My 2nd bike bought it brand new with the insurance compensation I got because a taxi crashed into me on my first 50cc bike when I was just 16 broke a few bones and put me in hospital. I remember my mum was devastated when I spent my money on another motorbike. That was in 1977. Mine had low front mudguard (fender) and the petrol tank was just orange with Suzuki in black and no silver tick detail. I loved that bike. Went everywhere on it. I was only 17 years old at the time. Rode it like I had a death wish. Good memories

had a new one of these in 1977. it cost £344 on the road from heron suzuki.passed my test on it the next year at the grand cost of £4.80.still have a couple of b/w pics of it.excellent.

Thank you for the trip down memory lane.

Amazing! I had a '75 back in the day, and have had a '78 for 12 years now, super-fun bikes.

What a great son. And a great bike.

Fantastic resto mate, that was my first motorcycle back in 75, same colour except when new it had a low chrome front fender,thanks for the memories.

I had one exactly like this back in 1975 when I was 15 years old

Dude, nothing like putting a big smile on your dad's face, good 👍 job.

Fantastic..all the best from England.

Very nice. What a beauty. I will buy the same orange one in a few days. Bravo, Christophe from France 😍

Cool. Don't see many of those anymore. I have a 1974 TS185 sitting in my barn.

I had 3 or 4 ts 185s back in the day the stock cdi ignition was a super powerfull spark and it dosn't need a battery to run, however charging coil 6v was weak. good old bikes them motors will out last the rest of the bike.

I had the exact same TS 185 when they were brand new as a kid . I could do one handed wheelies for ever and run from the cops and get away clean because they couldn't chase me through yards and places cars wouldnt go ..lol . But I was 14 years old and scared of nothing ..times do change ..lol . Great bike and great memories .

Fabulous resto your dad must be really pleased he,s very lucky. Power Dynamo,s are a great modern solution to old ignition systems loads of us fit them to classic two strokes here in the UK.

had a red one like this back in the day ! how lovely to have a cat to help you in the garage !

Good job and a lovely thing to do for your dad 👍🏼👏🏻👏🏻

Very nice that you did that for your dad. Thanks for sharing

FLAMES 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

A labour of love. What a lovely surprise gift for your dad. 👏👏

It's almost ironic to see you fixing this up for your dad. I wrench on bikes for a living and just bought a 74 TS185 for my dad for Christmas. It runs and rides but needs some love. He bought one when he was stationed in Guam in the U.S. Navy back in the late 70's. He smuggled it on board ship and would ride it on deck when he could. He sold it when he came back stateside. I figured he deserved to have another one in his life. The hardest part is not fixing everything before I give it to him so he has a project to tinker with. Good video. I need a make shift paint booth in my shop now....

Beautifully done.

Brings back memories! This is the bike I learned to ride on way back in about 73. Nice job!

Awesome job, just picked one up for dirt cheap. Thanks for the inspiration my friend.

That VAPE ignition/alternator is sweet, I installed it on a 71 TC125…allowed me to run a halogen H4, lights up the night like a modern machine, starts first kick….

Nicely done, vintage bikes are a lot of fun. The only thing missing is a dual sport dash!

incredible restoration.and in only 12 miniutes. amazing

Great job!! Simple and straight forward resto but the fact that you did this for your father is just over the top!

Wow you're not tinkering around! By the time I started riding my father's 74 he had removed the battery, mirror and lights (except headlight). That was the extent of maintenance apart from oil and filter changes. Great reliable trail bike

Real love, Congratulation!

Great job mate, well done. 😊

i might be picking up a 72 this weekend, super excited, nice video man!

My dad had one he bought brand new in 75, identical to that one. He had a really bad accident on it shortly after and survived, but was left with scars on his brain and seizures for the rest of his life. He kept and rebuilt the bike, but only ever putted around the lawn on it. Sometime in the 90's when I was little he took the clutch cover off to investigate a sticky clutch and then passed away in 2001 when I was 14. I traded it to my cousin for a quad (that I still have!) and I'm glad it went to a good home with someone who had motorcycle knowledge (he put it back together and had it riding last I knew) but I'm regretting it now. I think I'll shop for and buy one to restore, will be a nice reminder of something I don't remember him riding but was always a source of interest and intrigue while I was growing up. Yours came out great thanks for the video!

Nice job man

You’re a good son. I have my dads old 240z that my goal is to do the same thing

that was awesome!

That was an awesome video, nice job! I have one that my Dad bought for me 2nd hand when I was a kid. I'm in the process of restoring it now.

great job ,I had the TS400 for years but sold it a big mistake cheers

I had, if l recall correctly a Suzuki TS185, basically the same bike. It featured electric start +usual kick starter. It had a high/low ratio transmission swapped via a lever above the usual gear shifter. Great bike, good times.?

when you installed the vape magneto what height BDC did you set the timing? I set mine at 2mm BDC and it runs hot like it's too advanced.

Thanks for sharing! Just getting started restoring my Dad’s 73 250 Savage. Watched your video quite a few times as very good info. Especially interested in the Vape 12v system. I found them online - just curious if directions were clear and if connections to existing system went smooth? Our bike has a CDI/igniter and not sure if the vape system will work or not. Thanks again for posting as this has given me inspiration to start on my Dad’s bike.

That looks really good for a unrestored bike.

Enjoyed your video. Excellent restoration! I own the same bike. May I ask which paint (color/brand) that you used on the chain guard? Did you say that you polished the engine? Also, I believe you mentioned that you used a Ford black...would you mind sharing which paint (color/brand). I really appreciate your help!

amigo que gran restauración, te felicito! es posible me puedas compartir el manual de servicio de la moto por pdf?

I have one also! I loved it. Mine is a '73 in "Desert Yellow". It's a beautifully balanced trail bike. My question: I had a Suzuki parts manager tell me years ago there was no just hope of finding a replacement front tire. It looks like you solved that problem! Where did you find it?

How did you time the ignition? I bought the kit but i cant find the mm BTDC anywhere. Very nice build by the way. I bought mine 2 months ago and i cant wait to ride it.

My first bike

man I wish Id kept mine paid $180 for it in summer 1985 sold a fee years later for $240 ran great. lights were screwed though

where did you buy all of the new parts?? Great build

Can’t find dynamo at that site

What brand is the new magneto ignition? I have a 1974 Tc 185 that needs upgraded. Thanks

Where did you get those parts? I am having a hard time finding an overseas supplier. Thanks

Loved my ‘76, sorry I ever sold it : - (

Hi there. I just got a ts185 and a ts250. Where can I buy this stator conversion kit? How much? Do you know if they have for the TS75

What stator did you use? I have one of these and would like to convert to 12 volt

Hi I found this video and hope you still read the comments I'm looking for parts for mine which looks dead like this one you have could you give me some links on some of the parts especially the kit to convert this bike from 6 volt to 12 volt thanks in advanced

Question about replacing the Magneto and upgrading to a 12v system: in the comments you mention you got this from VAPE? How did it turn out ? Did you upgrade the lights to LED or get a brighter Halogen setup ?

I need the links to your parts siteeee!!!!’ I need parts for 185 81!!! I’ve been looking for months

Why don't I have a son like you? 😢

Do you buy those parts directly from Suzuki dealer??

Where did you order the parts from?

Can we get a collaboration with Jeremy?

🤤🏍

Sister says it was your pet raccoon too!