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Marque Remarks => Spaniards (Bultaco, Ossa, Montesa etc) => Topic started by: Tossa on August 28, 2009, 12:49:13 pm

Title: 74 Montessa Capra 125
Post by: Tossa on August 28, 2009, 12:49:13 pm

Hi Guys, have been offered one.  Are parts hard to find etc, it needs a total rebuild

regards

Barry

Title: Re: 74 Montessa Capra 125
Post by: All Things 414 on August 28, 2009, 02:42:06 pm

I wouldn't be planning on entering it into any races early next year Barry. Of all the cappras (motocrossers), they're probably the hardest to get bits for. I'm sure you'd get it finished but it'll probably take some time....  :P

Title: Re: 74 Montessa Capra 125
Post by: montynut on August 28, 2009, 07:23:25 pm

The Cappra 125s always suffered with marginal bigend bearings and fragile gearboxes. The gear change mechanism was very complex and difficult to set up. I believe that Lyall solved the bigend bearing problem by using another bearing or using parts from a different model.

The bikes handled well but where always down on power compared to the other bikes in the class.

Title: Re: 74 Montessa Capra 125
Post by: Nathan S on August 28, 2009, 09:52:24 pm

I thought that the 18M was discontinued before 1974?

Title: Re: 74 Montessa Capra 125
Post by: holeshot buddy on August 28, 2009, 10:56:19 pm

nathan could be right
barry post a picture
and yes 125 parts are very difficult to find :'(

Title: Re: 74 Montessa Capra 125
Post by: JC on August 31, 2009, 08:10:03 am

Barry,

Is it an 18M or a 38M?  Either way, its worth having.

18M was 4sp w right hand gearchange - bottom end v similar to 4sp 250 engines from the 60's. But it was discontinued in 73. Not real competitive in pre75 125, tho Ed Lancaster apparently won an OZ title on one in 72 or 73. Had fragile bigend end, but as stated above, Lyall Obrien replaced b'end brg w an off the shelf INA caged roller (fit straight in std rod & pin apparently) & had v good reliability.

38M was 6sp, crinkle-fin  & left foot gearchange, but didn't come out as prod'n model til 75-76. Factory models were around in 74 tho. If its one of them, its rare as. Much more modern engine design, but still had fragile b'end. However I suspect they would also take an INA caged roller. (I put one in myV75 Cappra too)

Either way, I'd grab it

Title: Re: 74 Montessa Capra 125
Post by: Tossa on August 31, 2009, 12:23:11 pm

Thanks for the info guys, haven't got any photo's as still chatting.  matching engine and frame numbers 18M1682.  Bike is complete with spare cases, clutch and carbs, but basically a total rebuild, needs a complete new seat, he wants a 1,000 for it.

Title: Re: 74 Montessa Capra 125
Post by: frostype400 on August 31, 2009, 12:45:31 pm

sounds good for that amount

Title: Re: 74 Montessa Capra 125
Post by: All Things 414 on August 31, 2009, 08:02:05 pm

Buy it!  ;)

Title: Re: 74 Montessa Capra 125
Post by: holeshot buddy on September 01, 2009, 08:06:20 pm

i might sell my spare va125 maybe :-\

Title: Re: 74 Montessa Capra 125
Post by: Brian Watson on September 02, 2009, 05:43:07 pm

Barry, you should talk to Ron Tyers..he had one for some time when he first joined the VMX Club....rather slow tho... :'(

Title: Re: 74 Montessa Capra 125
Post by: Brian Watson on September 02, 2009, 05:44:49 pm

I should also add that Ron's 125 was a grey tank model which was about 1970-71 ish...

Title: Re: 74 Montessa Capra 125
Post by: Tossa on September 02, 2009, 06:39:44 pm

Quote from: yammiefan on September 02, 2009, 05:44:49 pm

I should also add that Ron's 125 was a grey tank model which was about 1970-71 ish...

Spoke to Ron on Sunday will give him a ring tomorrow