Montesa

As my previous threads have said I've bought an unused 2020 260 mont. It is brand new and unused. Oddly I noticed play in the top shock bearing. I tried to tighten up the bolt but it was tight enough. I took off the shock and it appears the bushes do not sit properly in the spherical bearing. I'm convinced either the factory has fitted the wrong bearing to the correct bushes or vice versa. After noticing that my chain tensioner block had been fitted upside down nothing would suprise me. Aren't dealers supposed to pdi bikes ? Im wondering if maybe the factory fitted showa bushes or bearings onto Olle bearings or bushes. They would have had both in the factory for…

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I’ve got a new, 1.5 hour Montesa 301. Bike has always been incredibly easy to start. 1-2 lazy kicks and it runs. I had the bike sat for some time running VP Trials fuel, no ethanol. Now coming back to use it, bike goes to start but barley idles on the first kick where it now struggles to stay running. It then takes many kicks before you can get it up and running again, once you get it going you need to crack the throttle to keep the rpm elevated slightly and then from there it runs flawlessly. Is it possible that I may need to swap a spark plug? Not sure what’s causing this with less than 2 hours on the bike.

Probably a dumb question given the current situation. Does anyone know if there will be a 2021 260 4RT (ie. the standard bike)? I would expect (& totally understand) not but good to know before I buy a 2020 one. Wish they would do it in red again even if nothing else changes...

Hi, I am new to trials I have a very lightly used 4rt I would like to keep it as good as possible 😂 I currently have the standard sump guard with a wrap around water pump guard I am looking at guards from CSP, S3 and MITANI (full protection kit) I also thinking I will buy a linkage guard any advise appreciated. thanks

Suspect I know the answer to this already, but any new news for 2024? I’d like to replace my 2022 standard 260 but hope there are some tweaks (even if better colours/graphics than the standard 2023 4RT…).

Does anyhone know anything about the 2025 4ride? I have a '16 that i absolutely love, and fancy treating myself to a brand new one. A few UK dealers don't have any 2024's left in stock, and they are waiting for the '25 model. I've no idea what (if anything) has changed.

I have a 1975 Cota 247 model 21M Serial # 15746 . When I try to kickstart the engine if I enguage the kickstart and bump the engine to TDC and push the start lever down GENTLY the engine turns over and starts fine. However, If I push down on the kickstart lever with a little more force, the kickstarter seems to slip as if the clutch lever is pulled in and the engine does not turn over. It seems as if the clutch is not adjusted properly. I have disconnected the clutch lever and the problem does not change. Also, Is there an electronic ignition conversion for this bike? Are there any Trials Central Stickers?? Any suggestions would be appreciated. thank you! Tony M.…

Hi, can anyone help me find a 73.5 mm piston for my Cota 247 ? I has the window in the inlet side face. Woessner make some but they are under contract and not available in their catalogue. Many thanks, Phil

Hi all might be a daft question but didn’t want to start cutting/ disconnecting wires late at night. Simple job of headlight off to put a number board on, followed the two wires red and black from the light to under the tank (presumed I’d find a connector to just take a part) found the connector under a waterproof cover but seems to pick up a green wire ? Now just wondering what you disconnect to remove the front light ? Didn’t want to cut the wires any help ?

Has anyone got any good info in the nine spring 242 clutch, the drawing is a little confusing, the 3mm spacer that sits in the castellated drive that goes into the back of the clutch looks to have another shim on the top of that, mine did not have one when I stripped it

Rebuilding clutch on 242 and wondering where the thicker stepped plate goes, guessing first or last? Thanks for any help

So, I'm replacing the kickstart gears on my newly purchased 304. I understand the problem that causes the failure is the weak "Z" shaped retainer that bends and allows the gears to misalign. Is there a good fix to the problem so it does not reoccur? I've seen a photo of a strap that crosses the gear to retain it but am uncertain if it would be a suitable fix. Would like to hear of other ways to prevent the gears from misaligning. Greg

Can anyone tell me if the 247 & 348 share the same clutch. I know it's a long shot..but hopeing... I'm after a 348 clutch drum . can't find one , but the 247 clutch parts are everywhere..

Hi, Is there any information anywhere on the web about model year given engine number - so I can work out exact age of my Dads 247 cota??? thanks for any help, Stu

The manual doesn't show a bash plate for the 247, so wondering if anyone ever made one for the Cota 247 and if so, any pictures?

Some time ago I posted for information for the Main bearing numbers on a Cota 247cc 1978 / 1980, Unfortunately I did not print the post and it has now been deleated Therefore could any body please let me have the bearing numbers and seal numbers if available Many thanks, and this time I will print them

Hi Guys, The manual calls for 20wt or 30wt. How does this translate to today's modern oils? Is it 20wt for cold and 30wt for warm weather? Thanks in advance, SG

The Cota 247s don't seem fashionable in twinshock trials but it's about time I got mine (a Mk4) running so can people who are using them tell me what sprockets/gearing they're using? cheers.

Can any one point me to a detailed source of how to adjust this, as it appears to be beyond me or at best trial and error. In that the cam is on the flywheel and the flywheel covers the screws that adjust it the timing. So you can check BTDC once its on but have to take the flywheel off to adjust it then assemble to check it and see how close you have got? Or am I being daft !? G :-)