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How to Buy a Used Bultaco Motorcycle
Originating in Catalunya (the province home to Barcelona), Bultaco motorcycles have definitely made their impact on the industry. Although they’ve ceased manufacturing, they continue to be a highly sought bike for collective purposes. In the event a dealer wants to sell you a used Bultaco motorcycle, you need to be prepared with its inspection. A cursory glance and simple inspection may not uncover the defective parts underneath the surface. Along with the trademark scratch/dent check, it is important to check the integrity of your used Bultaco motorcycle’s tires.
Cruising the roads at 60 mph on your used Bultaco motorcycle may never happen if a tire inspection is ignored. Tires are the only component to make contact with the road, so make sure they are up to par. For starters, ask your motorcycle dealer how many miles the tires have. When he answers, verify the dating code (not all tires have this) stamped on the mold on the rubber sidewall of the used Bultaco motorcycle’s tire. Called the DOT code, the last four digits on the date code, tells users its week of manufacture (first two digits of the last four numbers) and the last two digits tell us the last two digits of the year when it was created. This means used tires with a DOT number of DOTJD29283H1005 is telling you the tires were made in the 10th week of 2005.
After checking your used Bultaco motorcycle’s tires, inspect the wheels by spinning them to check for straightness. Move the wheels from side to side and ensure it is secure. Too much side to side movement may be the result of worn wheel bearings. Also, press the brake tightly, release it, and spin each wheel again to see if it is easily affected by strong braking. If they stall or move erratically, that is grounds for concern.
Another way to test your motorcycle is to look at the front fender. Is it mounted tightly? Are all of the bolts free of defects? Because plastic is a favorite material for fenders, check for cracks as well. Its handlebars should also be tried. Your motorcycle might have handlebars that are different than the original. Check to see if they are newer style, as they are harder to replace. By exercising all of the above inspection techniques, you will be most ready to take that used Bultaco motorcycle out for a ride.
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