john b Posted May 13, 2013 Report Share Posted May 13, 2013 Hi I've a very good condition Montesa 172, engine is sweet.....but can't get the gearchange sorted...... I was thinking of either selling on as is, or possibly change the engine ??...... Ideally I would like to keep in line with the era (i.e I don't want to put a modern chinese copy 125 in), and ideally keep as a 2T. Anyone any experience or advice on most appropriate, with minimal modification (although I've no problem with sorting some fabrication work) cheers John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bashplate Posted May 14, 2013 Report Share Posted May 14, 2013 john, why not just sort the gearbox out??? if it's like other montesa's, they're a bit finniky getting the selection to work well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zerorev3rev4 Posted May 14, 2013 Report Share Posted May 14, 2013 i could have a look at that for you as done plenty 200 engines and had a 172 engine which is very simular you are better off keeping origanal as when you start modifying it opens up a can of worms ,,,did you just do darlington classic trial in richmond Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john b Posted May 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2013 (edited) Hi - yes I did Darlington trial at the weekend - I was on the TL125, my son was on the Whitehawk 80. Ideally I would like to keep the same engine so would be great if you could have a look for me ! I was hoping to have the montesa as the next twinshock bike for my son after the Whitehawk. I'll pm you with contact details if that's ok Hi - tried to pm but won't let me ! My number is 07976647755 Many thanks John Edited May 14, 2013 by john b Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zerorev3rev4 Posted May 14, 2013 Report Share Posted May 14, 2013 yeah thought it must of been i asked about a front tyre for the whitehawk i was on a 200 ,, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john b Posted May 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2013 (edited) Yeah ! remember - at section 10 ! well any help with the Montesa is greatly appreciated if you want to give me a ring sometime. Was a good trial at the weekend - my son started trials on a TY80 and has been riding modern for a while on a beta 80 but he really enjoyed it as well - and he really wants the montesa 172 cheers John Edited May 14, 2013 by john b Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zerorev3rev4 Posted May 15, 2013 Report Share Posted May 15, 2013 be good bike for him are you doing blue bar ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john b Posted May 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2013 No, we are away the bank holiday weekend So can't (unfortunately) . You doing it ? My son is over the moon we might be getting the Montesa fixed ! Cheers John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zerorev3rev4 Posted May 15, 2013 Report Share Posted May 15, 2013 yep i am doing it on the mont i did have a 172 bottom end that had done next to nothing but sold it but did have some parts left from it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john b Posted May 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2013 OK - shame you sold it ! I've got some spare engine parts that came with the bike. If I drop it with you sometime would you have a look over it ? Im more thsn willing to pay for time - id be over moon (well my son would !) if I got it fixed Do you do the Nostalgia trial in the summer ? I've done it that last few years - its excellent cheers John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zerorev3rev4 Posted May 16, 2013 Report Share Posted May 16, 2013 Yes can drop off ill pm my numBer tonight is it a darlington or bainbridge trial Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john b Posted May 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2013 Cheers Nostalgia trial is Kendal classic - it runs at Segbergh. Great trial - 2 laps 20 sections on the Saturday, and you can stay and watch the classic scramble on the Sunday ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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