354 Mile 1981 Suzuki TS185

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[@mototoad1242]

I just saw one of these at a gas station. A woman military veteran had this on the back of her truck. She was around 65-70 years old and rides it in the National Forest here in Ocala, Florida. Looks damn near as nice as this one too! She's the original owner and has done all the work herself. What an impressive Grandma right?! I've met Soo many random people thanks to motorcycles. It's a beautiful thing isn't it?! God bless and keep on keepin on y'all 🤘

[@Roberta_Esposito]

croom

[@MitzvosGolem1]

Had a TS 250 1981 new rode it from NYC to Montreal 70 mph maxed out with my girlfriend on back in 1982.Went on trails as well. Best time of my life.

[@johnkopek7979]

Theres my baby! You guys cleaned her up great!

[@johnkopek7979]

Kinda makes me a little sad...2 weeks ago I cruised it through the woods. Definitely the funnest bike I ever rode. I hope she finds a good home.

[@mikeyerke3920]

I restored an ‘81 DS100 for a friend. Suzuki really did a nice job on their whole line back then. They really are good bikes. 🇺🇸🇯🇵

[@sonnyseabury4051]

Damn! That is one gorgeous bike. Like brand new, and that shade of blue is stunning!

[@bryancarpenter3648]

fun little fact about the early 80s "ts" series. they were the dual sports of the zukie lineup. the pure trail bike series was the "ds" series. the fun fact is that the "ts" suspension was actually better suited for offroad than the dirt only "ds" series. one example was the forks. the "ts" came with super plush longer travel LEADING AXLE forks, whereas the "ds" had the axle inline with the tubes. leading axle forks were more desirable offroad because the travel could be longer without increasing ride height because the lowers could extend down below the axle line, and of course, forks with the axle inline could extend no lower than the axle itself.

[@ianmangham4570]

I hear maico did that first

[@tonyhobson9677]

That model and colour was the very first bike I owned in 82, very special as it sparked a life long love of bikes

[@2-strokeracer531]

Just bought a '73.. Great bike.. Unbelievably to me - it is actually very good in the trails.. I was expecting just OK.. I was wrong.. Even back in the early 70's.., Japan had it correct..

[@anthonybressler4404]

2 - Stroke Racer I also rode that son bitch. Great bike with lots of power. Facts.

[@rockypupoxo]

That brings back some memories, loved the 80's Japanese on off road bikes !

[@RDEnduro]

I owned one for a few seasons and it ran perfectly the entire time, you don't want to catch much air off road with the twin shocks but really good fun. That one sounds exactly like mine did

[@Comrade134]

I respect a guy who respects his team! Great review on this little gem.

[@donbraham411]

I had a 74 , 125 TS, back in 77 loved it. I rode it to high school ever day 77, and 78. 😂👍

[@SlickD217]

I love these old Japanese enduros. Just so much fun to ride.

[@jnljnl8485]

I had the older seira 185. It was quick for a small enduro. My buddies twin cylinder honda 175 and rebel 250 were no match in a drag race.

[@kenbass3862]

I had one of those that I bought while it was still in the crate before it was built when they first came out. Great bike. I'd love to find another one just like it to purchase again.

[@brad4841]

I've got one of these I'd sell. It will need a lot of restoration, but if interested, let me know.

[@kenbass3862]

@@brad4841 do you really? What kind of shape is it in?

[@brad4841]

@@kenbass3862its looks like its been used commiserate with its age, and I'm happy to explain how I don't know much about it. I've never communicated with someone through video comments like this before. Trying to sort out how we get in touch to discuss and I can send you photos without putting our contact info out there. Any ideas?

[@JAM4IT2]

I just got ahold of a 1976 ts185…. They are cool fun bikes to buzz around on,mine needs a whole lotta love! I love that Blue………..

[@donbraham411]

Hard to believe, that bike was brand new the year I got out of the ARMY.😃

[@Frisky_FZR]

I got myself a 1983 TS185ER motor in putting into an old XT200 frame two pretty rare bikes should be a super powerful bike

[@frankpipolo1431]

This was my ride when I was a kid. Got to have u guys restore one for me

[@jasonmcmanus6169]

That was my favorite fishing bike I put a milk crate on the back. I had 2x 185 and a 125

[@1970sRacing]

I wanted one of those so badly in high school

[@patrickjones3446]

Its gotta be hard to get rid of such a classic piece.

