Once a smaller carburettor was put on, it was much more manageable for me. “I struggled to ride it really and then dad and I learned the bike could have potentially been a specially-built one to be used by Vic Allan. With around 25bhp on tap at 10,000rpm from its 51.5mm x 60mm engine, it was a little peaky, as Damon confirmed with his memories of the original machine in 1973. The Pursang quickly improved, becoming less ‘Rickman’ and more ‘Bultaco’ along the way, so by the Mk2 it was properly a Bultaco and, by the end of 1971, when the Mk5 was introduced as a production bike, it was the market leader in style and performance. However, when Bultaco got the bike it became ‘pursang’, which means ‘thoroughbred’ and, naturally, as both words were used as names the first letter was capitalized. This bike has been completely restored and recently won a 'Highly. Looking at definitions of words, the French ‘metisse’ translates as ‘mixed heritage’ and relates to the number of parts that were used to create the Rickman machines and it sounds more classy than ‘bitza’. This superb Spanish 1979 Mark12 250 Bultaco Pursang is the property of Scottish dirt bike builder Andrew Craig from Stirling. The Pursang range was developed from machines built by the Rickman brothers, who worked closely with Señor Bulto and from their efforts came the Bultaco Metisse, which became the Pursang Mk1. What Damon was bidding for and raced in 1973, was a Bultaco Model 89 Mk5 125cc Pursang, a genuine UK machine for the new thing of schoolboy MX, which had moved on apace from the Bantams that were the first bikes to be used. He continued: “I raced one just like this in 1973 and that sort of connection always stays with you and I started thinking ‘I wonder if there’s one out there…’ Next thing I knew I was bidding on it.” “To be honest I doubted my sanity at buying it when the delivery wagon turned up and unloaded it,” he grinned while showing me a picture of what was dropped off. Looking at Damon’s superb little 125 Pursang it is hard to believe what it was like when it arrived at his house.
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The motor out of a model 86 MKV, M-8600598 is a more powerful engine. Just finished 2 stroke Flat Tracker 1970 MKIV model 68, frame B-6801043. Of course, when you make your purchase via an internet auction site, sometimes you are surprised by what turns up. Bultaco : Pursang Bultaco Pursang 250cc model 68. This one is the finest example of a Mark. The attention to detail in this restoration was extraordinary.
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We wish we could say that we performed the full bare frame restoration on this 1975 Bultaco 250 Pursang MK VIII ourselves. Whatever the case, and for Damon Wood, it is the latter of these reasons, we seek out the object of our interest. This magnificent Bultaco was just completed by a 'West Coast' master of the restoration craft. To a greater or lesser degree all of us in the classic world tend to look back fondly on the bikes we liked a while ago, or the bikes we were impressed within a particular period – it could be because we wanted one and couldn't get one or perhaps it is because we had one and regretted selling it, or perhaps a particular model was part of our growing up. Bultaco Pursang - 3500 (Fort Worth) 1971-72 M87 matching s 350 Pursang in blue with up pipe. 00 non-refundable.Bultaco Pursang Classic Dirt Bike | Winter 2019 Those rose-tinted glasses have a lot to answer for sometimes. you won't be dissapointed! Bike is sold 'as-is' with no warranty. it sure is pretty! Add this to your collection. ( hence the images with the rear tire missing!) The sparky caps should be red. The Rear tire is an Italian made Pirelli MT 07 which I am swapping out for a just acquired ( thanks. but stitching is wrong and foam is too stiff. They didn't come with Wiseco pistons! The seat is nice. You know who you are! I couldn't have done it without your help.
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So many great guys helped me with this bike. and has been stored in my hair salon the last 5 years in it's own little climate-controlled cubicle. The bike has been a project over the years. 1st place Hanford 2014 and 'Best of Show' at 2011 San Luis Obispo Central Coast Classic motorcycle event. 1st place show winner at Classic Cycle Events Irwindale 2014. Authentic Joresa drive chain ( many thanks to Hughes Bultaco of New York!) New seals.
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Original embossed aluminum rear badge (incredible gift from Duane Anderson.