348mate

Why does using a manual lifter do lesser job than the auto set up?? S.M.

have that 10th pint before beddybyes,! stick a vali in it for good measure... S.M.

I really like this bike, right up my street of sumthin a bit different.... S.M.

who are ORO. R.S.? thanks for the advise. S.M.

yes i agree, but had read an old posting on this forum which suggested undue wear to kickstart internals if no decompressing method is used..is that a lot of balls? S.M.

One of the few things amiss with my tlr250 is the lack of decompressor cable etc. can anyone advise on what parts are required to reinstate this devise? the lever is OK on cylinder head, only at kickstart end do i need a bit of help. many Thanks, S.M.

nutsboltsetc try here. S.M.

A few of my mates have been arguing about what is the largest by cc, and largest by horsepower, of all trials bikes, ancient and modern..... anyone care to enter a few models in the ring??? S.M.

neither does my 03'/04' manual.!!! sorry. S.M.

have a look at scorpa france cliik on uk version. there may be parts diagrams here,if not i can look in my manual tomorow and scan you a diagram. s,m.

Cant help off top of my head,, but will have a look at mine in the morning, s.m.

gearbox 300cc, clutch 300cc. from 349 factory manual specs. S.M.

Scorpa,with long ride kit is just the ticket for dual use, great compromise and looks superb.... Only snag is the cost of the longride kit, but if a relatively cheap sy250 can be found, go for it.. As i have done. S,M.

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you could also spend the equivilant of 4/5 packets of fags and treat yourself to a proper flywheel holding tool, which will do virtually any bike flywheel... S,M.

having just fitted a new float needle, i expected all to be well ,but the bike floods like hell, and i only got it started with fuel off / plug dried a few times,. I am assuming the float level is wrong, is there a std. starting height procedure for this carbs floats ? Or any other reasons for petrol to almost pour out of exhaust on kickover!!!! thanks. S.M.

Managed to acquire a sidestand for my tlr250, in dire need of new paint, can anyone tell me what colour the stand would be originally? Might as well get it right! cheers, S.M.

Thought as much, thanks anyway RS. S.M.

looks good... incidentally, anyone know where to get 1 side only of the tank "badge"..assuming the ones on the 125pro are same as for my 240.?? S.M.

Grib, mine has a 50. s.m.

let me know where to find the slide # i will check my 240's carb tommorow. where on iom are you, i have a lot o fam/friends there. S.M.

Having just tried my "new" TLR250 tonight, i can confirm that it feels a fair bit lighter than the old cota 348, ok so they werent excactly head to head when new, so i s'pose the tlr should have advanced ahead of the 348.... main thing on the tlr for me is lighness of clutch lever, not a trillion miles off my 03 scorpa.................so maybe only a couple of kg's difference in weight, but for me ,1st impressions are that the tlr was certainly heading in the right direction. And is miles more Modern than other earlyish 80's t/shox. S.M.

I only quoted out of the montesa manual for my 348. I have some large overhead scales to hand (400kg) will make up a sling and try both bikes, you have me intriuged now.... S.M.