Ossa MAR '74

[Rod]

Does anyone know of aftermarket footpegs that are wider then the originals ?

Kawasaki KX ('97-'07) footpegs fit with basic home handyman mods, when fitted with some Ossa Engineering return springs the result is better then I'd hoped for.

[David Lahey]

Rod did you need to reshape the kickstart to use those pegs?

[chippy]

David,
Thank you for posting up this process. I have just found out that one of the ' twins' tanks leaks around the very back of the tank near the seat. Only a slight leak, but I will need to put a coating inside. So before a paint job, I'll be heading to a marine shop tomorrow.

Chippy

[Rod]

Rod did you need to reshape the kickstart to use those pegs?

I probably should have said,' happy with the result except for having to fold up the footpeg for starting'.

Modifying the kick start lever is something I might look into.

[Rod]

Hi Chippy,

This Caswell stuff is available from Vic. I haven't used it yet but have read on forums that it's OK. About $75 + postage.

http://www.caswellplating.com.au/store/ ... ank-sealer

[chippy]

Rod,
After doing some more research, I have found KBS Coatings do a motorcycle repair coating kit and have agents around Brisbane and Ipswich. They appear to have a very good product and the kit is $60. I'll have enough to do a few tanks as the small kit will do tanks up to 20 litres....
I will probably buy a kit today.

Chippy

[Rod]

My MAR mk2 has 14mm top shock mount posts and 12mm bottom posts, is that standard ? Don Newell, who sells the Falcon shocks tells me that 12mm top and bottom is the norm for the MAR. Maybe my top mounts have been modified by a previous owner but all the welds around these posts look original, it's got me stumped!
Next time anyone has a shock off their and a set of verniers handy could you measure the post diameters please and let me know of your findings. Don suggested he could drill out the top rubbers/bushes to 14mm to make them fit, but if I'm going to fork out nearly $400 for a new set of Falcons I want them to fit straight on with no modifications.

[David Lahey]

My frame is a 1974/75 Explorer and the top mounts are bigger diameter than the bottom mounts. I bought steel-bodied trial classic 360mm Falcons and drilled the top end bushes bigger. Yes bottom mounts are 12mm.
Tops probably 14mm but have not measured them since drilling them out 8 years ago and don't remember. Will measure tomorrow if no-one else answers.
Sounds like Falcons from Don have come down in price since 8 years ago

[Rod]

Your a champ David, thanks for reply. $395 Don tells me. I'm going to take the bike to him on Monday and we'll see how things fit, or don't fit.

[David Lahey]

top mounts are 15mm diameter. Photo coming if I can get my phone to cooperate