Trial Tube - Honda Montesa 315r Project Bike Review. Or is it?
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- čas přidán 24. 02. 2022
- This week we have decided to do something a little bit different and review a bike that has always been a legend in its own right.
The Montesa 315r was a completely incredible machine with pilots like Doug Lampkin, Marc Colomer and of course the mighty FUJIGAS!!!
So we thought after having the incredible dream build on the channel maybe it was time to create something very special next! The only way to find out what that bike is though is to once again get involved.
Because this....is TRIALTUBE!
Ps for the new merch check out the website - www.trialtube.co.uk
Any progress with this bike Danny? I’m itching to see it 🥳🥳
Plenty of progress for sure, it’s coming back very soon!
Things I remember about the montesa 315r
the power unbelievable for a 250
easy to work on
bullet proof
rides well
heavy like really heavy
But a dam good bike which I regret selling, but I found out recently that parts are becoming an issue on them gearbox,cdi ect. The only other issue is with Honda for not making them anymore can you imagine a fuel injected honda 2 stroke trials bike vertigo would be scared lol
I completely agree. They are so far advanced for the age of the machine.
I guess Honda were in it for the long haul. Maybe how they look at it from the 4RT’s perspective 👍
Just bought a 20 year old 315r to get into trials riding. It does feel heavier than others I looked at, and there is so much compression I have to jump on the kick starter.
Great to see that you have tested Rtl
Rtl and montesa cota 315r is getting raise the price here in Japan
You can buy the front wheels are same as the current montesa 4rt
Haha well I like to do my bit!!
Any updates to this build planned anytime soon? I'm about to strip and rebuild mine soon and was looking for inspiration...
This build video will truly blow the socks off most people when we have it done. I am sure this will become a legend in its own right and because of this, it is taking such a long time to do... sorry. It will be worth it!
@@TrialTubeCan’t wait to see the finished product 😎
I still ride a mont 315 2000
Rides like a tank , goes wherever you point it , what a beast 😉
Thank you for always having fun videos.
From Japanese trial bike lovers.
Fork and shock valving on the 315R's is slow in comparison to almost all modern bikes, best thing you can do is to get them serviced with thinner oil front and rear or have it re-valved. Its why they feel so much heaver than the modern bikes more so than anything else. My 2 cents. Looking forward to the progress on this project...
Great comment and really appreciate the info! Will be useful when we get them serviced!
Man I love this channel. Everything I think of searching is right there 🤘🏽 currently have a 2003 315rr montessa and a 2010 4rt. Keep up the good stuff inspiring more riders 🤘🏽
Trying my best bud and don’t forget to share us with your friends. It really helps!!
I had a 1998 315 RW , bloody awesome bike .thank for this , it's going to be interesting to see how it turns out 👍
We are really excited to document the build!
@@TrialTube look forward to seeing this Dan. My monty was great. Thanks for the upload 😁
If this bike previous owner was Maruyama
He was the trial champion of the Japan in 1990s
But saw the Mitani sticker in this bike
Mitani is Japanese importer for vertigo
Yeah we found this out today and it is one of his bikes as well! Incredible news and heritage 👍👍👍
I have a 2003 315 as a side project. Frame wheels powdercoated, 4RT plastics and Some nice H and D, CSP and Banyeres goodies waiting to put on it. Will be a Repsol replica
Should be nice indeed my man and great to see and hear about so many people bringing these beauties back to life!!
Love those rainbow fork tubes,I would put some on my Repsol but they are ££££££!!
Yeah they are crazy money! I want to get some with a green tint for the Vertigo 🔥
Had a new 2001 315r, best bike ever.
Lucky one ain’t ya!!!
When are we gonna see part 2 of this project. I’ve got a 1998 COTA 315 and am wanting to see what you do so I could follow.
The build is going to happen very soon indeed! Keep an eye out
How is the 315 project coming along. Itching at the bit to see what your doing so I can follow suit.
Love it!
Thanks buddy!
Talking to your Dad in telford about this, he was a bit excited, I still have my 98, and your right they are ace.
