1971 Suzuki MT50R Trailhopper

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I am the original owner of this off-road mini-bike. Frame MT50R-22265 Engine MT50-21601. Mini-bike was purchased new 7/2/1971 from Reggie Pink, Inc., White Plains NY. Bike runs, all three gears shift fine. Brakes are fine. Headlight, tail light, neutral light, and high beam indicator light all work fine (all electrical items run off the magneto, battery not required). Original oil tank cover included (shown on and off bike in photos). Photo copy of shop manual and photo copy of parts list with pictures included (both are shown in photos). Original black plastic knob key (shown in pictures) and two original metal keys included. Swing arm, rear shock tops, and plastic tank cover repainted with Suzuki factory paint in 1974. Rear fender has been replaced. New air cleaner element (Suzuki NOS 64511-27720)New tail light bulbNew fuel filterNew spark plug (NGK BP4HS)New rear brakes and return springs (Suzuki NOS 54400-35860)New torsion spring, to return the rear brake cam (Suzuki NOS 09448-27003) New 31 tooth rear sprocket, hub cushions, and circlip (All Suzuki NOS 64511-27720, 08331-11458, 64650-27000)New rear wheel bearing pair (Suzuki NOS 08123-62010)New 15 tooth counter sprocket (Sunstar After market)New kick stand spring (Suzuki NOS 09443-14005)Carburetor disassembled and cleaned. Installed new Float Chamber Gasket (Suzuki NOS 13251-01011) and new Carb Inspection Cover Gasket (Suzuki NOS 11492-05002) Things that don't work or are missing:Original 80 mph speedometer not reading speed (but odometer is working, so pick-up and cable appear to be working).Horn not working.Battery needs acid refill.No stop "tang" for fork rotation.Tool set and tool bag missing. Items that work, but can be improved:Foot peg bar/kick stand assembly needs to be straightened. Front to back play in front wheel suspension (shocks works fine, but play is noticeable when pulsing the front wheel brake).Rear lens on brake light has been repaired.Seat cover has a small black piece of tape, located on kick start side of seat, near tail light (as shown in pictures). Seat cover is original and starting to separate at the seam, if bike will see regular use, a new seat cover will be needed.Decal set is mostly missing.Orange plastic tank cover has damage at key and from fork rotation (as shown in pictures)Muffler cover has a tear near the lower cooling slots.No ball end knobs on brake hand grip levers.Front fender slightly askew.Carburetor cover dented (dent at 4 o'clock position).Rear rim has ding as shown in picture, but runs fine.Surface rust as shown in pictures. Chrome worn in spot on back of rear shock, kick starter side (as shown in pictures).