1976 Montesa Cota 348 Malcolm Rathmell Replica Overview

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@JohnDoesGarage Жыл бұрын

I have that exact bike, I'm just waiting on when I have time to restore it. I've had it stored for at least twenty years. I will be retiring soon and it is on my list of things to do in order to keep myself busy.

@wakinossin Жыл бұрын

Believe me, when you retire you will have no problem finding things to keep you busy. You'll wonder how you ever had time to work!

@andrewgibbs5135 Жыл бұрын

I have just bought the very same model which is a ‘work in progress’ at the moment. I am glad to see that mine has the exact same set of stickers and the translucent mudguards, which I shall protect and restore. As you mention, the riding position is very different to the more modern machines. The idea of the small footpegs were to reduce the risk of snagging on rocks and banks etc. but they do look so odd these days ! Thanks for the video !

@wakinossin Жыл бұрын

I've left the original footpegs on, though on some of my other bikes - like the MAR - I've updated them. I think the Montesa pegs are fine. They are quite high and forward though compared to modern machines. But that's OK, it's just something else to get used to.

@federicomayol8929 6 ай бұрын

I'm 67 years old and I had one Cota 348 when I was in my 18 years old, a very nice bike

@wakinossin 6 ай бұрын

I'm 67 as well - my first trials bike was a '77 UKR, I still have one now as well. All Cotas are such capable machines and fun to ride.

@markschafer8275 2 жыл бұрын

I've got 2 78 alpinas that are sequential VIN numbered,a 74 pursang,and fix'n to get a 75 ossa mar...went to pick it up a day ago and its ignition system had a failure,the owner is nice enough to have it repaired before I take ownership..your garage looks busy friend!!!!,,thanks for video

@wakinossin 2 жыл бұрын

Those are some nice bikes.

@NickHellings-zq8xt 7 ай бұрын

I believe Malcolm Rathmall’s signature was on the original Pirelli Tires when they were new.

@wakinossin 7 ай бұрын

WOW! I did not know that. Cool.

@johnnypetro9314 Ай бұрын

You didn't fire it up? 😢

@wakinossin Ай бұрын

There are many other videos on my channel of this bike running and being ridden. I don't start the bikes in these 'overview' videos, as it adds more time and reduces viewership.

@Stanleytone-04 2 жыл бұрын

Lovely bikes. Which are easier generally to get parts for, Montesa or Ossa? Twin shock models..

@wakinossin 2 жыл бұрын

They're about the same. Mostly from the UK, sometimes from small shops in Canada and the US. Bultaco parts are a little more available in Canada at least.