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[jimbo349]

Hi Guys and Gals

My name is James and I used to do trials years ago, and am thinking of having another go. I still have a MH349 which I have had from new in 86 but she needs a bit if TLC to get going again.

Things to do

Sort out the clutch it slips even when you try to start the bike.

New rubbers either side of the carb.

Chain and sprockets (They are still the origional ones that came with the bike)

Petrol tap leaks needs a new rubber or replacing.

New fork slider RHS as the lug that the brake rod bolts to has snapped off. (the wheel has been reversed and the lug on the back of the LHS fork is being used.

Paint the frame as the paint has flaked off everywhere.

I seem to remember the engine having a good knock from the top end but the compression is still healthy so a rebore may be a while away yet.

New front tyre.


Then I will have a go at some old farts wobbler stuff to see if my old bones are still upto a bit of abuse.

Edited by jimbo349, 24 May 2010 - 03:31 PM.

[totalshell]

welcome, good to hear that another 'lost' bike will be pulled out from the back of a garage. plenty of twinshock specialists will set you up with the bits you need even for one of the lesser popular but underated bikes.. enjoy!

[jimbo349]

totalshell, on May 24 2010, 04:36 PM, said:

welcome, good to hear that another 'lost' bike will be pulled out from the back of a garage. plenty of twinshock specialists will set you up with the bits you need even for one of the lesser popular but underated bikes.. enjoy!

Thanks for that, I plan to get the bike ready for the winter season as long a the parts I need are available. There seems to be a lack of support for the old Monts when it comes to the engine unless Im looking in the wrong places.