Haha no doubt! Truly fabulous machinery
Hello Eirian 👋
Now you've got my attention, I had a 315r 1998 and it was a battleship. It was a great bike to learn trials , built for dropping if you know what I mean🙂
I sort of do after catching it on that hill ! 🙈
Just bought one, same age to learn on. It’s a pig to kick start tho, must be a technique to it, I have to jump in it.
Yous have done well getting that that is in good nick as is
Well we secretly know that…not a secret now I guess!
Looking forward to this, I've also got a real deal rtl250 in Thailand that's needing some love, planning a rebuild soon so be looking for ideas.
That’s amazing and we would live to see a photo!
I'm really looking forward to following this resto. That bike sounds mint mate!
I was lucky enough to pick up a '97 Cota 315r two years back, which I probably overpaid for at the time, but as it was local to me it didn't cost me much in diesel to bring home anyway.
Like your RTL it's been a bit (ab)used -mine had a former life as a farm bike- and needs a good bit doing to it, it actually came complete with a bit of beaten copper tube attached in place of the rubber kick start grip 😀 which makes it interesting to start with wet feet, and probably says a lot about how well used it's been, but it is a runner, at least for now. Figure it'll probably need a full engine rebuild at some point, but I'm kinda looking forward to doing that actually.
Yours definitely sounds and looks better though. Even your tyres are in better nick 🙃😅
Unfortunately I fell ill shortly after buying it so it's still in the shed waiting for parts and attention at the moment, but I really want to refurb it when I'm back earning again, and then use it to (re)learn some trials skills on. It's only been just over 40 years since I last rode the Yam TY80 that I first learnt to ride on as a nipper, so I'm sure it'll all come flooding back 😂
Anyway you've just earned my subscription sir, looking forward to seeing your progress on this project and also checking out your previous content.
There's really nothing that smells better in a morning than a lungful of two stroke eh 😁
Have fun 🔧🤙❣
What an incredible comment and great insight to the battle we all fight together to keep these bikes alive!
I really appreciate your support and thank you so much for subscribing! I will make sure we do our best on this project for you!!
@@TrialTube thanks and you're welcome 😊 🔧🔧
It'll do the hard stuff no worries. Looking forward to seeing what you make of it when everything is refreshed. Maybe weigh it right now before changing anything, suspect suspension damping makes it feel heavier.
No kidding, she was heavy when I had to jump off. But, it rode so light!!
Need a scorpa sy now and you’ve got 2 of the best trials bike built allegedly
Scorpa SY’s are truly awesome!
Brilliant.
Thanks for the support bud!
No jokes about the Mrs? I thought this channel had something for everyone 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Haha I know, one person spoiling it for the rest!
The 315 will still survive after a nuke attack…they will be around like say a cockroach for ever! 😄😆
And what a machine they are! Deserve to make it through 🤣
😂 Along with Nokia 3310
Good to see the old girl put through her paces !
Off topic here but is there a TRS review in the pipeline??
Loving the channel keep ‘‘em coming 🍻
We have plans for a TRS indeed👍👍
@@TrialTube can’t wait , I have just taken ownership of a 2021 rr 280 after 4 years on a 08 Beta Rev3 250 it’s like a giant leap into the future on the trs but I still have a soft spot for the old beta !
@@haydenw6585 congrats on the new machine buddy!! We all have a soft spot for the older bikes. I just wish I had the money
There is even an 315 tribute page on facebook
Aye it’s a proper good group!
@@TrialTube those where the days czcams.com/video/SanEn1JlHOg/video.html
Dannybulter I’m a big fan I saw you at my school
Legend!!
Brilliant bikes recently got rid of mine bad mistake wish I kept it you won’t be disappointed
Oh dude, feel for you there. I am sure you can get a hold of another in the future!
I don’t know if you’ve seen these but in the states we have a company called hyperlite moto that make a lot of light weight trials parts, like they’re wheels. Maybe not perfect for this project but maybe for a future one.
Maybe a long way to travel for our wheel builds but I will check them out 100%
Thanks for the comment and support bud!
Hi all ive got one of these old rtl,s sat in a shed waisting away criminal lol
Better get it cleaned up then!!!
@@TrialTube think its got to go to be honest..
