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[Spencer]

I bought a basket case Montesa 247 Cota today. Frame and motor number is 21M2105. How can I find out what year it is? It is missing the body work and I need to know what body work to get.

[belldane]

Hello

I have of few old 247's where is the gear shift? And what do you mean by where is the body work?

[Spencer]

It shifts on the right. It was missing the bodywork (tank and seat combo) when I got it. I know that there were several versions with the 21M prefix.

[vintageCota]

Best guess on the production date is June 1970.
Here's a photo of what it should look like, this being a '72 the only real difference is the rear shocks. Yours should have chome covers over the tops.
http://tinyurl.com/Cota247

[Spencer]

Thank you.

[montesa]

Spencer, on Dec 28 2009, 03:46 PM, said:

I bought a basket case Montesa 247 Cota today. Frame and motor number is 21M2105. How can I find out what year it is? It is missing the body work and I need to know what body work to get.

Hello Spencer, I also have a Montesa Cota 247 that I would like to restore. it is almost a complete bike minus the clutch lever, cables and front fender. I am located in Clovis, NM and I come to Lubbock often. Have you had any luck finding someone in Lubbock who works on Montesa?? Let me know if you find out anything please. Have a great day!