'1974 TM400 on Swapmeet

[firko]

OK, self harm addicts, this is the deal for you. This big boy looks pretty well unmolested and the price is pretty bloody cheap. $2k with change landed.
                                                                               

FOR SALE
Ad # 3220520 July 29, 2013
 
1974 TM400 Suzuki. Runs, needs TLC. Spare bottom end.
Cash only. Mid valley, Oregon. $849.00 Cash only.

     Larry Reed
Salem, OR
Phone: 503-851-6839 | Email
Registered Since 2/22/2006 | 58 Posts
http://www.vintagemx.us/cgi-bin/largephoto.cgi?C=3c52DWzWfDMkcQ7E&w=3

 
 

[Tahitian_Red]

I died once this year already, why would I risk it again. 

[Simo63]

I'm game particularly after reading in another post on taming them with added flywheel weights as I want a pre 75 open bike.  Looks like a very original and unmolested example.  I've emailed the seller and will wait to see his response to my request for assistance with local/internal shipping.

[firko]

Good one Simo.....it looks pretty clean and very original. The only non standard parts I can see from the photos are the Honda Elsinore shocks and later era front mudguard.  Everything else seems pretty kosher.

[Simo63]

Good one Simo.....it looks pretty clean and very original. The only non standard parts I can see from the photos are the Honda Elsinore shocks and later era front mudguard.  Everything else seems pretty kosher.

Yes I noticed those as well as the rear guard but those are easily fixed.  Do you have any contacts regarding internal shipping from Oregon to Long Beach?

[firko]

PM Sent Craig.

[Simo63]

So there goes that idea .. the seller flatly refusing to "Sell anything to Australia".

I didn't realise I had taken on the status of a Country ... I know if I dropped the "ry" off country then that might describe me according to some but shit .. that's annoying.

Does anyone know anyone in the USA that could help me here??

[firko]

This one's nothing near as nice but it's cheap and in LA.....
                                                                                          

FOR SALE
Ad # 3220643 July 31, 2013
  http://www.vintagemx.us/cgi-bin/largephoto.cgi?C=y7vanqnQHSd5vHbe
1972 SUZUKI TM400 --UPDATE--

Tried to get it running the other day, but no spark. It might need a coil or CDI unit.

Very cool old bike, but needs some attention or restoration. The bike has good compression and shifts through the gears. I was told by the previous owner that it ran, but it has been sitting for a few years and I have not gotten around to cleaning the carburator out and trying to start it. But I will tell you what I do know about the bike. The oil injection has been removed. The shocks have been laid down. There is a small area where the chain took a small piece out of the case, but it is only cosmetic--no leaks. And the throttle cable will need to be replaced. The silencer also needs to be re-welded to the pipe. It does have newer tires with good tread and the bike also comes with a Don Vesco plastic desert tank and the original airbox as well as the K&N filter.

Would be interested in a trade for a 1974-1978 Honda CR125 Elsinore or 1974-1975 Yamaha YZ125 project or parts bike of same value.

Price: $600.00 The best way to reach me is my cell. 818.437.4796

Thanks

     Robert Malone
Los Angeles, CA, U.S.
Phone: (818) 437-4796 | Email

 
 

[Simo63]

Thanks Firko but I ended up buying a very nice CZ for my pre 75 open mount

[firko]

Good choice but you should have waited until my TM400 came on the market .

[Simo63]

Good choice but you should have waited until my TM400 came on the market .

  LOL ... maybe but I couldn't wait that long Firko