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I think Woody got it spot on, there should be 2 routes, one for modern twinshock / experts and another for pre-65 and older twinshock machines.
Modern bikes have no place in the classic series in my opinion (air cooled mono's are probably OK if only to boost numbers)
I think interest in this series is definately on the increase, it only takes a couple of riders in a club to get into twinshocks and before you know it there is suddenly a whole group riding them.
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Probably be a case of universal mudguards + hacksaw = file!
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Those 280cc Rotax engines are actually VERY pokey, but they were stifled to death in the Armstrong with a very restrictive exhaust, they are a lot lot better than the hiro motor which never sounded or ran quite right in my book.
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How did they get the engine to 260cc?
As far as i know they were produced in 238cc 0r 276cc i don't think rotax made pistons in-between size.
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Says sheffield on eurosport teletext!
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Hey! get your own jokes!!!!!!! Or pay me some commission
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The spokes are not supposed to be sealed, thats what the rim seal is there for. Using silicone etc on the spoke nipples to stop leaks is a bit like shutting the door after the horse has bolted.
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That's what i thought, imagine if the 4RT had bombed and didn't sell, Montesa would have been totally screwed!
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Not sure that would work so well on a trials bike, you need a heavier flywheel at low revs too, to help with low down smooth power, essential for finding grip and not too easy to stall.
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Assuming you clean and re-oil your filter after each ride, if you do not, you run a high probability of dirt in the carb.
Dismantle carb and fully clean out all jets etc. Sounds like you may have some dirt/debris in the pilot jet possibly.
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The bearing no.s will be on the old ones somewhere, if you can't see them just take the bearings in to a local stockist and get some there.
They will probably be cheaper too.
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The weekend was red, and had disc front and a drum brake at the back.
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I heard somewhere that the crankcases are the same as the air cooled Gas Gas machines from 88-90. Might be worth checking out, as it's another possible source for spares.
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That would have nothing to do with it. The culprit is the exhaust, as the bike appears to get louder depending on how many restrictors are removed from the exhaust.
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Yeah, Birkett definately rode one in the Scottish, he was a dealer at the time, 90/91 perhaps?
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How much did it cost to rebuild the wall?
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It says a lot when 50% of the people who voted on this poll say it IS too loud, and these are people who LIKE motorcycles!!!!!
2 4RT riders said yesterday that they thought their own bikes were too loud, and that was the worst thing about owning one.
It's not just a blanket 4 stroke thing though, i see a few of the little 125 Scorpa's being worked very hard at trials and they are nowhere near as loud as the Mont even when being mercilessly thrashed.
Come on Montesa/Honda, sort it out.
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Nigel Birkett rode one of these in the Scottish once, as did Robert Sartin of Talon, you could try these.
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Spoke to a couple of 4RT riders today, they said the biggest problem with the bike was the noise, especially going down the green lanes in between sections.
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That could possibly be true if you left the bike idling for long periods, that doesn't happen in reality of course.
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What do you mean struggling with tyre pressures?
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Tried Duke, they don't have anything
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I bet you can!
Honda will be saying that to be on the safe side, i reckon you could turn it down a fair bit before encountering any problems.
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When i rode Aprilias, i found the clutch action to be excellent, but by extending the operating arm a fraction i found it to be even lighter pull without compromising clutch seperation. Have you tried this?
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Not sure about the outlet height on the standard tank, it may be a different height to mine, could make a difference to fuel flow?
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