Ossa MAR '74

[Rod]

I'd like to find a new 12mm rear axle for my MAR, it's only slightly bent but the thread is a bit sad. Haven't seen any available on the Ossa websites I know of. Ross Grimsey mentioned something about Suzuki TS 185 axles maybe fitting. Anyone had any experience finding something that fits?

[mrgor]

Hello, Have successfully Sealed an Ossa MAR and Ossa Super Pioneer Petrol Tanks using the Caswell Sealer products.
Go to http://www.caswellplating.com.au/store
Like Many products, if you FOLLOW the INSTRUCTIONS EXACTLY, you will get the desired result.
We did and it worked,
Ron S

[Rod]

Thanks Ron, I did buy the Caswell Tank Sealer kit but never got to apply it due to my own stupidity. I followed their instructions regarding acetone and Tek screws to clean and roughen the inside of the tank, foolishly I left some acetone in the tank overnight and it ate through the fibreglass resin. Now my tank leaks like a sieve(never refitted it to bike) as it was obvious the damage I'd done. Awaiting a new tank from Steve Eastham in Vic. My Caswell kit sits on the workbench unused.

[Rod]

I'd like to find a new 12mm rear axle for my MAR, it's only slightly bent but the thread is a bit sad. Haven't seen any available on the Ossa websites I know of. Ross Grimsey mentioned something about Suzuki TS 185 axles maybe fitting. Anyone had any experience finding something that fits?

Found this on ebay from NZ for anyone chasing a rear axle.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/OSSA-Titanium-R ... 58cb4ad093

[Ross Grimsey]

I used a Yamaha CT1 rear axle on my Ossa, Think i had to change the wheel bearings to suit the thicker axle, Didnt help much, they still bent !