The Montesa Cota 315 R Thread...

[brewtus]

Originally Posted by lineaway

Some holiday, You and yours have a merry X-mas.

Back at ya Bob. Merry Holidays to everyone in fact. This sorry-assed subject will be continued on the NMTA thread, I'm sure. Sorry for the hijack everyone, now back to your Regularly Scheduled Programming...

[GrayEagleRider]

Originally Posted by brewtus

I don't know if it's ever been called a "lift kit", but I installed V-Mar's shock linkage plates on my 4RT a number of years ago and really like it. It makes the rear suspension action much more lively, and much easier to loft the front wheel. They fit the 315 also -

http://www.vmar.com/linkage.html

Hope this helps.

Thanks! I used to be big on 4x4s and saw that another inmate called it lift kit so latched on to it.

Did the linkage affect the rear traction in any way?

[motojunky]

Originally Posted by GrayEagleRider

Anyone install a rear suspension lift kit on their 315 similar to what Lewisport carries? The website claims that it makes the suspension work better and makes it easier to bring up the front wheel.

Just curious, a 315 followed me home the other day.

Noooo!

Too early to start making any mods - it works just fine like it is. Trust me on this one, please.

[GrayEagleRider]

Originally Posted by motojunky

Noooo!

Too early to start making any mods - it works just fine like it is. Trust me on this one, please.

Haha, alright... I'll get off the ledge.

Just looking around for opinions at this point, other "stuff" higher priority.

[booniebasher]

I AM REAL EXCITED !!!
Just bought a cota,2004,cherry one !!! first trials bike !!!
question ????
did i buy a good bike

[laser17]

Originally Posted by booniebasher

I AM REAL EXCITED !!!
Just bought a cota,2004,cherry one !!! first trials bike !!!
question ????
did i buy a good bike

Yes - one of the best 1st trials bikes IMO. Very forgiving bike to ride/turn. Smooth&Reliable. They look nice too...

[GrayEagleRider]

Originally Posted by booniebasher

I AM REAL EXCITED !!!
Just bought a cota,2004,cherry one !!! first trials bike !!!
question ????
did i buy a good bike

I have an 03 model 315R that followed me home a few weeks ago. My first trials bike as well, I have heard nothing but great things about them being good noob bikes. Looking forward to riding more after it warms up.

[brewtus]

Originally Posted by GrayEagleRider

Did the linkage affect the rear traction in any way?

Not that I could tell. Any traction problems that I usually experience is due to my poor riding, not bike setup.

[GrayEagleRider]

Originally Posted by brewtus

Not that I could tell. Any traction problems that I usually experience is due to my poor riding, not bike setup.

I know the feeling. Discovered how poor my riding habits are during a muddy ride on 1 JAN of this year.

[Rapid Dog]

...anyone sellin;, I'm looking here in SoClal.
Gota a buddy looking too,
That's two.
PM me...........

[UngaWunga]

'01 Montessa... How many turns out do you guys use on the fuel screw when its cold out? Having a hard time tuning mine to idle when its 20-30 deg.

[GrayEagleRider]

Anyone experimented with putting GM Auto-Trac II in their Montesa 315 to cure clutch drag? I looked into ELF and Silkolene oils.... but I also want my kids to go to college some day. Only a couple of places even carry ELF this side of the pond, and that is at a premium (~ $30 a quart).

I currently run Castrol which isn't bad, but clutch drags a little at start up until clutch warms up.

[brianjonesphoto]

Originally Posted by GrayEagleRider

Anyone experimented with putting GM Auto-Trac II in their Montesa 315 to cure clutch drag? I looked into ELF and Silkolene oils.... but I also want my kids to go to college some day. Only a couple of places even carry ELF this side of the pond, and that is at a premium (~ $30 a quart).

I currently run Castrol which isn't bad, but clutch drags a little at start up until clutch warms up.

My local trials shop turned me on to Dumonde Tech LWHS when i was looking for ELF. http://newfaro.com/shop/index.php?ro...&product_id=72 It works great. yes the bike does kick a little when you put it in gear cold, but after the initial shift jerk it's great. I don't know how available it is on the east coast but most dealers here in the PSNW carry it. $50 a gallon.

[GrayEagleRider]

Thanks for the info. Will give it a try if the GM stuff doesn't work out.

Originally Posted by brianjonesphoto

My local trials shop turned me on to Dumonde Tech LWHS when i was looking for ELF. http://newfaro.com/shop/index.php?ro...&product_id=72 It works great. yes the bike does kick a little when you put it in gear cold, but after the initial shift jerk it's great. I don't know how available it is on the east coast but most dealers here in the PSNW carry it. $50 a gallon.