ducman Posted October 25, 2014 Report Share Posted October 25, 2014 Well done,nice bike 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wobbler Posted October 28, 2014 Report Share Posted October 28, 2014 John- I could send you a fantic to do !!!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alchemy84 Posted November 1, 2014 Report Share Posted November 1, 2014 Here is my late 1971/early 1972 Montesa Cota 247 I have been refurbishing, still have a few things to finish like new rear shocks, cover my seat pan, and find the cam and lever for the front brake since they were missing when I picked it up. First pic is how I picked it up last year and second is how it sits today, it is rideable now. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnmartin247 Posted November 2, 2014 Report Share Posted November 2, 2014 This is my latest twinshock, bought yesterday and ready to tidy up. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lbhbul Posted November 2, 2014 Report Share Posted November 2, 2014 (edited) John. Tidy purchase, alloy or glass? Shifter on proper side, good brakes this way. Now you can do the tank bolt mod,(Bultaco thread). Regards Larry Edited November 2, 2014 by lbhbul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnmartin247 Posted November 2, 2014 Report Share Posted November 2, 2014 John. Tidy purchase, alloy or glass? Shifter on proper side, good brakes this way. Now you can do the tank bolt mod,(Bultaco thread). Regards Larry Hi Larry, it is a glass tank, but think that i an going to buy a plastic one while i decide what to do with this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guys Posted November 2, 2014 Report Share Posted November 2, 2014 Are there alloy tanks in that shape available? It's for my 159 wich now has a later model plastic tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scot taco Posted November 2, 2014 Report Share Posted November 2, 2014 Alchemy84,nice job on bringing the Monty back to life.I would really like to try one of those some day. Nice buy johnmartin,those are like finding hens teeth around here. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lbhbul Posted November 2, 2014 Report Share Posted November 2, 2014 John, The sad part about the plastic tanks we get here is they breathe just like the original mod 199 tanks. You cant paint or keep decals on them.... Try to repair the glass and line it like your fine 247. A plastic tank will require seat work also. Have a good day Larry 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b40rt Posted November 2, 2014 Report Share Posted November 2, 2014 This is my latest twinshock, bought yesterday and ready to tidy up. IMG_0629.JPG Just ride it ! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnmartin247 Posted November 2, 2014 Report Share Posted November 2, 2014 Just ride it ! That is the plan, but you canny beat a wee tidy up. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lbhbul Posted November 4, 2014 Report Share Posted November 4, 2014 John, Do it how you like, just be sure to ride and enjoy. Have a nice day Larry 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pschrauber Posted November 9, 2014 Report Share Posted November 9, 2014 Oh a very nice 199b, very sorted and to the mounted gas tank, IMHO certainly OK. The tank seems to be from an earlier model as mentioned and if thight and with no bubbles I would leave it as it is. The original tanks get's bubbles in the paint and the replika gas tanks made out of glassfiber; some of them are tolerant against the "modern" gas some sadly not. To the brake gear set up that is not my fashion espacially as all other bikes have the footbrake and gear lever on the other side, but if it's OK to you ... I would look up if everything is technical OK, especially the swing arm axle and bushes well greased the ball bearings at the steering steam works well, (often weared out), the oil seals of the fork get weard out quick too (in my experience) and a look at the brakes should be done too as they are a weak point, cause of the chrome plating inside and the brake shoes are sometimes not aligned to the drum. These were the main to look at areas in my experience. Engine is mostly bullet proof and tolerant to wear, the ignition here I would check the points and the ignition timing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lbhbul Posted November 9, 2014 Report Share Posted November 9, 2014 (edited) John, If you find a way to have a decent rear brake on the right side; Please advise. Have a good day Larry PS just saw the nice answer to above,see post on WES system this forum. Edited November 9, 2014 by lbhbul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnmartin247 Posted November 9, 2014 Report Share Posted November 9, 2014 Hi Larry, thinking of keeping the brake on the left as i don't have any other bikes to ride at the moment so there will be no confusion with the controls. Cheers John. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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