I suggest you very gently unbolt the amal carb,grasp it firmly and then throw it into the woods as far as you can.Replace it with a mikuni and you will be a happy Bull rider.
well pal if you are a true Bultaco lover you learn how things work and an Amal can be a great easy to work on carb if you know what to look for and how to set them up which obviously you don't. If they were so terrible like you say why do they still manufacture them ???
@@bultacowally I’m a 40 year old man, who has been working on vintage motorcycles since I was 16. I rebuilt the Amal, along with a list of other things. This bike is now at The Moto Haus Museum in TX. You sir are a jerk
To start a Bultaco, tickle the carb until it drips fuel on the cases, about 6-8 times. Open the throttle all the way and kick it through two or three times to get a big fuel charge in the motor. Close the throttle and push the k/s lever to TDC, kick the motor through, it will usually fire right up. Do not tweak the throttle as you are doing here. Also, there was a Bultaco tech. bulletin that noted that the pick-up tube in the petcock was too long and made contact with the top of the nylon filter tube, impeding fuel flow to the carb. Remove the nylon filter and cut about a half-inch of the pickup tube to fix the problem. I have the 350 version, nice trail bike.
That is a great idea. Unfortunately, I ended up selling this bike after 2 years of ownership. It is currently on display at The Moto Haus Museum in Texas
It has always been a pain to start but has a cleaned carb now, and new ignition system. It runs extremely well. It has a new ignition for the BDR riding video, which was after this video. I also cleaned the carb last fall. I store most of my bikes, including this one without fuel, which makes it easier to start them come spring.
@@jeffroyer869 it’s on bringatrailer.com as we speak, with 5 days to go at auction. I can have the bike shipped for $725-$750 anywhere in the lower 48. My wife and I are retiring and closing the shop. Some of my keepers (including this) are for sale
Of course. People don't need full leathers for street or trail. If they do they have more money than sense. In my opinion good boots and a really good helmet are more important.
I had one exactly like that one Even the same taillight assembly with the rubber flap I road it back and forth to work and in the woods behind my house Are you selling it
Yes, the bike is currently for sale and we have gone through it. Asking $8500. It has new ignition system, rebuilt Amal with new float and needles, new chain, sprockets, tires, tubes, stub spacer, air cleaner, air box coupler and fluids.
Bonita moto de fabricación Española. Beautiful bike made in Spain.
I suggest you very gently unbolt the amal carb,grasp it firmly and then throw it into the woods as far as you can.Replace it with a mikuni and you will be a happy Bull rider.
That’s what I did with my Rickman Montesa. Haha
well pal if you are a true Bultaco lover you learn how things work and an Amal can be a great easy to work on carb if you know what to look for and how to set them up which obviously you don't. If they were so terrible like you say why do they still manufacture them ???
@@emppowersportsandmarine6270 ha ha??? what are you a 12 Y/O kid???
@@bultacowally I’m a 40 year old man, who has been working on vintage motorcycles since I was 16. I rebuilt the Amal, along with a list of other things. This bike is now at The Moto Haus Museum in TX. You sir are a jerk
Mine was fine mate but then on the Frontera replaced the square Amal with a lectron
To start a Bultaco, tickle the carb until it drips fuel on the cases, about 6-8 times. Open the throttle all the way and kick it through two or three times to get a big fuel charge in the motor. Close the throttle and push the k/s lever to TDC, kick the motor through, it will usually fire right up. Do not tweak the throttle as you are doing here. Also, there was a Bultaco tech. bulletin that noted that the pick-up tube in the petcock was too long and made contact with the top of the nylon filter tube, impeding fuel flow to the carb. Remove the nylon filter and cut about a half-inch of the pickup tube to fix the problem. I have the 350 version, nice trail bike.
Looks just like my 1972 alpina 350! except the seat! Great looking bike!Thanks for sharing!
It was an amazing experience owning, sorting out and riding this bike. It’s currently on display at The Moto Haus Museum in Texas.
That’s Alpina as in Al - pee - na.
Great Bultacos
That's why I built a roller starter powered by a Predator 212. Once a Bultaco gets a little heat in it, it USUALLY will restart.
That is a great idea. Unfortunately, I ended up selling this bike after 2 years of ownership. It is currently on display at The Moto Haus Museum in Texas
Mine was a bear to start also. That's the main reason I got rid of it.😊
That brought back memories , pain in the ass to start ! Lol
That one started just like mine did back in the eairly 80s
It has always been a pain to start but has a cleaned carb now, and new ignition system. It runs extremely well. It has a new ignition for the BDR riding video, which was after this video. I also cleaned the carb last fall. I store most of my bikes, including this one without fuel, which makes it easier to start them come spring.
@@emppowersportsandmarine6270 are you going to sell that bike someday
@@jeffroyer869 it’s on bringatrailer.com as we speak, with 5 days to go at auction. I can have the bike shipped for $725-$750 anywhere in the lower 48. My wife and I are retiring and closing the shop. Some of my keepers (including this) are for sale
Awesome video!!
Do you wear any Levi’s jeans or a black leather biker jacket with your motorcycles??
Great channel❤️
Of course. People don't need full leathers for street or trail. If they do they have more money than sense. In my opinion good boots and a really good helmet are more important.
Gloves mate as they normally hit the shit first, hope you understand
I wish I had you to back when I was a kid. Damn I’d make Elon Musk look stupid. I would be on Mars riding my bull taco.
I had one exactly like that one
Even the same taillight assembly with the rubber flap
I road it back and forth to work and in the woods behind my house
Are you selling it
Yes, the bike is currently for sale and we have gone through it. Asking $8500. It has new ignition system, rebuilt Amal with new float and needles, new chain, sprockets, tires, tubes, stub spacer, air cleaner, air box coupler and fluids.
1974 seems to new for a round barrel
116"s dont have Square bodys,big difference. And for those telling me how wonderful spanish Amals are you dont know much about carbs.