martyb

Hi ive got the same bike and I first let the bike warm up well then point the bike away from any persons or anything of value and push it fwd and engage 1st gear. Ride the bike and go up and down the box a few times this seems to free things up. Use the Elf oil as the manual suggests as it really helps.

Thanks nelly1 for replying putoline it is then.

Hi Chums, Im looking for a replacement oil for the ELF liquid gold that Montesa spec in the manual. Anyone use putoline?

Hi, I live in Westbury On Severn and practice most weekends at the quarry up at Birdlip. It is operated by Zona1 and it is located at Nettleton Bottom. It is a very well laid out site with toilets etc and all the guys who go there are very friendly and helpful. We pay £85 per year membership which is a bargain. Please note it is a trials only club and only trials bikes are allowed on site. There is a £15 deposit for the gate key. There is a dealer in Cinderford who can get you most things(Haines) and he is very helpful and friendly. Check out Zona1 website for details. Martyn

Really nice job now go out and give it some beans!

Hi chaps and gals Im looking to buy one of the above and want to know if parts are still plentiful and who would be the best person to contact for tech chat and good advice etc in uk. Cheers Feet up!

Hi all, Spent a couple of hours in the quarry on the weekend just having fun and then it happened...bike came down on top of me but I managed to save any damage(bike not me)...as I was holding it up (and trying to think how do I get out of this one) it occurred to me does anyone really give the underside of the engine a really good clean? Just a thought Feet up!

Great tips chaps Had this mono for 16 months and have not got fed up of playing with her. Used it 19 times(diary) and feel we are just about seeing eye to eye. The wife says I love my bike more than her but that's not true, the chickens come after my bike! Feet up!

Hi all, My mono has a very weak spark. I have replaced the ignition coil,cap,plug. The readings for the source coil and pick up coil are ok and Im now thinking it must be the cdi. The next prob is where to get one from? Anyone else had this prob? Cheers

I use the back brake going down steep hills to free up the steering and avoid the front wheel slipping sideways...it feels like a parachute slowing things down and gives me time to look at the options(or find a soft place to land) but I do ride a 88 mono with drum brakes so you need all the options available to mankind

Thanks for the input I will try putting some air in using a mountain bike fork pump...any idea who made them? Martyn

I know nothing about Ossa bikes but looks interesting...I would do the same as you and strip it down and start from the frame up...hope you have fun on the project!

Love the paint job! Now go out and let it see the dirt and have fun!

Hmmm no money spared...great to see a brit bike looking like that...cant believe we cant make bikes like this on a production basis any more!...or can we?

Interesting point about engine oil in general - most trials guys I know seem to change the oil monthly and Im sure thats fine for modern trials machines. I have found a manual for my tymono on the net (northover) and It states to change the oil after the first 500 miles then every 12 months - bit of a conflict I think!

Hi Mate...Much the same as me as I turned to trials at 50 and have no regrets at all. I bought a 88 tymono and love the whole scene. I dont compete as such but manage to get out for a few hours most weekends and love it. Cant see why more people dont do it!....Have fun!

Hi Lineaway, Thanks for the response. I couldnt find any ref to this set up on the net and isnt in the standard manual. I assume its aftermarket kit. I have put a pressure guage on one of the valves and there is no psi registering but a tiny amount of air came out(minimal) The forks operate fine with no probs. Used it 3hrs saturday in woods and quarry. Cheers.

Hi All, Anyone know anything about air valves on the top of my mono forks? They appear to be the same size as tyre valves. I assume they are meant for loading etc. A pal of mine says they may be majesty. Any ideas chaps?

Thanks everyone for taking the time to reply and pass on handy info.

Hi all, Does anyone know of any useful mods that can be made to my mono to help it to stop. The bike is great for most things but the drum brakes can be a handful. I want to keep the bike original so wont put discs on. I usually clean the brakes out after 3-4 rides and rough up the pads/drums. Cheers

Thanks for that.

Ive got the same problem and use hammerite but that also comes off after a few rides.

Hi all, Im thinking of upgrading my old sammy miller fuel tank/seat unit and was wondering if anyone knows where I can get an alloy tank from?

Welcome back mate and good luck!