New bike day, will it run 76 Suzuki TS400
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- Опубліковано 8 лют 2023
- In this video I pickup a 76 TS400 Suzuki for a good friend. He has given permission to do a will it run video, so thats what we do. I check over the bike pretty much end to end and check every thing thats need to see if it will run. It runs pretty good, will need a carburetor cleaning for sure, but all in all it is a solid bike.
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Always appreciate the vintage Suzuki content 👍🏻
I agree, much harder to find in my neck of the woods than a Yamaha. Of course there were fewer made also. Thanks for stopping by.
@@montana2strokeracer not much content on the internet about them. That’s what led me to you in the first place. Thanks for producing these videos they help.
I loved the video Dale, always a pleasure to watch these old antiques bikes get back to life again
Thanks Larry, I enjoyed this one, I just wish I could do more to it. But it is moving on down the line. The new owner is chomping at the bit to get it home and start the resto. Thanks buddy.
Holy crap! My little brother had a 72 TS400 when he was in school at Auburn. End of the year, he rode that thing on the highway home to North Alabama, in the cold, in rain. Said that was the most exhausting experience of his life. Getting through Birmingham I bet was white knuckles riding. I rode that thing when I went down to visit him.... it was a frikkin beast!
By the way, this was back in the 70's
Hey Johnnie, yes sir these things are a beast for sure. I had a RM400 and it was a killer, this one reminded me a lot of it. Wow don't know if I would want to be on the highway with this thing, but it would be fun on the backroads. White knuckles for sure on the interstate. Thanks for stopping by.
Wow, that home made trailer hitch hauler is really something. Thats
I'm always looking for ts tms in Oregon. Enjoy your videos
Thanks, Dale!!!! Very exciting! Gonna be a great project. Awesome. Just wait till it gets a full makeover!!
Yes, this is going to be an easy resto, it's all there, that is a big plus for sure.
Nice work as usual Dale, I learn something new on every video. Thanks
Hey thanks for stopping by my fellow Montanan, I've been watching the show over at your place too. I have been up to Mikes place several times, tell him hi for me. Your channel is moving right up, nice to see. Hey, Drop me a line sometime at dsweger@bresnan.net
@@montana2strokeracer I wondered if you knew Mike beings he's Mr. parts guy around here. I'll definitely stay in touch. Thanks for visiting my channel.
My mother bought a new 1975 TS250 for my younger brother and I was supposed to get a new 1975 TS400 but I never got it. This video reminds me of my let down.
Oh man that sucks. Sorry to bring back bad memories.
Great find! Right next door to North Dakota where I live!
Well hello Randall, my neighbor, yes watched this one for a while in Helena, when he dropped the price, I snagged it. They are great bikes. Thanks for hanging out in the shop with me.
I own one myself .....has 3,600 original miles and have original title and key also ....great paint great original bike
Allright, nice to hear there are others out there. Kind of wish I had kept this bike, but it went to a very deserving owner, it is a nice solid bike. Think this one had about 1000 more miles on it than yours if I remember. Engine really sounds good on those big Suzuki's. Awesome machines. Thanks for hanging out in the shop with me.
Great vid Dale , thanks. As a young teenager I was in awe of these things and the guys who rode them but sadly just missed out on that era. I think I'll start looking for a good one...
Thanks, yes, I grew up with most of the ones I have in my videos, but some were absolute beasts, and this is one of them. I am always keeping my eyes open, would love to find an early 400 Husky, or RM400. Wish I never sold the RM400 I had, have kicked myself ever since. Think that is a pretty common story among bikers. Glad you stopped by.
@@montana2strokeracer What year was your 400? I rode a '79 C model 250 for a while , a sweet bike, but the 400's were considered only for men who ate nails for breakfast. How times have changed when testers whine that 70 horsepower isn't enough. That late 70's era was magic, so glad we were part of it.
That is awesome I had a TS 400, I would love to find one in this good of condition.
Yes, they are great bikes and are extremely hard to find these days. Especially in decent shape. Don't give up they are out there.
great job as always dale and a fantastic bike what a find looks in great shape 4 its age keep up the good work
Hey Mark, yes this is a really nice bike for its age. Like to find a RM400 in as good condition.
looks like it's in great shape, good find!
Think it is a nice bike, the new owner will enjoy it.
Fantastic machine, would love to have one. Great subject matter, thanks Dale.
Thanks Jeff, yeah wish I could get into more with it. But it's going to a good home. Always looking for more though so, keep watching.
I'm so jealous, awesome bike!
These are indeed awesome and getting really hard to find. But are still out there. Don't give up.
I wish I could find that here
Been watching this one for quite a while.
Enjoyed that, Dale. Brought back memories of my F3 Bushwhacker.
Hey Peter, I have a F7 Bushwacker 1971 175 Kawasaki that will be back in the shop real soon. I have done some work already, but it will be back in for a freshing up soon.
@@montana2strokeracer Brilliant! Looking forward to that one!
Look forward to watching you go through the bike. Appears to be a nice survivor.
