03-24-2011, 09:09 AM	#39
bmwblake upside down parker Joined: Mar 2004 Location: nashville, tn Oddometer: 3,238	thanks for sharing this great story. what's the deal with the hardware store chain hanging from the brake and shifter? i've seen guys run cables to keep limbs from getting caught between the brake and shifter, but never chains of that length or type.

03-25-2011, 10:01 AM	#43
blaine.hale ^OP Beastly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2009 Location: Atlanta, Ga Oddometer: 2,294	With all these encouraging words, how could I not make this a great build :) I found a magneto puller in the box of stuff it came with, so game on! Also, has anyone seen a baja design light such as this, but in a smaller (maybe 6") size? https://www.bajadesigns.com/NET/C-16...NCH+RACELIGHTS __________________ 1974 BMW R90 /6 1968 Bultaco Matador MK3 1973 BMW R75 /5 Toaster LWB 1969 Bultaco Bandido MK2 2013 Husqvarna Terra TR650

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