guys

I'm planning to do the same, but leave the surface untreated, because I'm afraid a clear coat might turn brown from the heat. As long as you don't ride in salty conditions, aluminium protects itself with a nice patina i.m.o.

Just take a good look at the topics here, concerning defects, on this forum of the brand you want to buy, and you can make your own mind up.

I'm seriously thinking of making some kind of rod, that goes from the right to the left, so I can get rid of the cable, but still have the brake pedal on the right.

Are you sure the clutch doen't slip a tiny bit? Mine did and it wouldn't start also (mine also has electronic ignition). I put some shims in the spring cups and hey presto, it starts!

Shameful is all I can say about this.

Galfer pads are good.

Have fun with your Monty

3D exploded view!

Reversing only with feet up

Why use an oil that has so much disadvantages when there are other perfectly suited oils available I wonder. The previous owner of my Bultaco used Castrol R as two stroke oil and I've seen the mess it leaves behind. Castrol has got better stuff in their range.

Are there alloy tanks in that shape available? It's for my 159 wich now has a later model plastic tank.

You start a topic just to mock people? Not very nice of you.

Damn, that bike looks better than new.

Great save!

It's a bad translation, i know. Here's the gist of it: He (weighs about 100kg) used to have the standard spring with a lot of pre load. With the new spring and much less pre load, the suspension reacts better to small bumps and he was able to "load" the spring better for higher jumps. Also when jumping of higher rocks, the spring doesn't "bottom out". Because the rear suspension doesn't sag as much, it also improves the handling and gives lighter steering. Even lighter expert riders can benefit from this heavier spring, because they can load the rear suspension to jump on higher obstacles.

This is about the Montesa but in general the same applies to GasGas springs: http://www.futuretrial.com/en/2014/10/26/molla-del-mono-racing-magnifica/

Have you tried reverse bleeding? From the caliper to the master cylinder? Did the lever have enough play?

Geweldig!

it was too slippery for me and I wasn't feeling very well so I quit after a few non-stops. Bummer.

Great! Until tomorrow.