OSSA was a Spanish firm that offered a wide variety of dirt bikes to cover anything that an off-road enthusiast could want to do. The Pioneer was OSSA’s enduro bike, though realistically the pavement experience was limited to putting around in town. In the dirt, it was quite capable for something that was street legal. In fact, in a 1969 Cycle World review, a “staff member was so impressed with the test bike, he bought an identical OSSA of his own.”
In 1975, OSSA replaced the Pioneer with the Super Pioneer, which was the lightest production enduro bike at the time (209 pounds dry). A period Cycle World review concluded that “there is no question that the Super Pioneer is a better bike than its predecessor, but it is far from the ideal motorcycle. Like the Pioneer, it’s suited to the occasional competitor and is perfect for the rider who wants to play on the weekends with a bike that requires little maintenance.”
To keep up with larger motors being introduced by their competition, OSSA quickly updated the model to become the Super Pioneer 350 – though the name was a little optimistic as the 32 horsepower two-stroke engine actually displaced 302cc.
Manufactured in April 1977, this example is VIN: 531337, Engine #: 531337.
The odometer shows 1,105 miles.
Maintenance:
In preparation for the listing, the seller had us perform a safety inspection. Our service department notes the following on their condition report:
Gas Tank Internal Condition: Dirty
Engine Oil Level: Moderate
Engine Oil Quality: Dark (Age Unknown)
2T Oil Level: N/A
Coolant Level: N/A
Coolant Quality: N/A
Front Hydraulic Fluid Level: N/A
Front Hydraulic Fluid Quality: N/A
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Level: N/A
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Quality: N/A
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Level: N/A
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Quality: N/A
Final Drive Condition: Dirty
Headlight High Beam: Unknown
Headlight Low Beam: Unknown
Passing Light: Unknown
Parking Light: N/A
Turn Signals: N/A
Tail Light: Unknown
Brake Light (Front Switch): Unknown
Brake Light (Rear Switch): Unknown
Plate Light: Unknown
Horn: Unknown
Kill Switch: Ok
Brake Pad % Remaining Front: Drum Brake Ok
Brake Pad % Remaining Rear: Drum Brake Ok
Forks: Ok
Shock/s: Ok
Tire Date Code Front: Pre-Date Code
Tire Date Code Rear: Pre-Date Code
Tire % Remaining Front: 75%
Tire % Remaining Rear: 75%
Tire Press. Front: 20 PSI
Tire Press. Rear: 22 PSI
Battery Standing Voltage: None
Charging Voltage @ 4k RPM: Unknown
Running Condition: Kick No Start
Test Ride Completed: None Taken
Test Ride Distance: N/A
Notes:
-Paint is in poor shape on tank and surrounding area
-Rear Shock Bushings have completely failed and disintegrated
-Tires are out of date spec and are dry rotted
-No Carburetor Airbox Boot
-Air Filter has Disintegrated
-No Oil Tank/ Premix Only
-Electrical to be checked with bike running
Recommendations:
-Fiberglass tank needs to be cleaned
-Gearbox oil change
-Front and Rear Tires with Tubes
-Throttle Cable Replacement
-No Start Diagnostic/Carburetor Service
-Carburetor Boot
-Air Filter Replacement
-Chain Replacement
Modifications:
Per the seller, this bike is stock.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Pirelli motocross tires that have aged out.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album in the “Photos” tab for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Currently located in Panorama City, California, (please make an appointment for an inspection) this OSSA is offered on a Bill of Sale only. Have any Super Pioneer stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
