Suzuki TM400 for sale

Seller: kaplancycles

Condition: Listing details from the bike's own eBay listing: Year: 1973; Make: Suzuki; Model: TM400; Mileage: 500 miles; Engine: 400 cc; Type: Dirt/Off-Road; Color: Yellow. Watch Video Video will open in a new window Using the eBay App? Paste link into a browser window: [isdntekvideo] 1973 SUZUKI TM400 K CYCLONE THE LEGENDARY “WIDOWMAKER” – ONE OWNER INCREDIBLE ORIGINAL SURVIVOR – RESTORATION PROJECT! RARE ORIGINAL SUZUKI TM400 | LEGENDARY 400cc TWO-STROKE MOTOCROSS MACHINE | ORIGINAL PAINT & COMPONENTS | ONE-OWNER HISTORY | EXCELLENT RESTORATION CANDIDATE THE LEGENDARY SUZUKI TM400 “WIDOWMAKER”! Check out this incredible piece of motocross history! Offered for sale by Kaplan Cycles and the New England Motorcycle Museum is this 1973 Suzuki TM400 Cyclone , one of the most infamous and recognizable motocross motorcycles of the 1970s! Nicknamed the “Widowmaker,” the TM400 earned its reputation with a brutally powerful 400cc two-stroke engine, explosive power delivery, and handling characteristics that demanded the rider's full attention. These machines were absolute beasts in their day, and nearly 53 years later, they remain one of the most talked-about Japanese motocross bikes ever produced. This particular TM400 is something truly special: an exceptionally original, one-owner survivor that has avoided the modifications, abuse, and missing components so commonly found on vintage motocross machines. We purchased this motorcycle directly from its original owner, who had owned it since new. It retains an extraordinary number of its original factory components, right down to the handlebars, grips, levers, front tire, exhaust, and seat cover! Finding one of these legendary machines in this level of original, unrestored condition is becoming increasingly difficult. REMARKABLE ORIGINALITY – A TRUE SURVIVOR! What makes this TM400 so desirable is its incredible originality. Unlike so many vintage motocross bikes that have been raced, modified, stripped, or parted out over the decades, this example remains remarkably complete. Original factory components include: Original Suzuki fuel tank with factory green paint and TM graphics Original front and rear fenders Original factory number plates and side covers Original Suzuki 400cc two-stroke engine Original factory expansion-chamber exhaust Original handlebars and crossbar pad Original Suzuki factory handgrips Original clutch and brake levers Original seat and factory seat cover Original front and rear wheels Original front tire! Original footpegs Original frame and swingarm assembly The rear tire is the only replacement component identified. Take a close look at the photographs. Even the original painted fenders remain intact, with the characteristic black material visible beneath areas where the factory paint has chipped. These are the little details that make a genuine vintage survivor special. The original Suzuki grips are still on the handlebars. The factory levers remain intact. Even the original crossbar pad has survived more than five decades! This is exactly the kind of motorcycle that serious vintage Suzuki collectors and restoration enthusiasts appreciate. BEAUTIFUL ORIGINAL FACTORY FUEL TANK! One of the most valuable and difficult-to-find components on a vintage TM400 is the original fuel tank. This motorcycle still has its original factory green fuel tank with the distinctive TM graphics and blue-and-white accents! The tank presents exceptionally well for its age, with only one small ding noted on one side. Finding a good original TM400 tank today is no easy task. Many of these bikes were raced hard, crashed, or parted out decades ago, leaving original fuel tanks dented, damaged, or missing entirely. The tank on this motorcycle is a major highlight of the package and an excellent foundation for a museum-quality restoration or preservation project. ORIGINAL EXHAUST – ANOTHER HARD-TO-FIND COMPONENT! The factory exhaust system is another standout feature of this motorcycle. Anyone familiar with vintage motocross bikes knows how commonly the original expansion chambers were smashed, crushed, or replaced during their racing careers. This TM400 retains its original factory exhaust , which is in remarkably good condition for its age. There are a couple of small dents, but the pipe has not suffered the extensive crushing and damage so commonly seen on unrestored motocross machines. The original exhaust alone is a significant asset for anyone planning a historically accurate restoration. LOW-WEAR CHASSIS – EXCELLENT RESTORATION FOUNDATION! Based on our inspection, this motorcycle appears to have seen relatively limited use compared with many surviving vintage motocross bikes. The frame is in excellent condition, with no significant damage noted. The wheel bearings remain tight, and there is no noticeable play in the swingarm pivot. The original wheels, forks, handlebars, controls, and footpegs remain intact. These details are encouraging indicators of the motorcycle's overall condition and make it an especially appealing candidate for a proper restoration. The engine also turns over and is NOT seized . However, the motorcycle is not currently running and will require mechanical repairs before it can be operated. IMPORTANT MECHANICAL DISCLOSURE – ENGINE CASE REPAIR REQUIRED We want to be completely transparent about this motorcycle's condition. According to the original owner, during the mid-1970s he damaged the lower engine case while riding the motorcycle. At the time, he applied an epoxy-type repair, similar to JB Weld, to the damaged areas. That old repair remains visible today. The engine cases are damaged and will need to be replaced or professionally repaired before this motorcycle can be safely returned to running condition. Replacement engine cases can be sourced through ebay or through the vintage Suzuki forums parts market. The engine turns over and is not seized, but we have not completed a full engine teardown or internal inspection. The motorcycle will also require the normal inspection and recommissioning expected of a vintage machine that has been sitting for many years. It is being sold strictly

Color: Yellow