bashplate Posted May 10, 2014 Report Share Posted May 10, 2014 My model 190 Bultaco, 1977 I think (not sure), a couple more small jobs and she's ready for action Nice work. you might want to raise the back end of the rear guard though....as the nobbies might catch it on full compression. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beef706 Posted May 14, 2014 Report Share Posted May 14, 2014 My first vintage bike, (even though I am from the same era it is), barn find, shown here after her first bath 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hab5000 Posted May 18, 2014 Report Share Posted May 18, 2014 Newly restored MH200. Still to do the decals which are on the order. Been in storage for the last nine years, but started pretty easily after a top end rebuild with new rebore/pison, small end, kickstart spring,cables, plug, oil etc. Still a bit of tweaking to do, number one being it refuses to idle (see my thread!) Can't wait to get out on it! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srap Posted May 24, 2014 Report Share Posted May 24, 2014 Montesa Cota 349 Mark 4 (1982) - From barn find to 'well tidy' 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stefanop Posted June 30, 2014 Report Share Posted June 30, 2014 (edited) My nearly unmolested, largely original Cota 247 ..... Cheers Stefano P.S. where do I find a seat in a better condition than this one? It has 2 small(ish) holes on its right side. Edited June 30, 2014 by stefanop 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody Posted July 1, 2014 Report Share Posted July 1, 2014 Montesa Cota 349 Mark 4 (1982) - From barn find to 'well tidy'DSC00543.JPG Lovely One of my favourite bikes and very under rated. Had the Cota 350 model back in the day but all the sections were hopping sections then, needing plenty of clutch and brake for tight turns and the clutch was it's biggest problem. Not on a par with the other later twinshocks for trick riding. But for today's classic events, where very little clutching is needed, fantastic bike 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saw miller Posted July 1, 2014 Report Share Posted July 1, 2014 Here are my two. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baldilocks Posted July 6, 2014 Report Share Posted July 6, 2014 Yes Kramit the bars are adjustable far forwards or far back. Its one of the nicest bikes i have to ride. The front end is very light and easy to pick up. Ive a few of these and Ive always heard the chain click when the suspension compressed as if the chain was jumping of the sprocket for a moment.One interesting wierdo bit about the bike is that as the suspension compresses the chain gets slacker, which is contrary to all other bikes Im aware of. So you have to tighten the chain with only a tiny amount of slack prior to riding. This clicking was the chain jumping teeth as it was to slack when the suspension was compressed. It gets ridden twice a year and isn't quite the show piece model it appears to be in the photo. Not far off though Jcm early mmodels were the same. Its a problem as usually the torque of the engine compresses the rear suspension and aids traction. When I rode jcms I found them hard to get grip with but didn't understand why at the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scorpa250 Posted July 6, 2014 Report Share Posted July 6, 2014 Godden framed Majesty 175 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ducman Posted August 5, 2014 Report Share Posted August 5, 2014 Like the boost bottle on the majesy,they where very posh in the early 80's also on 250 a 350 LC's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guys Posted August 5, 2014 Report Share Posted August 5, 2014 Like the boost bottle on the majesy,they where very posh in the early 80's also on 250 a 350 LC's I think I understand the theory behind it, but did it make much difference in practice? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
axulsuv Posted August 6, 2014 Report Share Posted August 6, 2014 I think I understand the theory behind it, but did it make much difference in practice? Not that I ever saw/Felt ... Or they'd still be in use ! Glenn 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
axulsuv Posted August 6, 2014 Report Share Posted August 6, 2014 Godden framed Majesty 175 And that is a SWEET bike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bashplate Posted August 7, 2014 Report Share Posted August 7, 2014 Soooo, just to be sure on this, boost bottles were just a gimmick of their day and no f*ckin good what so ever. Would like to put this one to rest as every man and his dog had these on bikes in the 80's. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
axulsuv Posted August 7, 2014 Report Share Posted August 7, 2014 I never felt any difference , A properly set up Flat slide gives much sharper response and performance . I don't even remember what all the claims were for the "roost boost bottle" , besides the psychological benefits .... Glenn 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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