johnmartin247 Posted October 11, 2014 Report Share Posted October 11, 2014 O.k it is a bit overdue but the painter was a perfectionist So here is the finished item. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnmartin247 Posted October 11, 2014 Report Share Posted October 11, 2014 Just incase you are wondering, yes it is Gold leaf. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pro sport Posted October 11, 2014 Report Share Posted October 11, 2014 WOW! John that bike is looking sweet now, well done. Trouble is you've got to get it dirty ! Have fun on it. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scot taco Posted October 11, 2014 Report Share Posted October 11, 2014 I second that WOW,that is a beautiful bike! Very nice job that you have done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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mags Posted October 11, 2014 Report Share Posted October 11, 2014 Very, very well done, mate! We should take a vote to ban any further pics of that bike on the forum! (cheekySmirk,Wink) Mags Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnmartin247 Posted October 12, 2014 Report Share Posted October 12, 2014 Very, very well done, mate! We should take a vote to ban any further pics of that bike on the forum! (cheekySmirk,Wink) Mags Thanks mags, I am very pleased with the overall finish of the bike. cheers john. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quo 1 Posted October 12, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2014 Hi John what a fantastic job you've done mate,be a shame to use it lol I got my tank back yesterday,a week late but not a problem,because iv'e been effed about like you wouldn't believe by Vallmoto All i can say is be very wary if you order anything, Online it says everything in stock, so i ordered the bits i needed cables etc and a speedo and airbox paid my 250 euros Email next day,no speedo or airbox,six weeks later no parts no refund. Asked if they can get me a seat,sent a picture of tank unit,no reply, its a shame In Motion doesn't have everything i need.ordered some bits and they were in Spain in four days Moan over cheers Steve 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnmartin247 Posted October 12, 2014 Report Share Posted October 12, 2014 Cheers Steve, your unit looks great as well, pity about vallmoto as it really annoying when they take your money then tell you that it is not in stock. I think you might struggle a bit with the seat, you could go down the road of getting one custom made to suit the unit, if you could find a upholsterer to make one. Let us know how you get on. cheers John. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pschrauber Posted October 12, 2014 Report Share Posted October 12, 2014 Super sanitary !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quo 1 Posted October 12, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2014 iv'e been trying to mould fibreglass to the old seat base.but its too rotten to get correct shape. think i have a result tho' on ebay [ not uk] theres a seller doing bits for old trials bikes.went to his ebay shop. cienmotos. brand new seat and its in Spain! price a bit eye watering but what can i do, ill have to cut down on the San Miguel Cheers Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wobbler Posted October 12, 2014 Report Share Posted October 12, 2014 John, Great job - looks as good as when I had a new one as a schoolboy !!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnmartin247 Posted October 12, 2014 Report Share Posted October 12, 2014 John, Great job - looks as good as when I had a new one as a schoolboy !!!! I was a school boy 35 years ago as well! Where does the time go? but i never had a new montesa then either. cheers John. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jc2 Posted October 12, 2014 Report Share Posted October 12, 2014 Wonderful job John. Love the 247s & you've done 'em proud. Just a comment on the angle of the kickstart lever if I may. If you have them rotated too far forward on the spline they often puncture the casing web (around the mag flywheel) at the bottom of the stroke. Many Monties are damaged in that area. The lever should be at 1 o'clock. (according to Jared Bates, if I recall correctly) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnmartin247 Posted October 13, 2014 Report Share Posted October 13, 2014 Wonderful job John. Love the 247s & you've done 'em proud. Just a comment on the angle of the kickstart lever if I may. If you have them rotated too far forward on the spline they often puncture the casing web (around the mag flywheel) at the bottom of the stroke. Many Monties are damaged in that area. The lever should be at 1 o'clock. (according to Jared Bates, if I recall correctly) Hi jc2, thanks for the info on the kick start, i always thought it was a little to far forward but it was in that position when i got the bike so i just left it in that position, but now I am going to have to move it as i like things to be correct. cheers John. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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