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Marque Remarks => Spaniards (Bultaco, Ossa, Montesa etc) => Topic started by: smed on December 12, 2013, 03:42:31 pm

Title: Bike ID
Post by: smed on December 12, 2013, 03:42:31 pm
Can someone ID this for me Cheers :)

http://forum.ozvmx.com/index.php?topic=32459.0
Title: Re: Bike ID
Post by: cappra on December 12, 2013, 03:59:54 pm
1973 Cota 123.  1972 model had steel rims with the 17 x 20 inch wheel combo. Starting in 73' they fitted the standard 18 x 21 inch combo with alloy rims.
Looks like someone painted the tank. Should be red.
Title: Re: Bike ID
Post by: smed on December 12, 2013, 05:05:42 pm
Thank's,The frame is chrome or nickel plated,that wouldn't be original I'm guessing?
Where do you buy parts,it's running OK but things like mudguards,tank(It's leaking,can they be repaired successfully?) etc, any usefull websites? any help appreciated :)
Title: Re: Bike ID
Post by: cappra on December 12, 2013, 05:09:49 pm
Chrome or nickel plating is not original. Silver was the original colour. Fiberglass tanks can be repaired. If coating the inside, it's most important to get it as clean as possible.
Title: Re: Bike ID
Post by: David Lahey on December 12, 2013, 05:47:11 pm
I'm pretty sure we got some green-tanked trials Montesas here in the 1970s. Not saying this one was originally green but I'm sure I've seen green ones at trials in the 1970s in Queensland before anyone started repainting things weird colours