Suzuki TS185 ER Upgrades

Matariki · 01-16-2012, 03:27 PM

Recently I bought my new motorcycle, a Suzuki TS 185 ER and this summer I have planned to have a go at modifying it and upgrading some of its components.

My goal is to get it from looking like this:

To looking like this:

I intend to keep the original color scheme of my motorcycle. My main goal at the moment is finding a new seat, tank and headlight.

The problem is that I have no idea where to get the required parts from, yet alone which parts (that would fit) I would need (if I have to obtain them from another model of motorcycle).

NortwestRider · 01-16-2012, 03:44 PM

Motorcycle wrecking yards are a good place to look.Find out how
Much room you have for said part and find what will fit ( year,make and model) and then if the price is to high find it on Ebay.I have even taken my bike to the wrecking yard in my truck and they let me bring out the different parts (tanks) and see if they fit.

Matariki · 01-16-2012, 04:13 PM

Hmm... thats the tricky part, finding out the measurements. I should probably go measure my tank and seat, but usually parts online don't come measurements.

NortwestRider · 01-17-2012, 09:24 AM

I always ask the seller to measure BEFORE I buy..

01-16-2012, 03:27 PM	#1
Matariki ^OP n00b Joined: Jan 2012 Location: New Zealand - Greytown Oddometer: 3	Suzuki TS185 ER Upgrades Recently I bought my new motorcycle, a Suzuki TS 185 ER and this summer I have planned to have a go at modifying it and upgrading some of its components. My goal is to get it from looking like this: To looking like this: I intend to keep the original color scheme of my motorcycle. My main goal at the moment is finding a new seat, tank and headlight. The problem is that I have no idea where to get the required parts from, yet alone which parts (that would fit) I would need (if I have to obtain them from another model of motorcycle).

01-16-2012, 03:44 PM	#2
NortwestRider TRIPOD ADVENTURER !! Joined: May 2008 Location: 3.7 miles North of Hell...SEATTLE.... Oddometer: 2,352	Motorcycle wrecking yards are a good place to look.Find out how Much room you have for said part and find what will fit ( year,make and model) and then if the price is to high find it on Ebay.I have even taken my bike to the wrecking yard in my truck and they let me bring out the different parts (tanks) and see if they fit. __________________ 2012 Honda NC700X..THE SILVER BULLIT 1982 GS850G..BLACK SUNSHINE..The tripod !! GS500PE..THE PURPLE EXPLORER So what your saying is that I have the worst hack AND a smelly wife??. MY BUILD http://www.advrider.com/forums/showt...=657673&page=6

01-17-2012, 09:24 AM	#4
NortwestRider TRIPOD ADVENTURER !! Joined: May 2008 Location: 3.7 miles North of Hell...SEATTLE.... Oddometer: 2,352	I always ask the seller to measure BEFORE I buy.. __________________ 2012 Honda NC700X..THE SILVER BULLIT 1982 GS850G..BLACK SUNSHINE..The tripod !! GS500PE..THE PURPLE EXPLORER So what your saying is that I have the worst hack AND a smelly wife??. MY BUILD http://www.advrider.com/forums/showt...=657673&page=6

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01-16-2012, 04:13 PM	#3
Matariki ^OP n00b Joined: Jan 2012 Location: New Zealand - Greytown Oddometer: 3	Hmm... thats the tricky part, finding out the measurements. I should probably go measure my tank and seat, but usually parts online don't come measurements.