1972 TS90 Suitcase Cycle Tank Emblem

[cplonske]

Wondering if anyone knows of where to find or even have made a tank badge/emblem for a 1972 TS90 Suitcase Cycle? The tank badging would say "suitcase cycle". Thanks

[Alan H]

Like this? https://www.mecum.com/lots/LV0117-26254 ... -suitcase/

Try the company that made them first!

[jabcb]

Welcome to the forum.

My first reaction was WTF. But the 72 TS90 Suitcase Cycle is real. They were TS90s conversions by the Suitcase Cycle Company.
See: https://www.mecum.com/lots/LV0117-26254 ... -suitcase/

The “suitcase cycle” looks like it’s a decal. Given some good pics & a tank with white stripe, you should be able to have a reasonable replica made.

Are you restoring a TS90 Suitcase Cycle?

[jabcb]

Info on the Suitcase Cycle Company:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suitcase_Cycle
https://www.check-six.com/Suitcase_cycl ... istory.htm

[cplonske]

The original company is long gone to my understanding.

The tank is a standard 72 TS90 tank with the 2 screws that go into the emblem.

Yes, I am restoring one of these. I have it complete and running, including all storage bags and the plastic tote for loading it onto a plane (or boat). It's a unique find.

That link posted..https://www.mecum.com/lots/LV0117-26254 ... -suitcase/
See the pic of the tank. It has an indented area for the badge. May be have one 3D printed?

[Evans Ward]

I don’t remember these from my youth and it is unique. I did some reading on links listed at Wikipedia. Are you a pilot too?

[cplonske]

No, not an airplane pilot. Only pilot of classic 2 strokes...HA

My understanding is that there were between 1000 and 2000 total Suitcase Cycles produced between Suzuki, Honda and Yamaha brands. I don't know how many Suzuki's were produced in the few years they were offered.

[jabcb]

Some useful pics on eBay.
TS90 gas tank with badge: https://www.ebay.com/itm/314053545319
TS90 gas tank without badge: https://www.ebay.com/itm/183838449876

So the TS90 has a recessed area for a screw-on badge.

This listing for a TS50 shows what Suitcase Cycle did. They used a decal badge that fits in the recessed area for a “Suzuki” badge.
http://suprememotos.com/suzuki/73876-19 ... ntage.html

A correct-looking decal style badge would not require 3D printing. I've not had any decals made, but there should be lots of shops that can do that for you.

[Evans Ward]

No, not an airplane pilot. Only pilot of classic 2 strokes...HA

Yep, me too!!

That is some great info above that jabcb provided.

[cplonske]

Thanks for the great info