Twinshock

Hello, I was hoping to fit lights to my cota 200 so I bought some genuine mont ones second hand, I started to investigate how to wire them up so looked at the generator side but I could only see through the slots in the rotor one coil so I am assuming that this is for the ignition and that the coils for the lighting have been removed. Could someone confirm that there should be more than one coil and if I need to replace the stator would one from another model fit . this would widen the search for available parts. I'm also looking for a workshop manual but there does'nt seem to be anything specific to the 200 would the Clymer manuals that pop up now and again for the 123…

I'm helping a friend redecorate his Cota 247 tank and want to know where the "MADE IN SPAIN" decal was originally located. I have looked at every photo I can find in books and on the interweb and cannot find a photo showing the location of this particular decal. The owner thinks it should be about 50mm to the rear of the fuel cap hole but I want to make sure. Can anyone help please?

Hi After reading so much on this subject am I correct in thinking if I was to run my 1980 349 on one of the following popular full & semi Synthetics I would be ball park ok? Castrol Power 1 full synthetic at 50: 1 Castrol A747 semi synthetic (with Castor) at 40:1 My preference would be to go semi for the standing time protection it has over a full Synthetic on internals but am I reading into things to much? Anyone ran either of the above long term and would like to give the benefit of their experiences? Advice please Thanks

What is the pre-mix ratio for an air-cooled Rotax 240 (SWM) ? In other words, how much do i need to put in to 5 Litre's of Optimax ?? Thanks in advance. Gaff.

Have Betor (Bultaco) forks on my cagiva. Can anyone help with the correct capacity of fork oil. Can you suggest a good quality and oil weight for a 85 kg rider.

These are fom the Victory, found in the back of an old album. I was riding a Yamaha so its 77/76 ish? To easy for a quiz methinks.

I'm desperate for a crankshaft, ok if it needs a rebuild. Can anyone help? I'm told 350 MAR cranks are different - can anyone confirm/deny/tell me if it can stil be used? Cheers

A little tanned man left this on my door step today............ Can you guess what it is yet. Yes.......... i know its a bit of a nail at the mo , but you just wait and see . Exact answers only please.

I have the chance to buy a 250 or 350 Gripper and wanted to know what bike is better? I also wondered if parts are available and where can I obtain them? Many thanks for any advice.

Whats best paint the hubs with a quality paint such as PJ1 or powder coat? thanks!

Hi There, Anyone into Twinshock Trials might like to take a look at my web page devoted to this marque on www.twinshock-trials.piczo.com Ther is info and pictures of the two bikes i have restored and update of the one im doing at the moment, there is also a page for general twinshock trials stuff and if anyone would like to donate a Picture, past or present or just add your comments I will be happy to include them on the page, the page is non profit making and is just a bit of a pass time for me. Cheers, Vaughan.

I'm going to make modern trials footpegs for my Montesa Cota 348. I make them from 4 mm steel, using TIG. How long and wide they should be (without brackets)?

I found this blog by accident and thought other folk might be interested in looking as its got loads of old trials videos on it that I had not seen before. The only snag is its in French. Cheers Alan. http://trial-en-ancienne.skyrock.com/

Hi Just want some idea of the value of the bikes above. Both start and run. The Yam not so well as I have not touched it for about 6 months but looks good and could do with a tune. The Ital is in very good condition, no rattles, plenty of power and it still has the original tires, Michellin, in excellent condition. I am thinking of listing them on Ebay. I have three other bikes (Montesas) and as I am getting on I just can't find the time to give them all a good run. What do you reckon would be a reasonable price to expect? The bikes are located in Australia. Thanks for any advice.

Always on the look out for the unusual at good value I came across this on ebay. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...e=STRK:MEWAX:IT I cant find any reference to them in my magazines/ books except for in the sandham/ Dickinson four stroke finale

Theres is a Matchless G5 for sale locally, the erm 'lightweight' series.... Anyone trialed one, or even know anything about them? I could just use it as a roadbike if it's a complete non-starter...in the trials sense. Bit of a curio thing, pudding basin, goggles , white scarf 'n glass of milk. 1960 350cc single....the fake unit engine one...you know, the one with big bulbous engine cases...similar (same as, bar name tags!) AJS model 8. Or a G2 250cc with 350 AJS 8 engine if you wish.

What should the center to center distance be for rear shocks on 348.and what was rear travel

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How do you remove the small allen bolt at the bottom of the fork legs (ie stop it revolving inside?) as i want to strip my forks on my suzuki? thanks in advance!

Hi there does anyone know what size puller for a 1974 ossa mar flywheel Got to change the crank seals and the flywheel won't tap off. Also how do you get the clutch basket off as the kick start spring doesn't look like it's been tensioned or it,s broken .many thanks for any help with these problems cheers martin