When Bultaco wanted to introduce the Frontera to American customers, they said it was “bred from the Pursang and the demands of the American Enduro experts.” The idea was that you’d get the off-road capabilities of the MX Pursang, but with a wide-ratio transmission and lighting for dual-sport usage. Or as the Spanish firm put it, “The Bultaco Frontera, the hi-speed Enduro bike you have been waiting for!”
The Frontera was a bike that you could explore with in an easy to live with way: in a 1977 review, Cycle magazine said “Frontera power is the gutsy, low down, dig in, tractable kind of torque that will take either [250 or 370] bike anywhere and makes them ridiculously easy to ride.” This was also a fair description for the slightly older 360, also known as the Model 143.
The 370 was distinguished from the 250 by its red and white finish and was developed squarely for motocross competition. Period testing praised the new Pursang’s combination of tractable power, suspension performance, and responsive handling, with the contemporary Cycle World review noting that Bultaco had once again produced a competitive motocross machine.
This example is VIN: HB-18100263.
The odometer shows 987 miles.
Maintenance:
In preparation for the listing, the seller had us perform a safety inspection. Our service department notes the following on their condition report:
Gas Tank Internal Condition: Ok
Transmission Oil Level: Unknown
Transmission Oil Quality: Unknown
2T Oil Level: Pre-Mix
Coolant Level: N/A
Coolant Quality: N/A
Front Hydraulic Fluid Level: N/A
Front Hydraulic Fluid Quality: N/A
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Level: N/A
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Quality: N/A
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Level: N/A
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Quality: N/A
Final Drive Condition: Ok, Very dirty
Headlight High Beam: Not working
Headlight Low Beam: Not working
Passing Light: N/A
Parking Light: N/A
Turn Signals: N/A
Tail Light: Ok
Brake Light (Front Switch): Not Working
Brake Light (Rear Switch): Not Working
Plate Light: Ok
Horn: Not working
Kill Switch: Ok
Brake Pad % Remaining Front: Drum
Brake Pad % Remaining Rear: Drum
Forks: Leaking
Shock/s: Ok
Tire Date Code Front: 38/09
Tire Date Code Rear: 37/09
Tire % Remaining Front: 100%
Tire % Remaining Rear: 100%
Tire Press. Front: ∅ PSI
Tire Press. Rear: ∅ PSI
Battery Standing Voltage: 0 V
Charging Voltage @ 4k RPM: Unknown
Running Condition: Crank, no start
Test Ride Completed: None taken
Test Ride Distance: None taken
Tires Installed:
Front: 90/09-21
Rear: 120/80-18
Notes:
-Drive chain is very dirty
-Must drain and refill trans + primary oil to set level
-Headlight connector – wire broken
-Forks are pitted
-RH grip missing
REPAIRS PERFORMED:
-Spark Test: No spark present
-Compression Test: Very good compression!
REPAIRS RECOMMENDED:
-Transmission oil change
-Primary oil change
-Fork Seals
-Air filter
-Battery
-Carb clean
-Replace carb manifold
-Repair headlight connector
-Replace rear brake cable
-Replace rear brake switch
-Diagnose horn
-Tires and tube (Aged out)
Modifications:
This bike appears to be stock.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Pirelli Rallycross tires that have aged out with date codes of 3709 and 3809.
This bike does not use ignition keys.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album in the “Photos” tab for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Currently located in Panorama City, California, (please make an appointment for an inspection) this Bultaco is offered on a Bill Of Sale only.
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