1972 Suzuki TM250

TM250-31162

1972 Suzuki TM250J TM250 TM 250 Champion AHRMA Vintage Up for sale is my 1972 Suzuki TM250J that I purchased from the (deceased) original owner’s family in 1987. I was told at the time that it has about 20 hours on it, and that seems consistent with its appearance and condition. It was stored indoors before I bought it, and I have kept it stored indoors since that time. As nice as the bike is, I have never ridden it until I got it ready to sell this month. After blowing all the years of warehouse dust & grime off, I gave it a sponge bath with hot soapy water and started it up. The amazing thing is that, because the carb was drained when I purchased the bike, all I had to do was put air in the tires and premix in the tank, and it started right up! (any time I wake an oil-injected two-stroke up from a long nap, I always use premix for the first start-up, even though this bike still has its original oil injection system.) It sounds amazing – nice and crisp, a very tight engine with virtually no piston slap, and it shifts perfectly through the gears and pulls cleanly from bottom to top. This engine is in incredibly good condition! Also in amazing condition is the stock exhaust! These TM’s with their low pipes were seldom ridden very much without bashing in the exhaust pipe, so this one with its virtually perfect exhaust is a real rarity! (See photos) It also has all the “right stuff” from back in the day – Akront rims, Inter-Am aluminum handlebars, “unbreakable” plastic clutch and brake levers. The only thing missing is the front number plate. There are a few minor flaws: The fuel tank has a small dent on the right-top of the tank and some very minor scratches/chips (see photos), the fenders have some paint chips/flakes and need to be repainted, and the kickstart spring needs to be rewound, as the kickstart operates fine, but has to be returned manually. Oh - and the piping at the front edge of the seat is coming unraveled. The bike looks as good as it does with no special detailing. I did not paint anything. Everything you see is all original, and any wear (or lack of wear) shows how much/little the bike has been ridden. It could benefit from a thorough detailing, and could be museum quality with very little effort. The bike comes with both an Owners Manual and a Factory Service Manual, which together are worth more than $50 if sold in separate eBay listings. Back in the day, when this bike was originally sold new, dirt bikes were not titled in Texas, so rather than a title, this bike has the original MSO/MCO (Manufacturer's Statement/Certificate of Origin) with its assignment on the back to the original owner. Also included is a certified copy of the original owner's death certificate, which the original owner's family provided to me at the time I purchased the bike. If you need a title, these two documents should allow you to title the bike in your name. This bike is offered with no Reserve. The Buy-It-Now price is $1795. Buyer is responsible for all shipping, taxes, etc. See all Payment, Shipping, and other Terms at the bottom of this listing. NOTE - See Payment, Shipping, & Other Terms at the bottom of this Listing. Here is more information on the bikes I will be selling over the next few weeks: I have been collecting motorcycles for almost 30 years, as long as I have been a Kawasaki and Suzuki dealer. These have all been sitting in a dry West Texas warehouse all these years, but now a divorce and other factors compel me to sell most of my collection. Most of these bikes are excellent examples of stock or near-stock machines in unrestored but good condition. They have all been stored for years, and I don't have time to go through each one and restore them all to new condition, so I will basically sell them just like they are. Most will need only small amounts of attention to have a really fine motorcycle. I will try to list approximately one bike a week, and all I have time to do is the most rudimentary clean-up and make-ready. If I can get a bike running with minimal effort, I have done so, but I don't have time to fix everything that might be wrong, troubleshoot electrical, fix every small oil drip, or detail-clean and visually/mechanically restore all of them to perfect condition. So, if a bike starts easily without a lot of effort, I will get it running, clean the dust off, and put it here for sale. If it isn't a simple/easy few-minutes job to get one running, I will list it as not running. These bikes were all running when they were originally stored, so even those that don't run should be easily made to run, but some will need carbs cleaned, batteries, spark plugs, etc. I will also list other known defects, but these are sold as-is, and I cannot guarantee that there aren't things I don't know about. Again, most will need only small amounts of attention to have a really fine motorcycle. Some (like the RE5 & the Z1) are almost perfect and need virtually nothing. Here is a partial list of the bikes I will be listing over the next few weeks: 197? Honda CT70 Passport - SOLD 1971 Kawasaki H1 500 1972 Kawasaki H2 750 - SOLD 1973 Kawasaki Z1 900 - SOLD 1975 Kawasaki KT250 Trials 1976 Kawasaki KT250 Trials 1975 Kawasaki G4 100 1977 Kawasaki KE175 1985 Kawasaki ZX750E2 Turbo 1985 Kawasaki ZL900A1 Eliminator - SOLD 1993 Kawasaki VN1500A7 Vulcan - SOLD 1972 Suzuki TM250J Cyclone - LISTED NOW 1975 Suzuk RV125 - SOLD 1972 Suzuki GT750 1972 Suzuki GT550 1975 Suzuki RE5 Rotary - LISTED NOW 2001 Suzuki RM80 - SOLD 1997 Triumph Thunderbird 900 - SOLD 1976 Yamaha RD400 Cash or Cashiers Check accepted. NOTE-Because Cashiers Checks can be forged, I must cash your Cashiers Check PRIOR to releasing the motorcycle. So, please make sure your Cashiers Check is from a bank with a branch in Lubbock TX, and remember I must present it at the bank during normal banking hours in order to cash it. If you are picking up outside of normal banking hours, you will have to get the Cashiers Check to me in advance so I can cash it beforehand. Same applies for personal checks. Upon winning the auction, please pay a $300 deposit through PayPal immediately. The balance is due prior to pick-up. Buyer is responsible for making all shipping arrangements. Pick-up is expected within 1 week of auction-end. If you need longer, let me know, and as long as payment in full is received, I can work with you for a later pick-up time if needed. INTERNATIONAL: We encourage International bidders, but please be aware that you will need to get payment in full to me within 3 business days, and you will need to make ALL shipping/Customs arrangements yourself. International bidders, please contact us through the eBay "Contact Seller" feature before you bid, so we can add you to our Approved Bidders list. If you do not do this, you may not be able to bid. Sorry for the trouble, but we will only approve International bidders with a history of Positive feedback and no Negative feedback. You must also agree to pay the additional shipping charges to your location. Once you are approved, you can bid on any of our items without having to contact us in advance. Thank you! This same policy applies to bidders in Alaska and Hawaii. International Purchaser is responsible for any applicable taxes or duties. Due to the unique nature of the items we sell, all items are sold as-is without warranty, and all sales are final. We do not accept returns unless there is an error on our part. "Make every effort to live in peace with everyone" - Hebrews 12:14 WesTexMotors.com is formerly Good Times PowerSports, a former franchised Kawasaki and Suzuki dealer for almost 30 years. Three years ago, we sold to another dealership, but retained some old NOS parts, and the Owner's personal collection of vintage motorcycles. These NOS parts are now being offered for the first time. We will also be offering most of the vintage motorcycle collection on eBay. We will also consider offers for the entire NOS parts inventory, and the vintage motorcycle inventory. If you are interested in purchasing these inventories, please contact us through the eBay Ask A Question feature. You may also contact us at: Please contact us through the eBay Ask A Question feature. You may also contact us at:WesTexMotors.com PO Box 64608 Lubbock, TX 79464