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Marque Remarks => Suzuki => Topic started by: pokey on July 04, 2012, 09:27:35 pm
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Lookey what i found lurking under a house all covered in ten years of dross, neglect and cobwebs.
Air in the super diggers and some inox in the throttle cable and a splash of some circa 1998 Victa love syrup in the tank. Three kicks and im enveloped in something that reminds me of the back room in a dutch cafe... or so im told.
She runs like a charm.
After the smoke clears and i can see where im going, a quick run up the road. sweeetttt.
(http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c274/pokeit1st/IMAG0041.jpg)
(http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c274/pokeit1st/IMAG0040.jpg)
To those of us who are colour deficient... its Orange
1975 TS185M
I dont think ive seen that much orange anywhere apart from a pack of jaffas.
Mulhollands , Magura enduro twist grip, sweet ally fork brace , ally DID front rim laced to the stock hub, Bassani pipe, Mudder guards and covered in :-\ Go The Rat stickers and bar pad. it was like stepping back to 1978. And if that wasnt enough, after a quick hose it looks like someone has been busy and polished the cases and hubs at some time.
Now if only i can find the time to play with it instead of going to work.
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and serrated footpegs!! :o cool pickup Pokey ;)
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Good onyer Pokey :) its found a good home with you .
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Another "Works" bike Bill?.....hey Pokey....I've got plenty of parts underneath my house for one of those.... ;D
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Back the fluck away from the parts Nigger >:(
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Plenty of loonies out there ;D ;D ;D
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/suzuki-tx-ts-185-2stroke-motorbike-/120944295727?pt=AU_Motorcycles&hash=item1c28d77f2f
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Now thats a cosmic bit of upholstering! (Cyclegods post)
The more I look at Pokeys find, the more it appeals. I'm not much of a Suzuki fan but have a soft spot for TS90's and TS185's. That bike's been owned by someone who cared.
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Shane .... Conondale classic here we come. ;D
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I'd reckon an alloy rimmed TS185 or TM125 rear wheel, bulb horn, TY style tail light and a Preston Petty headlight would near complete the picture but that's my personal opinion :)
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Another "Works" bike Bill?.....hey Pokey....I've got plenty of parts underneath my house for one of those.... ;D
Seems the best place! But won't the house need the foundations....?
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This is QLD mate....no earthquakes here.
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Thanks guys. she sure is a good base/starting point . i was told that the original owner and responsible for its creation was a Suzuki dealer from the Tweed... That close to where i picked her up.
Good pick up on the footpegs Doc, i think they are TM as they have springs, also has rollers on the gear lever, how retro :D
The Front hub is larger than a TM125 yet lighter Thus ideal. i have a TM rear on my other bike and dont want to rob anything from it . Will have to keep my eyes open for one and the preston petty head light would be the goods for a Vinduro ride.
Not sure if she is actually competition material yet Stu but there is always time.
i dont mind that yellow monster on evilbay .. well the Front half is nice, not that fussed on the RM rear end and that orange seat should be banned :o
if you have a change of heart bill i would willingly be quality control officer for your parts. yeah i know, im a real nice guy. hahahaha :D
Will keep you guys posted on the progress.
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Looks like it has a Bassani power pipe as well. The heat shield is pretty trick.