The Vintage Trials Thread - Page 16

lamotovita · 02-20-2012, 09:33 PM

Motorrad · 03-06-2012, 11:07 PM

Twin-shocker · 03-06-2012, 11:45 PM

Cota like that was my first new trials bike..............came in kit form, with some of the parts in sacks..................lol

Motorrad · 03-06-2012, 11:58 PM

Im trying to figure out if the shocks are stock or not... from every Cota picture I have seen of the era... they dont seem to be..

they are rebuildable..

Ill get a better picture of them tomarrow.. perhapse someone can fill me in on them..

Twin-shocker · 03-07-2012, 03:40 AM

Stock bikes came with Telesco shocks which werent rebuildable, but which were crap!

Motorrad · 03-07-2012, 09:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Twin-shocker

Stock bikes came with Telesco shocks which werent rebuildable, but which were crap!

Im usualy pretty good about IDing shocks.. from 100yds away... They look like Curnutt's .. but 1.. black springs, and 2.. didnt think he made trials shocks....

The shock

Lower

Nifty alum o-ring upper bushing

aluminum seal body.. that somone has obviously either tryed to, or has been in...

has "PAT" stamped in the top of it.

Twin-shocker · 03-07-2012, 01:38 PM

If your shocks still work why worry who made them? But if you need to change them pay a little more for a quality replacement, and try to avoid very poor shocks like Betor or NJB.

Motorrad · 03-07-2012, 02:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Twin-shocker

If your shocks still work why worry who made them? But if you need to change them pay a little more for a quality replacement, and try to avoid very poor shocks like Betor or NJB.

Because they need to be rebuilt...

the spring rate etc feels really good for how I am going to ride the bike..

I am in the market for shocks for the Bultaco... what are good shocks to look for?

Twin-shocker · 03-08-2012, 12:28 AM

I would imagine you can easily get seals, but you need to carefully inspect the damper rods, as if there is any marking or damage on these the new seals will fail very quickly. Might be better just to bin the old shocks and buy new ones, unless you are capable of making any replacement parts required?

Motorrad · 03-08-2012, 09:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Twin-shocker

I would imagine you can easily get seals, but you need to carefully inspect the damper rods, as if there is any marking or damage on these the new seals will fail very quickly. Might be better just to bin the old shocks and buy new ones, unless you are capable of making any replacement parts required?

I can make any parts needed.. no problem..

I know I can get seals... kaman bearing already confirmed that for me.

Im more asking who made them just because Im curious and want to know..

Twin-shocker · 03-08-2012, 10:32 AM

Be interesting to see whats inside.........they look almost like they are homemade?

SnoDrtRider · 03-08-2012, 04:15 PM

While we are on the subject of shocks...
My Cota 200 has Koni shocks in the rear... I assume they are not original. Any parts or manuals available? I tried the Koni site but nothing listed.

m143 · 03-09-2012, 11:16 AM

I ride with this guy, he makes a grand entrance, and he rides really well.

brewtus · 03-09-2012, 11:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m143

I ride with this guy, he makes a grand entrance, and he rides really well.

Now that's hardcore.

Reminds me of the stories I heard of Obie O'Brien back in the day.

Shercoman · 03-09-2012, 02:07 PM

That's just cool!!!

02-20-2012, 09:33 PM	#226
lamotovita Studly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2007 Location: WA USA Oddometer: 862	Vintage Trials Flyer __________________ It's not a big motorcycle, just a groovy little motor bike.

03-08-2012, 04:15 PM	#237
SnoDrtRider Got Snow? Joined: Mar 2006 Location: South Jersey... Close to the Pines Oddometer: 2,025	While we are on the subject of shocks... My Cota 200 has Koni shocks in the rear... I assume they are not original. Any parts or manuals available? I tried the Koni site but nothing listed. __________________ Wayne - 1984 HD FXRS... Not your stereotypical Harley rider. 1980 Montesa Cota 200 Got Logs? 03 DRZ 400s Gone but not forgotten... Days get shorter, Nights get longer, Snow gets deeper... Life is good!

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03-06-2012, 11:07 PM	#227
Motorrad Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Dec 2005 Location: SoCal Oddometer: 222

03-06-2012, 11:45 PM	#228
Twin-shocker Studly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2012 Oddometer: 993	Cota like that was my first new trials bike..............came in kit form, with some of the parts in sacks..................lol

03-06-2012, 11:58 PM	#229
Motorrad Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Dec 2005 Location: SoCal Oddometer: 222	Im trying to figure out if the shocks are stock or not... from every Cota picture I have seen of the era... they dont seem to be.. they are rebuildable.. Ill get a better picture of them tomarrow.. perhapse someone can fill me in on them..

03-07-2012, 03:40 AM	#230
Twin-shocker Studly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2012 Oddometer: 993	Stock bikes came with Telesco shocks which werent rebuildable, but which were crap!

03-07-2012, 01:38 PM	#232
Twin-shocker Studly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2012 Oddometer: 993	If your shocks still work why worry who made them? But if you need to change them pay a little more for a quality replacement, and try to avoid very poor shocks like Betor or NJB.

03-08-2012, 12:28 AM	#234
Twin-shocker Studly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2012 Oddometer: 993	I would imagine you can easily get seals, but you need to carefully inspect the damper rods, as if there is any marking or damage on these the new seals will fail very quickly. Might be better just to bin the old shocks and buy new ones, unless you are capable of making any replacement parts required?

03-08-2012, 10:32 AM	#236
Twin-shocker Studly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2012 Oddometer: 993	Be interesting to see whats inside.........they look almost like they are homemade?

03-09-2012, 11:16 AM	#238
m143 Adventurer Joined: May 2008 Oddometer: 11	I ride with this guy, he makes a grand entrance, and he rides really well.

03-09-2012, 02:07 PM	#240
Shercoman Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2008 Location: Pine,Colorado Oddometer: 422	That's just cool!!!