bridgwaterjohn Posted December 7, 2008 Report Share Posted December 7, 2008 The Kick start on my 247 cota is solid and will not kick over, however if i pull in the clutch it will. Has any body come across this problem before ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagecota Posted December 7, 2008 Report Share Posted December 7, 2008 Yes, your engine is probably siezed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon v8 Posted December 7, 2008 Report Share Posted December 7, 2008 Yes, your engine is probably siezed. Excellent ! And my Land Rover customers call me the "Grim Reaper" !! Say it like it is..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feetupfun Posted December 8, 2008 Report Share Posted December 8, 2008 Look on the bright side - at least the clutch plates aren't stuck together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belldane Posted December 11, 2008 Report Share Posted December 11, 2008 I came accross the same problem on a Montesa Enduro. I thought the motor had seized also but it turned out to be a stripped gear in the gearbox which had lodged itself between the main shaft and one of the gears in the box. Luckily no damage was done. I think the best thing to do is to take the head off, if the barrel does not come off after taking off the four sunken allen screw nuts then you have seized the motor. If it does come off and the motor will still not turn then it is an internal problem and you will have to the take the motor out and split the cases. Let me know if you need any help. I have done about 4 or 5 247's and may be able to put in my 2 bobs worth in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b40rt Posted December 11, 2008 Report Share Posted December 11, 2008 Yes, your engine is probably siezed. Are you very big, or is the bike really small. (father ted sort of question) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belldane Posted December 11, 2008 Report Share Posted December 11, 2008 John I had another think about your problem. Before you pull the head and barrel off like I advised you earlier, take the engine covers off and see if something has come adrift to stop the engine from turning. If there is a problem there it is most likely to be on the clutch side (left) as there are more bits and pieces that can come off and lodge themselves between the primary gear and the gears on the clutch basket. Anyway, see how you go. I am happy to help if you need any. It may be better if you contact me on my email address, belldane@skymesh.com.au as I get to messages quicker. Manuel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagecota Posted December 12, 2008 Report Share Posted December 12, 2008 (edited) Are you very big, or is the bike really small. (father ted sort of question) Yes, I'm 7'9" 425lbs. and that's a 247 Cota. No, of course I'm not. It's a Cota 25! Who's Father Ted? Edited December 12, 2008 by vintageCota Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b40rt Posted December 12, 2008 Report Share Posted December 12, 2008 Yes, I'm 7'9" 425lbs. and that's a 247 Cota. No, of course I'm not. It's a Cota 25! Who's Father Ted? http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=4Uer1EI56Rw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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