charliechitlins Posted September 17, 2011 Report Share Posted September 17, 2011 21M25425 Has some different stuff from my '74 which is also a 21M. Clutch arm on top, different engine covers, Amal carb... The guy I got it from tied it down to bring it home and when he took the straps off, the forks stayed collapsed. Any Ideas. The seat/tank is a WRECK. What are we doing with these things these days? I still figure I did OK. Buying bikes from rednecks is interesting. He took $375 and a 30-pack of Busch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy m Posted September 17, 2011 Report Share Posted September 17, 2011 http://www.bikepics.com/pictures/1514654/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charliechitlins Posted September 17, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2011 Looks almost right. Mine has plastic fenders. I couldn't say if they're correct for the bike, but they are Montesa fenders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
for artie Posted September 17, 2011 Report Share Posted September 17, 2011 (edited) It's a Cota 247 "C"....somewhat rare in the USA. Older Montesa forks will stick after sitting for a long time. Take them apart, use a broom handle and hammer to push out the damper rods. You will see the aluminum bushing on the damper rods have "swelled" and need to be turned down a wee bit. Looks like aftermarket shocks. The tank can be fixed, the rest of the bike is not bad. Does it run? The serial nimber 21M25425 25K+ that is a lot of 247 Cotas Nice find. Make it a runner and ride it. I'll give you $400 for it and two Busch 30 packs Edited September 18, 2011 by for artie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toofasttim Posted September 18, 2011 Report Share Posted September 18, 2011 It's a 79. See: OzVMX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keychange Posted September 18, 2011 Report Share Posted September 18, 2011 looks like a bargain to me - well worth spending some time and money on - terrific little bike very versatile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagecota Posted September 18, 2011 Report Share Posted September 18, 2011 (edited) It's a 1978 Cota 247C 237cc Edited September 18, 2011 by vintageCota Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charliechitlins Posted September 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2011 Thanks, Shaun! So...how are we fixing these tanks these days? This ones cracked, delaminated, etc. Don't need beautiful, just so it doesn't leak. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keychange Posted September 19, 2011 Report Share Posted September 19, 2011 On 9/19/2011 at 1:18 AM, charliechitlins said: Thanks, Shaun! So...how are we fixing these tanks these days? This ones cracked, delaminated, etc. Don't need beautiful, just so it doesn't leak. Sammy Miller in UK has 348 tanks new - it looks close so may be able to modify. I got hold of a brand new tank and seat a guy had in his garage - it was a 247 unit but I still had to make rubber spacers for mounts as it was wider than the original. Try John@rmmontesa.com Rocky Mountain Montesa - John has been able to help we with several hard to find parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
for artie Posted September 19, 2011 Report Share Posted September 19, 2011 (edited) Caswell Tank Sealer Edited September 19, 2011 by for artie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toofasttim Posted September 19, 2011 Report Share Posted September 19, 2011 (edited) On 9/19/2011 at 1:38 AM, keychange said: it looks close so may be able to modify. Completely different. The seat base on the 348 points downwards, on the 247 it's horizontal. I think those tanks on SM are just the covers as per the UK model. *edit* yes it is: 348 tank cover Edited September 19, 2011 by TooFastTim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charliechitlins Posted September 22, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2011 On 9/17/2011 at 11:32 PM, for artie said: Does it run? Nice find. Make it a runner and ride it. I'll give you $400 for it and two Busch 30 packs The bike runs great! I think it has some hard miles....ridden hard and put away wet...but not many. Looking forward to getting her out in the woods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keychange Posted October 24, 2011 Report Share Posted October 24, 2011 If you are still looking for a tank replacement this came up today on ebay http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130591377465&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:AU:1123 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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