73 TS185, My introduction into the world of 2-strokes and Suzuki

[skota23]

Hi Folks,

I'm Steve from Madison Wisconsin.

I picked up this 73 TS185 off of ebay as it happened to be local. It has a title, runs (just ok) but is in the condition that works for me.

I'm planning on getting the mechanicals in good working order as a first priority and have started taking things apart and cleaning.

Removed the carb and did a general cleaning and ordered new gasket and o-rings from Partzilla (if anyone has suggestions for other places to order parts from I'm all ears). It has a 125 main jet and the manual I have says it should be a 130, everything else looked ok but it would be nice to have a better parts diagram.

Pulled the oil can and air box for cleaning and to replace line from the tank to the pump. It also needed a new cap (ordered from partzilla)

I've had a few bikes over the years but havent done much mechanical, valve adjustments and so on. I've been watching a ton of youtube videos from Garage2Trail and Dale Sweger (Thanks guys if you're on here, AMAZING WORK YOU DO!)

I'll probably have a bunch of questions along the way so please be patient with me.

Thank you!
Steve

[Alan H]

Welcome in Steve. Great intro & pic. Looks like you have a very understanding partner at home!!
Nice bikes the off roaders - I've ridden a few, but never owned one. I've always gone for the twins & triples (two strokes - except for a M12 back in 1968! - plus a couple of 4 cylinder 4 strokes in my collections.)

Good exploded parts details here - https://alpha-sports.com/suzuki_parts.htm - pick year, model, area of interest (gearbox, wheel, frame etc.) and expand/print as required.

[skota23]

Thanks Alan,

I've been able to find the part diagrams on a couple retailer sites but this is much better!

Steve

[Alan H]

Oh, us oldies know things!! (Sometimes, when the memory cell fires up!)