1973 Mototrans 250

[Rbranst]

Not sure of the model… 250 road??
But here is my 1973 Mototrans 250 barn find.

https://www.icloud.com/sharedalbum/#B165yeZFhCIk73

[A.I.M]

That's a very nice find.
If the mileage on the odometer is genuine then it has just been run-in! Your engine number is about 2000 before my 1974 scrambler. The frame & tank do look to me like a road model, but the handlebars look odd, and the seat doesn't seem to be quite right.
Cheers,
Al

[Jon Pegler]

The seat is an Italian widecase seat. That doesn't fit properly.
The forks look to be post-1975 Telescos.
Not quite sure what's going on with the tank
I can't make out the engine number. What is it?

[Rbranst]

114429 engine
110507 VIN

[A.I.M]

I saw number 114429 on the engine.

[Rbranst]

Let me say I am guessing 72/73 based on my limited knowledge.
It just says 197_

[Ventodue]

Berliner brochure (click on image to blow it up).

250 Road brochure.jpg

[Rbranst]

The parts of this that haven't peen spray painted are Black with hand painted white pinstripes.
What years was Black available? Someone mentioned the forks werent exactly right for a 73 but I am not 100% on the year.

[Jon Pegler]

I think you are correct in suggesting your machine is a Road model from 1972/3, possibly early 1973 with an engine number 114429.
The only real difference with the early Telesco forks and the later, post-1975 forks is the oil seal holder.
As the later oil seal arrangement is much better than the early one, I wouldn't be too concerned about it.
It would be worth trying to find the correct seat as the widecase Italian Scrambler seat doesn't fit the Mototrans frame well.

[Rbranst]

Thanks for the info. That seat is a perfect match for my 68 250 Scrambler. It has already found a new home.
The bike is very complete and I plan on doing a nut and bolt restoration on it.
Back Fender- Nice - will just need stripped and painted.
Rear Telesco shocks - Rusted and covered in blue paint.
Tank - Rusty - pinholes at the bottom rear corner that were covered with aluminum tape. I wonder if I can save or if it is worth saving.
Front Fender - Pretty crusty and bent up but I think I can reshape and cleanup and salvage.
Front Telesco Forks - Very rusty under the blue paint. I am assuming these were a poorly chromed metal lower. Not sure if I should try on these or look for another pair.
Bars - Completely wrong.
Instrument Pod - split, but the instruments are nice. Bike is LOW miles and the instruments themselves are in nice shape.
Akront Rims - will clean up nice on the buffer - plan on respoking and polishing the hubs.
Exhaust - Rusty but usable