Hey thanks for the sub Mike. I am glad you have found some value in these videos. I try to put at least one a week out, sometimes 2 or 3. Thanks for spending time with me in the shop.
@@montana2strokeracer Hey Dale BTW I have lots of original parts from (both 1973's) Suzuki TC 100 & TC 125. Even have locked up motors, frames, tanks & wheels for each. Not sure if you are interested?
Work of art as usual Dale. I like the detail you put into your videos, everything explained down to the materials used. Best wishes, Dean in Oxfordshire, UK.
I use Metal Rescue for dipping rusted parts in. Works great on chrome parts. Aluminum cleaning is done with Aluminum Brightener. I also use the bead blaster for difficult parts. Thanks I struggled for a long time with a camera tripod at the bench. This homemade overhead holder is the cats meow.
Great video. I just got one and I’m a little lost with where the two 1/8 inch fuel lines go? I got them coming out of the carb but where do they connect?
Congrats on your TS250. Those lines just tuck down behind the engine by the swingarm pivot. They just let the fuel run to the ground instead of on top of the engine if there is an overflow. They dont connect to anything. Thanks for following the channel.
Oh man, I don't have them labeled for application. I would have to remove the carb and try the ones I have. Over the years when I need them, I just measure the ones I need and order several of each. All you need to do is measure with a caliper without bending them out of shape, the OD, ID, and thickness, measure for thickness the opposite way that the old, flattened sealing surface is. Go to the O-ring table at McMaster Carr, and find the ones that are the closest to the measurements you got. If the table dimension is more than you got, opt for the smaller, for they will stretch, except for the thickness, it must be proud enough to seal. Sorry I couldn't be more help. I just put them in a plastic divided box with the part numbers, so when I get low, I know what to order, I just don't label them by application. Oh, one more thing, I just order the Buna N type O-rings, you don't need the fancy expensive ones. Thanks for hanging out in the shop with me.
@@montana2strokeracer okay that's about what I have it runs great and idles well but slowing down from 5th gear it revs really high any ideas? My baffle is clear all I can think is something wrong with the carb. Anything 3rd gear and low rpm is shifts fine
Hi sir. I have a 1981 ts250 I have no idea what carburetor I need to get for it. I can’t find any information on them or where to get them could you help me by chance? I have a keihen carburetor on it right now. I can seem to get it to run right. It will either idle well and you can’t give it gas or u can gas it but it loads up and won’t idle. Been struggling for months now. Any help would be appreciated. I’d rather just buy a correct carb for it at this point
Hi thanks for your comment and for following the channel. First off, 1981 is a bit new for my experiance. That being said, I would try to find a good used one from maybe Ebay, or one of the facebook forums, just ask if someone has one they would be willing to part with. Those guys are very easy to deal with and a good source of information. There are also many motorcycle salvage yards across the country. Im with you I would look for an original and put a new kit in it. You can get some new ones also from Mikuni from their website. I just bought a new one for the Yamaha AT1 MX project that Im doing, it was about 80.00 and I know I will have to play with the jetting when I get it running, Some people have had some luck with the chinese mikunis on ebay. That has not been my experiance though. I would steer clear of them. I hope I have helped some at least, I really appreciate you following the channel, good luck with your project.
I'm sorry I don't have them set up by application. I would have to take the carb off and see which one fits. I just measure the OD and the ID and the thickness and order from their listing on Mcmaster Carr. One day perhaps I will make a note of which part number fits what bike. Now I just find the one that fits, and if I'm low on quantity then I reorder by the part number. Sorry. I just order the Buna N type rings not silicone or anything special.
@@montana2strokeracer Hi, not much just a miniature version of your operation, almost done with the 1973 tc-100 just waiting on a oil seal you know how it is.weather is a chill 65 at noon its tough. im a early riser probably your first viewer, must keep you busy editing and everything. have a good one your friend in sunny vegas
I do have a F7 175 and F5 350 bighorn that I will some day get to. But got to get some of this done first. Speaking of Kawasaki, haven't heard from Kevin lately, think I need to give him a call.
What a great video as I'm getting ready to tear into my 1973 Suzuki TS 250 Savage carburetor. I'm subscribing to your channel Dale. Thanks
Hey thanks for the sub Mike. I am glad you have found some value in these videos. I try to put at least one a week out, sometimes 2 or 3. Thanks for spending time with me in the shop.
@@montana2strokeracer Yes sir. Looking forward to viewing your channel to see what else you have out there.
@@montana2strokeracer Hey Dale BTW I have lots of original parts from (both 1973's) Suzuki TC 100 & TC 125. Even have locked up motors, frames, tanks & wheels for each. Not sure if you are interested?
@@mikelauer8891 Thanks Mike, think I'm good right now, but I sure appreciate the offer.
Work of art as usual Dale. I like the detail you put into your videos, everything explained down to the materials used.
Best wishes, Dean in Oxfordshire, UK.
