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Hi its seems to have taken an eternity,but the montesa is finally complete. A combination of being let down by parts suppliers,lack of motivation,because of part supplier and work meant it took far longer than i thought, it was also impossible to source a seat,so i made a fibreglass base and had it covered. Also a few 348 parts mixed in just to confuse matters further. The problem i have is that it fires up ok but smokes like no tomorrow under load in has very little power,would this be crank oil seals? I was told the engine was fully rebuilt when i bought it. Your help/advice would be much appreciated. Many thanks Steve

]just thought i'd put a couple of pics on now paints done managed to get a airbox off ebay this morning.a friends bringing it over on Sunday. Not had a reply over seat.but its an holiday over here so shops closed I also got a email off vallmoto this morning saying they are posting bits now they have everything i ordered[not airbox /speedo] it does make me wounder what stock they carry, Airbox etc is still listed as in stock on their website! Steve

iv'e been trying to mould fibreglass to the old seat base.but its too rotten to get correct shape. think i have a result tho' on ebay [ not uk] theres a seller doing bits for old trials bikes.went to his ebay shop. cienmotos. brand new seat and its in Spain! price a bit eye watering but what can i do, ill have to cut down on the San Miguel Cheers Steve

Hi John what a fantastic job you've done mate,be a shame to use it lol I got my tank back yesterday,a week late but not a problem,because iv'e been effed about like you wouldn't believe by Vallmoto All i can say is be very wary if you order anything, Online it says everything in stock, so i ordered the bits i needed cables etc and a speedo and airbox paid my 250 euros Email next day,no speedo or airbox,six weeks later no parts no refund. Asked if they can get me a seat,sent a picture of tank unit,no reply, its a shame In Motion doesn't have everything i need.ordered some bits and they were in Spain in four days Moan over cheers Steve

Hi Well, after about 2 hours and god knows how many attempts i finally got the bearing cups out using an old long plug spanner sat on the cup lip wedged in by a screwdriver top and bottom A couple of cracks with a lump hammer, bingo job done. Still waiting for new bearings and other parts to arrive Not been idle tho, three hours with an abrasive wheel and lots of spit and polish this into this Cheers Steve

Hi John The bike looks great, Ive ordered some taper bearings from in motion so all the front ends off.but im struggling to get the old cups out. you and Wobbler fitted some so any tips, On the early frame they knocked straight out,but the later frame seems to have a internal seat, Advice would be appreciated Cheers Steve Also does it say what model the double seater is on your logbook as it doesnt on my Spanish one,It might help me track a seaf down

Hi Yamanx Wow, what a gorgeous bike Steve

Hi Well this is what i got for a described complete but in bits 71 247, Its actually a 72/73 far from complete but i got a very clean 627 carb,as new shocks and a complete exhaust in great condition,which i can use on the bike im working on. The swinging arm is also better than the one on the bike at the moment,which had to be cut out of the frame, It was a 4 hour round trip but i haggled the bloke down to 200 euros so i think i did ok, I can now start work on it again, Im in two minds about ordering chrome mudguards i dont really like the plastic ones that came with the original bike. Cheers Steve

Hi John The bikes looking great Unfortunately ive come to a standstill,as most of Spain closes in August for holidays so i cant get parts, Today Its been nudging 40 degrees so you cant blame them. Still cant find a seat Cheers Steve

these pics are the sellers off the website

sorry its 625, cant find it on Amal website,but looks like a mk11 concentric, which seem to be universal,you just re jet and get correct manifold kit. is 25mm big enough?,the lad selling it says it is for a 247. I appreciate everyones help. i dont want to buy wrong parts

Hi John i had 627 wrote down,thought it might be for later models but suitable steve

Damn, now caught the bug, ive got the chance of a 71 247, seller says complete, but in bits,including engine, frame still white, 250euros Worth a look,but it will be 200 kilometer round trip. Steve

Hi is a Amal L2 626 suitable for a 247, it looks newer than carbs ive seen,or is it just for later models Cheers Steve

Hi Wobbler When its finished it wont be for show,we have some incredible countryside in southern Spain, you can ride the mountains or river beds with no hassle. Cheers Steve