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We have just had our Montesa Cota 349 (1983 model i think) clutch off to replace all of the plates. However on fixing it back together I have found there is a lot of play. The cogs all line up however there is a 3 legged plate which sits onto the clutch itself, which when the clutch lever is pulled, should be pressed into and therefore make the clutch work. But this 3 legged thing presses up against the nut which holds the clutch on rather than the clutch plates and when everything is fixed together the lever doesnt disconnect it. Its as if the clutch should be sat further out (yet it meets the cogs at the back correctly) I have had it apart a few times now and everything looks ok. Any ideas?? Sorry if this sounds strange but it is difficult to explain. Thankyou.

20??? I would have said a 250 would be about 11 or 12?? Dyno run needed!

Sooo if it was bike and rider combined there would be problems. A really light person may not be able to manage a bike that is so heavy on some of the tricky obstacles???!!!

I used to have a 99 techno. I recommend it. It did me well (until some one broke into our garage and stole it, if you happen to see one with an asterisk * above the right footpeg, please do let me know as it's mine!!!!! Cheers.) I would still have it now. I was in the same situation as you wopndering whether to get a mont or a beta of the same years. I test rode a mates 99 mont and didnt really like it. The techno has a much better riding position in my opinion and a lot more go about it. You maybe ought to check if the stator has been replaced in the past aswell as Beta's are well known for that....electrics on technos....not that good. But if its stator has been replaced once or fixed you should be fine. But still definately Beta. Im sure Monts have their own problems.

wheres the pickering trials tommora and what time does it start???? Cheers

Very cold at Cogden today. Wonderfully warm in the van!!! Beats a car and trailer any day. OOOOHHHHHH and we didnt get stuck on the way out unlike most people + managed to get a nice pint at the Black Bull afterwards

Does anyone have the dates for all of the Pickering easy trials this year? If so please could you post them below. cheers

Just wanting to remind everyone of our two Betas stolen last August from York. Beta Rev 3 2002 - exhaust badly dented and pushed against the frame on the front right hand side Beta Techno 1999 - distinctive asterisk on right hand side above foot peg Cheers guys, keep on the look out James

oooo yea my mistake - petrol! damn it.

Are you sure you have the seals tapped down far enough and the clip firmly seated in place right the way around the inside of the fork leg? A custom made tool may help.

One thing that might be worth trying or looking at is the floats. If somehow they have developed a small crack at the join or something a little bit of petrol may have got into them (yet seemingly unoticable) causing them not too rise to where they should and therefore the overflow pipe will p*** water out. (have seen it once in a bike - very rare) If that is the case tho keep them in a dry place and try to squeeze it out. When its all owt just super glue the seam, leave it too dry and fit it again. Or just buy new floats.

No worries have found out. Fremington Edge.

Where abouts is the RMC boxing day Albert Shaw trial this morning?? Thanks James

Here are pictures of the stolen bikes.

In the past 24hrs a Beta techno 1999 model (250cc) and a Beta Rev 3 2002 model (270cc) bikes have been stolen. Along with these is a blue push bike. If you have any information relating to either of these please email betatrials99@hotmail.co.uk Distinctive markings include.....Beta Techno above right foot peg is an engraved asterisk and the Beta Rev 3 has a dent in the front right hand side of the exhaust. Thanks a lot. Please inform any dealers or breakers you think appropriate.