1974 Suzuki TC185 Ranger - Motorcycle-Journal Forums

Nates78ski · 04-20-2005, 06:58 PM

Hey guys I'm new to the site & motorcycles in general, i just bought a 1974 TC185 Ranger on ebay for $635... what's everyone's opinion about this bike? good or not? good deal or not?

Thanks in advance,
Nate

SteveA · 04-22-2005, 09:35 AM

My first bike was a '73 TS125 Duster. I was going to upgrade to the 185, but instead went street for awhile. That's a 2-stroke bike. It made nice power, is a good enduro machine & isn't heavy. Parts may be a problem. And you won't make very many friends with the blue smoke coming out the back!

But 2-strokes rule in my book, any day. Best of luck with it.

DRider · 04-25-2005, 01:25 AM

I have an old TS185, which is not too far off a TC. Same engine anyway. The 185 hauls *** and will eat a late model xr250. Its easy to get a bit more power from these engines with carb/airbox and exhaust mods.

harty89 · 07-23-2005, 03:04 AM

Hey everyone.
Just joined the site and was going through all the old topics.

I own a TS185 cant really say the age but, as there is at least 6 different bike roled into one

. Thats the good thing bout the TS range, there all the bloody same. I have also upgraded the front and rear shocks to DR250 on the front and a pair of TS250 on the rear. Its got the hole DR front end on so ive gotta love that disc brake stopping power!! I think the reeds that are in it now are Boyensen dual stage (came with a bunch of goodys i swapped for a bottle of rum). Has a Unifilter pod like ya see on the 50's.

What sort of modifications has all the other 185 riders out there down to there riggs?? Particularly to up the power a bit.

StevieG1223 · 07-24-2005, 07:31 PM

i wanna seea pic of ur bike

harty89 · 07-25-2005, 01:08 AM

http://www.bikepics.com/suzuki/ts185/82/pics.asp
She looks pretty ruff. Should be getting a new (Second hand) fuel tank for it some time......honda

I didn't mean to put it in '82 but im too lazy to change it.

MATTY · 03-21-2008, 10:51 AM

hey guys, im new to the forum thing my names matt i own a 74 tc185 L series.
Been trying to from a few parts as im restoring it and near done but looking for pics for wiring and the tank stickers because i forgot where some of the wires go and they dont make the stickers anymore so i need to get one made. if anyone can help would appreciate it?

thanks

freddyyeddy · 06-18-2008, 01:31 AM

Were can a guy find a left engine casing for a tc185??? im helpless. any input would be good. thanks

04-20-2005, 06:58 PM	#1 (permalink)
Nates78ski Newbie Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2	1974 Suzuki TC185 Ranger Hey guys I'm new to the site & motorcycles in general, i just bought a 1974 TC185 Ranger on ebay for $635... what's everyone's opinion about this bike? good or not? good deal or not? Thanks in advance, Nate

04-25-2005, 01:25 AM	#3 (permalink)
DRider Seat Tester Joined: Mar 2004 Location: New Zealand Posts: 64	I have an old TS185, which is not too far off a TC. Same engine anyway. The 185 hauls *** and will eat a late model xr250. Its easy to get a bit more power from these engines with carb/airbox and exhaust mods. __________________ 87 DR200, re-jetted carb, drilled airbox, big rear sprocket 84 TS 185 - will kick any 250

07-23-2005, 03:04 AM	#4 (permalink)
harty89 Newbie Joined: Jul 2005 Bike: TS185 Location: Cow Town QLD Aus Posts: 12	another ts owner Hey everyone. Just joined the site and was going through all the old topics. I own a TS185 cant really say the age but, as there is at least 6 different bike roled into one . Thats the good thing bout the TS range, there all the bloody same. I have also upgraded the front and rear shocks to DR250 on the front and a pair of TS250 on the rear. Its got the hole DR front end on so ive gotta love that disc brake stopping power!! I think the reeds that are in it now are Boyensen dual stage (came with a bunch of goodys i swapped for a bottle of rum). Has a Unifilter pod like ya see on the 50's. What sort of modifications has all the other 185 riders out there down to there riggs?? Particularly to up the power a bit.

07-24-2005, 07:31 PM	#5 (permalink)
StevieG1223 Where Am I ? Joined: May 2005 Bike: 1992 RM 125 FMF Fatty and Power Core 2 Silencer Location: CAPE COD MASS Posts: 43	i wanna seea pic of ur bike __________________ Proud rider of a 1992 rm125

06-18-2008, 01:31 AM	#8 (permalink)
freddyyeddy Newbie Joined: Jun 2008 Bike: tc185 Posts: 1	I need Help Were can a guy find a left engine casing for a tc185??? im helpless. any input would be good. thanks

04-22-2005, 09:35 AM	#2 (permalink)
SteveA Where Am I ? Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 30	My first bike was a '73 TS125 Duster. I was going to upgrade to the 185, but instead went street for awhile. That's a 2-stroke bike. It made nice power, is a good enduro machine & isn't heavy. Parts may be a problem. And you won't make very many friends with the blue smoke coming out the back! But 2-strokes rule in my book, any day. Best of luck with it.

07-25-2005, 01:08 AM	#6 (permalink)
harty89 Newbie Joined: Jul 2005 Bike: TS185 Location: Cow Town QLD Aus Posts: 12	http://www.bikepics.com/suzuki/ts185/82/pics.asp She looks pretty ruff. Should be getting a new (Second hand) fuel tank for it some time......honda I didn't mean to put it in '82 but im too lazy to change it.

03-21-2008, 10:51 AM	#7 (permalink)
MATTY Newbie Joined: Mar 2008 Bike: 1974 suzuki tc185L Location: adelaide Posts: 2	hey guys, im new to the forum thing my names matt i own a 74 tc185 L series. Been trying to from a few parts as im restoring it and near done but looking for pics for wiring and the tank stickers because i forgot where some of the wires go and they dont make the stickers anymore so i need to get one made. if anyone can help would appreciate it? thanks

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