plankton_brain Posted January 5, 2009 Report Share Posted January 5, 2009 Hi All New here, please treat me gently I am about (possibly) to purchase a 315r. I want to establish the year before putting in an offer. I read on a few threads that the age can easily be disguised with new graphics, but the frame number does not lie. My question is: how do you identify the year from the frame number? My other questions (less important): Is there any important differences between different years? The clutch drags but is cleared with a quick blip of the throttle. I have read about various clutch related problems on this board with general consensus being that new oil and maybe clutch plates are needed. Is there anything else to worry about here? Thanks in advance, and greetings from newbie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hop blip and a jump Posted January 5, 2009 Report Share Posted January 5, 2009 (edited) All the 315r's were good bikes, what colour are the plastics/tank?? has it got paioli forks or showa forks with the coloured stantions?? Edited January 5, 2009 by hop blip and a jump Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wherry Posted January 5, 2009 Report Share Posted January 5, 2009 I'm not too sure about the frame numbers. The one on mine doesn't seem to bear any relation to the year unless there's some arcane code that I don't understand (it's possible). They are all basically the same but they changed the forks, frame geometry, engine porting, carb etc as the years went on. If it's got twin pot brakes on it then it's going to be a later one - single pot = earlier. As HBJ says they are all good really. Can you tell us about the one you're thinking about buying? Colour of tank, colour of exhaust front pipe, colour of fork tubes and make (on the sliders), brakes, type of carb (phbh or phbl)? Things like will help to narrow it down for sure. Re. clutch. Yes you're spot on with that. A change of oil with some Elf HTX740 (flippin' expensive but the best) will probably sort it, although you may need some plates as you say. Lift the back end off the ground and put it back down again gently or get the thing on a stand and pull the wheel up to get an idea of the play in the rear suspension linkage. Any significant play means you'll need to replace the bearings in the linkage which is relatively easy but more expense. Same with wheel bearings. They're the things I'd have a look at if I was happy with the engine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plankton_brain Posted January 5, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2009 The forks have a bluey sort of colour to them, a bit like an iridium visor. One fork leg has a little adjuster wheel (blue) of some sort on top. The frame sticker 'montesa' is a black outline. White plastics, red tank I think. The cooling fan has a manual on/off switch. Dont know which carb, the choke is a tiny flip up lever if that helps. I have seen two different types of clutch master cyclinders on 315r's. This one has a 'squarer' top, another I have seen had more 'letter box' proportions. Thats all I can remember. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktm2ride Posted January 5, 2009 Report Share Posted January 5, 2009 I just bought my first trials bike last week an 02. The clutch grab was horrible. I drained the oil and refilled with Elf and it works great now. 02's have blue fork tubes with Showa forks it that helps you. Red plastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmyl Posted January 5, 2009 Report Share Posted January 5, 2009 Sounds like a late 315 -2004 -white plastics. Best of the 315s although all are good. Elf or ATF works well in clutch. Genuine spares are cheaper than you would expect and build quality superb. Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lingo75 Posted January 8, 2009 Report Share Posted January 8, 2009 I agree with Jimmy sounds like the last one - the 2004 - you lucky bugger mine is a '99 although i bloody love it and it goes great!!! here is a good link to all the models - people do mix up all the plastics and graphics though - forks are always a good guide, Showas after '00 i think http://www.x-trials.kr/maintenance/1009 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wherry Posted January 8, 2009 Report Share Posted January 8, 2009 mine is a '99 although i bloody love it and it goes great!! 'Chariot Of The Gods' springs to mind! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lingo75 Posted January 8, 2009 Report Share Posted January 8, 2009 "The cooling fan has a manual on/off switch." ...oooooh posh! Im going to "bling" mine up a bit (tastefully) anodise the foot rests in red, new graphics and plastics and some fork gaurds and frame protectors fro above the footrests where your boots rub. Has anyone got any pics of any "trick" bits they have done on there 315's?? i would also love to get the wheel rims done in red. Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plankton_brain Posted January 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2009 Money has exchanged hands Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lingo75 Posted January 10, 2009 Report Share Posted January 10, 2009 nice one - show us a pic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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