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Title: Suzuki ts/tm 250 road racer
Post by: ji107 on August 02, 2018, 09:58:57 pm

Hi guys, has anyone tried one of these as a P4 roadracer?

Title: Re: Suzuki ts/tm 250 road racer
Post by: TT5 Matt on August 02, 2018, 10:42:52 pm

I seem to remember John Orchard on here had a tm250 for road racing so he might be able to help you out

Title: Re: Suzuki ts/tm 250 road racer
Post by: Lozza on August 02, 2018, 10:47:04 pm

Unless your a masochist with a big wad of cash and immune to disappointment, starting with a T250 or RD 250 is a better idea. If you dare to be different and want a engine that makes really good hp a rotary valve Kawasaki engine is the place to start.

Title: Re: Suzuki ts/tm 250 road racer
Post by: John Orchard on August 03, 2018, 09:09:57 am

Quote from: TT5 Matt on August 02, 2018, 10:42:52 pm

I seem to remember John Orchard on here had a tm250 for road racing so he might be able to help you out

Nope, the only dirtbike l ever roadraced was an RM500D.

Title: Re: Suzuki ts/tm 250 road racer
Post by: mick25 on August 03, 2018, 11:42:41 am

A guy in New Zealand has a TM400 I think or 250 set up for road racing it’s a weapon he also as XR500 set up for the same , go to you tube and search peter sales xl500 he blows away super bikes

Title: Re: Suzuki ts/tm 250 road racer
Post by: LWC82PE on August 03, 2018, 12:51:33 pm

Google 'Vic Camp TS250 road racer'

Title: Re: Suzuki ts/tm 250 road racer
Post by: Toolboy on August 03, 2018, 04:21:27 pm

ji107

I purchased a $500 1969 TS250 Suzuki for pre 70's mx racing then decided to convert the bike to that exact purpose of P4 racing for Phillip Island Classic.

I rebuilt the engine, ported cylinder and removed points ignition fitting ts185 unit, fitted TM250 pipe and the bike sounds great

The frame stripped of all unnecessary lugs and moved the original tank mounting back for ducktail an seat, fitted road tyres

I purchased a full fairing /Screen, clip ons and rear sets to mount

Unfortunately the project stalled as I commenced work in NW WA, that was over 2 years ago,,,strewth time gets away

Anyway the TS250 is still sitting there waiting for my return,.....

I have faith the 69 Suzuki will be ok on the track, it may not be the fastest but will look cool anyway with a killer paint job  haha

Tim

Title: Re: Suzuki ts/tm 250 road racer
Post by: ji107 on August 03, 2018, 06:52:52 pm

Thanks for the info guys and especially to Tim. At the moment I need a project and this looked like a good idea at the time. it will fit in well with mt T500 r/racer.
If you know of a Tm250 cyl, that could be good
John

Title: Re: Suzuki ts/tm 250 road racer
Post by: Momus on August 03, 2018, 10:21:04 pm

Always TM cylinders on US ebay.