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Bradgh · 01-27-2005, 08:46 PM

Hello everyone, I'm new to dirtbikes and I purchased an older Suzuki 80ds for 50$ cdn. The only problem with it is the clutch is not working very good, but anyways that's another question for another time. Here it is.

I can't determine what year the bike is or the model (allthough I'm almost 100% sure its a 80ds.
I have the serial number off the engine:

T575-19709

Thank you kindly,

Brad

P.s If pictures are needed I can get them.

prekarious1 · 01-27-2005, 08:52 PM

can't remember exactly so I'm sure someone will chip in and correct me but it should be either the 10th or 11th digit of the VIN that tells year of model.

Bradgh · 01-27-2005, 08:54 PM

The VIN sticker is compleatly warn off, That is the only number I could get off it

bandit12 · 01-29-2005, 12:30 AM

If you can post a profile pic of it I may be able to get you
in the ballpark. Side with exhaust is preferable.

Bradgh · 01-31-2005, 03:49 PM

Here are some of the pics, sorry for the delay guys.

Thanks a whole bunch guys.

bandit12 · 01-31-2005, 09:50 PM

That looks to be a mid 70's TS 75 rather than a DS 80.
DS 80's had a high pipe that ran above the engine, that
was a more upright design and they came along about
1979/80. The TS 75's had a forward head design with a
pipe that ran under the engine and upward, along the
rear frame section, and I think they stopped making them
around 1977/78.

Bradgh · 02-01-2005, 04:15 PM

Awesome, thanks alot. Should be fun finding clutch plates for it

bandit12 · 02-03-2005, 12:05 AM

At the risk of stepping on some toes, you might give this place
a call; TJ Parts Express in Toledo, Ohio, their phone is
419-478-7195. About two years ago I couldn't even get a top
end gasket kit for a 80' RM 125 ordered anywhere, called them
and they stocked it, give them the CC# and they sent it right
out, no problems.

01-27-2005, 08:46 PM	#1 (permalink)
Bradgh Newbie Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 6	Hello, just a few questions. Hello everyone, I'm new to dirtbikes and I purchased an older Suzuki 80ds for 50$ cdn. The only problem with it is the clutch is not working very good, but anyways that's another question for another time. Here it is. I can't determine what year the bike is or the model (allthough I'm almost 100% sure its a 80ds. I have the serial number off the engine: T575-19709 Thank you kindly, Brad P.s If pictures are needed I can get them.

01-27-2005, 08:52 PM	#2 (permalink)
prekarious1 Sprocket Pilot Joined: May 2004 Bike: 02 busa LE Location: Pensacola Fl Posts: 879	can't remember exactly so I'm sure someone will chip in and correct me but it should be either the 10th or 11th digit of the VIN that tells year of model. __________________ If my busa is so slow in the twisties, why can't you keep up?

01-31-2005, 03:49 PM	#5 (permalink)
Bradgh Newbie Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 6	Here are some of the pics, sorry for the delay guys. Thanks a whole bunch guys. Last edited by Bradgh; 01-31-2005 at 03:59 PM.

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01-27-2005, 08:54 PM	#3 (permalink)
Bradgh Newbie Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 6	The VIN sticker is compleatly warn off, That is the only number I could get off it

01-29-2005, 12:30 AM	#4 (permalink)
bandit12 In Training Joined: Sep 2004 Location: ohio Posts: 101	If you can post a profile pic of it I may be able to get you in the ballpark. Side with exhaust is preferable.

01-31-2005, 09:50 PM	#6 (permalink)
bandit12 In Training Joined: Sep 2004 Location: ohio Posts: 101	That looks to be a mid 70's TS 75 rather than a DS 80. DS 80's had a high pipe that ran above the engine, that was a more upright design and they came along about 1979/80. The TS 75's had a forward head design with a pipe that ran under the engine and upward, along the rear frame section, and I think they stopped making them around 1977/78.

02-01-2005, 04:15 PM	#7 (permalink)
Bradgh Newbie Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 6	Awesome, thanks alot. Should be fun finding clutch plates for it

02-03-2005, 12:05 AM	#8 (permalink)
bandit12 In Training Joined: Sep 2004 Location: ohio Posts: 101	At the risk of stepping on some toes, you might give this place a call; TJ Parts Express in Toledo, Ohio, their phone is 419-478-7195. About two years ago I couldn't even get a top end gasket kit for a 80' RM 125 ordered anywhere, called them and they stocked it, give them the CC# and they sent it right out, no problems.

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