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Bronco Questions - New Owner
Posted: Tue Nov 22, 2011 11:35 pm
by vincep
Hi all,
Well I purchased a 1964 Bronco 125 in pieces and am looking to get it running again. I have two bevel twins and a modern Ducati, but have never touched a single. The obvious parts I am missing are a front fender and muffler - where to start looking for those?
A couple of other questions:
-Is a service manual available for these
-I can not see a frame number on the bike - owners manual says left hand side on a frame tube - nothing there
Looks like a great forum, I hope to be providing more progress soon
Vince
Re: Bronco Questions - New Owner
Posted: Tue Nov 22, 2011 11:54 pm
by joe46ho
Vince, Welcome...
I dont know much about broncos, but if you want to start searching for parts a good place to begin would be domiracer, they are here in my hometown. there website isnt the greatest, it would be best to give tony a call directly, some things they have are "off the books" I have found some very rare parts going down there on saturdays and scrounging around. Their phone number is (513)871-1678 dont call the 877 # on there site...its toll free, but wont get you tony directly... hes been doing this a long time, his dad owned sport motors (cincinnatis old ducati/triumph/bsa/norton dealer) and also domiracer/and accessory mart. My dad bought parts off his dad, now i buy parts off him, etc... If he doesnt have it, he can make some calls and possibly find it, and he WILL call you back (rare these days) I have also seen a lot of bronco stuff pop-up on ebay, although im not in the market, but i still search ebay daily for ducati stuff...
One other thing...post a "parts wanted" add on the classified section on here, someone may have a ton of bronco stuff they want to sell, you never know.
Joe
Re: Bronco Questions - New Owner
Posted: Sat Nov 26, 2011 12:37 am
by JimF
Hi Vince,
The Bronco is not as coveted as other models and as such I don't know of anyone that attempts to supply parts for them.
There is a Bronco on Craigslist in West Bend Indiana:
http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/mcy/2719552082.htmlIt has been on many times before and not sold at that price. Seemingly if it within driving range of you, you could probably get it for less than the $850 asking prices and have one spare
everything.
Jim
Re: Bronco Questions - New Owner
Posted: Sat Nov 26, 2011 2:59 pm
by ajleone
Hi Vince,
Welcome to the forum. I have a PDF of the Bronco Manuls that I'll get to Jim to post on the site. I have had 3 Bronco's and have not seen any frame numbers - just engine numbers and the foil lable ont he headstock.
Here are some pics I took yesterday of my Bronco. I found a Bronco 98 (I think) gas tank, which I thinki s really cool looking and put in on my 125 Bronco. The original seat did not fit, but I found a Benelli seat and fabricated some mounts that worked with the frame. Added a set of clubmans and here it is. Not sure if I should paint this thing of not - I kind of like the Patina...
Tony
Re: Bronco Questions - New Owner
Posted: Mon Nov 28, 2011 4:52 pm
by vincep
Jim and Tony, thanks for the replies.
Tony, where did you find those bars and the alloy rims - exactly what I am looking for.
Vince
Re: Bronco Questions - New Owner
Posted: Tue Nov 29, 2011 2:41 am
by ajleone
Wheels came from a parts dealer in Italy, last NOS 17 WM1 rims. I have been looking for more for a future Monza Jr project, but no luck, yet. Clubmans came off of eBay. I do see them from time to time.
Re: Bronco Questions - New Owner
Posted: Mon Dec 05, 2011 12:04 am
by Gboblebeef
Welcome to the almost exclusive, nearly coveted, but truly happy Ducati pushrod owners club. You Cucciolo guys back off and start your own club for pullrods! Here are a couple shots of my Bronco. I have owned and ridden it since 1992. Every time I start it I grin ear to ear. I hope you have as much fun as I do with mine.
Re: Bronco Questions - New Owner
Posted: Sat Dec 10, 2011 7:59 pm
by JimF
Here's a crankshaft on eBay
110791745365
Only $133 USD at the moment.