[@MrDjh66]

Beutifull bike I rode it on Long Island Lotta fun

[@orange70383]

Beautiful bike, I had a 81' ts 250 and rode it until it turned to dust.

[@mikestowe6136]

good looking bike love the blue

[@markkimball1569]

Lookin 4 one like this !

[@davidgauthier2661]

Friend had one. He fell off his girlfriends horse.Broke his hip. He let me borrow this very bike. I never had soooooooo much fun. I hated to return it. On my bucket list to own one.

[@dirtbikesrawseome]

I have a mint 1981 ts250 fresh engine fourth over bore now rebuilt crank i also have an 81 ts 125 rebuilding engine on it to the 250 runs amazing and rides amazing for that era

[@andyanaoutdoors2487]

Bought one at a yard sale for $200. Kept it outside and whipped its ass offroad daily for two years.Took all the street stuff off of it. Easily got my $200 back when I was done.

[@TS50ER]

The Suzuki TS185 is sill being produced. Not sure which country is making them, somewhere in South America I think. They seem to be only available in white, which is a shame, as the blue and yellow one look much better.

[@bryancresswell1632]

just brought a new one in new zealand ,2020 , in white ,the same as my blue ts 185 ,1988.

[@abelineparadoxe]

@@bryancresswell1632 that's awesome Bryan! How much was it new, and where from?? I'm in Aus and would love a new one!

[@viralvideos3355]

I also have 100% original....every part of bike is genuine

[@cajunmoney3009]

purchased one identical this week

[@paulgrogan8032]

Bravo J.R., I too loved the yamaha enduro ' s but I bought the Ts's i.e. 73-125, 74-400 apache.....

[@sauerpower718]

Of course it’s cool, that’s the year I was born! 🤘

[@larrynorsworthy8582]

Bring them back. All of us dont do jumps.

[@enemysteve48steve90]

Im 14 and its my first bike i ever rode with a clutch.

[@ianmangham4570]

WOW,that mileage,AWESOME FRESH.

[@WICKEDGIXXERL]

Had 1 in the early 90s same blue . beat it until it blew up lots of fun ...

[@ianmangham4570]

That maico is SWEET

[@ianmangham4570]

If i won the lotto I'd move to Connecticut and buy a bike a day from Ken.

[@ironpenner]

I just picked up a 1979 ts 185 with 1900 km.

[@keithhawkins7039]

I'm resurrecting a ts100 right now !

[@olmergarces6497]

Son tan buenas que en colombia aun las restauramos. Good

[@choquellanquejuancristobal3189]

Its asome

[@yamenomaralodainat8914]

Good morning, do you have a suzuki ts185 motor for sale

[@JorgeOrtega-jn1ly]

Hola kaplan saludos desde ecuador te falta la honda xr tornado 250

[@yimialexanderlinerotellez7746]

Lo mejor delo mejor un bebesote

[@ianmangham4570]

Loads of these in England in the 80s

[@nex_diebox13servent51]

Ya I've rode a white ts185 and own a yamaha xt250t

[@SnowMizt]

I’ve got a 74 ts185

[@zaidannausal9390]

is the motorbike for sale?...

[@kevinruppert7665]

So how much $$ did it sell for??

[@andrewp7385]

In UK they are ts 185er

[@k.i.i.3699]

Where do you guys find so many original mint condition bikes like these?

[@johnkopek7979]

From people like me lol. I sold it to them 2 weeks ago. Once in awhile ya get lucky. I bought it from a guy that had it stored in his shed for over 20 years

[@quiver3320]

They'll probably sell it for triple what they gave you.

[@johnkopek7979]

@@quiver3320 thus is the way of the world. I double my money, then they double theirs...

[@abrarahmed7895]

👍❤🇵🇰

[@brad4841]

If anyone wants is looking for these, I've got one of these I'd sell. No where near as nice as the one in this video, but same colors, plastics and fenders. Contact me for more info.

[@KaplanCycles]

Call us Monday 860 454 7024

[@IamMathenge]

5:08 hahahaha

[@safeeffective385]

I'm sexy, and I know it

[@ronsoto2176]

I have one a 1980 ts185 Suzuki that looks better than that one the paint everything's original beautiful condition and low mileage lower than yours