[{"id": 10121319, "authorName": "Holigan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/holigan/", "bidAmount": 1000, "content": "$1,000 bid placed by Holigan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1669387894, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10121475, "authorName": "wasteaway", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wasteaway/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful restoration!\r\n\r\n Just a note to the seller's comment at the end of the video that while the wiring isn't sorted for the lights, a new lighting coil along with the ignition coil was purchased and I assume it is \"all there\" and ready to be connected. The parts list reads like \"a new bike in a box.\" \r\n\r\nSuper nice build and I look forward to seeing future offers by the seller. GLWA", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1669389570, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10121480, "authorName": "zonarosso", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zonarosso/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My first \u2018real\u2019 bike was a Lobito 100. It took everything a rambunctious 12 year old could dish out. Absolutely reliable and stable. It started my Bultaco obsession that continues. Wonderful bikes. I hope this one gets ridden!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1669389603, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10121889, "authorName": "zman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zman/", "bidAmount": 1100, "content": "$1,100 bid placed by zman", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1669393816, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10121969, "authorName": "2hecknback", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/2hecknback/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Rare model in exceptional condition.\r\nDef not a full-size bike but built to the same standard.\r\nThe blue is more of a turquoise.\r\nVery cool. GLWTA", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1669394696, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10122066, "authorName": "Blizzard340", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/blizzard340/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Cool little bikes. i am restoring one right now. I can attest that with all the chrome these take a bit of $$ to restore. Parts are also a bit harder to find than the later Lobitos.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1669395597, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10122143, "authorName": "335242", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/335242/", "bidAmount": 2000, "content": "$2,000 bid placed by 335242", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1669396272, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10122213, "authorName": "jonyg1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jonyg1/", "bidAmount": 2100, "content": "$2,100 bid placed by jonyg1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1669396581, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10122475, "authorName": "335242", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/335242/", "bidAmount": 2500, "content": "$2,500 bid placed by 335242", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1669397432, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10123198, "authorName": "Chrispc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chrispc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great styling, makes all the right noises.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1669399966, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10130925, "authorName": "watsonkli", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/watsonkli/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great looking bike. Had me smiling as to size. A few years ago I wanted to relive my youth and went to look at a Hodaka Ace. A few of my friends were getting into trail riding and I thought the Hodaka would be fun. Well, when I got off my R1200 RT and looked at the size...well I ended up with a DRZ 250.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1669473748, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10131048, "authorName": "shoch", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shoch/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just love it!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1669475788, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10132226, "authorName": "drfiredog", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drfiredog/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Brother WW is this you? The bike looks beautiful. r", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1669493907, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10132998, "authorName": "Gforceone4", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gforceone4/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Love it raced one one short tracks late 60's in 100/class. It was an animal and won many trouble free races.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1669506982, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10133878, "authorName": "zman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zman/", "bidAmount": 2601, "content": "$2,601 bid placed by zman", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1669530749, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10133880, "authorName": "zman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If you weigh over 150 lbs you will be sorry you bought this...its a mini bike....", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1669530797, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10136076, "authorName": "Olegeezer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/olegeezer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "May be nit picking to some but seems like after restoration the clutch cable would've been\r\nrouted through the down tube eyelet instead of tie wrapped to it in photo 10", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1669586172, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10136555, "authorName": "OCBanker", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ocbanker/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looks like a great looking bike. In your video, I thought you mentioned a few other restorations are on the way. By change any Bultaco Camperas?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1669595658, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10143817, "authorName": "Blizzard340", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/blizzard340/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@zman\r\nNot quite a minibike - and not quite full size. Bultaco did import some of the Chispa - which was a mini - and even a few hundred of the 100cc Tiron. Popular Cycling (in '73) wrote a test on the Tiron - calling it the \"Bugatti of minibikes\". The Tiron is sort of a mini Sherpa T - but again featuring that 100cc engine. :-)", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1669679413, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10144060, "authorName": "zman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "True its a \"teener\" in size. My best buddy had one in 1969 and it was a great bike....but we were 12 years old at the time....and weighed nothing...it ran very well and he could wheelie it for 200 yards even standing on the seat. No kidding...he was and is an amazing rider!