Awesome bike. I just picked up a model 85 also ser# B. 85001-02. Barn find definitely needs some work hopefully can get her running and enjoy it they’re such cool bikes
Nice ALPINA, thanks for the ride, I had 1 back in the day super tight woods bike somewhat like the Sherpa, only thing Alpina's will & would, Wheel Stand on you in a second if you give it too much throttle in the lower gears, I got dumped off more than once, all in all a great bike.Good video.
Thanks man! For sure the bike to have for the mountain trails. Loved the bike in 74 love the bike today however today I ride an Xtrainer probably the closet modern day bike designed with the same intentions at Mr Bulta had in the day
A lotta people hafta practice a lot to even do a 180 degree pivot turn, but you made that 360 degree one look easy. Also, a whole lot different with only about 6 inches of suspension travel compared to 10 inches on the DR and DRZ. Keep up the good work. Love your videos.
Think I have a generous 9 inch in front and 4 in the rear, generous for then anyway according to cycle magazines review in 73. Yeah it is pretty easy when one doesn't try hehehehe rock on and thank you ride now!
Dad bought this used in 73 and it had all the stock alum stuff on it but me being young and a bit rough broke much of it. Unfortunately a bunch of it got lost over the years. Awesome fun bikes!
Third time I see your video. It looked like what I did, 1973 this bike was dope as a muthah fuckah. We rode in the rain forest sometimes. Crossing rivers up to the gas tank. Couple kicks, flush it out, this one ruled .
Hahaha, was having eggs on toast when you did that pivot turn and nearly put it every ware :) such a big difference in bike handling between the bush pig and that bultaco and you did very well :) Loved it , keep well mate . signed from (Brother from another country) :) :)
I saw one for sale today, which is how I ended up here watching this. But here's the kicker...the one I saw for sale was right by Walker Valley ORV, in Clear lake. Same bike by chance?
The bike looks light and twitchy with a lot of torque ready to buck you off like a skittish green horse. On the other hand you like a giddy man reliving some childhood memories.That exhaust probably scared off half Of Washington state's wildlife into Oregon and Idaho. It's all fun though and I liked the way you laughed when the bike kick you off.
Technology at its finest in 1972 is quite antiquated by today standards even compared to the 20 year old technology of my DRZ and DR. Fun bike but yes it is very loud would love to change that. I do have another mid pipe muffler that is suppose to be quieter but not sure I want to do that yet, Thanks Michael!
I had the '73 250 Alpina. My first motorcycle, paid 500$ for it. I loved it. Had some porting done and it would relly go. Always started on the 1st kick. However, the chain tensioner sucked. It was a poor design for something so necessary with a woods bike.
Yeah they sucked. A couple years later they redesigned them and turned them around. The rubber pad did work on the earlier models which solved the falling off the chain. Issue. Thanks man!
The Pursang jug and the Alpina jug measure the same dimensionally so there should be no difference in the power band but I could be wrong. I had Hugh's Bultaco do the work and they did not mention there would be a difference but I could be wrong. I guess I did not explain well in vid but the reason I went with the pursing jug was it was the best jug available at the time. If you have more info on this please let me know cause there is a slight hesitation on the throttle that I have yet to work out, Thanks!
well the porting would be different causing the power to come on at different rpm's. The alpinas had a very low power band for trials and woods and such where some of those pursangs had a much higher powerband and almost no low end power. The pursangs also had a narrow powerband for racing. That could be why its hesitating at low end. They will load up and cough if you try to run them at a slow rpm. Most earlier pursang jugs would not be very suitable for trail riding but best used for balls out motocrossing or flat tracking. @@brandtagone8487
Stovepipe Hahaha thanks gonna take head off and check number stamped on it. According to Hugh the pursang would be different but I think they were the same in which case I was sold an alpina jug. Let you know on monday thx man!
@@brandtagone8487 my weight was 100lbs. I was 13 years old, I scored it off the showroom floor, actually from the window. Brand spanking!Lihue, Kauai, Hawaii.
LOLOLOLOLOL....That was an awesome pivot turn!
Great classic bike I hope you still have it. 👍
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Awesome bike. I just picked up a model 85 also ser# B. 85001-02. Barn find definitely needs some work hopefully can get her running and enjoy it they’re such cool bikes
That's gotta be one of the coolest looking bikes I've seen. Sounds great too. And yeah that pivot turn was awesome!
Thanks dirty! yeah she is a sexy beast for sure!
Nice ALPINA, thanks for the ride, I had 1 back in the day super tight woods bike somewhat like the Sherpa, only thing Alpina's will & would, Wheel Stand on you in a second if you give it too much throttle in the lower gears, I got dumped off more than once, all in all a great bike.Good video.
Thanks man! For sure the bike to have for the mountain trails. Loved the bike in 74 love the bike today however today I ride an Xtrainer probably the closet modern day bike designed with the same intentions at Mr Bulta had in the day
That bike is so much fun! Great video
Gonna be a whole lot of fun when the new old stock handle bars arrive which will make riding way easier, thanks Sir!
A lotta people hafta practice a lot to even do a 180 degree pivot turn, but you made that 360 degree one look easy. Also, a whole lot different with only about 6 inches of suspension travel compared to 10 inches on the DR and DRZ. Keep up the good work. Love your videos.
