250 OSL (Obergestueurt Sport Luxus), had to look that up ! Pushrod enclosed OHV, and the doohickeys on the sides of the head are excentrics for setting the valves' clearances, pretty smart !
if it was my bike I would make a long seat, similar to what's on this bike- http://databikes.com/imgs/a/d/w/d/x/nsu__500_consul_consul_genuine_500_1953_1_lgw.jpg
sew a seat cover using distressed faux leather like this-
install a set of vintage mufflers with appropriate patina. hand buff and wax entire bike by hand till satisfied. leave off the lights and remove the side mount headlight ears. display on a valued rug as permanent safekeeping preservation and display. that would be great.
250 OSL (Obergestueurt Sport Luxus), had to look that up !
ReplyDeletePushrod enclosed OHV, and the doohickeys on the sides of the head are
excentrics for setting the valves' clearances, pretty smart !
Thanks! All the OSLs I could find had girder front ends. Something weird going on with this telescopic setup...
ReplyDeleteThe forks look to be NSU but later vintage.
ReplyDeleteThe source of my wisdom:
http://zhumoristenouveau.eklablog.com/nsu-251-osl-notre-gold-star-a127291844
if it was my bike I would make a long seat, similar to what's on this bike- http://databikes.com/imgs/a/d/w/d/x/nsu__500_consul_consul_genuine_500_1953_1_lgw.jpg
ReplyDeletesew a seat cover using distressed faux leather like this-
https://www.onlinefabricstore.com/mitchell-crazy-horse-grey-faux-leather-fabric-.htm
install a set of vintage mufflers with appropriate patina. hand buff and wax entire bike by hand till satisfied. leave off the lights and remove the side mount headlight ears. display on a valued rug as permanent safekeeping preservation and display. that would be great.
I agree, but would put a single saddle on it. Then I'd ride it and leave it out front of local coffee shops :-)
ReplyDeleteI'm with G. Rug, shmug, I wanna ride it.
ReplyDeleteIf I was to put a dual seat on it, only leopardskin would do.