Quote Originally Posted by wellfn View Post
Hi, just joined as I bought a Monster yesterday. Keen to give it a once over to check stuff. It was a bit hesitant when riding it home when pushing it a wee bit. I am trying to hold back for first wee while to let the engine settle in. Checked the plug gap and was only 0.04mm, should be between 0.06 and 0.07mm. So now plan to check valve clearances etc. You mentioned you got the specifications from the importer, could you possibly share them. I am assuming they are the same as the Yamaha YBR125. Spark plug change and valve clearances are my immediate plan, and ensuring all bolts are tightened properly. Both rear shock upper mounts are loose, missing washers. Also air filter side panel mounting screws are both very loose, one is almost out! Build quality not great so far. Also sump has way too much oil in it, well over the maximum mark.
Edit. Should have stated that I am a very competent amateur bike and car mechanic. Stripped down and rebuilt several small capacity bikes in the past. I appreciate that many people join a forum like this looking for information on how to make their bike go faster. I am basically just looking to set my bike at its optimal level, as the supplying dealer has clearly failed to do so!
Hi, I just want to say that the Zontes' are assembled at the dealer's not delivered prebuilt. So issues like loose shock mounts, missing washers etc. are the fault of the dealer, not the manufacturer.
I have a Zontes Tiger, and while I agree that the headlights are a bit naff, the general build is good, i've clocked up 6,000 km in a year and only had problem with the cheap spark plug so far.