old ozzie Posted December 7, 2012 Report Share Posted December 7, 2012 Hey digga, Mine is a new 2013 with only a couple of hours on the clock and the clutch is very good, no problems so far, so for now at least will stick with the GRO if I can get it easily enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deonattard Posted December 9, 2012 Report Share Posted December 9, 2012 Hey Deon, where do you get your GRO 75w from, I am having a little difficulty finding it here in Oz? Btw, have just come home after working away for ten days and the Ossa started 4th kick instead of 4 hours, lol. The 9v set up is well worth it. Give Phil Wilson a call: http://www.norside.com.au/ He keeps it in stock for me usually so should be able to post you some. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deonattard Posted December 9, 2012 Report Share Posted December 9, 2012 Hi "old ozzie" I have a 2012 thats dragged the clutch since new,has 34hrs on it now and still has what I think "considerable clutch drag",I am running GRO 75wt,have also bled the clutch. If I take all the freeplay out of the lever and have everthing adjusted right up its not to bad,not great but and really very "on/off"as well ! A mate runs Nulon 75wt transmission oil in his Ossa (AVAILABLE AT "SUPERCHEAP") comes in a litre bottle and is a lot cheaper than GRO which can be hard to find at times. Not sure what to do with mine,has been changed several times,I will buy some Nulon next and give that a shot. I am running a 12 volt "start system" on mine,just a NMH battery pack which is available for under $10 on ebay plus a switch,they can be a ******* without them as you have seen on the forum. What if you leave a little free-play but adjust the lever out a bit further so it compresses the clutch a little more? We have two 2012's and with the GRO 75w and regular oil changes, the clutches are to my liking and if we get any drag its only for the first couple of minutes until warm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old ozzie Posted December 9, 2012 Report Share Posted December 9, 2012 Thanks Deon, I will be in Mackay next week with work so will see if I can pick some up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deonattard Posted December 12, 2012 Report Share Posted December 12, 2012 Thanks Deon, I will be in Mackay next week with work so will see if I can pick some up. If you want to try one of our bikes whlie you are here let me know. Just bring your boots and helmet. I wouldn't mind a look at the 2013 if you can fit it in the car!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old ozzie Posted December 13, 2012 Report Share Posted December 13, 2012 Already on the road and no room in my work vehical for pleasure lol, send me a private message with ur contact number (urs isnt acepting messages) and maybe we can have a chat about these Ossa things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsp Posted January 13, 2013 Report Share Posted January 13, 2013 Fitted my es9v easy start kit over the weekend What a breath of fresh air, a good bikes just Got better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ric h Posted March 4, 2013 Report Share Posted March 4, 2013 Is this the kit everyone is talking about? http://www.ossacanada.ca/Ossa%20ES9V%20Kit%20-%20Canada.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old ozzie Posted March 4, 2013 Report Share Posted March 4, 2013 Thats the one ric, is the factory made kit. it is very easy to make ur own as well, I just have a small switch mounted between the handle bars, easy and convenient. You should be able to find the wiring instruction on that same web site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patodietz Posted March 5, 2013 Report Share Posted March 5, 2013 I'm using the DIY 9V system and works great. 3 or Four kicks cold and only one kick hot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ric h Posted March 10, 2013 Report Share Posted March 10, 2013 (edited) Started on the 3rd kick today and it was only +4c in the garage.I really like the "kill switch" modification.Makes much more sense than the switch at the kickstarter. Edited March 10, 2013 by ric h Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pindie Posted March 20, 2013 Report Share Posted March 20, 2013 Have you tried the old Honda XR 600 method? Two good long steady pushes on the starter arm with no throttle (hold handle bar and not the twist grip to make sure. with right hand) to prime it. The third kick/push needs to be a full one from the very top and go at a steady rate to through a full swing. If you stab at it like a crosser it'll never go as you are not getting the flow of power to the ecu and circuits. A fried had an Ossa and I managed to make it go no bother this way where he'd been sweating for an hour! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toothandnail Posted March 21, 2013 Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 (edited) I'm using the DIY 9V system and works great. 3 or Four kicks cold and only one kick hot. Mine has ALWAYS been better than that , with NO battery. Well , can't do better than one hot , which mine almost always does. Edited March 21, 2013 by toothandnail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lotus54 Posted September 21, 2013 Report Share Posted September 21, 2013 Does anyone know the cost of the software/ cables to check/adjust the ECU? I live quite some distance from the closest dealer (300 miles or 900 miles) and it would be better just to have it for the long run. I know the combo for the Ducati wasn't that much. I do repair work part time and having such tools is. Must to properly service these bikes. I will check with the importer on those, but thought I'd ask and see if anyone knows. I don't have one yet, but looks to be pretty soon! (Explorer for me, but I understood all the running gear (sans suspension) is the same. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tobeee Posted December 2, 2013 Report Share Posted December 2, 2013 Is this the kit everyone is talking about? http://www.ossacanad...it - Canada.pdf This link appears to be down now, and I don't see an email address on the website. Can anyone point to me to a contact here, or to anyone else who selss the kit? Looks like something even I should be able to fit myself... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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