Southwest Montesa

Southwest Montesa Specializing in repair and restoration of 1966 - 1993 Montesa motorcycles. My first motorcycle was a Moto Beta 100. It didn't matter. Warren in 1975.

It was the Enduro model, as my Dad would not let me have the scrambler version! I took the lights off and gutted the exhaust anyway. I rode that thing around the fire roads in Medford Oregon for about a year and then graduated to an orange tank Cappra in 1968 and never looked back. Since then, I have been involved with Montesa motorcycles and was a Montesa mechanic for six years (1972-78) at Arizona Sport Cycles in Phoenix Arizona. I raced motocross and rode trials starting in 1970 and was the traveling mechanic for our shop-sponsored rider T.J. We raced at Rio Bravo, Saddleback Park, Indian Dunes, as well as all the tracks in Arizona (Canyon, ADR, Metro, ACP, Fastrack, Beeline, Mayer). I still ride trials (vintage and modern) and am actively involved in the local vintage and post vintage motocross scene in Arizona. I also semi-sponser three Montesa racers and fully sponsor an 80' VF 414. In 1992, I purchased my first inventory and began Southwest Montesa. I restored bikes, sold parts and built engines for people all over the world, as well as many A.V.D.R.A and A.H.R.M.A racers and trials competitors. In 2019, due to health reasons, I had to sell my inventory and retire. Southwest Montesa has been turned over to Marc Pape who can assist you with parts and engine rebuilds. About Marc Pape
I have been involved with vintage MX and trials since 1995. I have raced and ridden trials on several brands including many Montesa models over the years, both locally in Arizona with AVDRA and nationally with AHRMA. I have built engines and worked on the Montesa brand for well over 20 years. I sincerely enjoy seeing the brand on the road and track and it brings joy to see our beloved Spanish iron brought back to life. I do have a regular day job but will do my best to respond to e-mails and messages as quickly as possible. I can be reached on Facebook or at generationmx@msn.com

1975 Works 250. Ridden by Raymond Boven.
11/03/2025

1975 Works 250. Ridden by Raymond Boven.

Kalevi Vehkonen with the prototype VR.
10/09/2025

Kalevi Vehkonen with the prototype VR.

Hakan Andersson. 1977 VB 250.
10/08/2025

Hakan Andersson. 1977 VB 250.

10/02/2025
Southwest Montesa has a large stock of parts to keep your Montesa on 2 wheels. Let us know what you need.
10/02/2025

Southwest Montesa has a large stock of parts to keep your Montesa on 2 wheels. Let us know what you need.

Kalevi Vehkonen with the works 250.
09/22/2025

Kalevi Vehkonen with the works 250.

Take one Maico, change the down tube and motor mounts and you have a Montaico. I still have the motor. Ridden by Charles...
09/14/2025

Take one Maico, change the down tube and motor mounts and you have a Montaico. I still have the motor. Ridden by Charles Welk, aka Lambchops. Whereabouts unknown. The folks at Montesa in Los Angeles were not amused....Thanks to Glen Buckles for the only known photo of this "project"

Dutch motocross racer Jo Lammers, aboard his Montesa, readies for the 1973 Swiss 500cc World Championship Grand Prix rou...
09/14/2025

Dutch motocross racer Jo Lammers, aboard his Montesa, readies for the 1973 Swiss 500cc World Championship Grand Prix round in Payerne. Jo was a multi-time Dutch Motocross Champion, and he raced both the Trophee and Motocross des Nations as part of the team from the Netherlands.

Charles Welk (aka Lamb chops) on the 250 VR at the Arizona State fairgrounds. 1974.
09/08/2025

Charles Welk (aka Lamb chops) on the 250 VR at the Arizona State fairgrounds. 1974.

Southwest Montesa sponsored Mike Neal on the VF 414. Tucson motocross.
09/07/2025

Southwest Montesa sponsored Mike Neal on the VF 414. Tucson motocross.

Peter Lampuu. 1974 Trans AMA Carnegie, California
08/22/2025

Peter Lampuu. 1974 Trans AMA Carnegie, California

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