I know this is a Husky web site, but I thought there might be some guys who have owned or have information on Bultaco's. I might be making a trade for a 1972? Bultaco Pursang 250. Are these good vintage MXers or worth anything? Has anyone ever owned one or have an opinion on Bultaco or this model? Looks like parts can be found on the net. Anyway, any information or stories would be great. Thanks, Dan
Peterich Cycles in Orland CA. (530) 865-9433 was a Bultaco dealer. Still has the sign up and still has parts.
I can't speak for the 72 models, but the 75 models were great. I owned a 125, a 250 and also a 360 Frontera. I don't think that you can go wrong with any old Bultaco.
The name is one of the coolest IMO. Sounds like it doesn't even need a rider. Near as I can tell the word means Pure Bred....purosange....pure blood. Horse.
I've owned a couple of vintage Bultacos. There's a big following for them and almost anything you can imagine is available for them. My first one was a '71 Pursang 250. It handled well, and with some Works Performance shocks on it, it wasn't terrible. The toughest thing for me to overcome was the left side rear brake. I had no problem shifting, I just couldn't help my self coming into corners trying to use the shifter as a brake. I sold that and found a brilliant '79 Harry Everts edition Pursang 370. I wish I still had it, but needed money and sold it. Bultacos handle very well, and have a big following, so parts are available. I'd say if you can deal with braking with the wrong foot, you'll be in good shape.
i had a sherpa t and an alpina, both 350's both lost when i went in the service in '83 its a 'bultaco i had' thread now, which is good
I've never owned one but I grew up in upstate NY not far from Hugh's Bultacco. Last I heard his son's are running the business and they have a huge supply of new and used parts so if you can't find it on the West Coast, try them...
