alchemy84 Posted June 15, 2014 Report Share Posted June 15, 2014 Hello everyone, new to the site, just introduced myself in the intro section and now thought I would share with you all my project. I picked up a rough but almost all there Cota 247 late last year. It was half buried in the mud and everything, except a few oil coated spots, was covered in corrosion, however I saw an opportunity to make a nice rideable bike. I became hooked on trials riding after riding a friends Honda tl125 in competition and needed one of my own. The only things that appear missing on the bike are front brake internals and the toolbox lid. I picked up things like rubbers and gaskets from inMotion a few months back and have been cleaning and painting everything piece by piece. According to the Rocky Mountain Montesa's "evolution of the cota" page I found my bike was made between Dec1971 and Feb1972. So I will start off with showing you all a picture and then maybe I can move onto a few question if have since this has been pretty long winded already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alchemy84 Posted June 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2014 Messed up the picture upload, here's the picture now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lineaway Posted June 15, 2014 Report Share Posted June 15, 2014 That brings back memories, I had a `71 and my dad had a `72. Good luck on the rebuild. It does not look too bad considering the age. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pro sport Posted June 16, 2014 Report Share Posted June 16, 2014 Hi Jim My first Montesa was a 69 mk2, then i had a 73 model with the smaller brake drums. Now i have a 75 mk4b If your still looking for a front brake plate they always come up on ebay, even new old stock and brake shoes. any questions ask away. Enjoy your Montesa Cheers Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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