fish06 Posted February 25, 2014 Report Share Posted February 25, 2014 In my search for another twinshock project I've been offered an early 80's 248, it's a non runner but basically all there, any opinions on what to look out for on this model? strong vs weak points etc..? And I know it's subjective, but how do the early 80's Cota's measure up as a twinshock? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr nosh Posted March 1, 2014 Report Share Posted March 1, 2014 Hi. I'm currently building a 182 248 - red frame, white tank, road registered. Simple to work on, requires puller for mag flywheel. Spares fairly easy to come by, In Motion and Spanish specialists. Obviously not ridden it yet, but quite a few 248's early and late in our club. So still popular. Hope this helps. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kombivan Posted August 28, 2014 Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 248 and 349 are the same except the 248 is missing 100cc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vonhazza Posted August 29, 2014 Report Share Posted August 29, 2014 I had a 349 back in the early 80's, apart from very tight turns they are a very good handling bike with a long wheel base, check the top tube for cracks as the silver engine struts would work loose and cause cracking due to frame flex, during the 2 years I had mine it suffered no cracks but the struts did require regular attention but several other friends with the same machine did have problems so it worth being aware of the issue. That said I would love to have one again if one came my way, they were about the best looking bikes available at the time I bought mine new (IMO) plus Ulf Karlson had won the World Champs and Vesty the SSDT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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