allyboy Posted September 10, 2014 Report Share Posted September 10, 2014 Hi Thanks to everyone that has answered my questions, I have deleted the whole thread somehow. I had replied to the two answers to my dragging slipping clutch querie and also mentioned that i had got an old review on this bike from 1974 and posted the reply, it got moderated and told me to delete, I followed the instruction and here I am now on a new thread. I have now also had to change the text again on this post due to moderation? Thanks for the good advice. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnmartin247 Posted September 11, 2014 Report Share Posted September 11, 2014 Hi Ally, i think your problem was posting the review, the site does not allow posting of other peoples work i.e written work or photo's from magazines etc, for fear of copy rights. Cheers John. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mags Posted September 11, 2014 Report Share Posted September 11, 2014 Don't know if copyright can endure 40 years but... We sign up to the site and as such we abide by the rules of the owner... simple, easy, and succinct! Mags Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pro sport Posted September 11, 2014 Report Share Posted September 11, 2014 Hi Ally Best just to post a Link to any articles, that way it buffers the site owner from copyright issues. Did you sort out your clutch problems? Cheers Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allyboy Posted September 11, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2014 I actually didnt post anything, merely typed the word trials followed immediately by the word magasine ( correctly spelled) its a very effective Moderating tool I would say. I am of course happy to abide by these rules now I know they exist actually just sad to have lost the thread as there was a lot of good advice and info I had not saved. I probably chose the wrong option and deleted it myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allyboy Posted September 11, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2014 Sorry Dave just noticed your question! I am going to have a go tomorrow morning, I have to wait in for the chimney sweep anyway. I might set up a wee course in the back garden some logs and a see saw etc. Cheers Ally Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mags Posted September 11, 2014 Report Share Posted September 11, 2014 Ally, Start the question/s again and those that can help will probably chime in again. Mags Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allyboy Posted September 12, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2014 Hi Today has been a bit of a mess really the sweep arrived but the fireplace didnt, my van is at the garage, so didnt have the right tools at home to remove a back boiler etc I did however get the cota to start and warmed her up, drained the oil that was pretty yucky but not too bad, I think the yuck is from the gearbox after the bike being bumped around so much at the weekend, better out than in as they say. I have filled with the 900ml of ATF, non synthetic. it is quite a bit thinner than what came out. I worked the clutch quite a bit but havent been able to ride it due to the pesky thing not bloomin starting!! I didnt have time to muck about with it so it will have to wait. I am off to Scone tomorrow afternoon to meet up with my classic car show guys although its all classic bikes now, Beamish, Bantams, and Montesa. cheers . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allyboy Posted October 6, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2014 Hi All I am on the hunt for the 20" front and the 17" rear tyres for this little bike, any suggestions. I have tried a few of the obvious places thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingscorpion Posted October 7, 2014 Report Share Posted October 7, 2014 The rear tyre is not hard to find here in Spain, but the front one is almost impossible. If you want to ride the bike, you'd better change it for a 21. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allyboy Posted October 8, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2014 Thats what I feared, am I best to get a 21" rim laced onto the original hub or is there a better way? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingscorpion Posted October 9, 2014 Report Share Posted October 9, 2014 That's the easiest way to do it, allyboy. I'm not sure if you also could buy a complete 21 wheel from another trials Montesa. The hub must be the same, but maybe you'll need some spacer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allyboy Posted October 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2014 Thanks I got an alloy rim in good straight condition on ebay this afternoon, its a 21" so easy to get a good tyre. I have a local bike guy that can lace it up to the original hub for me. I see you have an old 247! I have one as well although I have a seized gearbox at the moment. It happened last weekend, i had dipped the oil and it looked pretty full but I dont think there was enough, after three hours it just bound up on me. I drained the remaining oil out and there wer no fragments to be seen soI am hoping I can free it off gently and work some oil through it and might get away with it.Thats the plan anyway!! I might need a contact for the rear tyre at some point if they are not available over here. Cheers Ally Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingscorpion Posted October 9, 2014 Report Share Posted October 9, 2014 Just let me know if you need some help. But I'll be offline until next tuesday. :-) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allyboy Posted October 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2014 Trialing in the sun I hope!! Yes I am a bit jealous. I have now got an 18" rear for the 123 another ebay find . it needs a couple of spokes but it will save me on unusual tire sizes. also it keeps the front and back balanced. Enjoy the break Ally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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