Montesa Advice

[mx250]

The Plastic Headlight covers are available - bit ex'y   .

http://solomontesa.com/tienda/product_info.php?cPath=53&products_id=409&osCsid=1a369a59d715eb6ac1b9a8cea2c5ebab

Look through this site and you might find some bits you will be after - make sure you are sitting down with a fibulator handy .

[TT]

Thanks again, Graeme.
I know I'm supposed to be working but I couldn't help myself, I had to see if it ran. It does! 
The engine feels really tight and doesn't rattle however..................
The air screw's gone astray from the Amal carby so you can imagine the speed it 'idled' at! 
Just need to get me hands on one of those and try again, but it all looks really promising. 

[TooFastTim]

[TooFastTim]

And with an American accent:

[Big John]

I run still run an Amal carb on my 76 Monty with no drama's. If you need parts for the Amal contact Peter at Bultaco parts Australia. He has a good stock of parts and he is happy to give advice. he can also get montesa parts out of Spain but they are $$$$.

[TT]

Thanks for all the info fellas. And for the scans, Tim.
Mine's a bit later than that model, but I think much of what they've written relates to mine.
I emailed Peter re. the air screw earlier today and I think Jared's got most of the other stuff I'll need as well.
So it may well end up being Vinduro - ready relatively soon. 

I'm actually in two minds as to whether I do a restoration or just keep it for what it is. Especially as it seems to be quite original. Although I am leaning towards leaving it as is............. I think................. 

[All Things 414]

Leave it as it is. Trying to do a full resto on an enduro Mont would be a nightmare I reckon' (unless you live in Spain).....

[TT]

That's something I've yet to learn about these things. But no doubt, I will! 

[GMC]

I'm actually in two minds as to whether I do a restoration or just keep it for what it is. Especially as it seems to be quite original. Although I am leaning towards leaving it as is............. I think................. 

Leave it as it is Tony.
Vinduros are for riders, garage queens need not apply.

If you get too involved with restoring it you will only grow to hate the events for taking the gloss off everything you’ve worked to make shiny.
Besides you will just get carried away (as we all do) and the bike won’t see daylight for 12 months or more.

Do what needs doing to make it reliable and comfortable and enjoy the ride

[TT]

Yeah, I do need to spend more time riding than in the shed.
I think if I had a nice up-pipe for it, it would make the ride that much more fun not worrying about mashing the original.......... 

[GMC]

Yeah, I do need to spend more time riding than in the shed.
I think if I had a nice up-pipe for it, it would make the ride that much more fun not worrying about mashing the original.......... 

Ah yes, but I too need to spend more time riding than in the shed

[TT]

Ah yes, but I too need to spend more time riding than in the shed

  Touche......

[paco]

I'm glad you are happy with the bike.The missing air screw,explains why it idled so fast.Mystery solved.The magazine  reveiwes are great. Thanks, too fast Tim.

[TT]

Yeah, thanks again Paco.
It doesn't look like it's going to take a lot of money to turn it into a good ride. 

So, did you drink all that grog on Saturdy night?   

[paco]

Over three days and it was very nice;thank you very much.paul