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duo_z · 07-01-2004, 03:56 AM

i have a 1974 TS250 and as much i have done on it, it never seems to run right. does anyone know of any defects that need to be taken care of or tips and tricks all together, anything that will make the thing run right

roadterrorist_2 · 07-01-2004, 04:15 AM

i no wat u r torkin about, i have a ts 185 and it has quite a few flaws and quirky faults, i found that i just had to get used to them, any problems in particular[/quote]

duo_z · 07-01-2004, 03:41 PM

well once it gets to about 4000 rpm it starts to die and i cant get faster then 30 mph

mnm · 07-03-2004, 12:05 AM

Sounds like it is possibly starving for fuel. Try checking filter and make sure tank is venting.

mnm · 07-03-2004, 12:06 AM

Sounds like it is possibly starving for fuel. Try checking filter and make sure tank is venting.

duo_z · 07-03-2004, 04:58 PM

ok i tryed somthing i shut off the fuel and after a little bit it started reving really high like 9000 rpm i couldnt get it to come down and it kept going after shuting off the key and pulling the battery out it finally died after it ran out of gas what does that mean

roadterrorist_2 · 07-04-2004, 06:47 AM

i have had a simalar problem, but it was the wiring, was ur bike wet when u did it? its most likely to be to do with the throttle and the carby, if it happens again, stick it in third and stall it, besides this im stumped

duo_z · 07-05-2004, 02:08 AM

hmmm thats a good idea wish i thought of that earlier

ion54 · 07-05-2004, 08:15 PM

With no spark an engine shall shut down immediately, but I've seen some 2 stroke cases that will keep going even after turning the ignition OFF. This was due to the overheating of the engine. Did you check your engine insides. You may have some carbon deposits from oil burning that will act as a glow plug. This will also prevent you from running at high rpm and will destroy your engine shortly. Check your engine temperature, the ignition timing, oil mixture, gas octane and make sure everything is as required.

Colin999 · 02-09-2007, 10:32 PM

I just bought a 1969 ts250 for 100 bucks and a case of beer. Got it to fire a couple times now i'm in the middle of a full overhaul. I guess the vintage part of the old beast struck me so now it's gettin' a fresh bore and piston, newer clutch basket and plates, newer clutch plate, and a carb rebuild. after it's runnin' good I may look into restoring the whole bike. Total investment $450.00 cdn not bad eh!

MATTY · 03-21-2008, 10:59 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

**drgibson** · 03-21-2008, 03:18 PM

I'll tell you this you don't want that friggin Savage running right. They are pipey son of a guns and mean as all get out. Although 30 is a little slow.

**drgibson** · 03-21-2008, 03:20 PM

Damn! this thread is alomost 4 years old half these people are dead now.

robertc729 · 03-22-2008, 03:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drgibson

Damn! this thread is alomost 4 years old half these people are dead now.

And this would be why some of us have asked numerous times for threads to be locked after a period of hibernation.

Aussie Steve · 03-22-2008, 06:37 PM

Wonder if he fixed it?.......... cause I know exactly what is wrong! and have the parts!!!!

07-01-2004, 03:56 AM	#1 (permalink)
duo_z Newbie Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 4	1974 TS250 i have a 1974 TS250 and as much i have done on it, it never seems to run right. does anyone know of any defects that need to be taken care of or tips and tricks all together, anything that will make the thing run right

03-21-2008, 03:18 PM	#12 (permalink)
drgibson Antebellum Mod Joined: Jul 2005 Bike: 2008 Kawasaki KLR 650 Location: Dallas, Texas Directly above the center of the earth. Posts: 10,683	I'll tell you this you don't want that friggin Savage running right. They are pipey son of a guns and mean as all get out. Although 30 is a little slow. __________________ “Please Remember to Kazoo Responsibly.”

03-21-2008, 03:20 PM	#13 (permalink)
drgibson Antebellum Mod Joined: Jul 2005 Bike: 2008 Kawasaki KLR 650 Location: Dallas, Texas Directly above the center of the earth. Posts: 10,683	Damn! this thread is alomost 4 years old half these people are dead now. __________________ “Please Remember to Kazoo Responsibly.”

03-22-2008, 06:37 PM	#15 (permalink)
Aussie Steve Foil Inspector Joined: Jan 2007 Bike: 02 1200 Bandit Location: Western Australia Posts: 953	Wonder if he fixed it?.......... cause I know exactly what is wrong! and have the parts!!!! __________________ Just remember you ARE entitled to my opinion!!!!

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07-01-2004, 04:15 AM	#2 (permalink)
roadterrorist_2 Seat Tester Joined: Jun 2004 Bike: suzuki TS 185 Location: Hallston, Australia Posts: 67	i no wat u r torkin about, i have a ts 185 and it has quite a few flaws and quirky faults, i found that i just had to get used to them, any problems in particular[/quote]

07-01-2004, 03:41 PM	#3 (permalink)
duo_z Newbie Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 4	well once it gets to about 4000 rpm it starts to die and i cant get faster then 30 mph

07-03-2004, 12:05 AM	#4 (permalink)
mnm Newbie Joined: Jun 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 3	Sounds like it is possibly starving for fuel. Try checking filter and make sure tank is venting.

07-03-2004, 12:06 AM	#5 (permalink)
mnm Newbie Joined: Jun 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 3	Sounds like it is possibly starving for fuel. Try checking filter and make sure tank is venting.

07-03-2004, 04:58 PM	#6 (permalink)
duo_z Newbie Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 4	ok i tryed somthing i shut off the fuel and after a little bit it started reving really high like 9000 rpm i couldnt get it to come down and it kept going after shuting off the key and pulling the battery out it finally died after it ran out of gas what does that mean

07-04-2004, 06:47 AM	#7 (permalink)
roadterrorist_2 Seat Tester Joined: Jun 2004 Bike: suzuki TS 185 Location: Hallston, Australia Posts: 67	i have had a simalar problem, but it was the wiring, was ur bike wet when u did it? its most likely to be to do with the throttle and the carby, if it happens again, stick it in third and stall it, besides this im stumped

07-05-2004, 02:08 AM	#8 (permalink)
duo_z Newbie Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 4	hmmm thats a good idea wish i thought of that earlier

07-05-2004, 08:15 PM	#9 (permalink)
ion54 Seat Tester Joined: Jan 2004 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 77	With no spark an engine shall shut down immediately, but I've seen some 2 stroke cases that will keep going even after turning the ignition OFF. This was due to the overheating of the engine. Did you check your engine insides. You may have some carbon deposits from oil burning that will act as a glow plug. This will also prevent you from running at high rpm and will destroy your engine shortly. Check your engine temperature, the ignition timing, oil mixture, gas octane and make sure everything is as required.

02-09-2007, 10:32 PM	#10 (permalink)
Colin999 Newbie Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 2	I just bought a 1969 ts250 for 100 bucks and a case of beer. Got it to fire a couple times now i'm in the middle of a full overhaul. I guess the vintage part of the old beast struck me so now it's gettin' a fresh bore and piston, newer clutch basket and plates, newer clutch plate, and a carb rebuild. after it's runnin' good I may look into restoring the whole bike. Total investment $450.00 cdn not bad eh!

03-21-2008, 10:59 AM	#11 (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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