August 13, 201412 yr Hi everyone My names Steve,i live in Spain. Ive recently bought a part restored 247 for me and my son Dan to work on [ill try and post some pics]. Im just doing a dry build at the moment to see whats missing. My question is,does the exhaust header pipe have to be screwed into the barrel before the engine is secured. the engine is in at the moment and the screw in clamp is hitting the frame. Thanks Steve
August 13, 201412 yr Hi Steve, i have two 247's that i am rebuilding just now, i would think that the exhaust header should be able to be fitted or removed while the engine is in place, i removed my header and exhaust while the engine was in place. Could be that you may have to loosen the engine mount bolts so as to move the motor slightly to make things easier for fitting. cheers John.
August 13, 201412 yr Steve - it should just come straight off. There is a bolt near the carb on the inside and the threaded clamp / manifold . Maybe show us some pics. John - I'll try to post those footpegs mounts tomorrow. Cheers The Wobbler
August 13, 201412 yr John - I'll try to post those footpegs mounts tomorrow.CheersThe Wobbler Thanks Wobbler, getting the frame back from the powder coaters tomorrow so will be getting the rebuild on the go asap. John.
August 14, 201412 yr exhaust picture ....it just screws straight in John - the footpeg pictures + S3 hardrock pegs
August 14, 201412 yr Thanks Wobbler, will modify the second bike foot pegs as i have just got the first frame back from the powder coaters, I believe that kawasaki kdx200 pegs fit the existing brackets with a little grinding. I hope.
August 14, 201412 yr John - I wanted mine down and back. I'm sure you could do something with a Montesa 315 or beta hanger. Cheers The Wobbler
August 14, 201412 yr Author Thanks for the reply Wobbler confusion now reigns. Theres no way the exhaust clamp will screw in with engine bolted up,so ive lifted the engine the clamp fits. with the bike came a spare barrel and piston,the same clamp is too small for inlet. Have i got correct barrel on? did montesa change inlet sizes. the bike is a 77 matching nos 21m 246++ im waiting for the manual to arrive.it might shed some light on the situation. Ill try and post pics tomorrow Many thanks Steve
August 14, 201412 yr Just been given some S3 pegs to try to see if the could be made fit, good news is that it looks positive that they can be adapted. Here is the frame sitting beside bike number two.
August 14, 201412 yr That fresh frame looks like the start of something fantastic to me!! Beautiful! Mags
August 15, 201412 yr Keep tuned in Mags as that is my intention, pictures will follow as it progresses.
August 15, 201412 yr John- I think in motion do a tapered roller bearing for the headstock now. I'm going to change mine - much better then the loose ball bearing type. Looks good - but your other in the back ground doesn't look too shabby either !!!! Cheers As always the Wobbler
August 15, 201412 yr Author Hi The frame down tube.the inlet sits a little behind the tube making it impossible to screw clamp into the head????????? Cheers Steve
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