Honda Spree and Elite 50 Forums

Just felt like showing my new ride. I miss having an Elite and can't find any for sale so i bought this. 1974 Suzuki TS185 dual-sport, bought from original owner, 3600 miles, yes it's a 2-stroke. I had to clean carb, replace fuel cap seal, and fix exhaust leak.

Sweet find!! I had a 81 for a time. You just gotta love the old enduro bikes from the '70's. They had style!!

Thumbs waaay up, evilone - you did good dude!!



You could not have found a cleaner 1974!

jon

evilone wrote:I miss having an Elite

It's in good hands was everything in the clutch stock on that S?

That bike looks great. My 250 was younger and still didn't look as good as that.

for sale?

yamahauler660r wrote:It's in good hands was everything in the clutch stock on that S?

Yes clutch is all stock.

fastplastic wrote:for sale?

I haven't thought about it. It would be nice to hit some trails in the Allegan state forest! But for the right price?

You just don't see this anymore, not even on Ebay. The original tool kit with the Suzuki "S" stamped on the tools!

love it. such a nice bike. i bet it's d*** fast too!




70's trailbike riders unite!

drizzle wrote:love it. such a nice bike. i bet it's d*** fast too!




70's trailbike riders unite!

Some specs...5-speed, 218 pounds, geared so top speed is 80 mph with lots of torque.
Just how big is your trailbike? The pic makes it look tiny but it sure is nice!

it is tiny, lol. it's a 110cc with a 4 speed manual clutch, topping out at 60 in a full tuck and tail wind. tis my daily driver. originally made to be a 70cc back in it's day, but it has the same bolt pattern as a lifan to easily swap in a 150cc.

size comparison:



but i'd definitely trade for a 185cc 2 stroke....