[4Rt Gearbox Oil - Elf Htx 740]

Hi OZ, what type problems have you heard of with people not using the ELF in the Montesa. The 75w Belray is what I have used in Scorpa, Gas Gas and now Ossa and have been very pleased with it, no problems. All these bikes have this as the clutch bath. I have only now been advised to try an ATF in my Ossa but with a little extra volume.

I have just changed my oil and as it already had ATF in it, I used the same again.

No problems so far

[Cota 311 Gear Oil]

Hi, I recently got back into trials and bought a 1997 registered Cota 311.

After a quick clean of the carbs she fired up and is great fun.

I noticed that the clutch was 'dragging' a little so I changed the gear box oil.

On draining it, I saw that it was AFT fluid and I have filled it up with the same.

All is working well, I just wondered if it is usual to use ATF instead of PJ1 or other 75W oil?

EDIT: just read a few other posts - should have done that before posting!

Cheers

[Returning To Trials]

Hi all,

Now I have reached my late forties, I have decided to give trials another go. I used to ride a TY250 mono but gave it up in the nineties.

I bought a really cheap 16 year old Montesa Cota 311 on Saturday. After stripping the carb and putting in fresh fuel, it started straight up.

A few bolts needed replacing (or adding as they were missing!) and I was ready to go.

A quick blast around the garden to make sure everything was running ok. Then, today, I went over to Mount Farm practice ground (where I am a member) and had a blast.

I learned a few lessons......

1. I am not as good as I was

2. It hurts more now when you fall off

3. A change of clothes is advisable if you are going to fall off on a muddy bank.....

The bike performed well (better than me) and I am looking forward to the weekend when I can have another go!

Cheers