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1669682228, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10144598, "authorName": "huskyrider (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/huskyrider/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@olegeezer\r\nWow, quite the eagle eye on photo #10! That is actually the speedo cable, not the clutch cable. The knurled nuts at each end of the cable will not fit through the eyelet on the frame, so the cable needs to be disassembled to pass through the eyelet and then reassembled; it has what appears to be a single use \"C\" clip holding it all together, so I chose not to take a chance on ruining my brand new cable. The zip tie was a temporary fix in that older photo. I have a attached a new photo showing the solution I came up with, which I hope you will agree is much more in keeping with the quality of the rest of the bike.\r\n@ocbanker \r\nSorry, no Camperas...", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1669688644, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10162273, "authorName": "Growler_100", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/growler_100/", "bidAmount": 3000, "content": "$3,000 bid placed by Growler_100", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1669875346, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10167872, "authorName": "Hansibob", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hansibob/", "bidAmount": 3100, "content": "$3,100 bid placed by Hansibob", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1669931106, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10171117, "authorName": "neugie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/neugie/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Has the common problem of gear box oil contaminating the engine been addressed?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1669987615, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10171144, "authorName": "DGP4", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dgp4/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My first motorcycle when I was 16! I have rarely seen a Lobito in all these years! The frame should be painted black to be correct, but otherwise it looks just like mine. I think the weight was right around 200 lbs. Great entry level bike for a young rider. I finally moved up to a Bultaco Metralla 250 street bike. This is such a pretty bike it would look great just hanging on the wall. GLWTA!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1669987986, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10171545, "authorName": "huskyrider (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/huskyrider/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@DGP4 The frame is the correct color on this bike. In later years they changed to a black frame on the Lobitos.\r\n\r\n@neugie Not sure what you are referring to; the gearbox oil cannot get onto the crankcase unless the center case gasket is compromised. There can be a problem with the primary case oil getting in if the crankshaft main seal on the right side is bad--both main seals have been replaced on this bike. In any case, I have been around these bikes since they were new in the 60s and have never heard of what you describe as being a \"common problem\".", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1669992825, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10171692, "authorName": "2hecknback", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/2hecknback/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "16\" and 17\" rims give an idea of size. Full size would be 18\" and 21\".\r\nWeight has to be less than 200 lbs. An Alpina 250 was 217.\r\nSame color on frame, shocks and tank is correct.\r\nThis Lobito is an all-round trailbike. Likely the best 100cc youth m/c of its day by a wide margin. \r\nIn general, vintage minis tend to have big bike values.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1669994185, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10171778, "authorName": "RiffRaff", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/riffraff/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A childhood friend had a Pursang and raced it frequently. Parts were scarce (also in the Phoenix area) and his dad flew for TWA. So, he could go to Europe and score head gaskets. Sweet ride. GLWTS.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1669994838, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10172019, "authorName": "Daveyd2020", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/daveyd2020/", "bidAmount": 3500, "content": "$3,500 bid placed by Daveyd2020", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1669996561, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10172313, "authorName": "DGP4", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dgp4/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I agree with the seller on the supposed \"common problem\". I owned 5 Bultacos over the years and never had a main seal go bad. Engines are the definition of simplicity and very easy to work on.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1669999055, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10172484, "authorName": "denis1938", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/denis1938/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "hard to believe the factory just out side Barcelona had dirt flors. I purchased a 360 montedaro there.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1670000459, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10172579, "authorName": "czmx", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/czmx/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Love this one. If I had room... At the current bid, it's a steal. Good luck to all.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1670001240, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10172785, "authorName": "agrace505", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/agrace505/", "bidAmount": 3600, "content": "$3,600 bid placed by agrace505", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1670002769, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10172821, "authorName": "Tom_MoPar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tom_mopar/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is just beautiful. I had several Bultaco's (and a few OSSA's) as a youth, but none as lovely as this.\r\nGLWTA, what a beautiful machine!