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I have regular access to a family members house in the Ardesh regeon of Southern France. I would like to purchase an 08 Montesa to leave there as I have been spending allot of time in the area & considering buying somewhere small there myself. Would someone who has more experience in Europe than me be able to point me to some good shops or outlets to purchase a bike. Anyone have any knowledge of dealerships in France or Spain who stock Montesa's as it would not be too far to go really to buy something and get it back to France from where I am. I am in the UK at the moment and have looked on the internet but have not had much success as yet. Thanks

I meant to say sensible de-ristrictions

Glad to hear yo left the rear restrictors in. Above posts make sensible comments about the noise polution levels, why put practice areas at risk just because it sounds better loud & the performance gain is not tha beneficial to most clubmen, Leave the 4 strokes standard apart from sensible restrictions that don't increase noise (in my opinion anyway).

I did'nt think of the spindle tie down to handlebars idea i will go with that, great idea. I did think about the nose weight and as was pointed out in one of the posts....I do'nt fancy complications on an insurance claim if someone smashe sinto the back

Hello all, would anyone be able to tell me if my Peugeot Partner 2.0HDI could accomodate a bike rack to carry a Montesa 4RT. Its too much messing about getting a bike in and out of the back & although it does go in, it would be much nicer to lift it onto a rack. Thanks in advance Andy

Thanks, what about parts availability?

Anyone have a good knowledge of old Montesa's. Basically I am looking at what looks like a good running Cota 200 from 1980/81. I have no knowledge really on details or what models of old are worth more than others and what are the better ones mechanically. The price is

Thanks for your advice feetup.

Cheers for your replys. Is it absolutely necessary to have the rim lock, and what sort of low pressure can I run without having to be too concerned about the tube slipping? I know on the more competative bikes it is necessary but I would prefer not to have to drill the rim unless totally necessary. Also I can't remember now if the original rear rim had a hole for a rimlock, would anyone know? Cheers

I had new Excel rims spoked to the hubs of my Honda TLR200 but they did not come with the hole for the inner tube grip; Would it be wise ti drill out one or is there anyway I can make the rim accept tubeless tyres & if so how does the valve fit & how do I seal the inner rim. Thanks in advance.

Thanks Feetup, I will set as you say, I was just surprised at the amount of sag with me on the bike.

Can anyone advise me on why my shocks seem far to soft, the rear mudguard si very near my tyre when I stand on the pegs. The bike is a Honda TLR200 & the shocks are brand new Falcon Gas Shocks. I havnt wound the springs on yet as I dont want to touch them incase i have to send them back. I specified my weight which is around 80kg's so they should be ok. The thread on the shock bodies is about half way, should i just wind em up. There is no gas damping adjustment, it should be all on the spring as regards the sag and there aint any when the bike is standing but as i say it seems far to soft when i sit or stand on the pegs. Has anyone else experienced this with Falcon Gas shocks?

I like it. Its a good option. I like exploring long distance; other trials companies should take note. I know some great places in spain that an enduro bike would be too burdensome, Ive tried some of them on Enduro bikes & a trials bike with a seat is far far far better. Trials bikes are better when versatile. It just gives more scope. Great!!!

its not a 600, its a 125, read the swingarm, anyway a 600cc trials bike would have a much bigger engine than that, would way a ton and have to much power to control well! but still a nice bike! Thanks for educating us...I'm sure the spikeyone had no idea!!!!!

I love air cooled Honda's, and they don't get any better than these, thats a beauty.

No disrespect to you who have Venhil but I found them to be stretch prone. I would have a brake cable made up of better quality.

you only need two

Easy job. Take your time and dont rush it. When you put the new seals back in dont hammer on them too hard as you will push the little brass bush down the fork slider thatr they seat on. If you don't have the seal driver then use the old seal to seat on top of the new one you are installing and tap gently but firmly until it seats, then hook out the old seal and job done. Now would be a good time before you replace the old springs to go to a spring makers and take the old springs with you and get an identical pair made up to suit your rough weight. The manual tells you more about the spring rates. It is a job worth doing once properly (like anyother job really)...good luck and dont gouge the sliders with bodgy crew driver work, be patient & persist...its an easy job.

There are different reasons for different prices, obviously in some cases costs are past on to the selling item but the basic consensus from buyers is 1. Go for the cheapest 2. Go for the best quality or genuine OEM part for as cheap as possible and weigh up the cost against the quality. 3. Dont buy it. A fully restored trials bike say the Yamaha TY on e bay for

Yep that'll be him!!!

I agree with you, with the country well over populated and increasing I can honestly see the sport being in serious trouble at least for the clubman. There is no land in the Essex Area. Well there is one place that I am aware of. The future looks depressing to me certainly for trials and for the future of green space. It is going to be an increasing problem.

I agree. Robbossrichdick is the man to talk to. I have had dealings with him and he is reliable and reasonable in price the other guy is a knob. I remember the

More availabe practice places and better advertising of thethem and the sport. I know people who have given up both enduro and trials in my area for this reason. You have to travel half way accross the country everytime you want to ride your bike. Thats comming from the South East anyway.

Thanks betabonkas that was the logic behind my idea of going with a 2 stroke

No one can argue with any of those comments, absolutely right. Ive had Enduro bikes though did much more green lane use & adventure type stuff in Spain than enduro races, though had done the occassional track. I suppose I am being a bit over concerned, mainly due to a trials bike (well the one I have in mind) will be the first 2T bike I would have owned (that counts). I do have a Honda TLR200 but I suppose I am just trying to find out more about the 2T as I have very little experience of them & even less as 2T trials bikes go; but as has been pointed out I think perhaps I am expecting too much as far as a faultless bike goes; but if there is one then that is the one I am seeking out. I know the Mont 4RT is excelent quality but I thought the 2T bikes would be cheaper to live with when it came to top end engine work? Any thoughts on that?