hackrider Posted June 18, 2012 Report Share Posted June 18, 2012 Just got a Cota 349 so I'm new here. I would like to find out what year my 349 was made? 51m17116. It is registered as a 1976 but they didn't start until 1979. It appears as an early one as it has a red tank with a tube guage on the right side. Has no spark so trouble shooting is in order. thanks for any info. Hackrider Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_ Posted June 18, 2012 Report Share Posted June 18, 2012 Hi and welcome It looks as if it is from 1980 http://www.montesaweb.com/secciones/detalles.aspx?id=93 For 1981 the 349 colour scheme changed to white tank and red frame. You might be able to get an accurate date from Sandifords (http://www.jimsandiford.co.uk/) who were one of the main importers and who can supply a dating certificate if it was one that they brought in. Good luck with the bike! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hackrider Posted June 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2012 Thanks for the info. I ordered a certificate. Hack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hackrider Posted June 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2012 Sandiford declined to date the 349 because they only research bikes they imported. Mine was imported to the USA so more searching to do. Hack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belldane Posted June 23, 2012 Report Share Posted June 23, 2012 Try Jared Bates at southwestmontesa.com. He should be able to tell you the year of the bike by the engine number Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kombivan Posted December 11, 2012 Report Share Posted December 11, 2012 It will be a 1979 or 1980 check the numbers at www. southwestmontesa.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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