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Title: one for Doc - TS185 shocks
Post by: mainline on January 31, 2010, 07:15:24 pm
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/suzuki-185-trail-bike-80s-mod-2-stroke_W0QQitemZ270522824765QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAU_Motorcycles?hash=item3efc6ab83d


they come with a free bike!
Title: Re: one for Doc - TS185 shocks
Post by: TT on January 31, 2010, 07:17:55 pm
That's actually a TF, but I don't know if the shocks are the same??
Title: Re: one for Doc - TS185 shocks
Post by: DR on January 31, 2010, 08:51:00 pm
 :D about $330 more than the shocks true value Paul :D jeez, you guys think I'm made of money or something! far too pricey for me :P the bike does also have the full compliment of PE style blinkers, that maybe worth the other $330 ;) Forks and wheels are okay for pre'75 projects albeit steel rimmed but the rest I find almost offensive :D never been a big fan of the ER models (styled engines) except the 100's and pre'82 125 as the '77/78 RM100/125 top ends will interchange without too much bother ;)
Title: Re: one for Doc - TS185 shocks
Post by: Tex on January 31, 2010, 08:51:57 pm
I'm sure Doc could find a good use for that enormous rack.

Actually I could find a good use for an enormous rack, but I digress...

Tex
Title: Re: one for Doc - TS185 shocks
Post by: DR on January 31, 2010, 08:55:45 pm
yes Tex it's true :D the rack and the tank would ideally be suited to my fugly as sin GTS185 Lumpy..I could then claim 100% Suzuki content ;D
Title: Re: one for Doc - TS185 shocks
Post by: NSR on January 31, 2010, 09:06:03 pm
But Doc, Their more of a competition shock, the springs are painted black.
Title: Re: one for Doc - TS185 shocks
Post by: holeshot buddy on January 31, 2010, 09:45:04 pm
caldecott used to run them on the tm suzukis

i have a 82 ts185 with good shocks for $200

cheers rusty
Title: Re: one for Doc - TS185 shocks
Post by: DR on January 31, 2010, 11:27:45 pm
hmmm, I did hear that rumor concerning Andy Russ ;) from photo's I once sussed it could well be true..black body/chrome springs..super trick shit alright!! 8) personally, I prefer them as it drops the rear of the bike an inch or so which not only makes the TM handle better but it's even lower for short arses' like me ;D I am running low on shocks but a quick reality check says I really don't need/want a TS185 unless it's an early one ;)
Title: Re: one for Doc - TS185 shocks
Post by: oldskool on February 01, 2010, 09:11:28 am
doc if your looking for ts stuff try micks moto at loganholme he had a runner although pretty rough $150 also beenleigh motorcycles have one they said it needed rings $1200 but found it needs a crank case seal so could be a bit cheaper now they are both 185.micks moto also had a dr250 dont know what year for $950.cheers gary
Title: Re: one for Doc - TS185 shocks
Post by: DR on February 01, 2010, 09:42:33 am
Thanks oldschool but no, TS185's and DR's don't do a lot for me but I am hunting another project RM80 built anywhere between '83 to the mid 90's ;) still kick myself I missed out on 2 at Newcastle recently..they went for about 150 each and would have been perfect! ya get that ::)
Title: Re: one for Doc - TS185 shocks
Post by: oldskool on February 01, 2010, 11:03:54 am
theres an 81 rm80 on ebay now buy now $600 goes has 125 carby and rear sprocket its been hotted up ;D dont know if its any good to you its at gold coast.cheers gary
Title: Re: one for Doc - TS185 shocks
Post by: DR on February 01, 2010, 11:57:51 am
I already have one of those thanks oldskool..it's an 82 Z not an '81 X  ;D this is a bit of an old pic,
now has nice blue mini renthals with matching blue Scott grips, a gold anodized Supersprox rear sprocket, new front guard, new tyres, new blue seat cover and the wheels are the gold jobs from an '83 D model, much better 8)

(http://www.cyclechaos.com/wiki/images/thumb/a/ac/RM80Z.jpg/800px-RM80Z.jpg)

the following mini's have permanent residency here

'71 Deckson Demon
'73 TM/TS50K
'74 TM75L
'77 RM80B
'78 JR50C
'78 DS80C
'79 RM50N
'81 RM80X
'82 RM80Z
'82/'84 XR80/YZ80K
 
Now I'd like something watercooled up to a '95 model. but preferably from the '83 to '87 era, not too far gone and not overly expensive.  ;)
 
Title: Re: one for Doc - TS185 shocks
Post by: Freakshow on February 01, 2010, 02:19:59 pm
Talking about ER185, isnt this an old piccy of the doc ?

(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d88/munchboxlive/ts185.jpg)
Title: Re: one for Doc - TS185 shocks
Post by: cyclegod on February 01, 2010, 02:31:35 pm
Talking about ER185, isnt this an old piccy of the doc ?

(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d88/munchboxlive/ts185.jpg)

So that's what "ER" means, EWE ROOTING
Title: Re: one for Doc - TS185 shocks
Post by: wmc83 on February 01, 2010, 07:33:04 pm
My first full size bike was a TF185 it came with a factory tow bar enough said :)
Title: Re: one for Doc - TS185 shocks
Post by: BJJ on February 01, 2010, 08:54:42 pm
Haha - I was given a new one of these Blue ewerooting ER's when I was like 16 (from daddy ;) ).  Good strong engine,  was able to shift gear wheelie for 11 lamposts!

Still,  I am with Doc,  prefer the older ones.  Working on this '73 for the Heaven season...

(http://www.vmx.com.au/images/Suzuki/IMG_3092.JPG)