Montesa

I've been thinking of getting a 4RT, the dealer told me the only update for '06 was BNG (Bold New Graphics). Does anyone know otherwise? Also I'd love some long term feedback from a couple of people who ride thier bikes 200+ hours a year on maintenance, durability, etc. After the initial impressions I've seen very few long term reviews, what do you like, what drives you nuts? I'd gladly take the comments off forum if you don't want to share them here. My e-mail is wardo-at-sover-dot-net. Thanks, Wardo

can any one tell me the pros and cons of removing/ leaving in the exhaust restrictors on the 4rt. i have read somewhere that when riding standard bikes the team riders remove the one out of the front of the middle box. i had a look at mine, thought i would try it for a ride, and couldnt get it out. how do you get it out without damaging anything. is it worth it.

Hi Can anybody please tell me what the fork oil capacity for a montesa 2003 is. I seem to think that it is around 350cc but i am not to sure. Thanks in advance. Steve

I'm getting different schools of thought on what oils to use in the 4RT. What the owner's manual calls for isn't readily available here in the states. For the motor, I've been told regular 10 w 40 and Silkolene synthetic 10 w 50. For the transmission, Silkolene Light 75-80 weight. Any bad experiences using these lubricants? Also, how often is everyone changing oil and filter for the motor and transmission fluid. Do I really need to replace those little o-rings every time I put in a new filter? Thanks

Today was the first day i rode my 4rt in the mud! i have had the bike for about two months and have been really impressed with it in the dry and on rocks, but after today im starting to get a bit worried about the winter slowly getting closer to us, i used to ride a gasgas 280 pro, and it would fly through slippy wet mud with no problems, as for my 4rt what a pile of sh**! but im not going to give up. Are there any other 4rt riders out there who no the correct techinque for ridding these bikes in the mud?

hiya, i have a 2003 montesa 250 and i have taken the swinging arm off to find the bearings are nakerd, there is what looks like a triangle which connects the suspension, swinging arm and the fame together, the bearings in the swinmging arm have corroded in and i cannot get them out, i have tried penetrating oil. has anybody got any solutions??? cheers Grant

can anyone answer a few questions on the 4rt. i have one on the way, and would like to know what people think about the following things. do you need to change clutch master cylinder? do you need to change rear sprocket? what size what is the best combination of restrictors in/out? what is routine maintainence like. any thing to look out for. any set up tips? tickover etc. ( for expert club level ) any tips on technique for riding them. have read somewhere you have to ride them different to make them grip in mud. thanks

Hi all, Just joined the forum and already have a question. Got a 94 314r on its way and was wondering about the fuel mix. US Montesa tech tips recommends 50:50 mix of 93 pump gas and 105 race fuel with Silkolene 100% synthetic for the Cota 315. The only racing fuel I can get locally is CAM2 110 octane. Do you think a 50:50 mix of 93/110 is OK for a 94 Cota 314r? Could I even forego the mixing with the pump gas and just use 110 straight? What about jetting? Plan on using Motul 600 100% synthetic @ 1:80. Been ridin' for 31 years but VERY new to trials and appreciate ANY opinion.... ;o) = Uwe =

Please help me if you can. I'm searching for a wiring diagram for a Montesa 315R to make it streetlegal. Where can i find it online? Thank You and Greetings from Austria, Michael

this was intesting just for the photo. amazing how far the technology has come even within the water cooled era. k http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAP...sspagename=WDVW

Does any one know if the digital ignition has a built in rev limiter? Whilst the auto shutdown feature is useful when the bike is on its side, six seconds jammed flat out is a long time! I recently parked mine upside down at the top of a section whilst I took a trip down to the creek at the bottom that took a lot longer than 6 seconds and it didn't try to shut down at all. ( But does if laid on its side).

Here is the autographed tank from Dougie, Fugi and Marc

Here is the RTL 250F front fender

Here are a couple of pics of the RTL 250F fenders I got from Japan through Lewisport here in the US. As you can see they put the Montesa fenders look rather cheap and bland. It appears that I will have to post them one at a time because of size limitations. I will then post a picture of my tank which I had signed in Duluth at the World Round last month by Dougie, Fugi-gas and Marc Frexia. I'm thinking and hoping it is a one of one.

I have bought a new mudguard and i'm wondering how to put the thing on!! are the rivets special? they seem to have a washer on them? Can anyone help me?

Just installed the Honda RTL 250 F fenders on my 4RT. They are gorgeous. Candy apple red with flames. They make the Montesa fenders look bland and boring. Adrian & Mandy at Lewisport got them for me. Next are the decals. I want to make it a full Honda RTL.

I have just bought some new 2004 tank stickers for my mont and i'm wondering how to put them on. Are they like the stickers you get in a little plastic model kit? .... praying for a rapid answer ....

dads just got one.......... What plug should i be using? What fuel ratio? What gearbox oil and how much? any other info and things to look out for would be helpful Many Thanks James

Hello Just after some advice, I have just ridden my 315 for the first time since the SSDT. All I have done since Scotland is change the oil, air filter and repack the silencer. It may be just down to the gearing (still on Scotland gearing) but it seems to have lost a bit of mid range/bottom end power. Any suggestions on how I can freshen the bike up again? Thanks

My rear shock seems to have...well, not exactly packed up, but more 'made unchangable'. The purple looking screw to alter the compression has jammed up, it still has some play in it, but it will not budge either way...any ideas? The shock itself still works, but I want it hardening up, or, if possible, update the entire shock itself. I have yet to dismantle the shock as I dont have a clamp at hand, but if thats what it needs I will get hold of one. And also, if anyone has any information about obtaining shocks and their price ranges, please let me know. Thanks, Matt.