Twinshock

Hi there just bought a "Wassell" rolling chassis but seems more like a Dalesman.It has a very close almost parallel duplex frame with rails under the engine.It has Puch wheels.Looks like MP forks (with bolt-on 'ears' for lockstops). I have a Puch M125 engine for it. My questions are: What's the difference between a Wassell and a Dalesman? Where on the net can you find info on these bikes, can't find much at all.Any help is much appreciated, thanks for taking the time to read this. Mine looks closest to this one: Cheers Loydee

I would like to paint my fuel tank a nice bright yellow as used on the later grippers. Does anyone know the RAL colour code. Thanks I will answer my own question as I found the answer on a Spanish site it is RAL 1018 Zinc Yellow

I have a 1983 Montesa Cota that I have gone through pretty well and a friend of mine has a 1976 Montesa Cota 348 MRR that is basically stock. After riding mine for a few months, I rode his and noticed his seems to turn and steer much more easily and smoother than mine. I have modern pegs on mine that slightly lower and push back the foot position. I have also installed stiffer fork springs and after market Works Performance shocks. Anyway, does anyone know why the older bike seems to steer better than the newer bike? Is this an inherent trait of the 1983 242 or is is just a personal things as to what each rider might prefer? Any ideas?

Tyre discussions appear never ending but that is probably due to the continued variation in costs. My TLR 200 has I think the original dual purpose block pattern (can't remember that make and it's raining too heavy to check) The old tyre is hard and cracked so I guess it's time to replace it. I have Michelins on my Cota 247 and it does ride nicely but when I inherited the TLR I never envisaged it would be as competent as it is and so I went for a VeeRubber tubeless on the rear - what a bugger to fit that was - but it has given me no problems and good wear running around 7 psi. I am not a competition rider - comps are all held too far away for me to be bothered ( the…

Hello all, I recently bought a 250 Armstrong and I'm looking at replacing the carburettor. I know I could buy a new Amal MK2 for a standard replacement but was thinking of upgrading to something newer. I tried the Dellorto from my Gas Gas for size but the choke mechanism fouls the frame plus mounting is different diameter. I also tried a Dellorto from a Beta Zero and whilst the fitting is ok the carb is set up for RH so no good. I am therefore thinking of an OKO, (can't afford a Keihn) I saw a picture of an OKO on Woody's Armstrong plus another member was thinking of trying one on his 250cc (Bossitt??) What size would suit the 250 best? 28mm or 26mm. Any feedback on how…

Can anyone remember who made that Bantam engined bike that used the frame as the exhaust pipe? Probably in the late Sixties.

I recently purchased a 74' TY250 which the prior owner rebuilt the forks. The forks feel very soft and offer a very flat rebound feeling. I decided to rebuild them again since the stanchions are rusty. I ordered new replacement stanchions and new aluminum damper rods "including all the factory works modifications" 🙂 for what that's worth. I also ordered a set of OZO Pro Trials rear shocks (340mm and set up for a 230 pound rider). I am looking for a set of replacement fork springs and possible rebound springs (if necessary) that will work with the above setup and my weight and I am having trouble locating them. BJR doesn't have any stock on fork springs at …

Just that really has any one tried these shocks yet, what do you think of them.

Are they any good?

Hi, Had my bike for a couple of months now and have a few questions for any Seeley owners. 1). There looks like some sort of decomp lever on the top right of the cylinder head. Since buying the bike there has never been a cable to it. Does it need one? 2). What colour is the red used on the frame, and where can I get hold of it in paint form to touch some bits-up? 3) Does the Clymer manual for the Reflex TLR200 1986 -87 cover the majority of my Seeley? (I think mines an 81). If not is there another workshop manual out there you can recommend? 4) Any idea where I can get spares such as throttle cables, etc? Cheers,

1974 Montesa Cota 247 21M12797. Last season, I had my first real problem since purchasing this bike in 1978. The idle started to

Where does the ONE wire from the centre of the 'rubber' kill switches go? Live(red) or Green(trigger) Is there no earth on these kill switches? thanks

I keep blowing out headlight and taillight. I put a regulator in but no help. I am getting very strange readings from the ac meter. I am actually getting readings off the engine and frame of the motorcycle of 12v to 19 volts and it is jumping around like crazy between that voltage. I unpluged the regulator from the motorcycle but it was still bolted to it and i am getting voltage comming out of the regulator unplugged BECASUE there is voltage running through the frame. Anyone have any idea why there would be current running thought the engine and frame? I even tested the ground wire comming out of the headlight and it has 12v to 19 v comming out of it (engine running…

Rides like a tractor, great fun! :)

I was doing some research, on something else, in the attic but came across this. I assume somebody's wife was called Susan but can't recall what year this would have been - has anyone any recollection of the history of these machines? Described as "competitive" but, strangely, the twinshock class is not awash with them now

I have a little slice of land with some good riding potential and want to make my B25 really quiet with minimal loss of low/mid power. I started to build a glass packed silencer for behind the seat stay tube (for stock header) and now see resonators being used before muffler. I would like to hear something about your experiences. I can bend and splice tubes so building from scratch is no problem and I would rather get this done before paint, Let me (not) hear what you have! Thanks, Frank Untitled by barnstormerbikes, on Flickr

hi, hoping that someone can help me out.i ride a twin shock swm gs bike with the modern guys.bike gos like hell,but the brakes suck.they wont lock up on stone roads! they have ebc shoes and i sand the hubs and shoes then clean them with brake cleaner.any ideas before i kill myself on this thing...thanks...johnnyb

I was wondering if there was anyone out there with some experience with these carba. I wanted to know about slide number or type, needle number and low speed, high speed, and starter jet sizes??? Thanks.

Hi, Just bought a '75 Cota 247 - nice bike and looks to be the same as any other Cota BUT it has what was described as a 'one and a half seat'. The seat is deep and padded, not ideal for trials but it'd be nice and comfy on the road. Its obvious that its genuine Montesa and not just an aftermarlet seat but I can't find any pics or details of it anywhere else.... Anybody know what it is ???

Cant afford Maxton or Magicals. Rockshocks or Falcon alloy???? What do you think? anyone tried both types?