THE VINTAGE BIKE BUILDER
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Okay, let me get this out of the way.  During almost 45 years of racing and riding dedicated motocross and enduro bikes, this was easily the best handling and performing bike I ever owned.  The only downsides - the kickstart was located on the left side and hurt my knee every time I cranked it;  parts were really hard to find and when found, expensive.

I traded a hard-starting Husky WR250 for this TE510 and a Bultaco Sherpa. It was a great deal. After a quick renovation (not quite a restoration - but close), I spent a couple of years blasting though the woods on north Florida on this powerful machine.  I loved every minute of it. Alas, my left knee was wearing out from repeated injuries and I opted to sell this bike.  A collector in California snapped it up. I hated to sell the bike, but it was fun while it lasted.

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This WR250 ended up being traded for the 510 and a Bultaco Sherpa. A great deal!
  • HOME
    • About
  • Restorations
    • 1969 BMW R60
    • 1976 Honda CB400F
    • 1968 Harley Rapido
    • 1963 Triumph Bonneville
    • 1970 Honda CB450 Cafe
    • 1971 Montesa Cota
    • 1968 Triumph TR6 Tiger
    • 1974 Suzuki RL250
    • 1976 Yamaha DT250
    • 1972 BMW R75/5
    • 1975 G5 Kawasaki
    • 1975 Honda MR50
    • 1986 Husqvarna TE510
    • Stella Scooter with Side Car
    • 1972 BMW R75/5
    • 1984 BMWR100RT
    • 1964 Cushman Truckster
    • 1995 Suzuki Savage
    • 1977 YAMAHA IT250
  • TECH HELP
    • MOTO-SAFETY
    • MOTO-MAINTENANCE
    • CARBURETION >
      • Mikuni Tuning and Jetting Guide
      • Setting Mikuni Float Levels
      • Choosing Aftermarket Carbs
      • DR350 - MIKUNI CARB CONVERSION
      • TT-R125 MIKUNI CARB CARB CONVESION
      • CB450 MIKUNI CARB CONVERSION
      • VM38SS-VM38-9 COMPARISON
      • CB350-400F Carb Rebuild Demonstration
      • CB550K Carb Rebuild Demonstration
    • BUILDING CABLES
    • JENNINGS TWO STROKE HANDBOOK
    • ABOUT MAGNETOS
    • RESTORATION DISASSEMBLY
    • WHEEL TUNING
    • PREPPING AND PAINT
    • ELECTRICAL
  • BRITISH BIKES
    • SEARCHABLE VINTAGE PARTS CATALOG
    • Triumph Alpha-Numeric Parts Decoder
    • Diagrams and tips for Installing a vintage Triumph crankcase breather
    • Bonneville Fuel Line Routing
    • Vintage Nourish 8-Valve Head
    • 650cc Wiring Diagrams 1963-70
  • WET BLASTING SERVICE
  • MOTO-ART
  • PRODUCT REVIEWS
    • Viking AXE Magnetic Tank Bag Review
    • Traileralarm.com
  • Contact
  • Turchan Super Shark
  • 1960 Rambler American Custom