Suzuki RH250

[Marc.com]

Hi Bill, I'm not sure if it is an ex Ivan Miller bike. Be good if it was. It's a very nice 250L that has been restored well.

If it looks anything like this one it is most likely ex Ivan Miller. Hell I might even where some of a spares kit is 

[Marc.com]

all thats missing from that RH74 is a decent set of gold rims

[KTMaico]

Ok fellas, next question- Where do you verify the engine and frame numbers from? Is there a website resource that has the numbers listed for RH Suzuki's. What should someone be looking for to verify the bike is the real thing?

Kevin

[Marc.com]

Bill your bike is ex Ivan Millers isn't it ?
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Imagine it sitting next to the BSA Bill..... mate why have I bought a bunch of other shit since and didn't hit the buy now button on that one  :'( :'( :'(

[TM BILL]

Bill your bike is ex Ivan Millers isn't it ?

Imagine it sitting next to the BSA Bill..... mate why have I bought a bunch of other shit since and didn't hit the buy now button on that one  :'( :'( :'(
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Because were nice guys Marc  and wanted to share the love 

[firko]

all thats missing from that RH74 is a decent set of gold rims

Or a trick as all shit adjustable steering head.

[Marc.com]

Or a trick as all shit adjustable steering head.

Hell firko why didn't Suzuki think of that, be even better with a lever and wedge attached to it so you can drag it in like a trials bike in the tight stuff and then push the lever down to rake out like a chopper for the straights. 

[211kawasaki]

Ok fellas, next question- Where do you verify the engine and frame numbers from? Is there a website resource that has the numbers listed for RH Suzuki's. What should someone be looking for to verify the bike is the real thing?

Kevin

The 74 RH engine and frame # will be within 10 of each other normally, the engine # located on left side near countershaft  will be RH250 000399 or less if a 74 and RH250 000400 or greater if a 75. The RN is a different kettle of fish all together and could crap on about that for a long time.

In a nutshell the 75 RH was a preproduction bike and around 2-300 were made. It my understanding of the 74 RH (having owned one for 20 years and a few more I dont still own) that there was 6-10 74 models in Australia 6 or so delivered to the UK and 4 or so in NZ. The 74 works replica was just that a replica of Roberts and Gebores bikes of 72/3 and differs from the full factory bikes in a few ways; things like alloy seat base over steel on the replica, billet forks and tripples over cast on the replica etc. There was a number of things that were the same - the engine was to the best of my knowledge the same, I have Roberts or Gebores pipe from 72 and its pretty different - period. The rear shocks are the same as are the hubs and rims all sand cast with external part # cast in.


Whatever the case the 74 is by a long way the more collectable and useable bike

211

[firko]

Those 10k RH's are pretty cool but my $100 TM250 RH clone has a way higher bang for your buck. It's got a genuine RH rear 'guard too!....Oh, and it's now got a Circle-F pipe which raised the total build cost to a bit under $500.
ps...this little cheapy is a different bike to the adjustable steering head Boyd and Stellings framed TM400 shown above, despite them both having Clarke tanks and NZ made graphics.
              

[KTMaico]

Ok fellas, next question- Where do you verify the engine and frame numbers from? Is there a website resource that has the numbers listed for RH Suzuki's. What should someone be looking for to verify the bike is the real thing?

Kevin

The 74 RH engine and frame # will be within 10 of each other normally, the engine # located on left side near countershaft  will be RH250 000399 or less if a 74 and RH250 000400 or greater if a 75. The RN is a different kettle of fish all together and could crap on about that for a long time.

In a nutshell the 75 RH was a preproduction bike and around 2-300 were made. It my understanding of the 74 RH (having owned one for 20 years and a few more I dont still own) that there was 6-10 74 models in Australia 6 or so delivered to the UK and 4 or so in NZ. The 74 works replica was just that a replica of Roberts and Gebores bikes of 72/3 and differs from the full factory bikes in a few ways; things like alloy seat base over steel on the replica, billet forks and tripples over cast on the replica etc. There was a number of things that were the same - the engine was to the best of my knowledge the same, I have Roberts or Gebores pipe from 72 and its pretty different - period. The rear shocks are the same as are the hubs and rims all sand cast with external part # cast in.


Whatever the case the 74 is by a long way the more collectable and useable bike

211

How do these numbers sound RH250 10421 and RH250 10527 ?

[Davey Crocket]

Like RM numbers.....or are we talking mid to late 80's trailbike?

[Marc.com]

ps...this little cheapy is a different bike to the adjustable steering head Boyd and Stellings framed TM400 shown above, despite them both having Clarke tanks and NZ made graphics.

I love a $500 special as much as the next man, I just have trouble getting them to stay that way....... picked up clean TM400 motor for US $125 and $80 frame that's been delugged and airboxed, so keep an eye out for budget TM400GP coming up.

[suzuki27]

Sweet looking bike Ajay. Love those rear shocks.
Marc, that is a picture of mine when still in NZ. I will have to get around to painting the airbox soon. That is interesting to hear about Ivan Miller- watched him as a kid at Amaroo. I wonder if the price of these bikes will go up or down over the years. But its not all about the money is it! I'd rather have the RH sitting in the garage than just about any bike I can think of- a case of beauty being in the eye of the beholder no doubt.

[VMX247]

Ali you know the vultures are all google earthing all of WA now trying to locate that baby 

Ali...Unless you want to open up a bidding war or get gazumped on the RH75, I'd be keeping it to myself until you have it in your shed. As others and I have said elsewhere, these bikes are very desirable and it's quite probable that someone with a bigger wallet and a more convincing schtick will get in under you and snag the bike before you know it. There's no etiquette book for bike hunters.
"Softly, softly catchee tiger"......Old Jungle saying

All I've done is shown a pic,,I dont think he wants to sell it,his original inquiry was worth....
Others have mentioned it will probably sit in his shed for another 20 odd years...just like old farmer Joe ..
Even if the boss offered 2k or 5k he didnt even comment ...just said "Im going to find out more about them in USA".
When it comes down to it,its going in Stevens shed and he has to work on it.I cant convince him anymore than I have..I suppose a shotgun may help 
I do hope the owner is reading this then he will know and we/he can get on with the deal..
If its already gone.Always another day 

Always use leaf umbrella ,as poop can fall from high...old jungle bird saying 
cheers A

allison better hope the guy(owner) doesn,t read this forum because what money was offered was a little light im led to believe

Live n Learn about the money offer 

[LWC82PE]

How do these numbers sound RH250 10421 and RH250 10527 ?
 

In some european countries the 84 onwards watercooled TS250X was called a RH250 instead of a TS but it was not a works bike or anything, it was just a trail bike. What is this RH you have your eye on? Old 70's twinshocker like what has been shown throughout this thread or mid 80's single shocker? Going by what 211 said your numbers are a few digits short to be RH numbers.

Check out this site for 1970's RH/RN pics and stuff
http://www.suzukicycles.org