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[idc1873]

Any info/opinions on this bike please, what would you expect to pay for one in average condition. montesa cota 310 1991

Edited by idc1873, 02 March 2009 - 08:38 AM.

[Lingo75]

Not sure what you want to use it for but as they are Mono shocks i would think you are better off getting an early 315 as its a much more modern machine - should be able to get one for around £750. Or if you want an older bike get a late twin shock - that way you will be competing against comparable bikes.

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[idc1873]

I'm just looking for something to play about on & fiddle with, not done trials for 20yrs (there is an air cooled class isn't there)

Edited by idc1873, 02 March 2009 - 11:15 AM.

[Wherry]

Hi there. Yes there is an air-cooled class in some clubs, although not that many at the moment I'd say - none of our local clubs have one yet as far as I know for example.

I'd have thought if you just want to do as you say that it would be worth a punt as long as you're satisfied that it's all there and mechanically satisfactory. I wouldn't want to pay more than a couple of hundred for it though - mind you I do have a reputation for tightness!

You'll almost certainly have issues with bits if you want to use it seriously though. I can't imagine that any plastics are still available. Rear shock bits? Unlikely. USD forks from that era were notoriously leaky. Bits for the engine? Don't know. Brake pads still available? Again don't know - maybe.

As Lingo says an early 315 would be good bet or if you like the thought of A/C mono maybe a Yam mono. Most, if not all, bits are still available for both of them. For me I'd always go for something I could get bits for easily.

[tt5th]

No aircooled classes round here either otherwise I'd have my Ty out every week!

Bits might be an issue, you could ring Sandifords and see if they can point you in the right direction before you buy it.