akh Posted January 26, 2009 Report Share Posted January 26, 2009 Hi, I'm looking at getting back into trials an have seen a 1999 Montesa Cota 315R for sale, which looks mint and apparently has had a lot of overhaul work. Would anyone recommend a Montesa for a beginner (or someone who hasn't trialled in a few years) or is it better to stick to 2 stroke? Do the 1999 models have any particular problems that I need to be aware of? What sort of price should you expect to pay for a good example? Thanks in advance to anyone! Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lingo75 Posted January 26, 2009 Report Share Posted January 26, 2009 Hi Andy I have that exact same bike and I have found it brilliant. I started out on a 78 Bultaco but it was a bit of a beast for learning, i got the mont last Easter and have really come on leaps and bounds - they are bullet proof and easy to ride. The 315's are all 2 strokes - the Montesa 4RT are 4 strokes and replaced the 315 in 2005 (i think) Regarding price i paid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tt5th Posted January 26, 2009 Report Share Posted January 26, 2009 I agree, good bike, reliable. Either that or a scorpa anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nigel dabster Posted January 27, 2009 Report Share Posted January 27, 2009 don't pay more than Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cypher Posted January 27, 2009 Report Share Posted January 27, 2009 i've just done my first 2 trials for 20 yrs on a'98 315. talking to a couple of the experts at the first trial they all said i couldn't have got a better bike, easy to ride and bullet proof engine and gearbox. paid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elusivemite Posted February 4, 2009 Report Share Posted February 4, 2009 brought a 2001 315r near imaculate owned by a trials mechanic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
postmanpat Posted February 5, 2009 Report Share Posted February 5, 2009 Hi,i had one as my first bike...stick a slow throttle sleeve on,and have a real good time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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