My original project bike - Suzuki TS50X

Billing · World Chat Champion Joined: 12 Mar 2009 Karma :

https://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb73/sam_billing_91/Photo-0195.jpg
lovely and shiny! Cool

https://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb73/sam_billing_91/Photo-0196.jpg

Some polish 'fell' onto the clutch cover, so I had to remove it and it CLEANED the side!
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I then started on the frame, gave it a thorough clean and a lick of gloss black paint aswell and stripping the brakes and wheels off for a proper clean.
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https://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb73/sam_billing_91/Photo-0236.jpg

Then last month I got all the wheels and brakes back on, but am waiting on an engine bearing so hae left the engine out.
https://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb73/sam_billing_91/Photo-0240.jpg
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Please don't laugh at the 'TSXR' stickers, it was faster than all my mates 50's (it was still a genuine 50cc, I didn't have the money to big bore it) so it sort of adopted TSXR XD

Comments are welcome =]
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'84 TS50X, '91 TZR125, '89 CBR400RR, '91 VFR400R NC30, '98 R1
"Hey copernicus! Why don't you navigate yourself to the back of the line with your feet and stand there with your shit."
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The Artist · Super Spammer Joined: 06 Jan 2008 Karma :

Looks like that protective layer of grim kept your wheels nice and shiny underneath.

Make sure while its apart, clean everything you possibly can, get to all the hard to reach places while you can etc.

When you reassemble, it will look loads better.

Billing · World Chat Champion Joined: 12 Mar 2009 Karma :

I didn't get pics, but I had it down to very nearly componant parts, the frame had the forks and head light and that was it, got the pressure washer on it and blasted the dirt out, just need more gloss black paint for the frame XD
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'84 TS50X, '91 TZR125, '89 CBR400RR, '91 VFR400R NC30, '98 R1
"Hey copernicus! Why don't you navigate yourself to the back of the line with your feet and stand there with your shit."
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675Rusty · Scooby Slapper Joined: 17 Jan 2009 Karma :

Good luck on sorting it out, I've currently got one of the newer TS50s (2001) as I'm only 15 at the moment.... I can't ride it anywere apart from my dads field. 5 months to go Surprised

Billing · World Chat Champion Joined: 12 Mar 2009 Karma :

Cool, good little bikes TS's mine did 10,000 miles without the engine having any major part except the exhaust removed.
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'84 TS50X, '91 TZR125, '89 CBR400RR, '91 VFR400R NC30, '98 R1
"Hey copernicus! Why don't you navigate yourself to the back of the line with your feet and stand there with your shit."
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element · World Chat Champion Joined: 23 Jan 2006 Karma :

looks like it hasnt been cleaned since 1984 either Shocked

my 89 DT was the same... once you start cleaning the bits you can stop!
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Billing · World Chat Champion Joined: 12 Mar 2009 Karma :

I live out in the sticks and the only way to get anywhere is on a dirt track or across a field, so it does get very dirty very quickly! The back wheel was the worst bit for keeping clean, but the 2 stroke leaking from the pipe kept it well protected, all I had to do to clean it was dab some petrol on it, then I gave it a quick rinse with water =]
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'84 TS50X, '91 TZR125, '89 CBR400RR, '91 VFR400R NC30, '98 R1
"Hey copernicus! Why don't you navigate yourself to the back of the line with your feet and stand there with your shit."
BCF Eastern members map here ---> g.co/maps/2tm8b PM me to be added to it!

Billing · World Chat Champion Joined: 12 Mar 2009 Karma :

When I had it to bits I found out it had a Mikuni VM17 carb not a VM15 as it should, which along with my home derestricted exhaust probably contributed to it being able to top an indicated 45mph! I'm going to be making my own sump guard as I will be using it across a really lumpy field and through a forest, and don't want £200 to disappear because of a rock and a hard landing.
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'84 TS50X, '91 TZR125, '89 CBR400RR, '91 VFR400R NC30, '98 R1
"Hey copernicus! Why don't you navigate yourself to the back of the line with your feet and stand there with your shit."
BCF Eastern members map here ---> g.co/maps/2tm8b PM me to be added to it!

element · World Chat Champion Joined: 23 Jan 2006 Karma :

for a bashguard aquire a road/traffic sign.. those ones attached to lamposts are alu and perfect thickness.. not that I condone pinching one... I do have a homemade bashguard though from said material Very Happy

https://p1.bikepics.com/pics/2007/07/16/bikepics-964577-full.jpg

https://p1.bikepics.com/pics/2007/03/29/bikepics-846592-800.jpg
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04' DT125RE (run-a-bout) // 89' DT125R (rebuilt + supermoto conversion)
SPARES FOR SALE. 2RK TZR // 82 DR125 // DT125R/E .... PM ME...

nowhere.elysium · The Pork Lord Joined: 02 Mar 2009 Karma :

element, I can't help but feel that the fat bit of the exhaust (sorry, not a two-stroker in the slightest, so excuse my ignorance) looks a bit, well, unprotected. I can see that there's nowhere to mount a plate of any description, but still; I'd be shitting it every time I went off road...

