Ossa SDR basket case

[Tossa]

Some days in your life turn into diamonds.  During the week a gentleman rang me and offered me an Ossa Pioneer basket case for free.  I thought why not, almost finished the Rickman Zundapp, no spare cash to buy anything, might at least have a look.  My bottom jaw almost hit the floor when I got this

decals

exhaust and other bits


air cleaner, bash plate, wiring lights


motor complete was running


new seat, tank badges


frame powder coated and wheels, forks all done


all the fibreglass needs painting etc


chromed parts and rear brake

[tony27]

Now that really is a good day. Looks like bar the bodywork most of the work is done

[Tossa]

Now that really is a good day. Looks like bar the bodywork most of the work is done

from what I can see it's paint, motor and electrics to be done

[cyclegod]

That bike was on Gumtree a coulpe of years ago, I nearly bought it.

[llewdaert]

Pardon my ignorance
But are these good things?
I have one in my shed and I know little about them?
So any information or opinions would be appreciated.
Cheers
james

[Tossa]

a very reliable enduro bike back in the day

[r4brightred]

That's a great score. Can't beat the price. When I was a young kid my dad had a SDR. He owned it from 1975-1980. Then he moved on to his first four stroke, a XR250. I'll always have a soft spot for that bike. Good luck with the rebuild.

[80-85 husky]

don't what ever you do split the motor with out taking carefull note of the shims on the crank shaft. do not lose their order and sequence ( like I did....)

[Tossa]

thanks for that

[80-85 husky]

read the manual on engine assembly and you will see how important that is. I wish i had RTFM'd

[geoff]

Just drop it off at my place Barry, you know it's too complicated for you!!

[Tossa]

it's not a four stroke!!!