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I have a buddy trying to sell a 1973 rickman vp 250, I don't know anything about these machines since it was before my time. Anyone know any info on these? Has the montessa 250 motor in it he said... Its been sitting in his basement and any info would be appreciated... price in running condition? thanks
I raced a 72 Montesa see pic I got from the net....
Post a picture so we can all drool.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQU9qt_K9Tc
Of course, our old friends from across the pond will tell us that they are right where they were meant to be...lol
I helped a friend restore one back in 1993 that he bought up in Steamboat Springs at the AHRMA National for $600.00. It looked decent and ran. That's about all I know for pricing.
thanks for the info keep it coming, that's strange because I asked about this (saw in another thread) he is telling me its not right side shift, he said the motor is a 44m king scorpion as I said above.....
Looks like Betor front forks.
Still a nice bike and sounds good.
One of the most beautiful damn bikes ever manufactured and l'd love to have one now.
His Pops had one too and it had the Motessa 250 engine. Ran like a scalded gazzelle when it ran.
WHEN it ran.
Pit Row
Early 71, maybe 72, Montesa.
This was nicknamed The Grey Ghost model, even tho the factory technically called most
of their motocross models Cappra’s.
Grey Ghosts came 125 or 250.
Rickman did use a lot of different motors.
The 500 and 650 Rickman Triumphs, the desert racers, gloss black, freaking beautiful works of art
This is a Rickman Triumph 650 Metisse.
“Metisse”.
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motor and the rear one has a Zundapp motor.
But, if you ever rode one, tank wise, they were narrow as all get out.
It’s like your knees felt like they almost touched when you grabbed the tank with them.
I think that’s one of the reasons they had such a hump look.
To get fuel capacity, they had to go up.
That red one, with the Montesa motor, at least 1973.
If you look at the Grey Ghost model, the fins on the motor and case covers are smooth.
1973 to late 70s, Montesa, which sold a lot of motors to various people, made what was called the waffle
style engine. Look at the fins on the red Rickman. Look at the cases. That’s a waffle motor.
I rode a black 650 Metisse last year. My neighbor has one. Shift right, brake left. Shifting felt real delicate, almost like a brand new ratchet wrench. Light, narrow, tractor like torque, and loud as hell. If you notice, the Triumphs, straight pipes. No baffles, no mufflers.
Hey guy, I just noticed you’re in Washington Pa.
Next week, we’re having a 4 day vintage meet here in Terra Alta, West Virginia. 90 minutes from you.
Thursday, street ride thru the mountains.
Friday, dual sport adventure ride.
Saturday and Sunday, hare scrambles and motocross tracks open.
We don’t know how it’s gonna go, but if your buddy could get that bike here Saturday, there’s a good chance
he could move it.
79 South to 68, take the Bruceton Mills exit, pick up Rt 3 to Terra Alta, track is on Rt 3 just before you get into town, on the left. We’d love to have you guys, that bike would be a hit.
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