The Montesa Cota 315 R Thread...

Garthe · 07-19-2009, 08:56 PM

Lets see your 'last of the two stroke' Montesa Cota 315 R Trials Motorcycles...

Maintance, aftermarket parts and custom stuff...

Thanks, Jim

rwamf · 07-26-2009, 04:14 PM

kennyh · 07-26-2009, 07:21 PM

My 02. What a fun machine.

Garthe · 07-27-2009, 07:59 PM

Thanks for posting your pictures

.

I started this tread because I love my 315 and wanted to share info with a wide range of people.

Due to your second son being born two weeks ago and work issues, I have not been able to post pics of my 315.

This will change soon and thanks to those that have already done so...

Jim

I finally have pictures of my 315..

mxasp · 08-05-2009, 10:58 AM

Have had more fun on my 315 in last couple years than all my 35 years riding put together I think. And has made me a better skilled rider on road and dirt

Sniper X · 08-10-2009, 03:18 PM

Shit, now I want one. DANG!

neilking · 08-17-2009, 12:57 PM

Sniper X, New Mexico has a very good trials community you should be able to find one around there somewhere.

NMTrailboss · 08-20-2009, 09:30 PM

As part of the New Mexico Trials community, here's a couple of pics of my '99 315R.

dirtymartini · 11-09-2009, 05:18 AM

How is the parts availability for Montesa? There is an '01 315 for sale not too far from me...asking $1700. Other than riding my brothers Ossa MAR back in the day this would be my first trials bike.

jbrownmxr · 11-09-2009, 05:49 PM

Parts availability has been good. Adrian and Mandy Lewis of lewisport bought all the parts from Apex sports a while back. What they don't have on hand they can get in a few weeks from over seas. The main things with trials bikes is that they don't need much. They are stone reliable.

On a side note, the 01 through 04 really are the pinnacle of the 2T Montesa. They have a better carb and the Showa suspension. $1700 if it's in decent shape is a good deal. If it is in great shape it's a steal.

dirtymartini · 11-09-2009, 06:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jbrownmxr

Parts availability has been good. Adrian and Mandy Lewis of lewisport bought all the parts from Apex sports a while back. What they don't have on hand they can get in a few weeks from over seas. The main things with trials bikes is that they don't need much. They are stone reliable.

On a side note, the 01 through 04 really are the pinnacle of the 2T Montesa. They have a better carb and the Showa suspension. $1700 if it's in decent shape is a good deal. If it is in great shape it's a steal.

All I have seen so far is a picture, it looks like it is in decent shape. I hope to look at it next tuesday, anything I should look for?

jbrownmxr · 11-09-2009, 08:06 PM

I always ask the seller to have a cold motorcycle for me to start. Have him show you how to turn on the gas and where the choke is. See if it fires up. Usually a kick or two. While it's warming up look it over closely. Scratches are expected in a trials bike but look over the fork tubes for scratches and leaky seals. Make sure there is rebound damping in the shock. Look over the foot peg hangers. They are a sign of wear and develop cracks. Once the fan goes on (which it should) then take it for a spin. It will likely drag the clutch. There are reasons for this and ways to correct it . It is normal. Make sure it shifts through all the gears smoothly and brakes well.

For the record I have a 4RT and purchased an 01 315 as a loaner for my buddies. I paid $1700 and put about $600 getting it right.

dirtymartini · 11-10-2009, 04:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jbrownmxr

I always ask the seller to have a cold motorcycle for me to start. Have him show you how to turn on the gas and where the choke is. See if it fires up. Usually a kick or two. While it's warming up look it over closely. Scratches are expected in a trials bike but look over the fork tubes for scratches and leaky seals. Make sure there is rebound damping in the shock. Look over the foot peg hangers. They are a sign of wear and develop cracks. Once the fan goes on (which it should) then take it for a spin. It will likely drag the clutch. There are reasons for this and ways to correct it . It is normal. Make sure it shifts through all the gears smoothly and brakes well.

For the record I have a 4RT and purchased an 01 315 as a loaner for my buddies. I paid $1700 and put about $600 getting it right.

Thanks for the advice, Next Tuesday I will go kick the tires...and take the trailer with me.

Zerodog · 11-11-2009, 08:31 AM

Here is a shot of our 2 babies. The 315 is on the right.

Zerodog · 11-17-2009, 08:53 AM

What foot pegs and brackets are those? They look WAY better than stock.

