Montesa

Hi I'm in the process of buying a montesa 349 which numbers are 51m22907 anybody know what year this is any information much appreciated regards Lee It has the fuel level pipe in the side of the tank if that makes it any easier to date???

Hi Guys Today I had a great time riding the 247 that I bought a couple of weeks ago, I was at the excellent Bob MacGregor trials academy that is about twenty mins from my house. The bike was great and a lot of fun even for a first timer to the sport. Sadly after three hours the engine seized and left me with a long push back to the car park. It could have been worse because I was on a straight and level bit and not half way up a bank! I havent dealt with this before so any advice will be appreciated as usual.. The engine was very smokey and this didnt go away which I did expect after an hour or so. I wondered if the gearbox oil was being drawn through the seals? But t…

Hello everyone. I'm looking at buying a 315 and there is one for sale up north. It's an 01 model using the information in this thread but the owner thinks it is an 03. It is up for

Any one know where I can get this oil from mail order (UK only) ? Tried BVM today but they haven't any in until maybe next week ? Thanks.

Currently riding a Sherco 290 2012 the last of the stop machines.I ride at clubman level, down south, to be honest I find it can be bit of an handful i.e. gets away from me in the technical stuff , I have had a quick go on a 2016 4RT, it is heavier especially the front end although I found the power delivery very linear and precise which was great but I'm just wondering how big a learning curve it will be to change to a 4 stroke ?

It's been over a year now since the 4RT replaced the 2ST whats the concensus: Did Montesa do the right thing or should they have run on the 2ST for a couple more years? How many units are the dealers selling in 06 compared with 04? Do you think the indoor series has hurt Montesa?

Hello, i'm french and my english language is not good...... this is my "work" for my bike. Franck. before and after my job.... it's beautiful isn't it ?

Right then Montesa fans. I’ve asked a similar question on the Sherco forum. Tell me why I should buy a Montesa and not a Beta 200 or 250. Or not, as the case may be. The reason for asking is I’m thinking of changing fron twin shock to modern and it’s really hard to get my head around the pros, cons, problems and model changes of the various manufacturers. I’ve g it myself reasonably well-educated on the Betas so I need to compare. My budget buys me a 2014-16 Beta so a Montesa would be somewhat older.

Hi, This site seems like a good place to find out this info! I've been looking at a 315R (post 2001, showa forks model) Seen some for sale in excess of £2750 Is it worth buying the 315R? Agree it was an awesome bike in its time and still more than capable of competeing at the very highest level (in the right hands), however here comes the big question! Are all the usual parts still available for this bike? We're talking along the lines of Piston, Rings, Bearings, Seals, CDI, Gasket kits, Plastics etc, etc, etc!!!!! Seen a post about discontinued brake pads and that got me thinking! Thanks in advance for your info.

Hi all, Anyone have experience with oversize radiators for the 4RT? (I have a 2015) thinking of fitting one to help with the heat here in the land down under. 38 degrees C here yesterday........ -Do they usually fit without modification? - Any good suggestions for a supplier? Thanks, Mark G

Does anyone know how to identify or has access to a technical manual for vertex pistons as I was told one of the beta ones will fit a 315? Know alba made their own but got bad feedback so wondered if the vertex would be an option over oem

Anyone have a good knowledge of old Montesa's. Basically I am looking at what looks like a good running Cota 200 from 1980/81. I have no knowledge really on details or what models of old are worth more than others and what are the better ones mechanically. The price is

hi i wondered if anyone has a montesa cota 348 1978 workshop manual/handbook for sale or knows where i could obtain one?? thanks Nige

I found this site which, although in Spanish, gives the most comprehensive explanation of the evolution and development of the 247 that I have seen. Google translate may help! http://nacho247.blogspot.co.uk/2012/02/evolucion-de-la-cota-247.html

Hello I bought a 4RT about a month ago and it have run wonderful until last monday when after a gentle wash it refuses to start. I have in order: -Replaced the spark plug with a new one. Yes there are bright sparks. -Measured the ignition coil resistance (pg 6-3 in manual OK). -Measured the ignition pulse generator resistance (pg 6-4 OK). -Measured the PGM-FI system connector (pg 6-5 OK). -Connected the PGM-FI warning unit (pg 6-6). When I put the power switch on and run the check I first got a short blink then after about 2 seconds a long blink followed by two short blinks then again after a few seconds a long blink followed by two short blinks. Looking at pg 6-…

I`ve just been told that my 07 repsol still has its exhaust restrictors fitted. Just wondered if its worth my while taking them out and what the benefits will be. The bike seems to go well enough as it is so I`m thinking if its not broke dont try and fix it. Also how many restrictors are there and where, the obvious one is bolted into the back of the silencer and there seems to be a loose pipe behind the exhaust seal at the front of the silencer. Cheers Andy

Hi guys just wondering what you think the best/essential mods are to a 2015 repsol 4rt? Apologies if something similar has been asked before!

Have just tried first machine to arrive in W.A and find it hard to ride with slow running set at 1700rpm, am used to TLR that runs reliably at 800rpm. Initial factory setting was 3200!!! What are U.K riders setting machine at?

Anyone know when the 2009 4rt is due to be released ? Any news on changes ? Wanting to buy an 08 4rt but is it worth waiting for 09 ? Is the beta 4t as good a buy as a 4rt ? Any help appreciated ? Thanks.

I am hoping someone can enlighten me on the workings of the Cota 247 swingarm, it seems like a dumb question but it is different from any other bike on which I have worked. Inside the swingarm, where it meets the frame, on either side, there is a threaded insert inside of a rubber bushing, a body fit bolt is then inserted through the frame to hold the swingarm in place. Once tightened down the swingarm is locked in place and does not appear to be free to pivot or move. So my question is how does the swingarm then travel through the movement of the suspension? Does it just move with what little flex the rubber will allow, sort of like a torsion system? Or is there someth…