Am I just too much of a worrier?

edit: I've just looked at some professionally made ones, to sate my curiosity, and it appears that yes, I am too much of a worrier.

Incidentally, that's a fine looking crosser, and the bashplate (when compared to ones you'd pay for) is a very nicely-done piece of kit.
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'10 SV650SF, '83 GS650GT (it lives!), Questionable DIY dash project, 3D Printer project, Lasercutter project

Billing · World Chat Champion Joined: 12 Mar 2009 Karma :

ready got me a road sign or two (or seven) from a mate of mine, so its just when I have the time tbh (TZR is taking up most of my time now!)
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'84 TS50X, '91 TZR125, '89 CBR400RR, '91 VFR400R NC30, '98 R1
"Hey copernicus! Why don't you navigate yourself to the back of the line with your feet and stand there with your shit."
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Billing · World Chat Champion Joined: 12 Mar 2009 Karma :

I have a few updates, the clutch thrust bearing is on the way, should be here next wednesday. I managed to get the engine back in with some help from my dad (big thanks to him, wouldnt have the bike if it weren't for him) I have more paint for the frame, so will be painting it soon.

I was flicking through fleabay a few days ago and had a look for a sump guard, there was one for £25 + some p&p, looked on an hour later after having a think through and to my surprise there was one for £6 + £5 postage, score one for me lol it should be here monday, ready for me to give a lick of paint Very Happy

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'84 TS50X, '91 TZR125, '89 CBR400RR, '91 VFR400R NC30, '98 R1
"Hey copernicus! Why don't you navigate yourself to the back of the line with your feet and stand there with your shit."
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Fnatic · World Chat Champion Joined: 11 May 2008 Karma :

And that Stokes guy spent a grand on his Laughing

Billing · World Chat Champion Joined: 12 Mar 2009 Karma :

I honestly couldn't justify spending that much on my bike tbh, if i had the money I'd probably have had the frame powder coated and maybe have the wheels respoked, but its too expensive for me to think about and too much hassle.

Does anyone know where I can buy a new rear shock? mines had it and i want a new one rather than a used one.

Im trying to get hold of a rear panel support as mines rusted out and a kickstart shaft as mine is ruined and i have to bump start it
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'84 TS50X, '91 TZR125, '89 CBR400RR, '91 VFR400R NC30, '98 R1
"Hey copernicus! Why don't you navigate yourself to the back of the line with your feet and stand there with your shit."
BCF Eastern members map here ---> g.co/maps/2tm8b PM me to be added to it!

Billing · World Chat Champion Joined: 12 Mar 2009 Karma :

No sump guard Evil or Very Mad

I'm gonna give the guy a chance, just incase theres been a problem with the post, if it's not here tomorrow then ill give him an email asking what the hells going on.

Anyone know if any other shocks will fit the TS? might get an rm80 one or something
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'84 TS50X, '91 TZR125, '89 CBR400RR, '91 VFR400R NC30, '98 R1
"Hey copernicus! Why don't you navigate yourself to the back of the line with your feet and stand there with your shit."
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Billing · World Chat Champion Joined: 12 Mar 2009 Karma :

Just a few pics of the progress Smile

Engine in frame
https://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb73/sam_billing_91/Photo-0332.jpg

My spare DEP can before polishing (had just started to show difference)
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2 after shots
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https://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb73/sam_billing_91/14072009011.jpg

I've painted the airbox gloss black, the chain guard will be going the same way aswell as the clutch spring cover on the left hand side Smile

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'84 TS50X, '91 TZR125, '89 CBR400RR, '91 VFR400R NC30, '98 R1
"Hey copernicus! Why don't you navigate yourself to the back of the line with your feet and stand there with your shit."
BCF Eastern members map here ---> g.co/maps/2tm8b PM me to be added to it!

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