[New Montesa owner]

I seem to remember reading of a shop in BC , but I may be wrong. I am sure someone will confirm/deny. Used to be SouthWest Montesa in the USA , howevere InMotion in the UK offer a superb shipping service

[Getting the frame stripped down]

TOOLBOX

[New member in the South of England]

Also Betchworth Quarry on the backside of Box Hill, Dorking. Pay & Play

[Fantic 125]

I. it would not be a 240 if a 1992 more like 1982. 2, the 240 was a forward kick 212cc twin shock

[Exhaust & Engine Casing High Tem Paint]

Cerakoting is the way to go

[Ignition on 2004 TXT 300 PRO Ducati]

I had problems with my 2005 pro Ducati ignition. I replaced the whole lot with a Kokusan system and had no more issues. Before that I did swap out most of the system with known good components to no avail. I was lucky in that I got everything including loom and flywheel very cheaply

 

[TY250 Front Pipe]

I had the short one on my Majesty and didn't really notice any difference apart from being less prone to damage over the stock one. I did enquire about the long one but was told they are only available for the 175/200, although I have seen a 320 with one fitted. Short pipe is supposed to sharpen up the bottom end and long give more low down grunt.

[Fantic or Beta or what? Motori Minarelli motor]

Looks like a Cotton

[4rt Termignoni protection?]

Helicopter tape, i use it on the frame where boots rub

 

[Aprilia Climber]

I used to get all my bits from the Tryals shop back in the day

 

[Dellortto vhst b]

Eurocarb nr Reading are the Dellorto importer

[1994 Scorpa 295 carburetor leak]

Eurocarb near Reading are Dellorto importer or even Scooter Assasins have a lot of bits for them

[Speaking of Shocks]

OZO from Bultaco UK are a good reasonable price set of shocks and yes the do make a difference

['08 Rev 3 250 Clutch Hose]

A trip to your local hydraulic hose supplier seems in order. They would probably be able to make a complete new house for not too many pennies.

[Have I bought the wrong bike?]

Hughie, you need to get yourself along to one of the Surrey Youth trials on a Sat. They have an adult trial in the morning, pretty easy. There are a few of the adults that are/were in the same situation as you are now. One that springs to mind is Jim Collins who actually organises the adult event. He has only been riding trials for a year or 2 after many years messing about with cars on track days! He is an older chap like myself (64) so you are a spring chicken by comparison. I only restarted a few years ago after a 30 year lay off, wife thought I was mad starting again just about to hit 60! Mind you I used to ride with Rich's dad back in the day when he was knee high to a grasshopper.

[Have I bought the wrong bike?]

16 minutes ago, Hughie said:

Wow, hardly any revs at all! He makes it look a doddle! I guess slipping the clutch goes against other types of riding so I better change my thought process! I think I’m going to go to Trials Day or Inch Perfect for a bit of instruction in the New Year, unless I can find anyone nearer. Alexz Wigg lives just down the road as well and I believe he’s starting a trials school. I could really use some coaching on the basics.. But I’ll watch that video again and give it a go at the weekend. Thanks 👍

Alexz is already running schools, a mate had a day of one to one with him last week. He did say that if he did it again he would do it in a group (plus it works out cheaper!) as he found the one on one a bit much to take in one go!

[Spokes needed]

InMotion

 

[Wycombe/Stokenchurch]

Yes to all the above! It may well be a bit sticky

 

[Down to earth with a thump!]

There is a trials section squirreled away on the Mortimer site, they are normally on a Saturday.

[What's that hole for?]

I suspect that is for bleeding the cooling system. Remove the bolt clean around the area thoroughly and replace using a new copper washer

 

[Boots for big calves]

I am exactly the same! Forma Boulder & Alpine Star TechT have been the best but they still don't close perfectly. I just live with it. I would not recommend wearing ankle boots at all, no protection. Don't get me started on the sizing of clothing!

[2000 Beta Rev 3 270]

Guard the rear mudguard (fender) and airfilter with your life, they are made from unobtainium. The setup was peculiar to the 2000 model and poss 2001

[Tyres...]

IRC are the only tube type rear I can think of

 

[Cota Model ID]

they were both 6 speed so that isn't an indication, but I believe the 200 (actually 173cc) will fit

 

[Cota Model ID]

frame is a 200 engine is a 125, looks like someone has swopped engines at some stage in it's life.