Think I have a generous 9 inch in front and 4 in the rear, generous for then anyway according to cycle magazines review in 73. Yeah it is pretty easy when one doesn't try hehehehe rock on and thank you ride now!
Had one new, low front (alu) fender, loved that bike...
Dad bought this used in 73 and it had all the stock alum stuff on it but me being young and a bit rough broke much of it. Unfortunately a bunch of it got lost over the years. Awesome fun bikes!
Third time I see your video. It looked like what I did, 1973 this bike was dope as a muthah fuckah. We rode in the rain forest sometimes. Crossing rivers up to the gas tank. Couple kicks, flush it out, this one ruled .
For sure! Many great rides on this one
It sounds like you've got it running really good
Yeah I am relieved to have it running, gonna have to take it to little nachese this summer!
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Cow eye...1973 alpina here, bought it brand spanking.. '73 put a alloy wheels and
FrOnt, AnD BaCk fender
I had one identicle to yours was a fun bike
Hahaha, was having eggs on toast when you did that pivot turn and nearly put it every ware :)
such a big difference in bike handling between the bush pig and that bultaco and you did very well :)
Loved it , keep well mate .
signed from (Brother from another country)
:) :)
Thanks Tazzman! Big difference indeed almost felt like a mini bike at 220 wet
Awesome man
Yeah I am stoked to have her riding again! Thanks man!
Hermosa máquina.
Thanks man!
Ha! 1st Like and Comment again :p LOVING that Bultaco, my friend, I smiled or laughed all the way through it! Enjoyed the video :D
Small Adventures thanks smalls! Got new old stock bars coming which will make riding a lot better
I saw one for sale today, which is how I ended up here watching this. But here's the kicker...the one I saw for sale was right by Walker Valley ORV, in Clear lake. Same bike by chance?
Interesting no not selling this one gave it to my son so he can keep it the next 47 year's thanks man
The bike looks light and twitchy with a lot of torque ready to buck you off like a skittish green horse. On the other hand you like a giddy man reliving some childhood memories.That exhaust probably scared off half Of Washington state's wildlife into Oregon and Idaho. It's all fun though and I liked the way you laughed when the bike kick you off.
Technology at its finest in 1972 is quite antiquated by today standards even compared to the 20 year old technology of my DRZ and DR. Fun bike but yes it is very loud would love to change that. I do have another mid pipe muffler that is suppose to be quieter but not sure I want to do that yet, Thanks Michael!
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I had the '73 250 Alpina. My first motorcycle, paid 500$ for it. I loved it. Had some porting done and it would relly go. Always started on the 1st kick. However, the chain tensioner sucked. It was a poor design for something so necessary with a woods bike.
Yeah they sucked. A couple years later they redesigned them and turned them around. The rubber pad did work on the earlier models which solved the falling off the chain. Issue. Thanks man!
Dope as fuck
Yaaa!
1 down, 4 up, on the otherside, yayaa
My front and back fenders were alloygOt RuBbER flap on the back fender
The bike came stock with metal fenders but my dad removed them in 73, thanks man!
@@brandtagone8487 i-crashed-and-my-pop-put-on-preston-petty-fenders and modified the pipe.
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Shifter on the right side???
Yes sir
say you put a pursang jug on it ? Guess the power band is a whole lot different ?
The Pursang jug and the Alpina jug measure the same dimensionally so there should be no difference in the power band but I could be wrong. I had Hugh's Bultaco do the work and they did not mention there would be a difference but I could be wrong. I guess I did not explain well in vid but the reason I went with the pursing jug was it was the best jug available at the time. If you have more info on this please let me know cause there is a slight hesitation on the throttle that I have yet to work out, Thanks!
well the porting would be different causing the power to come on at different rpm's. The alpinas had a very low power band for trials and woods and such where some of those pursangs had a much higher powerband and almost no low end power. The pursangs also had a narrow powerband for racing. That could be why its hesitating at low end. They will load up and cough if you try to run them at a slow rpm. Most earlier pursang jugs would not be very suitable for trail riding but best used for balls out motocrossing or flat tracking. @@brandtagone8487
Stovepipe Hahaha thanks gonna take head off and check number stamped on it. According to Hugh the pursang would be different but I think they were the same in which case I was sold an alpina jug. Let you know on monday thx man!
Stovepipe Hahaha ok looks like the jug is an alpina jug according to hughs 27 is the number needed which matches the original
@@brandtagone8487 ..ok that's very good . Alpina and sherpaT bikes had the same jugs. 27 stamps
theres somethin ya dont see everyday
Good to ride the taco again , thanks man!
i-have-1973,-the-metal-fenders-were-made-of-aluminum
Yep aluminum alloy fenders dent and easily break for us gumbie riders
@@brandtagone8487 1973, Preston pretty madda plastic fenders, front and! back eh.
tIgH sa ss I did it 2
Too hard on the pipe, the throttle.
This one can idle up a tree.
Mine did anyway.
In the mud, sand, and street!
1973 bultaco, as da-kine
She be torquei she be. for sure!
@@brandtagone8487 my weight was 100lbs. I was 13 years old, I scored it off the showroom floor, actually from the window. Brand spanking!Lihue, Kauai, Hawaii.