Wednesday, June 2, 2021

NSU


Is it a 350 Consul?  I miss swapmeets!




6 comments:

JP said...

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 !

Mister G said...

Thanks! All the OSLs I could find had girder front ends. Something weird going on with this telescopic setup...

JP said...

The forks look to be NSU but later vintage.
The source of my wisdom:
http://zhumoristenouveau.eklablog.com/nsu-251-osl-notre-gold-star-a127291844

MARSHALL OVERCLOTH said...

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-

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.

Mister G said...

I agree, but would put a single saddle on it. Then I'd ride it and leave it out front of local coffee shops :-)

rats said...

I'm with G. Rug, shmug, I wanna ride it.

If I was to put a dual seat on it, only leopardskin would do.