I'm planning of posting a final-review video of this project, as it is now complete with addition of the meters. I'll take it out into the sun and do a 360 degree walk-around probably with the bike running, to wrap this one up. Thanks for the comment, Roy...
+ROY Dean Thank you for the kind comments and encouragement, Ray! Indeed, a complete restoration, when done deliberately and with care, requires a lot of effort.
beautiful bike! amazing work you have done. I recently got a 74 TC185 plus a 75 parts bike. For now I'll do a light restoration but one day I hope to do one as you have done. Great work on the TS185!
Thank you for the kind comments! Once it warms up a bit more outside, I'm intending to do a walk-around video on the TS185 in the sunshine, as that's been requested. Good luck with your project and thanks again...
@@kwrightway Oh great! I was about to ask if you'd do a video to show the finished product but sounds like you already have plans. thanks again! look forward to the video
I admire you for starting the right way! engaging the kickstart gear then kicking! I see so many people that just start kicking away. Same on pull start engines just grab the rope and start yanking away.
I've been working on these bikes since the early 1970's, and have done my fair share of repairs to kickstart mechanisms that were abused by improper use. The smaller bikes seem to get the worst of it, probably as the starter systems are not as robust. But you're correct, a nice smooth initial engagement then a steady push-through is the preferred way to proceed. Thanks for your comment...
I have this exact bike on the way to me very soon. I have questions I can’t find the answers too, and wondered if you might help me. I don’t know if there are more vids on this bike, but I sure hope so. You have great vids, all very enjoyable.
There's a couple of other videos on the TS185 on my channel, but nothing to the level of the current Yamaha YL1 project. In any event, what questions do you have? And thanks for the kind words and comments!
I bought a used '75 in '77 and loved it.now 40+ yrs later I bought another '75 and it is about cherry.i do not ever plan on parting with it....ringggg pinggg pingg ping
I watch for appropriate tires on eBay and pick them up when they come along and set them aside for potential future use... even if I don't have a specific need at the time. Some of the sizes of the original trials-type tires are getting hard to find so I grab them when and where I can. As I've been doing this a long time, I also know most of the dealers and other sources of tires that I can check with for a particular need. Thanks for the kind comments!
you said your in the great lakes, are you near holland michigan? I live in wyoming, any way I think your bike looks amazing. I am in a full restore of a 75 ts 125 right now. it doesn't look as nice as yours but still 4.5 out of 5 stars for shape. I have done it all myself. Let me know if you wouldn't mind answering some questions as suzuki knowledge is like tribal knowledge, it takes a lot of experience to really figure things out.
Watching the video again, the work you've done is exceptional......
I'm planning of posting a final-review video of this project, as it is now complete with addition of the meters. I'll take it out into the sun and do a 360 degree walk-around probably with the bike running, to wrap this one up.
Thanks for the comment, Roy...
Good job with no leaks and perhaps Kaplan Cycles maybe able to assist with the shocks for your nice Suzuki.
You've put time, effort, money and thought into that refurb, looks brilliant, engine sounds very healthy.......
+ROY Dean Thank you for the kind comments and encouragement, Ray! Indeed, a complete restoration, when done deliberately and with care, requires a lot of effort.
beautiful bike! amazing work you have done. I recently got a 74 TC185 plus a 75 parts bike. For now I'll do a light restoration but one day I hope to do one as you have done. Great work on the TS185!
Thank you for the kind comments! Once it warms up a bit more outside, I'm intending to do a walk-around video on the TS185 in the sunshine, as that's been requested.
Good luck with your project and thanks again...
@@kwrightway Oh great! I was about to ask if you'd do a video to show the finished product but sounds like you already have plans. thanks again! look forward to the video
@@fish8196 It may be a few weeks before I can the bike out as I want to wait for a nice sunny day.
@@kwrightway sounds good. no rush. We'll all be ready when you upload the video. thanks
I'm looking for an exhaust for a 75 TS185. If you have one let me know!
I admire you for starting the right way! engaging the kickstart gear then kicking! I see so many people that just start kicking away. Same on pull start engines just grab the rope and start yanking away.
I've been working on these bikes since the early 1970's, and have done my fair share of repairs to kickstart mechanisms that were abused by improper use. The smaller bikes seem to get the worst of it, probably as the starter systems are not as robust. But you're correct, a nice smooth initial engagement then a steady push-through is the preferred way to proceed.
Thanks for your comment...
I have this exact bike on the way to me very soon. I have questions I can’t find the answers too, and wondered if you might help me. I don’t know if there are more vids on this bike, but I sure hope so. You have great vids, all very enjoyable.
There's a couple of other videos on the TS185 on my channel, but nothing to the level of the current Yamaha YL1 project.
In any event, what questions do you have?
And thanks for the kind words and comments!
I bought a used '75 in '77 and loved it.now 40+ yrs later I bought another '75 and it is about cherry.i do not ever plan on parting with it....ringggg pinggg pingg ping
Perfect, thanks for commenting...
That glorious sound! And smell!
good afternoon I have a Suzuki T 350 my left carburetor bowl broke..
do you have any available
Sorry, no. You're best bet would probably be eBay or other auction site.
Loved the video! You don't have an exhaust for 1975 TS185 do you? Thanks!
No, I don't... sorry. Thanks for the comment!
Your workmanship looks fantastic! Where in the world does one find new original tires as you have on the bike?
I watch for appropriate tires on eBay and pick them up when they come
along and set them aside for potential future use... even if I don't
have a specific need at the time. Some of the sizes of the original
trials-type tires are getting hard to find so I grab them when and where
I can.
As I've been doing this a long time, I also know most of the dealers and other sources of tires that I can check with for a particular need.
Thanks for the kind comments!
you said your in the great lakes, are you near holland michigan? I live in wyoming, any way I think your bike looks amazing. I am in a full restore of a 75 ts 125 right now. it doesn't look as nice as yours but still 4.5 out of 5 stars for shape. I have done it all myself. Let me know if you wouldn't mind answering some questions as suzuki knowledge is like tribal knowledge, it takes a lot of experience to really figure things out.
I am in west Michigan area. I'd be happy to answer questions so if wish to pursue this, send me a means to connect with you.