Montesa

I have just bought a 04 315R. I am having problems getting it to start when cold,it seems to be taking a good 15 minutes of kicking (choke on fuel on,then choke off tap off to clear cylinder..)then eventualy having to drop the bolt out of the bottom of the carb and drain before it eventually runs,then as soon as I put it in gear it leaps forward and stalls (but starts easily again!).The bike has been sitting at a dealer for a couple of months,is it just my lack of familiarity or is it just needing a new plug.Any help advice would be gratefully recieved! Also had a problem when the clutch the other day. It seemed to fail to disengage, I could run around with the clutch pul…

I`ve not long bought a 2003 mont ,and it came with all the lighting and a manual.It also came with some sort of locking device , after having a few garage breakins around here lately I wanted to make my bike a BIT more secure . It looks like the locking device needs to be screwed into something Anyone know how the damn thing works.

HI HAVE JUST GOT A 2001 MONTY , PLEASE CAN TELL ME WHAT CAN BE DONE FOR BETTER POWER/PERFORMANCE , IS IT WORTH PUTTING A KEIHIN CARB ON AND WHAT WOULD THIS DO , PISTON KIT ??????? , ANY HELP WOULD BE GREAT , CHEERS KARL

HI I HAVE JUST GOT A 2001 MONTESA , PLEASE CAN SOME ONE TELL ME HOW MUCH GEAR OIL THEY TAKE , THANKS

Can someone tell me if it is better to use mineral or synthetic gearbox / transmission oil in my 03 315R. Also which brand is best as I can't get the recommended HRC ELF oil.

OK, so besides the usual "keep the revs up" is there any particular technique to minimizing stalling in sections? I am a relative noob to the 4RT and get more familiar with stall thresholds every time I ride but all input would be apprecitated and will help reduce my points! Cheers

hi guys has anyone change the footrest hangers on the 4rt i feel it would benefit from further back and lower down any views cheers

couldnt workout why my airbox kept filling with dust particles and water, even after 2 new air filters and a new filter cover. found out that the platic had cracked on the seam where the lugs for the mudguard support brackets are, the split only became apparent when you aplied force to the bracket. sealed it up with some super sticky silicone, problem solved. also fitted some of those boyesen reeds, (thanks ff) what a difference, super strong midrange now and revs to infinity and beyond, no noticable change at low revs. excellent, cheap and easy mod. jono

Can someone clarify which spark plug to use in the 4rt?

hi guys needing to replace front and rear disc pads any views on makes of pads 4rt cheers

Does anyone know if the replica shirts and trousers that dougie wears are available to buy with the sponsor logos on etc. They look much better than the standard ones you can get!

Hi Guys, After returning to trials riding from many years ago. My son and I bought two Montesa 315r's. A 2002 and a 2004. Both have been lightly used, yet both have very unresponsive suspension. We see GasGas's hopping around like demented bunnies. Yet our Mont's stick to the earth like the tyres are made of BluTac. What can we do to put some life into the suspension? Thank you in anticipation.

I`ve just bought a 2003 315 after having a 98 Techno for about 5 years so I may be posting in here from time to time now, instead of the beta forum.I still think the Techno is a great bike its just I thought it was time to get something newer, but just as reliable. A thing I like to do, as I did on the Beta ,is check all over to see where its been worn (not due to crashing) to see if I can prevent further wear in any way.My pet hate is the wear on the frame by the footpegs and on the swingarm, so I`ve ordered some of that carbon fibre lookalike sheeting to cover those areas (beta had plastic covers for swingarm)anyone else done this ? or used different stuff?? The only …

Hi All. Is it necessary to rejet for a WAS silencer ?. 2001 315R. Thanks in anticipation.

I HAVE BEEN LOOKING FOR A FIRST BIKE FOR MY SON NOW FOR A FEW MONTHS, AND AT LAST I'VE FOUND HIM ONE IT REALLY HAS BEEN HARD LOCATING A BIKE FOR MY BUDGET OF

Hi all , I was wondering if someone could go to their 315 or 4t and measure the frame thickness at the point where the footpeg brackets mount and the distance between the bolt holes , and from the mount holes to the center of the footpeg mount ... I have a idea to use some montesa brackets on my 240 pro to mount modern pegs lower and further back after the O.E. footpeg stubs have been removed !!! It all depends on the inside width of the mounting area on the montesa brackets... Thanks for indulging me !!! Glenn

To all 4RT owners. Is it just me or does anyone else agree that the rear brake pedal on the 4RT is made of pure CRAPPY alloy !!!! It seems the the slightest clip on a rock in a gulley and the shagging thing just falls asunder I'm now on my 3rd lever and I know some will say that if you rode round and over things you wouldn't brake em ! But hey we're not all Dougie Lampkin. With all the after market goodies for the Mont like Titanium pegs and hangers is there anyone making a decent Brake Pedal ? Calling Mr Ferretflasher , you seem to be the man in the know when it come to 4RT goodies is there any after market stuff out there ? Its just a bit of a pain the build qual…

Does anyone have any info on the Montesa hybrid ' N4A' shown at the Spanish MotoH bike exhibition recently? On the todotrial site my google translator won't work. Is it a home-made/kit project or a Birkett bast*** TYZ-type job? All replies welcome.

Very cool photo by Mario, clicky http://www.phototrial.it/2006wc/usa1.htm

The rear brake pistons were sticking and we tore them down the other night to clean everything up and get everything working right again. Split the caliper and used compressed air to get the piston out. Problem is we used a little too much air pressure and turned the caliper into a small canon. It launched the piston into parts unknown. Finally gave up looking for it today. Question is, can I buy just a piston or a rebuild kit that has new pistons in it? Note to self: cover piston with rag before blowing it out next time!!!