Oh man, I don't get to go through this one Graham, I picked it up for a friend back east. He may do a video series on it. I hope so.
Thanks so much for the video. It couldn't have come at a better time. I have a 1974 TS 400 that I am going to be resurrecting that is nearly complete less the headlight bulb. This one is in remarkable condition.
Thats great Don, those are such iconic bikes. I would have loved to have kept this one, but I bought it for a friend in New York state. He is now collecting parts and starting the restoration of it. I have two TS 250's in works here in the shop, the 1975 is nearing completion and the 1972 model will be coming in soon. Good luck with your restoration and thanks for spending time with me in the shopl.
I sure would like to have one of those again. Really fun to ride!
Hi David, yes, they are a hoot. These days I prefer the smaller bikes, easier to ride and handle. Just plain fun as you say.
Ive been waiting for the Ts400 video.
I have a 74 and a 76, the 76 resto future project.
Hi Robert, sorry to say this is probably the last video on this bike, it has a new home, and I am hoping the new owner will do some videos of the resto. Thanks for stopping by.
Love the 2 stroke content Dale, and love the old TS250 and 400 Suzuki's, great bikes.
This channel is all about air cooled two strokes, the TS250 is nearing completion, the TS 400 went to a new home, but I have more bikes waiting in the wings. The Kawaski 175 is just starting and there will be another getting introduced soon. Thanks for hanging out in the shop with me.
That tank looks real clean inside.
Yes, it was a very clean tank, not usually the case.
What a beauty! The big brother of my 76 TS250A. Still yet to repair the engine seals in mine which I think have just deteriorated due to age (mentioned before). Thought to attempt repairs myself but will probably take to a shop. Would of course, be happier taking it to you if I was in the US!
Great video. Really enjoyed seeing the 76 TS400A, big bore trail bike of the day.
These are super cool for sure; wish I was going to have more time to play with this one. It is however going to a new home; I am hoping the new owner will start a channel and show us all his quest. Oh man those seals are easy, check out some of my videos on the Yamaha enduros where I change those in the bike. Works the same way on the Suzuki's. But if you decide not to.... just put it in a box and send it over, I would be happy to take care of it. LOL
Your very kind Dale. We need more like you in Australia and the world would be a much better place. I love You Tube and your channel as well as others like yours which teach how to go about repairs . I’ve done repairs to our cars I would not normally be confident to do so. I’ll concentrate on select videos from your channel, get set up, and give it a shot.
Thanks for the kind offer. Please keep sharing your expertise. Watching them is just like doing an apprenticeship (that would’ve been great as a young man). Fun and terrific to learn.
Kind regards. Craig
very cool
Thanks buddy, appreciate you stopping by.
Great find for someone. Great "will it run"
Hey thanks Jack, yes, it is a real keeper. I was amazed at how complete it is. You know as well as I do.... they don't come like that often.
We didn't get the TS400 here in the UK. I had a TS185 and a TS250 as a kid, and have a (different) 185 in the garage now. They're all fun bikes.
You are right there Jim, I grew up on these bikes in the 70s, they are just as much fun now as they were then. Wonder why the TS400 wasn't imported to the UK? Any thoughts?
@@montana2strokeracer I suspect it was related to the UK learner laws at the time which said that until you had passed your m'cycle test you couldn't ride anything over 250cc, making sub-250s very popular back in the day ... until the UK govt. dropped the learner capacity limit to 125cc! Yamaha brought in their DT400 which was a rare sight compared to the 125-250cc TS/DT/KE/XL trail bikes of the day. I've had my current '78 TS185 for over 10 years and it's still a lot of fun. The low power of the 185 means it's best kept off fast roads (a 400 would score there) but around the back lanes it's great fun and still attracts a lot of interest,
OK, I understand, some states in this country had the under 5hp rule for folks under 21 years old. Not sure that it exists any longer. Not for this old guy anyway!
Checking in, but I have to go to work. Looking forward to watching this later.
Aw man...work always get in the way. catch ya later buddy.
Bad ass nice bike 🏍
Thanks Kevin, I like it too. They are really cool bikes.
Those are great .
Hey James, you know it man, these were iconic bikes, well worth the investment today.
@@montana2strokeracer a few years ago I saw a 250 Maico SB narrow frame , it had the Wheelsmith style forward mount rear Shock conversion done bitd , but even more interesting had a center port TS 400 engine . I bet it worked great for Mx, trail or even street . Thx for your channel .
In the UK we never got the TS400, only the smaller ones TS100-TS250, I got mine from Ireland where they were imported. They are really expensive over here due to the rarity. Mine is a 1975 model [Silver with red stripe]
They are great bikes, not real plentiful in the US either. They are around but hard to find in decent shape. Thanks for watching.
Nice
Think he got an awesome deal here.
Dale you cut down the old cotton wood tree!😂
Not sure what you're referring to. I did cut one down about 20 years ago. It died. Still a big one standing in front of the house.
That's a great bike Dale. You'd struggle to find one as original here, mostly due the climate. They are either rusty or restored. It certainly sounds like a beast too.
