SWM 347 TF1....ahhh,gotcha!

[Canam370]

I have to share my glee.....I've just picked up a '79 347 TF1 and I'm stoked! Frame #AUS000001. I've wanted an SWM for ages. Its a pretty complete project but I'll be looking for some parts (anyone out there who might be able to help? Please?). Handily enough it follows my Rotax engined Canams so no surprises with the engine. Its great to find a bike to re-ignite the fire!

    Woo Hoo!

[GMC]

Sounds good.
Any pictures?

[Canam370]

Not yet. At the moment its a pile of bits on the garage floor! I may need to engage your services to repair the chamber though Geoff.....promise not to call you Harbringer of Doom anymore if you help

[Mick D]

Not yet. At the moment its a pile of bits on the garage floor! I may need to engage your services to repair the chamber though Geoff.....promise not to call you Harbringer of Doom anymore if you help

Your got to be kiddin, thats the best frame number on the planet "AU$000001"

I tried to buy one when I was a youngen, but they couldn't supply. You lucky bugger.

Good Luck for you, ENJOY THE HIGH.
 

[NSR]

Coool, great find.  Another one for the list.  I like photo's of "piles of bits on the floor"
Is it a red & white or orange TF1?
I may have some of the parts you may need.
Cheers
Noel
 

[Hoony]

Pics Please.

so what is this model ? an enduro bike or MXer. any idea how many came to Oz?

[2T_vs_4T]

Hi Canam370,
Great to see more SWM's coming to the surface, where did you find this one. By the way I agree with NSR, it good to see a pics of a pile of parts on the floor, thats the before photo. Keep us posted on your progress and pics.
Cheers 2T_vs_4T.

[Canam370]

No worries fella's, a before shot soon. The bike is the enduro model sourced locally. Frame #1 but I'll put up the whole # and see if anyone can help with the history. As near as can be determined it's a 79 model. Orange frame,orange /black tank and I think it has the opaque plastics (well,it will have!) Thanks for the offer of help on parts - I will be back on that.

[LWC82PE]

What does this model look like? Anyone got a sales brochure/factory photo or something?

[cyclegod]

http://midwest-swm.tripod.com/id15.html

[Canam370]

Thanks CG, I was trying to load that pic but wasn't having any luck. Its very nice (well, eventually)

[Mike52]

Canam if that bike sounds anything like NSR,s then you WILL BE HAPPY.
Very nice.

[2T_vs_4T]

Hi Canam370,
Great to see so many people interested in your project, by the way if you take a close look at my id pic, it's the front cover of an origional 'CATALOGO PARTI DI RICAMBIO  SERIE TF/1' parts catalogue sourced for me by the late great John Hall, from the Germay Importer of SWM Motorcycles Peter Schroder ( I think the spelling is correct ) who just happened to be the then President of the CTE, the FIM's Enduro sub committee. If you would like me to scan the catalogue and send you a copy just let me know, ok.
Cheers 2T_vs_4T.

[Canam370]

 Here is the before (bet you are all jealous now ) Doesn't look like most of a bike when you see it like this but most of the important bits are there.



   and hopefully the after

[Canam370]

Thanks 2T for the offer on the parts book but I have one too! I'll pm you with a bit of a list of required items.