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Yup.

Chain drive in both cases was on the right. Nope, both had points. 348 was actually a 306 but the 349 was a 349 (or very close).

Sounds like there was an airleak and it revved it's nuts off and then had a partial seize. You were lucky by the sounds of it. Please keep us up to date.

What do you mean "revved a bit"? Do you mean 2 secs or 2 mins?

McQueen's a bit smelly by now.

Great Escape re-enactment

Lot's of questions. Where do we start. First off, there's a recent(ish) new member of TC who's up your way. I seem to remember he also comes from an enduro background (quite a lot of us do). Frankly I couldn't be ar$%ed searching but if you have a look in the members section I'm sure he'll pop up. He also agonised about Gassers and the altitude at which you guys ride. Maintenance: you've pretty much hit the nail on the head. Regular, sensible maintenence is what it's about. PDI will depend on the dealer. As a rule don't trust 'em. I'm not getting at dealers here but, because it's your bike, you'll most likely do a far better job of it than any dealer will. Rumours about Gasser build quality abound. At one time they were probably justified. Not any more. Gasser quality probably doesn't match a Mont (what chance of buying one of them now?) or a Beta. But the quality is sound. Transmission oil: change regularly (once every to or three rides) for the first 10 rides or so. ATF will do. 500ml. Going back to maintenence. I whip out the wheels every 3-4 rides, clean and grease, clean breakpads. Clean & adjust chain. Like an enduro bike, maintenence is, IMO, mostly keeping the bike clean (my dad would kill me if he read that). I do the air filter every two rides in summer. Stretches to every 6 or so rides in winter. I probably overdo the maintenance bit having grown up with spanish bikes in the '70's. Use good quality grease (I swear by Bel Ray). Changes between 04 and 09? Between 04 and 06. Details. Not really worth mentioning. PeteB or Jon will be more specific here. 07 & 08. Black frame. Not much else. 09: new frame. As an A grader, you'l take to trials like a duck to water. You'll have a ball. Your friend may have a point about the capacities. I'll have to confer with my mate Sherpa Norgay to confirm Welcome to our world.

No. Any colour as long as it's red.

You're just jealous 'cause you haven't a hope

Nelson:

Is that the one where he snapped his swinging arm then?

No but I've used olive oil

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That's, IMO, a bit harsh Hamster.

Well into the whisky are we Donald? 'Cause you're using Burns' language already. Happy Burns night all.

Hmm, AFAIK it's a forged item and will not weld well. Replacement is your best option. This happened to a friends 315 Mont.

Like a Xispa?

1980 vintage 348? I very much doubt it. From '80 'till (I think) 85 they were a 349/350. Spares are freely available. Start with Jared Bates (South West Montesa). There are also a bunch of suppliers in Spain. Look up a member Zulu (Des Britz) on these boards or have a look on facebook for the Cota 348 group (Facebook 348 group) for lot's of info.

Dragging your foot isn't a grey area Jamie. It's three. I agree about being consistant.

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I'd love to see Sebastian Loebs face

You didn't fall for Big Johns old "be one with the bike" trick did you?

Yeah, but supermoto tracks don't (often) have rocks that jump out in front of you. Marky, if you find the 300 too much of a handful you can always try to part-ex the piston/barrel/head for a 280 or 250.