Problem solved. Turns out the clutch drain bolt is just long enough to bind on the gearchange mechanism if you use too thin a washer

Possibly. I just went to drain the oil, checked the shifter and it's freed up? Maybe something to do with engine heat?

Hi all, I'm working through a few issues on a cota 247 that I've had in storage for a while. The latest is a stiff/non-returning gearshift. I'm going to pop the cover off and have a look, but thought I'd ask if there was a common issue I should be looking for?

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So...after a previous attempt to get into trials in Brisbane with an RL250, I'm going to have another go now that I'm living in Launceston. I've picked up a nice cota 247, which only seems to need a brake and clutch cable. Speed and Sport seem to have a decent range of parts, any other suppliers I ...

Thanks mate, it looks like I'm sorted. I did look into the other options you mentioned and most of them had cush drive hubs.

Still looking?

Most, if not all of those parts are available through ebay and the like, and you'll save a motza over genuine. A lot of the aftermarket parts, like magura levers etc would be cheaper and better quality than original.

99.9% of all the bolts, bearings and seals you need can be sourced from your local ...

Is there anyone coming up for the nats via wollongong that could possibly bring a bike (in parts) up for some petrol money?

Has anyone got a usable spare they'd part with?

whitehillbilly wrote:I would guess wool, but which animal ????

whitehillbilly

Mammoth?