beepee Posted January 19, 2013 Report Share Posted January 19, 2013 Got myself a nice 2003 Montesa 315r DL replica. When I was checking it over I found there was play in the rear linkage below the swingarm. What kit is best to get and where from ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dombush Posted January 19, 2013 Report Share Posted January 19, 2013 beepee I guess you've got 2 options, OEM Montesa spares from Pidcock or Sandifords. or go for something aftermarket like the all-balls (yes really) kit. http://www.allballsracing.com/27-1166.html heres one http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ALL-BALLS-Linkage-Bearing-Kit-315R-Montesa-1999-2005-/181019406191?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item2a2598ef6f Dom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nelly1 Posted January 19, 2013 Report Share Posted January 19, 2013 there is always a bit of play how much are we talking about Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beepee Posted January 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2013 Rear wheel lifts about 5mm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guys Posted January 19, 2013 Report Share Posted January 19, 2013 It's always a good idea, when you get an second hand bike, to dismantle and check the linkage bearings. They should be greased at least every year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ham2 Posted January 19, 2013 Report Share Posted January 19, 2013 (edited) Rear wheel lifts about 5mm They come from the factory brand new with that kind of tolerance, buy some petrol and premix and enjoy. The used 315s that I've seen have had a tiny amount of play in the bottom bearing of the shock, this is amplified at the end of the swing-arm, don't sweat. Congratulations on your new steed, let's see some pics? Wayne Edited January 21, 2013 by ham2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beepee Posted February 8, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2013 Thanks guys, I thought that might be the case. I'll get a set of bearings and stuff and do it at my leisure. Pictures to follow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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