Montesa COTA 301RR 2023, Owner'S Manual

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Operating instructions
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(1) HANDLEBAR
Handlebar position, width and shape
Position the handlebar so that gripping the bar and ope-
rating the controls is comfortable while both seated and
standing, while riding straight ahead and turning.
Handlebar width can be trimmed with a hacksaw to bet-
ter your particular shoulder width and riding preference.
Think this though carefully and cut off just a small amou-
nt at a time from both side equally. It is obviously much
easier to make the handlebar narrower than it is to add
material.
NOTICE
Chamfer the edges to remove burrs and other irregulari-
ties or roughness after shaping.
An alternate handlebar shape. through varying rise or re-
arward sweep dimensions, will provide further adjustment
to riding position and may better suit your particular body
size or riding style. Each of the ergonomic dimensions
of the motorcycle were determined to suit the greatest
possible number of riders based on an average size rider.
(1) LOCK NUT
(2) ROD
(3) ADJUSTING BOLT
(4) FREE PLAY
Brake pedal height
The brake pedal height can be adjusted to the rider’s
preference.
To adjust the rear brake pedal height:
1. Loosen the push rod lock nut and brake pedal adjusting
bolt lock nut. Then turn the both adjusting bolts in
direction “A” to raise the pedal, or in direction “B” to
lower it.
2. Tighten the lock nuts at the desired pedal height.
3. After adjustment, check the brake pedal free play at
the top of the pedal.
Make sure that the clearance between the front adjusting
bolt and frame is at least 1~2 mm (0.04~0.08 in).
Front brake lever free play
Standard front brake lever free play should be
between 0.5 – 15 mm (0.019 – 0.60 in).
NOTICE
Do not adjust the free play of the lever to less than 5 mm
(0.196 in).
(1) FRONT BRAKE LEVER
(2) FREE PLAY
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