gasgasboy Posted July 12, 2006 Report Share Posted July 12, 2006 Please tell me the differences between 01 & 04 315 bikes.I have the option to get either one and need your expert advice to help this decision.This website has been a great help as most people are not biased and are genuine.Thanks.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ham2 Posted July 12, 2006 Report Share Posted July 12, 2006 From memory: The only dynamic differences are that the 01 had quicker steering and the 04 had modified port timing to make the engine more responsive on the bottom end . I am willing to be corrected on this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flash Posted July 12, 2006 Report Share Posted July 12, 2006 About 3 years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ham2 Posted July 12, 2006 Report Share Posted July 12, 2006 About 3 years WARNING......TROLL ALERT......Andy,zap him! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mostar Posted July 12, 2006 Report Share Posted July 12, 2006 (edited) Hi I just got a 2001 my self , I to had the choice of a 01 & a 04 , I went the 01 , It had done less motor work & etc , the 04 was used by a expert rider and had done more work , change the stickers & who will no , Go with bike that has done the less work & what fits your $$$$$$$$$, cheers Edited July 13, 2006 by mostar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4ourtea Posted July 13, 2006 Report Share Posted July 13, 2006 I had various 315's ( 1998, 2001 & 2003) and the later the version, the better the bike. I disagree with the opinion that an '04 model is an experts bike... I tried one before going down the 4RT route and the '04 was no different to the '03 as far as grunt and wwhhoommppphhh are concerned. Build quality, reliability and ease of maintenance do not vary between an '01 and an '04 so I suggest (as per the previous scribbler) that you look at both, see which is less thrashed and base your decision on that. Do check the rear suspension for play. If you have to fit new bearings or shock absorber top mount bushes (or even both) expense will be incurred. Also check that the lower link has not been bashed on a rock (very vulnerable to this), because other pricey new parts will be needed to rectify this too. They were great bikes that were built well and hence you see old model 315's long after similarly aged other makes... a 2001 Mont. is worth something - not a statement you can make about certain other bikes!! Happy shopping!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mostar Posted July 13, 2006 Report Share Posted July 13, 2006 ( Montesa 315 can be a EXPERTS bike ) It up to the rider Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ned1 Posted July 18, 2006 Report Share Posted July 18, 2006 i agree mostar, the 04 315 can be an experts bike! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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