Twinshock

Anyone have a Tel No for WES? Want to speak direct not through a dealer.

Can anybody recommend some links or DVDs or whatever where I can see some good twinshock trials? Riding this 247 is a totally different animal...I can hardly even figure out how to ride it after getting off a Sherco. I need some inspiration!

Any one have any comments on what would be the best forks to retrofit and still be pre 1980?

The Mont 348 I have recently purchased has Air forks on the front and I assume an after market set of Betor Gas shocks on the rear. As the bike is in very good condition, I have no reason to go playing around with these from a maintenance view point but it would be useful to know the following: 1) What is the basic construction of these - I assume it is still oil filed with additional dampening being delivered by air pressure 2) How do people use the air element to set their shocks and forks up Rob

Hi Just a thought has anyone on the forum ever done a front disc conversion on a 348/349/350 - I have seen a picture of one on a local SA auction site - Looks like they used a Japanese front end. It would upset the authenticty of the bike, but would certainly make long descents less hair raising than with std Montesa brakes. Ian

Having seen what ethanol can do to 70's spanish fiberglass fuel tanks, I am curious if the later plastic (Bultaco, SWM, Fantic) tanks can carry 10% ethanol fuel without damage. How about the liner in an alloy tank (1976 and up TY250... C & D models). What other parts need updating for this type fuel (can't afford $10/gal for race gas... have to drive 120 miles to get it anyway). Anyone know for sure? Thanks

Hi, I hope someone can help! I have a 1980 Cota 200, the kickstart works fine but when you manually turn the flywheel the kick mechanism can be heard to ratchet on the pawl. I have removed the cover and cant see anything missing or amis! Has any one else got one and is this normal? The bike starts and runs great. Any advice would be gratefully received. Thanks.

Which do people recommend ??

Hi, Can you true the rear wheel while it mount to the bike with the tire on it?

Still trying to find a 1977 348 al gas tank.

Hello, I need to have a swing arm bolt made. Can someone tell me the grade of bolt that I should use? Thanks Much! Retro

Looking for some new rear shockees for my TY175, here in Aus I can't find any importers so I'm having to look further afield. Can anyone recommend a reliable dealer as i've emailed Sammy Miller a coulple of times with no response perhaps no one wants my money?????? What shocks do you recommend guys? Thanks Austini

I was told when 348 were used in the Uk that they had to have a non fiber glass tank.If this is true does anyone have any history about this.If so does anyone know of someone who might have one of these old tanks around,or some pictures

Some time ago a topic (in this forum I think) ended up discussing the last of the real Spanish bikes (before Gas Gas & Sherco) and somebody posted some pics of the last, watercooled, monoshock, Cappra. Can anybody find it 'cause I've tried or alternatively would the person who posted said pics please repost. Thanks TFT

What's the correct inner tube size for a rear trials tyre?

After researching to the limits of "google", it appears that a "Keihin PWK 28 29S" carb is a direct fit for the 348. This flat-sided carb appeals to me as the swap should be *simple* The Keihin's intake and airbox diameters match that of the Amal MKII's measurements of 35mm diameter at the intake and 49mm diameter at the airbox. This means that the manifold and airbox rubbers will fit the carb. Anyone know if the [ oem as factory new ] jetting that the Keihin comes with will work for the 348? If not, which jets would need to be changed out and to what? Thanks.

Whats a ty 250 twinshock worth these days?? It's a friends bike, nice engine still running the autolube and has it's stand, but no lighting kit! Think it's a 78' or 79 model tank has the blue striping...

hello all i gave ridden for a long time but recently purchased two twinshock bikles...76 honda tl that is 298cc and a modified frame and a sweet 79 199a. questions about the bul: 1 it has a mikuni and had a 115 main jet. had gobs of bottom end but not much on top. if i open up to a 130-140 and drop the needle a place or two will i keep the bottom end and add mid and top?? it also had .012" piston clearance when i checked so bored first over. i have a 140 main in it for the breakin period 2 it has an aluminum aftermarket swingarm which says malcolm smith but i don't think he was into bultacos....so does anyone know what i have?? 3 i have two sets of rear shox…

aahh, the frame made it back from the powder coaters(sweet!) I still need to figure out how to shed some weight off the beast(without going illegal in the twinshock class) any help would be kewl my kt250 is almost ready for its 1st trial.

CAN SOME ONE TELL MY THE STANDARD AMOUNT OF TEETH ON THE 2 SPROCKETS ON AN OSSA MAR 1973 FOR OFF ROAD USE ONLY (COMP SET UP) THANKS LOGIE