This is it - 18mths down the road and far to much money invested, the end is in sight. A complete stripdown restoration-engine/gearbox every nut / bolt and seal i could find as been either replaced or reconditioned. She has matching engine and frame numbers, new stainess steel spokes and nipples original rims. Unfortuntley the `Hydrobag` rear shocks were beyond repair so new period `Falcons` were fitted. New electrical loom made, waiting for headlight surround to come back from the chrome people. Will post the completed photos soon. I am on the look-out for a new oject once the 348 has been sold.

Wow great job! Been away from the forum for a while but am about to start reassembling my 349 - it won't be anywhere near as nice as yours as I have no money currently.... but will get it mechanically good.

- Steve

Cheers for that mate - if i can be any help just shout. Remember as far as the wife is concerned NO part cost`s more than a 10`er.

Very nice.

Is that a Parson's in the background ?

I think those falcon shocks are supposed to work the other way up, the schraeder valves being at the top.

Although i stand to be corrected here.

I think those falcon shocks are supposed to work the other way up, the schraeder valves being at the top.

Although i stand to be corrected here.

The writing is usually the right way up, cant make it out from the picture.

Falcons or the Betor Copies? Looks like the Betor Diamond Logo?

But should add, nice inspirational work there.

Wayne....

Edited September 23, 200916 yr by wayne_weedon

On closer inspection, they're not falcons at all, they're betors!

Just checked the writing on the shocks and it looks ok however if someone can confirm this it woud be greatly appreciated - and yes that is a Jack Russel and if anyone has an original set of handelbars the dog is yours ...

Just checked the writing on the shocks and it looks ok however if someone can confirm this it woud be greatly appreciated - and yes that is a Jack Russel and if anyone has an original set of handelbars the dog is yours ...

My dog is better than a burglar alarm, would'nt swap him even for original bars.

Have seen on INMOTIONTRIALS.COM website that they sell

the correct genuine style 348 silencer

and also Montesa embossed fork gaiters, was thinking of getting some myself!

Thats a good restauration. Nice bike. I think that bike also has the nicest sound of all the trials bikes.

B40RT it took me some time to find the dog in tha pic.

B40RT i have do doubt as to your dogs security skills however i bet your security alarm has never eaten 2 inner tubes or had relieved itself in the workshop (on a regular basis).. regarding the rear silencer i have the original, but the WES sounds fantastic. I also have the original sales brochure / tool kit and owners manual.

B40RT i have do doubt as to your dogs security skills however i bet your security alarm has never eaten 2 inner tubes or had relieved itself in the workshop (on a regular basis).. regarding the rear silencer i have the original, but the WES sounds fantastic. I also have the original sales brochure / tool kit and owners manual.

Your right, he never has relieved himself in the workshop. However, he has eaten two gear lever knobs (oo er) in the car along with the hand brake cover, the indicator stalk and a rear seat belt. I'm thinking on fitting a WES to dog.