Best wishes, Dean.
Oh look who got off work. I tell you what Dean, work got in my way too often. It was so nice to retire and enjoy what I really wanted to do. You know what they say about retirement....". twice the fun on half the pay."
@@montana2strokeracer can't wait! I'm far too busy for a day job!
@@retromechanicalengineer LOL, I 100% relate. Darned job always getting in the way of my hobbies and interests
That does sound good though I had a DT 175 74
great power, i remember the 1970 ish guys didnt like to much power and didnt handle very good. as my old brain tries to think back.
Hey Frank, you may be thinking of the TM400, the one they called the widowmaker. Those things had a mind of there own. A fricking beast.
@@montana2strokeracer your probably right been a long time ago, i rode the bike at a TT track in Prescott ariz, just kept pulling the front wheel up. it was about 1969/70 Slaughter house race track and Steve Mcqueen and his son Tod were racing, boy thoses were the days.
67 Years Old this was My first Bike
Wow James, a 400 for your first, great bikes for sure. My first was a YJ2 60cc.
That's why I got me an XT 600 1984
Where's all the rust !!! Don't see em like that too often!
Not much rust is this part of the country, old cars and bikes do well unless abused. The gas tank really impressed me on this one. Very clean. Thanks for stopping by Kevin.
I like how gracefull you are trying to start that thing
Wow, grace has never been my strong suite. At least I didn't let it kick me back or fall over. LOL
I have been looking for a 400 2 stroke Suzuki for years but here in Northeast Texas people are idiotic on their prices.
Hey man, It's not just your locale. It's everywhere these days, prices are through the roof. You have to find a rougher bike just so you can afford it, then the parts eat you alive, double edge sword so to speak.
Nice area you're from, I lived in the Weatherford area for several years, spent a lot of time in the piney woods between Ft Worth and Shreveport. Friends tell me the DFW area is just nuts these days.
This bike I picked up locally for a friend in upstate NY. Believe me he got a great deal on this bike, even with over a thousand in shipping back to him. They are out there.
Looking for the rear shock absorbers for my TS400A any help would be appreciated
Oh man wish I could help, but this one is headed to a new home. They are out there, just have to keep your eyes open. Thanks for stopping by.
You didn’t check the air filter before starting it. Could have been a mouse nest in there
We just don't have mice here. Think it's too cold for them. Have not seen one in years, or a nest.
you had premix fuel and oil feed from tank/pump?
Yes, premix fuel and if the pump is working, that too. Just how I start one if I don't know the history.
What is something like this worth? Going to look at one this week.
Hi Jake, I know this is not what you want to hear, but they are worth what one is willing to pay for it. I would check the NADA or the Kelly blue book for prices. You can find them online. But at the end of the day the conditions are all different. So, it is just what someone is willing to pay. Thanks for spending time here at the channel.
@@montana2strokeracer thanks for taking the time to respond. I will sub, thanks
Why did you need to change the battery?
Hi Robert, it was the camera battery that I changed out, it was about to die on me. Thanks for stopping by.
Where is it going ?
NY state.
With my 76 TS400 the tank latch has to have the key in it and you have to fool with it to get it to latch.
May be that was my problem, I am sure the new owner figured it out, he never said anything to the contrary.
How much did he pay???
Just a little bit more than a dozen eggs. Thanks for hanging out with me in the shop
Hi Dale, I have always been under the impression that the TS 400 is a 12 volt system, check it out ?? They have a reputation of running really smokey, don't know why ! I love the bike, don't know why you let this beauty slip through your fingers, Great video !! Malc U.K.
Hey Malc, I don't really know, I looked at the battery box and thought 12 volts. But the flasher said 6 volt on it. The taillight and brake lights seamed bright on the 6 volt battery. Oh, I know, I would love to keep them all, but I really am more of a dirt bike guy. I wish I had never sold my RM400, so I guess I'm really just looking for another one of those. I have a friend out east of me, that has been on the prowl for one of these, when I found it, I thought he would snap it right up. He thought about it for a while and asked if it was still available. Low and behold it was and at a better price, so he ask me to go pick it up for him. Thanks for stopping by Malc.
Hey Malc, just looked the voltage up on the Suzuki parts breakdown. TS400A which this one is. Is 6 volt. The L and K models are 12 volt. Kinda makes you wonder don't it. Head light really seams bright on this one. Could be it is running on 12 volt from the mag. But the parts breakdown does list a 6 volt battery for this model. Thanks buddy
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Hi Pascal, I sorry it sounds like you burned something up, I can't translate good enough to find out what. Permanent Contract? Thanks for watching.
At 33:57 it looks like a tree stump,could be wrong.
Oh, I see what you're talking about, it is still there and large as life, I think it is the light it looks like its cut off at about 8 feet. I assure you it's still there.
Pe 250 kdx 200
Had a 77 same color , i wish i would of kept it .
I know Philip, I now wish I had kept them all, wouldn't that be grand.
First
Of course. Thanks for coming by the shop.