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One thing that makes any resto look good is new plastics and polished aluminium forks. I had to put the plastics in place so it starts to look like a bike …

A very nice 1974 Suzuki TM250 became available which is an active racer that has been well maintained and even has had a few bonus bits. The good thing about active race bikes is you know they can hit the track ok and most riders really look after their race bikes and fix any defects as they occur, a few scratches are normal and at least then  I am happy to add a few more  as well.

It is described as:

• There is a dent in the tank on the left side with some paint flaking off,
• Tank is rust free inside,
• Frame has been repainted, has a few race scratches and rub marks,
• Motor is bore to 1st over,
• New side panels,
• Renthal bars,
• New Renthal grips,
• Motion pro throttle,
• Akront rims,
• Good tyres,
• Works gripper seat,
• Works Shocks,
• New front fork tubes with cartridge emulators,
• Circle F pipe (just repacked)
• Just add fuel and race.
• ……

Well, that meant I had to buy it and I am currently arranging transport to Perth and for the tank to be repaired and repainted over the next month or so.

1974 Suzuki TM250

1974 Suzuki TM250

TM400

The Suzuki TM400 big bore bikes managed to scare everyone who rode them in the early 70′s with their brutal power and when I came across this 1974 TM400 it had already been 90% restored so I bought it to add to the collection.

It only needs some minor work required to finish such as respray the tank, add new decals and replate some of the fittings.

I dont intend racing it as I have the YZ250B/360B bikes for that although if you were to use it to ride the track rather than race hard it would probably be some fun.

This can be finished over the next few months at leisure.

TM400 Engine