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1670003032, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10173164, "authorName": "Blizzard340", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/blizzard340/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A lot of wood to chop in this auction. As a Bultaco collector - (I have about a half dozen), I think these early \"mini\" Lobitos are really flying under the radar. Not many left - especially in this condition!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1670004672, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10173241, "authorName": "Daveyd2020", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/daveyd2020/", "bidAmount": 3700, "content": "$3,700 bid placed by Daveyd2020", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1670004945, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10173291, "authorName": "agrace505", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/agrace505/", "bidAmount": 3800, "content": "$3,800 bid placed by agrace505", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1670005126, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10173310, "authorName": "Daveyd2020", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/daveyd2020/", "bidAmount": 4000, "content": "$4,000 bid placed by Daveyd2020", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1670005201, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10173388, "authorName": "jonyg1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jonyg1/", "bidAmount": 4100, "content": "$4,100 bid placed by jonyg1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1670005448, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10173404, "authorName": "highboyracer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/highboyracer/", "bidAmount": 4250, "content": "$4,250 bid placed by highboyracer", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1670005496, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10173409, "authorName": "agrace505", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/agrace505/", "bidAmount": 4350, "content": "$4,350 bid placed by agrace505", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1670005518, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10173428, "authorName": "jonyg1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jonyg1/", "bidAmount": 4500, "content": "$4,500 bid placed by jonyg1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1670005573, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10173488, "authorName": "Daveyd2020", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/daveyd2020/", "bidAmount": 4600, "content": "$4,600 bid placed by Daveyd2020", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1670005735, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10173504, "authorName": "agrace505", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/agrace505/", "bidAmount": 4700, "content": "$4,700 bid placed by agrace505", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1670005759, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10173513, "authorName": "Daveyd2020", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/daveyd2020/", "bidAmount": 4800, "content": "$4,800 bid placed by Daveyd2020", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1670005774, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10173521, "authorName": "agrace505", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/agrace505/", "bidAmount": 4900, "content": "$4,900 bid placed by agrace505", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1670005812, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10173587, "authorName": "jonyg1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jonyg1/", "bidAmount": 5200, "content": "$5,200 bid placed by jonyg1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1670005994, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10173599, "authorName": "agrace505", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/agrace505/", "bidAmount": 5300, "content": "$5,300 bid placed by agrace505", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1670006025, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10173604, "authorName": "jonyg1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jonyg1/", "bidAmount": 5400, "content": "$5,400 bid placed by jonyg1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1670006035, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10173621, "authorName": "Daveyd2020", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/daveyd2020/", "bidAmount": 5500, "content": "$5,500 bid placed by Daveyd2020", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1670006089, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10173627, "authorName": "agrace505", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/agrace505/", "bidAmount": 5600, "content": "$5,600 bid placed by agrace505", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1670006104, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10173643, "authorName": "Daveyd2020", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/daveyd2020/", "bidAmount": 5700, "content": "$5,700 bid placed by Daveyd2020", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1670006151, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10173660, "authorName": "agrace505", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/agrace505/", "bidAmount": 5800, "content": "$5,800 bid placed by agrace505", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1670006192, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10173668, "authorName": "Daveyd2020", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/daveyd2020/", "bidAmount": 5900, "content": "$5,900 bid placed by Daveyd2020", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1670006218, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10173700, "authorName": "jonyg1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jonyg1/", "bidAmount": 6200, "content": "$6,200 bid placed by jonyg1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1670006306, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10173708, "authorName": "Daveyd2020", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/daveyd2020/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I\u2019m out", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1670006338, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10173736, "authorName": "jonyg1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jonyg1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 12/2/22 for $6,200 to jonyg1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1670006462, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 10178449, "authorName": "gmastro", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gmastro/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Fell in love with these at the age of 12 when my dad and I stopped in the San Diego dealer's showroom and the sales fellow offered a little trials demo - he fired it up and rode it over a telephone pole laying in the parking lot. Dad and I were stoked but unfortunately it didn't come home with us. Later that year, however, I was surprised with a Taco 44 minibike for Christmas so I had no complaints. Congrats to the new owner!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1670053203, "type": "comment"}]