1972 TS400J

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Firefly38
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Suzuki 2-Strokes: TS 400 Apache

Re: 1972 TS400J

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Have been collecting bits for it and will start rebuilding this weekend. I found a flat bottom headlamp in Cyprus :P but still no luck on an exhaust. :cry:
vintagenduros
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Suzuki 2-Strokes: 73 TS400K 75 TS250

Re: 1972 TS400J

Post by vintagenduros »

Firefly38 wrote:Have been collecting bits for it and will start rebuilding this weekend. I found a flat bottom headlamp in Cyprus :P but still no luck on an exhaust. :cry:
Hello,
I am restoring a 73 TS400, bought it about a month ago. I found a NOS pipe for the 72-73 TS400. Trying to work the deal out but it's far away. I live in the U.S. Pipe is closer to you. If i can not work the deal out i will give you the info on it and you can see if you can purchase it for your bike.

I will let you know.
Firefly38
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Suzuki 2-Strokes: TS 400 Apache

Re: 1972 TS400J

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Ive stripped the engine,as when i got it started i realised the crankcase seals had gone.
Anyway i have a set of gaskets at a mates in the states but my question is

Is the 250 crankcase the same size? As weemoto have gaskets for that. I know the bores will be different . Any thoughts?
Firefly38
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Suzuki 2-Strokes: TS 400 Apache

Re: 1972 TS400J

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Well its official the TS is now a UK citizen :D :D
MOT'd and insured and had a couple of little rides, a big vibration between the legs :lol: :lol:

And the NOS exhaust has arrived from Spain, not fitted yet as I have no chrome heat guard yet so If anyone knows of one please let me know. I need to early one with round holes but will settle of anything to start with.
Firefly38
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Re: 1972 TS400J

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Finally went out for a bit of green laneing last week, wont be going far though. Only managed 32 miles on the tank. Guess I need to sort the fuelling out.
What would you guys expect for 1.8 gallons? 50?
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Re: 1972 TS400J

Post by Alan H »

A good friend has just done one very nicely. He gets 30ish but on road tyres and geared up somewhat.
Think of how stupid the average person is, then realise that half of them are more stupid than that.
Firefly38
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Re: 1972 TS400J

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OMG I was hoping mine was just running very rich but maybe not. Going to nee a fuel truck in tow :lol: :lol:
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