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Suzuki TS250 what do you know about them?

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Back in the day, there were 3 basic displacements. The 125s were light, small, and speed limited. The 250s were larger, heavier, and decent on the highway. The 175-185 class were a mix; lighter than the 250s and a higher top speed than the 125s. All vibrated, just a fact of life. All would run close to flat out as long as your buttocks and hands could withstand it - no valves to throw or cams to lose timing. On any bike that old, I would consider replacing the seals no matter what. Oil injection is great, but you must remember to keep oil in the tank and read your plug often to make sure the pump was still working properly. Keep spares, and clean them regularly.
I rode with a pair of Yamaha 125 enduros back in the day. We would ride flat out (~60 mph for them) for long runs, 30-40-50 miles at a time. Their bikes never quit, and never gave them issues.
I would select the 185 over the 250 in a heartbeat, all things being equal. Very close on top speed, significantly lighter, a decent compromise between displacement, weight, and speed.
Both very simple machines; terrible brakes, rubber suspension parts, thin seats, but fun and easy to work on.
 
Unfortunately the 185 sat at a high school shop classes back room for years. It was given to fella that is selling it right now. He has attempted to get it running but can't get it to run off of choke, so....I think the 'smart' thing will be to pass on the 185 as it is likely a full rebuild and I need another project like I need a hole in my head. The 250 on the other hand looks very promising.

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Like I said I've met this fella and he's a stand up person. Here's what he had to say about the bike.

[FONT=&quot] "it is a 78 suzuki ts 250 that’s in very good shape. it has new oil, seals and gaters on the forks, new wheel bearings in front hub, new chain and sprockets, new battery, new rear tire and signal relay. new tranny oil and carb clean. all the electrics work. starts up quick and goes smoothly thru all the gears. it has a little over 12,000 km’s"[/FONT][FONT=&quot][/FONT]

Although the 185 definitely sounds like the better bike the 250 is a ready to go runner for the same price as the 185....arrrrr...I would like the 185 more though.
 
It's not the gas that is the issue, although Nakusp is a longggg....way from Victoria, it's the f*#cking BC Ferry. It's $70 one way currently for a vehicle and 1 passenger! hell it's $43 one way just for a frickin' motorcycle. They can put about 3 motorcycles in one car spot, ****es me off. And then it's over 650km to the bike, one way. At 22 miles per gallon in my TRUCK (no more Camry for me Garth!) that's about 37 gallons of fuel = $170. Total of $310 not including an overnight stay somewhere and meals. I'm actually hoping to have it shipped if someone is coming thru Revelstoke or somewhere close to Nakusp. The snows not thick up in those parts right now is it?? :biggrin: Actually, Trevor and I were out having lunch at Wheelies and a fella said he has a 77' TX500 he's thinking of letting go, maybe I should just call him, seems a lot simpler.
 
Rob, my coworker Warren is from Nakusp - I'll be heading up to Malakwa "family day weekend". Warren & I are meeting in Revelstoke for some skiing and he drives a pickup. The Jetta pulls the smallish enclosed Uhaul without much change in fuel economy. PM maybe we can figure something out. Actually without the wheels that little thing might fit in my Thule box.. :)
 
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Thought I would update this thread. With the help of the seller and my good friend Glenn a 78' Suzuki TS250 is in my yard...very stoked indeed.

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