Thanks brother, cold here trying to get a few videos up, warm up next week
Excellent video.. passed a wee bit of time on a miserable snowy day here in Scotland. 👍
I hear ya, its 10 below zero F, here, and 8 inches of snow. Good day to be in the shop with the heater going.
Excellent job dale, you couldn't buy it new in the shape you restore them.
Larry thanks for the kind words, I appreciate you following the channel
Great content, thanks for another excellent Video Dale.
Thanks Jeff, sure appreciate you watching
Great video Dale - love the bench view. Do you have a list of aluminum/chrome cleaning and rust restoration products you recommend?
I use Metal Rescue for dipping rusted parts in. Works great on chrome parts. Aluminum cleaning is done with Aluminum Brightener. I also use the bead blaster for difficult parts. Thanks I struggled for a long time with a camera tripod at the bench. This homemade overhead holder is the cats meow.
Great video. I just got one and I’m a little lost with where the two 1/8 inch fuel lines go? I got them coming out of the carb but where do they connect?
Congrats on your TS250. Those lines just tuck down behind the engine by the swingarm pivot. They just let the fuel run to the ground instead of on top of the engine if there is an overflow. They dont connect to anything. Thanks for following the channel.
Great video. I am trying to order some of those O-rings. Do you mind sharing the specific dimensions/what you actually order? Thanks!
Oh man, I don't have them labeled for application. I would have to remove the carb and try the ones I have. Over the years when I need them, I just measure the ones I need and order several of each. All you need to do is measure with a caliper without bending them out of shape, the OD, ID, and thickness, measure for thickness the opposite way that the old, flattened sealing surface is. Go to the O-ring table at McMaster Carr, and find the ones that are the closest to the measurements you got. If the table dimension is more than you got, opt for the smaller, for they will stretch, except for the thickness, it must be proud enough to seal. Sorry I couldn't be more help. I just put them in a plastic divided box with the part numbers, so when I get low, I know what to order, I just don't label them by application. Oh, one more thing, I just order the Buna N type O-rings, you don't need the fancy expensive ones. Thanks for hanging out in the shop with me.
Thank you so much for the detailed response! I greatly appreciate it. And your channel is great! Time to go take some measurements.
Hey dale great video what's the factory setting for the carb air fuel screws
Bret I start at 1 1/2 turns from the seat to start and work from there.
@@montana2strokeracer okay that's about what I have it runs great and idles well but slowing down from 5th gear it revs really high any ideas? My baffle is clear all I can think is something wrong with the carb. Anything 3rd gear and low rpm is shifts fine
Hi sir. I have a 1981 ts250
I have no idea what carburetor I need to get for it. I can’t find any information on them or where to get them could you help me by chance?
I have a keihen carburetor on it right now. I can seem to get it to run right. It will either idle well and you can’t give it gas or u can gas it but it loads up and won’t idle. Been struggling for months now. Any help would be appreciated. I’d rather just buy a correct carb for it at this point
Hi thanks for your comment and for following the channel. First off, 1981 is a bit new for my experiance. That being said, I would try to find a good used one from maybe Ebay, or one of the facebook forums, just ask if someone has one they would be willing to part with. Those guys are very easy to deal with and a good source of information. There are also many motorcycle salvage yards across the country. Im with you I would look for an original and put a new kit in it. You can get some new ones also from Mikuni from their website. I just bought a new one for the Yamaha AT1 MX project that Im doing, it was about 80.00 and I know I will have to play with the jetting when I get it running, Some people have had some luck with the chinese mikunis on ebay. That has not been my experiance though. I would steer clear of them. I hope I have helped some at least, I really appreciate you following the channel, good luck with your project.
Hey Dale do you have the part number for mcmaster carr for the oring the seals the carb to the head? Thank you!
I'm sorry I don't have them set up by application. I would have to take the carb off and see which one fits. I just measure the OD and the ID and the thickness and order from their listing on Mcmaster Carr. One day perhaps I will make a note of which part number fits what bike. Now I just find the one that fits, and if I'm low on quantity then I reorder by the part number. Sorry. I just order the Buna N type rings not silicone or anything special.
@@montana2strokeracer Sounds good that’s what I will do as well, thank you for your help
Go Dale, frank in las Vegas.
Whats happing in Vegas Frank.
@@montana2strokeracer Hi, not much just a miniature version of your operation, almost done with the 1973 tc-100 just waiting on a oil seal you know how it is.weather is a chill 65 at noon its tough. im a early riser probably your first viewer, must keep you busy editing and everything. have a good one your friend in sunny vegas
That was great. Wish you some Kawasaki’s
I do have a F7 175 and F5 350 bighorn that I will some day get to. But got to get some of this done first. Speaking of Kawasaki, haven't heard from Kevin lately, think I need to give him a call.
@@montana2strokeracer I know he hasn’t done a video lately.
what size are they jets mate
Here ya go Brad, needle jet 0-4, needle 5CN3 (clip in the 2nd groove), pilot jet 25, main jet 180. Thanks for following along.
Try tweezers next time.
Roger that!