Mototrans 250 sob story

[Kawasakizx9r]

Hi, first post (ever). I've owned a mototrans 250 for around five years but haven't seen it for four years due to a so called repairer going bust on me and my bike being put into storage. The head developed a fault so I sourced one for this idiot, I also had him rebore it after supplying a new piston. When I eventually got the bike back the engine top end was in a box, black silicone everywhere, damage to the bike and parts missing. I put the head together last week and got it running yesterday albeit with carb issues and ignition timing issues. It's fitted with a Wassel carb and won't run off choke but I've got the original Amal so I'm going to put that on. I set the ignition timing static to 5 degrees btdc and rotated the points until the test lamp indicated the points were opening but it wasn't happy, I'll have a mess next week, it's too bloody hot in southern Spain right now. Does anybody know where I can source the lock (tab) washers for the cam and crank? Mine are in a very sorry state after the idiot finished with them. Thanks in advance, Mick

[Duccout]

Hi Mick,

Sorry to hear of your woes; we have all been there. For your spares, try Recambio Usado, who are in Spain; you can order directly from their web site.

Good luck,

Colin.

[Kawasakizx9r]

Thanks, I use them already but they don't stock the lock washers, looks like I'm making them myself. I've tried loads of places online but drawn a blank. I've just spent a couple of hours working on it and got it running pretty sweet with the original carb but it's difficult to start when hot, I think it's the timing as it's kicking back a bit, it's like trying to kickstart an XL 500! It sounds a bit clattery but others I've heard do also so I'm not overly concerned. The hard work is almost done and I'm determined to save it.

[themoudie]

Aye Mick,

The bits you are after, are available and of good quality from Mdina Italia, who now manage Edina and Nigel Lacey's spares business. I have no connection to the business apart from being a satisfied customer. The link to the tab washers is below:

Mdina_Italia_tab_washers_link

Be aware that "tab washers" from other suppliers can be a lucky dip!

Pleased that you have the beast running.

Good health, BillR

[Eldert]

Hi Mick

tab washers are on Ebay.es seller recambio moto-classica item nr 152887552993

cost 2.50 euro a piece

Eldert