1974 Suzuki TM100

Rebuilt, Rebuildable & Reconstructed

Extremely Rare 1974 Suzuki TM100The first year of only two years that this rare and special bike was produced The early to mid 1970s were exciting times for motocross racers. This period represented the first time in history that all the major motorcycle manufacturers were producing purpose-built high performance motocross bikes that were competitive in their stock, showroom configuration. Competition between manufacturers was intense, and technological advances were coming at an astonishing rate. Every new model release from each manufacturer rendered the previous year's model completely and utterly obsolete. Motocross was becoming very popular, and tracks were now filled with Honda Elsinores, Yamaha MXs, Suzuki TMs, Husqvarna CRs, Kawasaki KXs, Bultaco Pursangs, and a host of others. Even Harley Davidson threw their hat in the ring with a fairly impressive looking 250cc motocross bike. The smell of Castrol and the sound of 10,000 RPM two stroke engines permeated motocross tracks all across America. These were the days when you were lucky to find a bike with more than 4 inches of rear suspension travel, and the sight of a four stroke bike on the track would have been met with uncontrollable laughter. Motocross has come a long way since the early 1970's, but no generation - before or after - has represented such an important period in the history of the sport. The 1974 Suzuki TM100 "Contender" was born of this era, and was the bike that introduced many up and coming racers to serious motocross competition. Motocross bikes like this were designed to withstand a high level of abuse, but most would eventually succumb to the rigors of the track. Relatively few of the early 1970's small-displacement motocross bikes still survive. This stunning example of one of the most iconic vintage motocross racers was restored by an award winning craftsman, and is currently in one of the finest vintage motocross collections. Everything on this bike was disassembled, then either polished, plated, powder coated, vapor honed, professionally painted or replaced, then meticulously reassembled. This is a restoration of the highest quality – not your typical rattle-can restoration (you know what I mean). No need to ramble on with more detail about all that was done during the restoration – the pictures speak for themselves. It is almost certain that the winning bid will be less than the amount that has been invested in this restoration. Local pickup only by either the winning bidder, the contracted transporter for winning bidder, or the agent for winning bidder. International bidders welcome, but winning bidder must arrange for all shipping, customs, government approvals, and any other aspects of shipping. I will do my best to assist with shipping in any way, but please understand that my only required involvement in this process is to be available to release the bike to the agent of the winning bidder. Bill of sale only. $500 deposit required within 24 hrs of auction end VIA Paypal, with the remainder via Bank Cashier's Check or USPS/Bank Money Order. The motorcycle will be released after payment of remaining balance has cleared my bank, and funds are released free and clear to me. Here are a couple of videos for your enjoyment. Make sure you select 720p HD (or higher) and "full screen" to get all the detail of this beauty!