[lektrikpuke]

Hi,
Just bought an old dirt bike with no paperwork. I was told on purchase that it is a 1985 TS100. I've done searches on the internet and don't find anything on this make in this year. How can I find out/verify what year this bike really is? Also, among other things, the seat is shot. How can I get a replacement seat? Is there a way of spec'ing these things? Width at tie-down bolts, length to gas tank? I have no idea how to go about this.
Thanks.
Robert :mrgreen:

 

[Gixxerdale]

Looked here, but no exact matches to your bike.
http://www.bikez.com/

Google has a lot of matches you can check.

 

[lektrikpuke]

Thanks for the suggestion, but they don't list my bike. And, I don't know what would be close enough to work. Also, I have googled, and it's pretty much a waste of time.

 

[LayinLo]

e-bay?

 

[inspiron]

Maybe you can find out more by having a Suzuki dealer do a search on your frame number ... ?

 

[lektrikpuke]

Tried Ebay and mostly a no-show. Even have a search set up for Suzuki TS100 (which returns a couple hits, but none of that year). Good idea about the frame/dealer lookup.
Any suggestions on the seat? There's got to be some aftermarket or seat from other make model that'll fit it.
Thanks.

 

[Trapper]

The last year that Suzukicycles.org lists the ts100 is 1975. This is a really cool site with thousands of pics of old (and new) bikes. Is this yours?

 

[lektrikpuke]

Mine is not quite so shiny or new. I took a pic real quick (sorry about the quality) so y'all could see the beast. It's close but the muffler isn't right, so I'm guessing not an exact match.

 

[lektrikpuke]

Just looked at the frame number and it said manufactured in 10/81. I guess the guy that sold it to me didn't know what he was talking about. Maybe I'll be able to find parts/specs for an 81 (couldn't find anything for an 85). Any way, thanks for all the help.

 

[lektrikpuke]

The year part is settled. Any hints on how I can get a seat? There's got to be something that'll fit.

Thanks.

 

[LayinLo]

Re upholster it yourself.

 

[lektrikpuke]

I would if I knew how to do a good job. I bought vinyl at a cloth store once and stretched it over a seat. Looked terrible.

 

[LayinLo]

:lol:
replace the cushion too.

 

[Gixxerdale]

Go to an auto upholstery shop and ask for a scrap of marine grade stuff. It's strong and will take the sun. My local shop hits me $5.00 for a big piece to do old school seats. Use a blow drier to heat, stretch and shape it a little at a time. Or just take the seat in. Might be a lot cheaper than you think, if you find the right shop.

 

[lektrikpuke]

Thanks guys. Hot air gun will make it workable, huh? What can I use for the cushion?

 

[Gixxerdale]

Same thing. Stop by an auto upholstery shop. They may even help you out with shaping it if you bring the old one in. I don't know of any in acton or even Santa Clarita Valley. Just going to have to look around.

 

[lektrikpuke]

Thanks to everybody. You've all been very helpful. Just FYI, I ran into this tonight while googling and think even I can do it (the vinyl part). http://www.obairlann.net/~reaper/bmw-bike/ninja/seat/

 

[LayinLo]

Show us some pics when you're done!