Hi to everyone 😊 first time ever on here so a little nervous 😊 recently purchased a 315 2001 Cota reasonably cheap but in need of a recommission rather than a resto. Any help and advice would be greatly appreciated 

cheers 

I had one of them, loved it.  Sturdy frame, good performer, tough plastics, some current model parts will fit right onto it, they respond well to race fuel.  Can't say I would want to be sourcing new parts if it needs anything significant, but that really depends on what part of the world you live in 😎

Hi, thank you for the info, just fitted new from and rear sprockets new cain cleaned regreased everything just need to paint plastics and tank then I’m good to go. I’m a decorator so I can spray them. Anything I should look out for when removing the tank ? Filter and oil change done spark plug when the tank is off 😊

Easy bike to work on, no real surprises,  rear suspension linkage is vulnerable to damage and once water gets to the needle bearings they rust quickly.  If you don't know the history of the wheel bearings I would replace them, bearings can be had from almost any bearing supply store and good wheel bearings make a huge difference in the efficiency of your brakes.  If performance is not great check the reed valves very carefully to make sure they close light tight.  The exhaust packing is prone to clog with oil if you use some oil brands at their recommended ratio.  Service the front forks lots, keep good slide bushings in them and change the oil frequently and ride it lots 👍

Hi, all valuable info and I’ll check it all out, bearings are borderline I must admit so they will be changed soon. Everything else you say makes sense for trouble free riding provided I don’t fall off 😂

thank you 

I'm just coming off yet another episode of busted ribs and finally ordered a chest protector that has yet to arrive, recommend you consider the same, ribs hurt more then most things and most of my bad get offs has been bar ends or foot peg into the chest and mid abdomen 😐 your crash damage may vary.

Hi, oh dear hope you recover soon I’ll bear that in mind. Shouldn’t be too long now before bike is ready for its first outing. I’m not entirely new to trials riding as when I was a lot younger I had a TY 250 twin shock but that was a heavy bike, hopefully the Montesa will prove more nimble 😊