Old Suzuki help needed

[Ivan Liechty]

I bought what I was told was a 1976 Suzuki TS250. It had a rusted tank but supposedly runs. I got it for $75 so I don't mind having to put $50 or $100 in it if I have to.

I fixed the rusted tank (see the painful weekend thread). I put gas in it last night and tried to start it.

After 3 kicks is started but would not stay running. I kicked it again and got it to start and it would run for about 3-5 seconds and bog out. It appears that it is not getting gas to flow right.

I am pretty happy that it started a little because now I am almost positive all I will have to do is clean the carb completely and it should run well enough for my wife to putt around on and learn to ride.

Of course I know I need to tear down the carburator but this carb is different than the ones I am used to. It has a push pull throttle assembly and I want to make sure when I take it apart and clean it that I can get it back together.

Is there anyone that can help me as I get stuck this weekend?

Thanks

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Ivan Liechty
'93 WR250
Spartanburg, SC

 

[Rich Rohrich]

Ivan,

Send an e-mail directly to OT, he knows these bikes from that era really well.

 

[Ivan Liechty]

Thanks Rich.

I have sent an e-mail to OT.

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Ivan Liechty
'93 WR250
Spartanburg, SC

 

[Ivan Liechty]

I also bought a Clymer manual for a TS125, TS400 and 1974, 1980-81 TS250. I hope that it helps. I have heard the Clymer manuals are not the best but I figured it was worth $27 to get one because it was better than having nothing.

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Ivan Liechty
'93 WR250
Spartanburg, SC

 

[Jeff Allen]

I have the chance to buy a Suzuki 72 TS185 for 100 bones, are parts still avalible
for this old dog.Doesn't run but wouldn't mind spending some to make it rideable. Thanks for any help


Jeff Allen
99 RM125

 

[Ivan Liechty]

I believe parts are still available from Suzuki.  Call one of the Suzuki parts stores that advertise in the back of dirt bike magazines.

I bought the 250 from a friend and he did some work to it a few years ago.  He was able to buy the airbox boot and a few other things for the bike.  

Good luck.

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Ivan Liechty
'93 WR250
Spartanburg, SC

 

[Rich Rohrich]

Jeff,

Try Midwest Action Cycle, or Cernick's. They've been Suzuki dealers for a long time and have lots of dirtbike experience.

 

[Jeff Allen]

thanks guys

Jeff Allen
99 RM125

 

[keip82]

I also bought a Clymer manual for a TS125, TS400 and 1974, 1980-81 TS250. I hope that it helps. I have heard the Clymer manuals are not the best but I figured it was worth $27 to get one because it was better than having nothing.

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Ivan Liechty
'93 WR250
Spartanburg, SC

those manuals really work.

 

[Chili]

Curious how you managed to find an 8 year old thread to reply to?

 

[keip82]

i don't no i just try to help.....