Flat Tracker info wanted

[Dennis]

Mike Olan (a.k.a. Yamadirt) was by today to measure my CB350.  Pretty clear its NOT the engine that was in his flat tracker.

We were talking, and I recalled the fellow who has a shop by Russel's (off First Ave), who has some flat trackers and knows about flat trackers.  Anyone know whom I am talking about?  Any information for contacting him?

It would be great to help Mike get this flat tracker back together.

Peace & Grease, Dennis

[Hans]

Yellowhead Pavement Marking.... the guy had the lock on the old Montessa market (or was is Ossa).  Super Dave picked up a CR480 from him when we went for a tour.  Can't remember the guys name though..  Russ would know.

[SuperFly]

Yellowhead Pavement Marking.... the guy had the lock on the old Montessa market (or was is Ossa).    Can't remember the guys name though..   

Rhett Cole   -   Insight Roadway Analysis...the shop beside Yellowhead

He won many races on a  BULTACO   ...     

https://www.motorcycleclassics.com/more-classic-motorcycles/history-of-bultaco



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[Hans]

Bultaco, that was it, he cornered the market on Bultacos

[yamadirt]

I had a breakthrough today. Got ahold of Rhett who knew the bike and had valuable info on it. He also had contact info on the builder of the bike. Along the way I found another guy who used to compete against my bike in the early to mid 70s.
What I learned was the bike was built in the early 70s by CMR inc. It is a Curtis frame with Champion fiberglass. Has Hurst Airheart brakes. It was fitted with a very hot XL250 engine.
The guy who built my bike still builds bikes under another company now. I am going to bring my bike to him and he'll be able to give me more info on it and hopefully point me in the right direction while restoring this beauty.
Needless to say I am now starting the search for a 72-74 XL250 with the sideport intake and all the parts to make it go vroom.
I'm very excited!

[Hans]

That's going to be a cool project.

[Dennis]

If you are not 100% committed to 72 -74 Xl250, I have a 79 which I would gladly donate. 

Peace & Grease, Dennis

[Dennis]

Great history of Curtis frames on the web.

[yamadirt]

That's a good find Dennis. I really dig this vintage dirt stuff. Thanks for the offer on that 79 XL250s but I know those frames are quite diffrent and I don't want to alter my frame unless it is absolutely necessary.  I also would like the analog tach and points ignition. I just want it to be period correct.. I really appreciate the offer though.