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Thanks I think they are original as I can't see makers nsme

Can you refurb 1973 shocks? There is no damping left on mine!!!! If not what to replace with Thanks

Wow thats really nice. Was hoping for between 1500 and 2K. Spent over 800 on engine rebuild.Maybe I will keep it.

I am thinking of selling my cota 247 and don't know what to ask. It has had a full engine rebuild with new bearings, piston and rebore. Also has had rear wheel rebuild and new tyres. New Amal carb. It is road registered and MOTD. Looks a bit tatty but mechanically Excellant. What is it worth Thanks

Thanks will give it a go

Sorry it's a 247 cota

Rookie mistake, took the rear and front wheels off for work on them and didn't note how the washers, spacers and bearings go Can anyone help? Thanks Sorry forgot to say it's a 1974 vita 247

Wow That looks really good, the whole bike I mean. Black and silver sets it off well

Thanks I think I will try and make one

Can I use stick on yellow letters for my numberplate on a 1974 cota

Thanks guys got one Going to fit it under the tank near the coil and fit a kill switch at the same time

Hi I am putting a 1974 cota 247 back on the road. I am fitting an electric horn and it has a speedo and number plate. My question is do I need a chainguard to pass the MOT Thanks

Hi guys Where would I get a new condenser from as going to fit it under the tank It's a 1970s Cora 247 Thanks

Thanks for that feetupfan. may give it a go. I only want to use the bike very occassionally, bit of green lane stuff nothing strenuous.

Hi Ive found that its the main bearings that are knackered so have ordered the bearings and gaskets to repair. A friend of mine who has had Montesas says you can change the mains without splitting the cases with heat and pulling them out. Has anyone tried this??? Advive would be great Thanks Hugh

Thanks Baldilocks. Is any verticle play in the big end acceptable? as i can only feel a bit of movement.

Got it thats great thanks

Dave I clicked on that link and it wouldnt work any ideas Thanks

Thanks for that

Thanks Dave that link would be great. Looked for the bearing from inmotion, they sell con rod and bearings complete on their website so have asked if they sell bearings separately.

Hi guys Help please. Got my old 1973 cota 247 running and ticking over, but it sounds like a bag of nails. Took head and barrel off and there is some play on big and little ends so strip down and rebuild required. Is there an information guide how to do this as I have no manual. Also can I still get the gaskets and bearings.? Thanks

Thanks for the help guys, pilot jet at fault.

Thanks pro sport for the offer of help

Thanks foe that help guys. I agree it looks like a pilot jet problem. I will buy some carb cleaner and a guitar string and have another go. I fitted a decompression lever a few weeks ago, how do I use it? Am I right in kicking it over a couple of times with the lever to prime it then give it a kick with full compression? Will keep you guys informed of progress. Thanks again

Hi New to this group and need some help please. I've recently bought a 1970s montesa 247cota and having problems getting it running. I first had it firing occasionally, then the throttle got stuck and it fired and revved until I turned the fuel off. Now I can start it after squirting easy start into the inlet, it fires after second kick but will not run for more than a few seconds. I've tried opening the throttle, screwing the pilot jet screw in or out to no avail. It has an amal carb with push tickler thingy to get the fuel through. What do people think, is it a blocked pilot jet or any other ideas please. Thanks