I bought one of the first to arrive in Australia and the first thing I fitted to it was a compression release to the second plug hole. It transformed the way it coped with slippery downhill sections. Like an exhaust brake on a truck or regen on an electric bike. A big strong hand on the tail of the bike with no wheel lockup!👍
Very rare , but saw one in Golcar UK in the late 70’s infant that got me interested in trials bikes , other rare bikes was Italjet and Kawasaki trials, popular ones was Bultaco, Montesa, Yamaha TY, Susuki Beamish, Honda TL, Then Fantic started around the 80’s which produced more power from a smaller engine, Bernie Schreiber works italjet ended up in Huddersfield in the UK with different colours to the product bike and the gear selecter on the opposite side.
I bought a new 72 Pioneer at 17 years old. It made me feel capable of competing in a European ISDT. Until you've ridden an Ossa there's no explaining them to anyone.
Later in the '70's Honda XRs used the engine as a stressed part of the frame. I nearly bought an Ossa Pioneer back in the day, I remember. Handsome bikes.
I have restored an ossa Explorer (same as mar but 2 seats and more gas tank). Super fun bike, no limit to go to the top of mountains, slowly but never stops, really love it.
In 1971 I spent my life savings on an OSSA Pioneer. That bike and the friends I rode with, (most are still around) gave me an inexpressible amount of joy. The twin needle IRZ was trouble free. Last year (2022) I bought a '72 MAR and an Explorer. Both need work. Today I feel more motivated. Thanks for that!!! Edit: I got my kerosene heater working & swept the leaves out of my garage. That's a step in the right direction!
Thanks Jeff! I feel lucky! I like the carefully place brake pedal too... except when my muddy boot slips off of it and I bail sliding down a steep hill 😆
Even though l consider myself a Bultaco guy, Ossa built some of the most beautiful bikes ever. The MAR and the Phantom motocrossers among the best looking of all time and incredibly competitive too.
Back in 94 I found one of those bikes buried so I dug it up frame was destroyed but not the engine so knowing nothing about it I started to take it apart it had a chain connecting the clutch to the crankshaft and 2 holes for the sparkplug I could never find out any info on it but I always remembered the clover on the side for some reason I just thought about it and that's how I came to finally find out it was an OSSA all these years it just came back to me crazy huh
Hot dog! I was able to recall what the MAR stood for w/o looking it up or listening in! I think I was selling Cycle News around that time. I remember a dealer brought a cut away Ossa engine to the vocational school I attended. Somehow the dual needle Amal carb wandered away from the engine. That did not make the machine trades instructor/OSSA dealer happy. I don't know what the kid who took it ever did with it. He said he thought it'd work on the BSA he had.
Nice bike, I love vintage everything! Just wondering, what is the benefit of low compression and heavier flywheel, is it more predictable/steady throttle response and more low end torque?
The four leaf clover is a nice touch. The bike sounded really cool when you buzzed by on the road. I'll admit I don't really get the trials thing, but I've never actually done it. Maybe I'd understand if I tried it.
Give it a shot, you might like it! The seemingly four leaf clover is actually not a four leaf clover 😁 I will post a Short this week explaining what it is 👍
The Spanish 2 strokes were the best trials bikes...I had a 350 Sherpa T. Learn to use the flywheels with a shut throttle, that's where the traction comes from. A mate of mine had an Ossa 250...and fitted a KT250 engine in it ! Well, easier to find than an Ossa engine.
I’ve always thought that the Ossa MAR was one of the most beautiful dirt bikes ever made. Great video! Thanks for Sharing!!
Thanks for watching!
I bought one of the first to arrive in Australia and the first thing I fitted to it was a compression release to the second plug hole. It transformed the way it coped with slippery downhill sections. Like an exhaust brake on a truck or regen on an electric bike. A big strong hand on the tail of the bike with no wheel lockup!👍
Right on!
Very rare , but saw one in Golcar UK in the late 70’s infant that got me interested in trials bikes , other rare bikes was Italjet and Kawasaki trials, popular ones was Bultaco, Montesa, Yamaha TY, Susuki Beamish, Honda TL, Then Fantic started around the 80’s which produced more power from a smaller engine,
Bernie Schreiber works italjet ended up in Huddersfield in the UK with different colours to the product bike and the gear selecter on the opposite side.
Bill. You’ve got some skills. Fantastic stuff with your pops and son! Great stuff!
Thanks so much Mick!!
Had one. Miss it.
Fantastic machines
Agreed!
Spanish two strokes got a sound of their own, love it.
