Montesa

What's the best replacement carb for the Amal on a 349?

Hi everyone,i have a Montesa Cota 247 trail UK registered 1978 but dated on frame numbers as a 1977 model. My question is what type of forks are fitted please as i seem to get two answers in my searches of either Betor or Ceriani. They have the slotted screw in the fork cap with what looks like a bleed mechanism inside it. I am after refurbishing the forks with new springs and perhaps get out workshops to machine up a couple of preload spacers or even fit Magical preload adjusters but knowing what forks i have fitted have stopped me obtaining bits. Thanks in advance.

Hi folks Any help would be appreciated, I'm currently refurbishing my Dad's 1974 Montesa Coat 247 and almost at the finishing line, i'd had issues with no spark at the plug but following a check of points, condenser and wiring I got a spark and had the bike running. So I finished the build (cases and covers on) and after getting the alloy tank pin holes welded, which is why the bike wasn't finished when I got it running I now find after sweating out a few kicks that there's no spark again. I have checked all the wiring connections again and all looks ok. The plug is brand new and when I stick a screwdriver in the plug cap i'm getting a good old dig up the arm. If an…

Hi Can anyone help. I have a Montesa Cota 247 (Oct 1973 i believe) that i have had for about 18 months now that was in a bit of a state when i bought it. Its my intention to make it look a little more like it did when it was born. When i purchased it i spent a couple of hours to see if it would run and low and behold it eventually fired up and sounded really nice ( if you like the sound of these machines that is) I rode it and it seemed quite strong all the gears worked and it seemed like it was more of a cosmetic rather than mechanical rebuild. I thought i was on the last stages after spending a fortune on parts that are very expensive for what they are and g…

Can anybody tell me we’re I can get a flywheel puller from?Or how to get it off?

The back brake on my 348 is not great , checked the shoes ,plenty of lining and they are vented , cleaned the dust and give them a rub with sandpaper to take the shine off , applied the brake before tightening the spindle , and they still not great ,any ideas

Can anyone tell me what piston this is?i was told it would be printed with the letter a,b,or,c on it.Really struggling to get the piston kit I need.And she’s smoking badly also spitting oil out of exhaust.....Help...

hiya guys, ive just bought a 1992 cota 311 and im having a bit of difficultly, the bike hasnt been run for quite some time and im trying to bump start it, but i cant.. i cannot disengage the clutch for some reason.. would the clutch plates sieze up from lack of use? having had the bike off the ground and in gear the rear wheel turns, turning the engine over as it should... im pretty well stumped now!! please cany any of you advise what to try next. and the engine is still not running..lol

Hi I'm new to the forum. But can anyone help? Amongst others I've a Cota 348 I'm rebuilding to ride rather than show, so I'm looking for help on alternative front forks as Cota forks seem as rare as hen's teeth. Has anyone experience of fitting forks from other makes that preserve the wheelbase and geometry (or close enough so the handling isn't compromised) of the originals? Cheers

Hi what does the sticker say on the air box and where can I get one from

Hello I was having oil coming out of the exhaust. I've changed the crankshaft seals No improvement Petrol/oil ratio not the problem Any thoughts

Hi everyone, My name is Mike and live in Wiltshire. There seems to be a lot of help and support on this website so maybe someone can help me with my problem... I have just bought a 1980 Montesa Cota 349 which as you can see from the photo is in lovely condition. BUT I can only select 1st, 2nd and neutral gears..The clutch cable had been adjusted to maximum so thought maybe replacing this might help matters bearing in mind I couldn’t select neutral when the engine was running. The new clutch cable was fitted and neutral could now be selected with engine running and also 3rd gear was available if you lifted the lever hard enough ( not ideal ) 4th and 5th are nowhe…

Trying to get to the crankshaft seal. problems: im new and dont know alot. i have a gear in the way. probably dont have the right tool. solutions: i want to learn i have the time theres a small budget to work with. Are there any 311 familiar people that can help a tip on removing this gear to get to the oil seal. thankyou.

I am trying to find out what is the spoke off set to the rear of an 81 248 cota. I have sent the wheels off my 248 to be rebuilt, before sending off to the wheel builder I decided to strip them myself so I could polish the rims and hubs. This has proved to be a bit of a possible oversight as the first question I am asked is do I know what the offset is, he has looked a various sites with out success. Any help would be most helpful.

I've a new 2018 4RT coming in a week. Does anyone know if the stock clutch plates on the newer bikes are now dimpled, or is that still only aftermarket? They weren't on my 2015, and there was a noticeable difference when I upgraded. If need be, I'd like to order them up and have them ready to install during the first fluid change.

Hi, I'm replacing my chain and sprockets on my 1981 Montesa 349. I've never done this on a bike with a tensioner. Any hints and tips out there? Cheers.

Hi can anybody tell me what the sticker says on the left hand side of the airbox on my 348 ?? Is there anybody reproducing copys ?? Thanks Scorpa250

Hi , where’s the best place to purchase rear brake shoes for my 348 thanks

I’m thinking of changing rear shock from standard to ohlins as I need stiffer spring. Love to see people’s feedback. Thanks

Hi I'm stuck for piston rings for my montesa cota 311 can any one help? Thanks