Montesa

3rd in the scott ,well done amos

i have just read birks report on the new mont.I have to say that engine apart this is a bit dissapointing in terms of progression ie brake pedal etc.however it does not pay to change too much all at one go as other manufacturers have found in the past.!!

I notice from the pics which may or may not be the 100% finished article that the new bike does not carry Fuji's name on it as the last few bikes have carried Dougs. As refering to the world champ , how come Doug gets his name on as worl champion and not Fuji , any ideas?????

Hi all! Trying to get the tap of my montesa tank. I have 2 8mm bolts that hold the tap to the tank. I turn either of the bolts and they just 'jump'. I need to get the tap off, but it isnt loosening off or anything. Any ideas? My guess is that the thread on the tank is...well...******. Thanks! HRC

Just changed my front sprocket from a 11 tooth (as i bought it) to a 10 tooth keeping the 42 on the rear (as standard on an 03 315), but the chain i took of was 102 link, as is the chain i have been advised to put on ! What chain do you use on a 10-42 set-up, with the wheel spindle set nearest to engine ? Thankyou. Gaff.

I have a Gas Gas and i'm going to change to a Montesa 4T. I've just looked on Sandiford's website and the last news article posted is dated Nov 2003. They don't seem too excited about the new bike. What is the service like from Sandifords in relation to parts and information? Gas Gas uk have always been brilliant.

brochure in hand!! it looks even better than the pictures roll on october!

The new 4T does it have a name or model number ? 316r, 34t,

anyone know where to find set up details for a 2003 mont?

Just bought myself an 03 Montesa, and i have noticed if i work the clutch lever when the bike is not running, there is a knock from the engine, but this soon goes once the engine has been warmed-up, and the clutch is nice and smooth. I never had this on my 2000, or known of it on any of my mates Montesa', any ideas, do you think it is any thing to worry about. Cheers. Gaff.

can anyone advise me on the montesa pre mix ratio,i have been running on 100ml of oil per 5 litres of petrol but bike does not respond well to full throttle.having just obtained a manual of ebay for my 315 i read that i should be running a ratio of 80 to 1 which i understand to be in the region of 75ml per 5 litres of petrol,would be grateful for any advise as i do not want to seize the engine.

Does anybody know of a source in the US for Mitani Montesa parts? They make a neat looking skid plate that protects the frame spar bottoms and it looks like it has thicker engine cushions between the skid plate and engine.

Has anyone tried the Jitsie suspension kit that adds 2cm to the 315 rear suspension? What are the results?

does anyone know the jetting for sea level when using a keihin on the 04 montesa?

Seems like quite a few riders have ordered new Monts but does anyone know the price yet for sure?

I recently purchased a 2000 Cota 315 in beautiful shape but not without a few (hopefully) minor issues. In the past I have owned a Cota 247 and an Ossa MAR but it has been 20+ years since I have had either of those. My plans are not to enter competition but just to enjoy having a Trials bike once again and to help keep my reflexes and coordination from going completely south as I get older. One of the things I noticed immediately when riding the 315 for the first time was that it didn

i have a 2002 montesa 250 in mind for my next bike as it is good price and good condition, but are there any known problems with the 02 Mont and i currently own a 1984 Yam 250, will the 02 250 engine be alot more responsive, in other words will i be safe on it! Thanks in advance Rich

Found a 1997 Montesa Cota 315R on E-bay...selling for

I have a '97 315R which runs pretty good, but needs a little help. When cold it will start on the third kick most every time. When hot, and it sits for 5-10 minutes (like when you're waiting for your turn at a section) it won't start without using the choke. The spark plug indicates that it's running pretty lean (whitish, light brown color). Another thing, maybe related, when I'm riding it with no load, level ground at steady speed, the engine, as best as I can describe it, oscillates. It sounds like "whump, whump, whump". Any problems there? I figured I'd ask you guys before I try to fix this on my own.

I'm trying to find out the year of a Montesa Cota 123 i'm lovingly restoring for my son to abuse the hell out of, projects nearly finished but I would like to know the year of it. Engine and frame no's are 32M00045. Any ideas will be appreciated. Cheers. Tried the Montesa web site but no help there.