What ever happened to Ossa? 75 Ossa Super Pioneer, CL, nj

[chuck peterson]

https://cnj.craigslist.org/mcy/d/1975-ossa-super-pioneer/6377020676.html

[brider]

Wow, that's cool.

Back in my heyday in Michigan, a buddy had an Ossa with fiberglass tank and body work if my fuzzy memory is correct, and with it's short suspension, it was perfect for an ice-racer project. He put trials-type tires on it with sheet-metal screws in the studs, and we'd race it with a bunch of other guys on a frozen lake with an oval plowed out. Since it was so low on horsepower it was almost impossible to break the rear wheel out and do a powerslide, but I recall leaning that rascal almost until the handlebars dragged and the tires still held. I did, of course, loose it a few times, and I'd just go sliding into the snowbank.

In those days nobody had special riding gear or cold-weather-gear, and nobody cared about nutrition or hydration. We wore what coats, gloves, and sledding-type facemasks that grandma gave us when we were 10, and our Sorels, and warmed up in a van parked on the lake with a case of beer. We were usually frozen solid in short order, but had fun anyway.

It also was much colder and snowier, so that you could count on a lake being frozen solid for a long time. I keep in touch with friends from back home, and it's like everywhere else now here in the Northeast; warmer, slushier, no snow for tracking deer in dear season, frozen lakes are not as plentiful.

[Guzzistajohn]

Growing up riding trials we always Called OSSA Oh Shit Stuck Again. But then I was on a BULTACO

[roadscum]

My '70 (?) OSSA pioneer, da orange one,  was the best of breed in it's day. Plastic tank and plastic trail piece took well to duct tape.
A buddy and I drove to NJ to pick up the 1st two that came into the USA.
Ahhhh the good old days.

Paul

[clubman]

OSSA, Bultaco, and Montesa all went down the tubes in the early 80's as a result of economic conditions, demand, and most of all repressive Spanish gov. regulations of the Franco administration.
I MX'd on a Stiletto (stolen) and a Phantom both very successfully . They were dead nuts reliable and required less maintenance than any of the other race bikes I owned.
I restored a '72 M.A.R. (trialer) 13 yrs.ago and repainted it last yr. Sold it at the Vegas auction in Jan. It was bought by and is now on display at the Barber museum.
Currently building a "street tracker" based on an Explorer/Super Pioneer/Stiletto (yeah I know, eclectic is a polite description).

 
Glad that Super Pioneer is too far away, looks nice.

[roadscum]

OSSA, Bultaco, and Montesa all went down the tubes in the early 80's as a result of economic conditions, demand, and most of all repressive Spanish gov. regulations of the Franco administration.
I MX'd on a Stiletto (stolen) and a Phantom both very successfully . They were dead nuts reliable and required less maintenance than any of the other race bikes I owned.
I restored a '72 M.A.R. (trialer) 13 yrs.ago and repainted it last yr. Sold it at the Vegas auction in Jan. It was bought by and is now on display at the Barber museum.
Currently building a "street tracker" based on an Explorer/Super Pioneer/Stiletto (yeah I know, eclectic is a polite description).

 
Glad that Super Pioneer is too far away, looks nice.

The Japanese manufactures also contributed to the demise of not only the Spanish marques, but all the other European marques as well. Shame really.

Paul

[canuck750]

The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame is auctioning off a very special OSSA Pioneer - pictures here

http://www.classicbikeexchange.com/classicbike%20SALE1.htm

Occasionally motorcycles are donated to the Canadian Motorcycle Hall Of Fame in lieu of cash. One such motorcycle is being offered for sale to the highest bid at the HOF Induction Banquet on November 04, 2017.
The motorcycle is a 1971 250cc Ossa Pioneer. Serial: 301641.
 This bike has some serious history and certainly deserves to be restored to an original state.
 The motorcycle is one of two; specially prepared by Clasen Motors for Canadian ISDT Riders in 1971.
 The riders were Helmut Clasen and the owner of this particular bike; Ray Boasman. Boasman won a silver medal at Isle of Mann and the ISDT scrutiny markings are still visible in many places. 
 The bike is probably 90% complete, last licensed in 1978 and was prepared for long term storage in 2006. Be advised that the purchase of this motorcycle represents much more than simply buying an old bike. Proceeds from these sales go directly towards the CMHOF Induction Banquet and Reunion where Canadian Motorcycle Legions are acknowledged and honoured each year. This bike will sell to the highest bid at the CMHOF induction ceremony.
CMHOF-Induction Ceremony, Nov 05, 2017, Sheraton Toronto Airport Hotel & Conference Center.
  For tickets; www.canmoto.ca

[Chesterfield]

OSSA, Bultaco, and Montesa all went down the tubes in the early 80's as a result of economic conditions, demand, and most of all repressive Spanish gov. regulations of the Franco administration.
I MX'd on a Stiletto (stolen) and a Phantom both very successfully . They were dead nuts reliable and required less maintenance than any of the other race bikes I owned.
I restored a '72 M.A.R. (trialer) 13 yrs.ago and repainted it last yr. Sold it at the Vegas auction in Jan. It was bought by and is now on display at the Barber museum.
Currently building a "street tracker" based on an Explorer/Super Pioneer/Stiletto (yeah I know, eclectic is a polite description).

 
Glad that Super Pioneer is too far away, looks nice.

That's cool!