Montesa

I am lucky enough to be picking up a Montesa 348 this weekend as I am moving over from mono's to good of twin shocks. The last Mont I had was a Cota 123 back in the early 80's when I rode school boy... I am hoping owners of 348's can educate me to the normal maintainance routines (eg oil chages, grades etc), frequency, things to keep an eye on or strange quirks. I thought I read somewhere that the gearbox has a separate oil fill to the clutch? its these bits of knowledge that will help..... thanks in advance Rob

Any one any idea when the new Montesa Honda 300 rr are being produced?

Who has a referal for rebuilding a Showa rear shock in the Mid-south-west U.S.A. Phoenix, AZ. Must be GOOD. Thanks Jim

Hi .... does anyone know BTDC for Cota 242 1986 mvh Lars

Hi there, i'm new to the forum and made a return to trial riding after a 25 year lay off. Bought a Montesa 311 cota, can anyone tell me where i can get a workshop manual either to buy or online? P.S Does anybody know any good training grounds in the Nottinghamshire/Derbyshire area?

Some one may have already put this up here someplace but......... http://www.usmontesa.com/html/team_montesa_04_05.html

Hi All Getting my 349 frame powdercoated so will soon need new bush's. I know InMotion do the original ones but has anyone tried the nylon ones from France Trial Classic? http://www.francetri...arm-bushes.html

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

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

Does the MH 200 (orange) have round fork bottoms or the more square shape. The one I have has round bottoms with no pinch bolt ,but they feel really nice and smooth with no marks on stations.

hi all has anyone fitted an oko 28 carb and what jets they found worked as iam having trouble with the jets that come with it i have a montesa 315r 2001, also does having a straight thru pipe make a difference and how? . Also the bike has boyesen reeds fitted and i guess that would effect it to any help would be great........

Hi, Does anyone know where we can buy these rims and spokes only please?

Hi, I have recently purchased an 81 349 and would like to know if anyone has experience with updating the swingarm to the later 84 349 MK/4 modifications with the shock mounts moved forward and swingarm angled. Also, with lowering the footrests. I have seen photos of 81 349s with these mods done and if anyone could give any dimensions or advice it would be appreciated. I always wanted to have an 81 and always planned to do the swingarm to those factory machine specs. Also, does anyone know if the later MK/4 swingarm would retrofit? I never heard whether or not the width at the pivot is the same for both.

I have a Montesa Cota 311. This is the only trials bike I have ever ridden or even seen. There are no other trials bikes out here in Zimbabwe. I would like to know how this bike compares to modern machines. If I was to ride a modern bike would I be surprised? I find it difficult to keep the front wheel up and bounce/hop the front or rear wheel, but this is probably just me. Any comments would be useful. Thanks

Just purchased my first Cota 314r and wondered if any body new if a light kit could be fitted as the bultaco i was riding was used on the rd at dusk to get me back to car and trailer. If so any advice would be welcome, ie wiring loom, where to connect and light kit. Thanks all

A little advice required please, 1982 cote 248 oil qty's . (1) what's the correct oil and qty for each fork leg. (2) gear box and clutch case oil and qty's, As normal ALL help will be greatfully received

Hi Can you change the crank seals on a '98 315 without splitting the cases??? Thanks

So as none of the 4RT riders out there miss this, there is a 4RT personalised reg for sale on eblag. Type in Montesa 4RT you will see it.

Hello, I am new on this forum, I start restoration project on my Cota 123 from 1972. I know the paint is a kind of dove gray or silver but cannot fond more details. Does anyone got more information like maybe a color code? how did you guys did to get the right color?

Hi, Maybe a silly question, but is there an easy way to fit the return spring on the shaft, and into the locating hole? Cheers, Mark