Well guys, I have done it - inadvertently got rid of the whole thread whilst trying to transfer pics from Photobucket to the website. I've managed to post one, namely Olga, a young Russian lass I met during my recent trip to Austria - I was there in July and August. Mind you though, and I have to be honest about it, I did not swing a leg over her !
Anyway, I need to thank Paul for posting the pics that I emailed him and some others as well. The racing number 18 - I have no idea (today) who it was allotted to - I do think that Barry Ryan may have sponsored some rider, but I have no details of this. I do know, however, that the bike pictured was Lyall's hybrid as I spoke to him on many occasions when buying spare parts.
I have been asked what is the bike like today and how much I want for it - I gave it a thorough going-over about three years ago and it's just been sitting virtually next to my desk in my workshop collecting dust - so it is dusty. Most components are in just about perfect condition, although there are some issues with a couple of cables, no chain, fitting of the rubber boot from Carbie to Air Cleaner housing, and the foam element for the Air Cleaner has disintegrated on account of age. In fact, I chucked what was left of it just the other day.
There are some spares, namely:
1) Brand new piston and gudgeon pin assembly - next size up (without double checking).
2) A second expansion chamber - presumably they would use an appropriate chamber depending on the
type of racing they would engage in.
3) Two brand new conrods specially manufactured to allow higher revs - according to Lyall. I believe
they cost $120.00 each at the time.
4) Spare Mikuni carbie - I haven't looked, but presently the bike is fitted with a 36mm Bing Carbie. I will
need to check - having the two carbies partly explains throttle cable issues.
5) A box full of various bits, including front and rear sprockets etc. etc.
Front and rear guards (with stoplight) are slightly discoloured in white, and I also have a just about perfect Enduro tank with the higher fuel capacity - hardly used.
The price ? Starting point - no less than $5000.00 - I know very little about the values of vintage bikes, but I do believe this price to be absolute bargain basement. With this sort of history, and condition, it ought to sell for probably near the ten to twelve mark - who knows. Chances are that it will be put on ebay, if I decide to sell, and let the market determine the value.
As a trail bike, there were a couple of factors against that. Firstly, the power delivery, especially in tight or rocky terrain - the power delivery was quite savage. Comparing it with a 370cc Bultaco Frontera, that bike was just so easy to ride with its soft and progressive p[ower delivery.
Also, the fairly tall 1st Motocross gear did not help in tight situations - it was very easy to create banzai situations that could be demanding on one's stamina. In the end, I did put the Monty aside in favour of various Husky models, including a 500 Automatic. Hope this further info helps. Regards Styria
N.B. The tow vehicle ? It was in fact a 6 cylinder Rover Coupe with a four speed and Laycock overdrive transmission. It was one of seven imported to Australia in 1964-1965. I know for a fact that four have disappeared "down the gurgler", and at best there would only be three left. I still have that car (80% restored), as well as another Mark III, also 4 speed with O/D and both cars have Webasto (NEW !) sliding sunroofs, new everything leather upholstery etc. etc. In the large P5 body style, I much preferred the 6 cylinder versions over the V8 models.