07-19-2009, 08:56 PM	#1
Garthe ^OP ROCKS ARE YOUR FRIENDS... Joined: Nov 2004 Location: USA Oddometer: 4,115	The Montesa Cota 315 R Thread... Lets see your 'last of the two stroke' Montesa Cota 315 R Trials Motorcycles... Maintance, aftermarket parts and custom stuff... Thanks, Jim

07-26-2009, 04:14 PM	#2
rwamf Follow me Joined: Oct 2003 Location: Odessa TX USA Oddometer: 1,287	__________________ "Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail. ~ RWE Robert rwamf homepage

07-27-2009, 07:59 PM	#4
Garthe ^OP ROCKS ARE YOUR FRIENDS... Joined: Nov 2004 Location: USA Oddometer: 4,115	Thanks... Thanks for posting your pictures . I started this tread because I love my 315 and wanted to share info with a wide range of people. Due to your second son being born two weeks ago and work issues, I have not been able to post pics of my 315. This will change soon and thanks to those that have already done so... Jim I finally have pictures of my 315.. Garthe screwed with this post 02-14-2012 at 11:26 PM

08-10-2009, 03:18 PM	#6
Sniper X De Oppresso Liber Joined: Jul 2006 Location: Central New Mexico, 7420ft above sea level Oddometer: 30,360	Shit, now I want one. DANG! __________________ "I claim to be frightened of horses but do so only to get out of attending parades. It's peculiar but ...it works. The Horses get it. RESISTANCE IS NOT FUTILE. IT'S VOLTAGE DIVIDED BY CURRENT

08-17-2009, 12:57 PM	#7
neilking Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Mar 2008 Location: Austin, TX Oddometer: 371	Sniper X, New Mexico has a very good trials community you should be able to find one around there somewhere. __________________ 74 TY 80 and 250 86 TY350 86 TLR200 95 Sportster 1200 00 Monty 315R 11 Beta 250

07-26-2009, 07:21 PM	#3
kennyh Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2004 Location: Friendsville, TN Oddometer: 268	My 02. What a fun machine.

08-05-2009, 10:58 AM	#5
mxasp Adventurer Joined: Aug 2004 Location: Saginaw Michigan Oddometer: 85	Have had more fun on my 315 in last couple years than all my 35 years riding put together I think. And has made me a better skilled rider on road and dirt

08-20-2009, 09:30 PM	#8
NMTrailboss Team Dead End Joined: Mar 2008 Location: Albuquerque, NM Oddometer: 4,453	As part of the New Mexico Trials community, here's a couple of pics of my '99 315R. __________________

11-09-2009, 05:18 AM	#9
dirtymartini Shaken, Not Stirred Joined: Aug 2004 Location: Harveys Lake, PA Oddometer: 2,357	Parts availability? How is the parts availability for Montesa? There is an '01 315 for sale not too far from me...asking $1700. Other than riding my brothers Ossa MAR back in the day this would be my first trials bike. __________________ "A free people ought not only to be armed and disciplined, but they should have sufficient arms and ammunition to maintain a status of independence from any who might attempt to abuse them, which would include their own government." -- George Washington

11-09-2009, 05:49 PM	#10
jbrownmxr Gas Passer Joined: Jan 2005 Location: Orange Empire Oddometer: 331	Parts Parts availability has been good. Adrian and Mandy Lewis of lewisport bought all the parts from Apex sports a while back. What they don't have on hand they can get in a few weeks from over seas. The main things with trials bikes is that they don't need much. They are stone reliable. On a side note, the 01 through 04 really are the pinnacle of the 2T Montesa. They have a better carb and the Showa suspension. $1700 if it's in decent shape is a good deal. If it is in great shape it's a steal. __________________ "When a man cannot choose, he ceases to be a man." JB

11-09-2009, 08:06 PM	#12
jbrownmxr Gas Passer Joined: Jan 2005 Location: Orange Empire Oddometer: 331	Tire Kicking I always ask the seller to have a cold motorcycle for me to start. Have him show you how to turn on the gas and where the choke is. See if it fires up. Usually a kick or two. While it's warming up look it over closely. Scratches are expected in a trials bike but look over the fork tubes for scratches and leaky seals. Make sure there is rebound damping in the shock. Look over the foot peg hangers. They are a sign of wear and develop cracks. Once the fan goes on (which it should) then take it for a spin. It will likely drag the clutch. There are reasons for this and ways to correct it . It is normal. Make sure it shifts through all the gears smoothly and brakes well. For the record I have a 4RT and purchased an 01 315 as a loaner for my buddies. I paid $1700 and put about $600 getting it right. __________________ "When a man cannot choose, he ceases to be a man." JB

11-11-2009, 08:31 AM	#14
Zerodog Beastly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2006 Location: SLC, UT Oddometer: 1,233	Montesas in the moonlight Here is a shot of our 2 babies. The 315 is on the right.

11-17-2009, 08:53 AM	#15
Zerodog Beastly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2006 Location: SLC, UT Oddometer: 1,233	What foot pegs and brackets are those? They look WAY better than stock.

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