Don't knock old bikes. My training bike I a 2001 gasgas, clean AF. The guys in my club are amazed at hiw well it rides, all I did was give it a strip and clean, and some new fork springs. Like your "HRC", it has a crap front brake, slow forks and I'd heavy, but is sooo much fun ti ride that it gets more hours than my ossa 300i!
I completely agree and I can see this starting a trend of the older bikes coming back!!
@@TrialTube yeah, rhe only problèms are parts can be tricky, à d prices are going through the roof! 20 year old bikes, well used and looking tatty, and people are asking €2k or more!
may be the bike year 2000 front suspension showa . 1999 is paioli
Not in Japan? They always had Showa.
Also engine covers are silver not gold/brown
@@TrialTube First models are equiped with paioli gold finish.
Proper bike!
Pisses me off that we can’t buy RTLs in the uk 😢
I know, they should have been released here with the same name!
@@TrialTube definitely! Nobody buys a montesa because it’s a montesa, they buy it because it’s a Honda! So call it a bloody Honda!!!!!
@@benspeedschannel888 my thoughts exactly!
@@TrialTube I think we should do a petition and send it to Honda
@@benspeedschannel888 if you include a sentence in there asking them to bring back two strokes I'll sign it! Twice!!
Lovely bike! Are there differences between the RTL and a 315r?
Honestly I don’t think so, but there will be a lot when we are finished!
@@TrialTube really looking forward to seeing what you do.
@@cafesolo6683 really looking forward to doing it hahaha
Always wanted a 315r never got around to getting one ,still awesome bike though ,guess I’ll have to stick with my original Cheney cantilever ossa from 1973
BEAUTY! We Love an Ossa!!!
I'll send you some pics, if you wish
Other than the rtl on the frame,, is there any difference from a 315r?
Not a lot really they were always badged as an RTL for public sale in Japan
I've been riding a 315 for the last 10 years fantastic bikes they were so far ahead of the rest but have spoilt myself by going green (DL12) which feels half the weight looking forward to seeing what you do with the RTL
It’s true and I am happy that people agree with me. The 315/RTL is heavier than it looks but it rides incredibly!
Ps the green machine is awesome!
Ive got a 95 gas gas JT 350 I would be happy to loan for you to do a review with (condition used) 🤣
Sounds good to me! I am gentle, but honest!
I have a 2001 315r , as old as it is it is still better than I am . lol 😆
Magnificent machines
What happened to this bike in the end, did you guys finish the project?
It’s still being built and is coming up shortly, parts for this were impossible to find
What happened to this bike in the end did I miss a video did it get done up.
I ended up buying a 90 9315 on the strength of this video
Clutch wise to just have to use the recommended oil and make sure the plates are in the right order
Don’t panic it’s being re-built right now! It’s taken us many lints to find the replica parts we need and originals from Japan…
Did you do the bike up, finish it?
Coming soon!!
Just wondering where is the update for the build?
We kick back in weekly in September 👍👍
So is that what you were picking up when I saw you at Ben's
Haha no mate we already had that from him. Just dropping some bits off!
So.... whatever happened to this bike? Cantbfind any more videos on it?
It’s being rebuilt, it’s almost finished and will be here soon!!
Seems to handle better than the mecatecno despite the poor conditions
As one of the best bikes ever you would hope so 🤘
how is that bike to ride compared to a 315 cota?
It’s the same bike but super tired and we are restoring it!
@@TrialTube oh I thought u said in the vid that there was something different on that version
@@TrialTube I was thinking of swapping out my 2009 gasgas txt280 pro with a 2004 cota 315r. will I regret doing that?
JDM monesta? Obviously gonna be better than any cota
RTL for the win mate. It’s the bike everyone wanted. Scratch that. Will want!
So what do you think 🤔? Do you like it? 😄 👍
Could you not tell? Haha
Even tatty it still looks interesting, is that a full carbon fuel tank?
No I think it’s a vinyl covering…it will be a lot more interesting soon though!
@@TrialTube can't wait to see what's next then. You honestly looked like you were having the most fun on a bike you've had in one of these videos so I also can't wait to see what you can do with a front brake 🤣
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