1970 Suzuki RM

RM125-50301

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1970 Suzuki TS250HOP UP Kitted Racer When I was collecting these bikes, I was on the lookout for all the period correct 'over the counter' type racers I could find, and I came across this particularly rare piece out of California. This bike has been race restored to a level retaining as many of it's original pieces as possible. Please note all the rare pieces included on this bike. When I find a bike like this I will do a complete mechanical resto on it, but I feel it's important to leave as much original patina as possible therefore retaining it's authenticity. New top end (1st over) & rebuilt trans. Resto included freshly painting the frame & related frame bits, cleaning all aluminum with a brushed finish, cleaning all original bolts, cleaning wheel hubs with rebuilt seals-bearings-brakes as needed---lubing everything, and only replacing items that were truly needed like wheel bearings, motor internals, etc. The majority (bones) of this bike was preserved and really is mostly all original.I did not add any trick bits to this bike---you are looking at it largely 'as found'. Bike cleaned up very well and you would be surprised to know how much originality was retained without 'over-restoring' it. Check out that pleated seat cover, vintage bar pad, and those groovy stickers on the back fender--they're original Campus Suzuki -- Berkeley, CA.All controls--tires---grips---cables---paint---fenders---and pretty much everything else you see is ORIGINAL. Even all original paint still on tank. All original chrome on fenders--rims--spokes--bars--shocks-----all excellent. In 1970 motocross was at it's infancy here in the US. and Yamaha was the only non-European manufacturer to offer GYT-Kitted 'MX' versions of their AT-DT-RT lineup of enduro bikes, which Japanese rival Suzuki was eyeing enviously. Suzuki's answer to Yamaha was their 'HOP-UP KIT' pieces which could be purchased over the counter at your local Suzuki dealer. By 1971 Suzuki would offer the TM400 and in 1972 the TM250, but if you wanted to race a Suzuki in 1970 then adding their Hop-Up parts here was the only way be competitive. These parts available included:--Ported cylinder--(could run pre-mix fuel or oil injection with these cylinders as desired)--High compression head----Lightened 'cut' piston----'Lightweight' expansion chamber w/no silencer----21" front wheel--(in 1970 all TS's came stock with 19" fronts)--'High Mount' front fender with bracket----'High capacity' ignition which eliminated all lighting components----'High flow foam' air filter----'Motocross style' cleated pegs----IRC 'knobby' tires----Boge Mulholland 'scrambles' shocks--And then it was up to the owner to further modify their bike into a lightweight and competitive 'Scrambles' worthy race bike. These mods make this bike really scream (YES, IT"S FAST!!!!) and YES it's just as gloriously LOUD and OBNOXIOUS as we all remember these open chambered bikes being back then !!! It'll make you giggle with nostalgia when you hear it. THIS IS A ONE OF A KIND BIKE AND SHOULD GO INTO A TOP LEVEL VMX COLLECTION OR MUSEUM. In all my years of collecting these bikes I've never run across another one like it.Bike has ZERO miles on it since it was restored. Please use ZOOM feature and check out the photos carefully. ---SEE BELOW FOR FURTHER PURCHASE AND PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS--- Bike has been sitting for a while since resto and is ready for YOUR RACE PREP prior to riding or racing it.Please look at photos and ask questions (USE zoom FEATURE). This is your best way to determine it's condition so PLEASE LOOK CLOSELY AND ASK QUESTIONS if unclear about anything.Az-Mike 623-465-0636. Feel free to call anytime.NO TITLE --- NO TITLE--- NO TITLE ---Sold on Bill of Sale only. Mileage is an ESTIMATE please see bike's condition and decide mileage for yourself.PAYMENT: I accept a $250 DEPOSIT only through payal. I will NOT ACCEPT full payment through paypal. Any balance of funds are due within 7 days via; cash in person, wire transfer, personal check, bank check. Bike does not leave my possession until all funds have cleared my bank. Please only bid if you intend to follow through with the purchase. I will use eBay's unpaid item dispute feature to their full extent if I am pushed into doing so. See below.DISCLAIMER: This is a USED vintage dirt racing motorcycle that comes WITHOUT any warranty or guarantee of any kind. Bike is sold in used and as-is condition. I have supplied many detailed photos (with zoom feature) and these tell the story, so please look closely and ask questions if needed.SHIPPING: USA--I have an arrangement with a good, honest, reliable shipper using an 18 wheeler rig (enclosed) to get these bikes just about anywhere in the USA for anywhere between 200-500 bucks depending on where you live in relation to Phoenix, AZ. All shipping costs are the responsibility of buyer but I can help arrange shipping for you if needed. Pick up is preferred. SHIPPING: INTERNATIONAL--This bike does no have a title, so getting out of USA and into yours will be relatively DIFFICULT and EXPENSIVE. All shipping costs are the responsibility of buyer but I can help arrange for you if needed. Pickup is preferred.REGARDING LOW-ZERO FEEDBACK BIDDERS - I have had NOTHING BUT TROUBLE with zero-5 feedback bidders walking away from their purchases. THEREFORE--If you have less than 5 feedbacks showing I will AUTOMATICALLY DELETE/CANCEL your bids unless you CALL ME FIRST to discuss. I'm really sorry to do this to all the honest and legitimate ebayers who are new, but it seems like are large percentage are flakes and simply ruin the auction for everyone. REMEMBER--If you REALLY WANT IT you must CALL ME to discuss first. Thanks for understanding--Az-Mike 623-465-0636