That's for sure!
When I think this channel can't get any better, keep up the good work .
Thanks for the kind words Martin!
Nice bike! I can't wait to see how you did.
Coming soon!
I bought a new 72 Pioneer at 17 years old. It made me feel capable of competing in a European ISDT. Until you've ridden an Ossa there's no explaining them to anyone.
You said it Kyle!
i have one. It's the most beautiful and funny bike i rode. Thanks for this pictures.
Right on!
Later in the '70's Honda XRs used the engine as a stressed part of the frame. I nearly bought an Ossa Pioneer back in the day, I remember. Handsome bikes.
Quadropeds seem indifferent😊
Beautiful bike in great condition, interesting technical info too. You're living my dream! Great job, thanks👍
Haha thanks! The goats are the true Trials champions!
I have restored an ossa Explorer (same as mar but 2 seats and more gas tank). Super fun bike, no limit to go to the top of mountains, slowly but never stops, really love it.
Very cool!
In 1971 I spent my life savings on an OSSA Pioneer. That bike and the friends I rode with, (most are still around) gave me an inexpressible amount of joy. The twin needle IRZ was trouble free.
Last year (2022) I bought a '72 MAR and an Explorer. Both need work. Today I feel more motivated.
Thanks for that!!!
Edit: I got my kerosene heater working & swept the leaves out of my garage. That's a step in the right direction!
I appreciate your "jibber jabbering "! You are always upbeat and interesting.
Very fun presentation!
Haha thanks Paul! Appreciate that.
Awesome!! I love it when these videos inspire!
that is one gorgeous bike. You are lucky to own that. I like the way they really tucked away the rear brake pedal
Thanks Jeff! I feel lucky! I like the carefully place brake pedal too... except when my muddy boot slips off of it and I bail sliding down a steep hill 😆
Nice video and bike! Years ago I had one of them similar to yours but mine was pretty beat up and worn out.
As long as they run good! Thanks for watching!
Even though l consider myself a Bultaco guy, Ossa built some of the most beautiful bikes ever. The MAR and the Phantom motocrossers among the best looking of all time and incredibly competitive too.
The orange & black Pioneer with white pinstriping was nice too!
@@savage22bolt32 Agreed!
Would love to ride a Phantom one day!
Back in 94 I found one of those bikes buried so I dug it up frame was destroyed but not the engine so knowing nothing about it I started to take it apart it had a chain connecting the clutch to the crankshaft and 2 holes for the sparkplug I could never find out any info on it but I always remembered the clover on the side for some reason I just thought about it and that's how I came to finally find out it was an OSSA all these years it just came back to me crazy huh
That is crazy!
Gran moto. Algo más corta que sus competidoras, con lo que eso conlleva. En España es complicado encontrarlas por menos de 3500€.
Muy buen video ✌️✌️
Muchas gracias!
My son and I really enjoy your channel. Just curious if you ever feature vintage Japanese bikes?
Hot dog! I was able to recall what the MAR stood for w/o looking it up or listening in! I think I was selling Cycle News around that time. I remember a dealer brought a cut away Ossa engine to the vocational school I attended. Somehow the dual needle Amal carb wandered away from the engine. That did not make the machine trades instructor/OSSA dealer happy. I don't know what the kid who took it ever did with it. He said he thought it'd work on the BSA he had.
😆
Had one but it got stolen. Of all the bikes I rode it was the most fun
So fun!
Considering it still has the joresa chain on it, that thing is pretty original
Good eye!!
Nice bike, I love vintage everything! Just wondering, what is the benefit of low compression and heavier flywheel, is it more predictable/steady throttle response and more low end torque?
Loe it!
The four leaf clover is a nice touch. The bike sounded really cool when you buzzed by on the road. I'll admit I don't really get the trials thing, but I've never actually done it. Maybe I'd understand if I tried it.
It's a balancing act. Just another way to have fun on 2 wheels!
Give it a shot, you might like it! The seemingly four leaf clover is actually not a four leaf clover 😁 I will post a Short this week explaining what it is 👍
The “clover” is actually a film real wheel. Ossa made movie cameras before motorcycles
The Spanish 2 strokes were the best trials bikes...I had a 350 Sherpa T. Learn to use the flywheels with a shut throttle, that's where the traction comes from. A mate of mine had an Ossa 250...and fitted a KT250 engine in it ! Well, easier to find than an Ossa engine.
Viva Espana! 😆
I have 1972 sherpa t350 number 15 ride it a lot all so have honda 1972 Honda tl 250 love vintage trails great video