Hi, I have a Bing Carb fitted to my Ossa TR 350 1977 which in spite of new Seals and bowl Gasket leaks fuel over my nice fresh engine enamel.
Does anyone know of a replacement alternative, a knowlagable friend said he used a 'Kawasaki KMX 125' item with good performance and no leaks, Any advice most welcome.
2 get an mot for the bike (can be done on the frame no.)
3 get a dating certificate from somebody like roy bacon to confirm its age
4 get a cover note on the frame number (most insurance co.s wont like doing this so a specialist classic insurer will be best, thogh at best you'll only be able to get one for 28 days so dont buy the insurance until the day befor eyou nip down to the local licensing office)
5 go to your local DVLA office equipped with all the above and the application form thats on the dvla website ( dont go on a monday dont go near the start or end of the month dont go anywhere near a new registration letter/number day) be prepared to spend up to 4 hours in the place
6 take the cash for first registration
7 be prepared for them to say we wont to come and have a look at it and they will make an appintment with you to view the bike ( this is not strictly part of the process in certain centres they will insist on seeing the bike (leeds) at others (manchester) I've never been asked and they look at you like an alien if you mention it. Either way all that happens is a bloke/ lady/copper comes and says lets have a look at this frame no. wheres the engine no. then thier on thier way and you get the reg no. and tax disc back in the post.
i have done all the above in one day (last may) I have also had it take up to a month all in.. good luck.
Thanks 'totalshell' for a clear and precise explination, I will let you know how I get on,
Just thought I would add our OSSA to this thread, 6 month ago My Son Scott and myself started to restore an OSSA TR 350, we finished it just this week.
Here are a couple of pictures but you can see the whole Restoration on our little web site www.OSSA-restoration.piczo.com
We have had a great time and a rewarding experience, we cant wait to start the next Project.
Vaughan & Scott.
Can see the pics? whats the next project you decided yet?
When I get some Dosh together and if I can find a suitable MAR, thats what i would like to do but in the mean time i have a TY 250 at the back of the garage that i think i will start on.
Not going to get it to the same condition as the OSSA but get it good and safe enough to ride it without spending a fortune, well thats the plan.
Just thought I would add our OSSA to this thread, 6 month ago My Son Scott and myself started to restore an OSSA TR 350, we finished it just this week.
Here are a couple of pictures but you can see the whole Restoration on our little web site www.OSSA-restoration.piczo.com
We have had a great time and a rewarding experience, we cant wait to start the next Project.
We travelled a round trip of 510 miles, my first attendance, got to say I was a little disapointed at not seeing more restored, Finished bikes, however a got some nice cheap bits for the OSSA I am restoring.
The Bike for me was Steve Sell's OSSA MAR what a superb job I hope to achieve that level of finish on my next Project which will be a MAR.
Have a look at our current Project on our little web site, any comments, feedback most welcome.
I used a company called WELDSPEK in Ollerton, Notts to repair a broken fin on a Sherpa barrel and they did a first class job. Their number is 01623 835555. Speak to Dave Maddison, but phone after dinner.
I have no connection with Weldspek other than being a satisfied customer.
The Ossa is looking good. Well done to you and Scott.
Thanks Lad's I will have a go at getting the fins repaired i didnt know it was possible,
Been using this Brill site for some time now, signed up for a subscription, worth every penny Andy,
I have never rode a Trials bike in my life but I used to take my younger Brother around the North East in the late 70's on his Bult 125,
My Son Scott got into it 4 years ago and Im playing the Supporting role again, I love the Atmosphere, the People and I really need the weekly excersise.
The one thing I can participate in is our Restoration of a 1977 Ossa 350 We have been working on this since Sep06 and are just about to put all the pieces back together, I am going to make my Debute at age 53 this Spring on the easiest of easy courses that I can find.
You can take a look at our Ossa on a little web site I have put together to record the event.
In case you still need it the pushrod measurement is 112mm long and 5.7mm diameter (6mm?) Measured with a digital vernier. That is the length of one pushrod. There are two of them, both the same size. Don't know the diameter of the ball bearing that sits inbetween them as I couldn't find one but obviously 6mm will be the largerst it is.
Thanks for the advice Woody, I will get a Bash Plate from Steve, I have a dished sprockett the previous owner has fitted an extra bearing and reduced the outside spacer, I can return it to the original spec without too much trouble.
I would appreciate the measurements of the Push rod, for a good sized bag of Sweets im sure the Lad's in our Toolroom at work will knock me one up.
your just up the road from me,ime in middlesbrough,ive got a 70&74 model to get stuck into onece ive completed my 348 monty
Hi mk1, hope you dont mind if i pick your brains now and again, this is the first trials bike i have restored, Do you attend any of Weardale, Consett, trials.
Thanks for the advice everyone, it's my first attempt at restoration and its got me hooked iv'e already got a TY 250 1978 to start on next.
It's great to see a nice condition Twinshock being ridden, my Lad Scott would like to ride ours when it's done but he is only 16 and the rules nowadays wont let him.
I just use semi synthetic quite reasonably priced and I change it every 3rd outing, it comes out as clean as it went in and the bike has ran like a dream for the last year and a half.
Hi can anyone point me in the direction of a Supplier of an Ossa, "Clutch Actuating Plunger" for an Ossa TL 350 i am restoring.
Im located in Durham England.
Cheers,
P.S. I have a little web site to record my efforts, please take a look and if you have any advice or comments they will be appreciated. OSSA-restoration.piczo.com
Leaking Bing Carb
in Twinshock
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Thanks Totalshell & Woody, I will have another try with the Bing following Steps A to E if that doesnt work I will look for an Amal,
Appreciate the advice,
Vaughan.