1972 Suzuki Other

TS40010414

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Please read description and view photos for condition; I have tried my best to be as accurate as possible. GENERAL: -Rare, vintage, big single 2-stroke enduro-AZ bike-Early serial #'s; Frame = TS40010414 (Series started at TS40010001), Engine = TS40010693 (Series started at TS40010001)-8739 showing on odometer-Dual-shock-19" front, 18" rear-CDI-Headlight, high/low beams, brakelight, & horn all work-1st or second kick starts it, every time-Cylinder crosshatching is visible (see pic...I did my best to get a shot)-Starts, idles, runs, rides, shifts, turns, stops; however, this is a 41 year old unrestored motorcycle and should be examined thoroughly by a certified motorcycle mechanic before it is ridden-Original key-Clean & notarized AZ title NEW PARTS: -New battery-New oil cap-New oil tank strap-New exhaust-to-exhaust tip gasket-New exhaust springs-New seat cover-New gas tank petcock (aftermarket, but I will include the original with the sale) DESIRABLE & HARD TO FIND PARTS ON THIS BIKE: -Headlight with the flat lower edge-Complete exhaust-Both sidecovers (very cool, period correct Bell Helmets & 2nd Suspension stickers on the sidecovers) SPECIFIC CONDITION NOTES: -Rear wheel has two bent spokes (see pics)-Some minor surface oxidation on headlight ears, headlight, & lower forks -Switch for high/low beam is broken off; it can be operated with a fingernail currently-Throttle cable works well, but the plastic sheath has some cracking near the carburetor-Exhaust heat shield may or not be original (could be from a later bike)...most pics show round holes for 1972 (these are oblong), but you never know what gets put on a bike at the factory or over the years-Tires hold air but have some cracking-Exhaust heat shield has some denting on the leading edge (see pics)-Skid plate has some dings-Tank has nice exterior patina and is very clean inside (see pics)-Rear fender has some scuffs & scratches on its top surface (see pics)-Brake lever appears to have some extra curve in its bend I DO NOT HAVE: -Airbox (currently has Mike's XS pod filter...yes, the non-foam kind to preserve the piston, which is in good shape)-Airbox-to-carb boot-Original handlebars-Chainguard-Original front fender (front fender is period-correct Casler, which I will include with the sale...not shown in pics)-Turn signals All of these parts are regularly available on eBay The ride videos show the bike running with the oil tank full and w/ pre-mix Vintage Enduro / MX restorers: This is an excellent restoration candidate. Cafe / brat / street tracker people: if you have been looking for a street smoker and want to set yourself apart from the RD350 / RD400 / T500 crowd, this will fit the bill nicely Walkaround video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=54UvmpfxfWw Kickstart video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q9nEbBD1PRc Riding Demo # 1 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BmksnsfR03E Riding demo # 2 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zZIJB0kjHY8 1972 Cycle magazine article about the 1972 TS400 Apache: http://www.ozebook.com/compendium/suzi/mags/1972ts400.htm Suzuki TS400 magazine ads and sales literature: http://www.suzukicycles.org/TS-TC-series/TS400_brochures.shtml As with any vehicle purchase, ask your questions via eBay or come and see this bike in person. This is a 41 year old unrestored motorcycle; as such, no warranties are expressed or implied. All motorcycle systems should be examined thoroughly by a certified motorcycle mechanic before it is ridden. Buyer is responsible for arranging and paying for pickup in / shipping from Phoenix, AZ. I require a $250 non-refundable down payment within 24 hours of the auction's close via Paypal, followed by the balance in the form of a certified cashier's check within 7 days of the auction's close. Bike and title will be released from my possession once the check has been approved cleared at my bank. Bidders with 0 feedback: contact me before bidding if you wish to bid. Thanks for looking and good luck! cafe bobber chopper cb cl 350 450 500 500t gs 400 425 450 xs 360 400 500 560 kz 400 440 cb350 cb450 cb500t cb500 gs400 gs 425 gs450 xs360 xs400 xs500 xs650 kz400 kz440 cl350 cl360 yamaha kawasaki suzuki dirtbike dirt bike streetracker streettracker dirt tracker dirttracker dirtracker dirtbike dirt bike dualsport dual sport RD350 RD400 T500 GT380 GT550