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| Martin tells that the pictures of his Burgman 400 Type S are taken at the town of Warrenpoint just two days after having taken delivery, and with just under 100 miles on the clock. |
Here's more Suzuki Burgman info.

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2006 Suzuki AN 400 Burgman S

Owner: Martin Caspary,
Rostrevor, Northern Ireland
Comments: ”I found your web site having recently, two weeks ago, taken delivery of a brand new AN400 Type S. Originally I had ordered a standard Blue AN400 K6, as described on the www.suzuki.co.uk web site, but due to an administrative error my bike was sold to someone else and I was offered this Type S instead.
Based upon a verbal description of the differences, I accepted the alternative, which was offered without a price penalty due to the circumstances. Needless to say I am more than delighted with the bike that I have received, but have been searching without success for further information of the differences between this Type S and the normal models. There is certainly nothing on the Suzuki site that even refers to this model...
The obvious differences are: Chrome Handlebars, Black Wheels and Transmission Casing, Red on White Instrumentation, No Rear BackRest, Sport Screen, Bright Blue Paintwork But is it purely 'cosmetic' or are there technical differences?
Anyway it is a superb bike, and today it was taken on it's 1st 200 mile round trip between the village of Rostrevor, Northern Ireland where I live and the City of Dublin in the Republic of Ireland. Along the journey it appeared to turn a few heads!
After a 30 year absence from MotorCycling, my return to the activity on this unique bike is proving a highly pleasurable experience. I hope that in time I may learn more about the uniqueness of this model.”
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1985 Suzuki GS 850 G

Owner: Andries Grijpma,
Sexbierum, Friesland,
The Netherlands
Comments: ”My bike is a '85 Suzuki GS850G. I bought it in 1991, mileage is about 47,000 miles. It is original, except the exhaust pipes. I still need to change the front flashing indicator lights.
I have only had problems with the starter motor, so five years ago I got a new one in it (overhauled). I also had an electrical failure, a blown fuse. There was a wire that made contact with the frame (under the seat) .
It is a bloody shame that they don't manufacture these bikes anymore. OK , they are not modern, but they run always, summer or winter.
I didn't do anything to the bike for the last three years, due to my work. Now I have more time, and have spent more time to maintenance. I want to hold it original as long as it runs.”
Here's more Suzuki GS850G info.
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I believe the T10 was sold in USA as 250TC
El Camino. Cycle World tested the model in October 1962 issue and told that "Suzuki motorcycle is being widely distributed here in America". U.S. Suzuki Motor Corporation was formed in 1963 but there were already quite many Suzukis in the country by then.
The early models didn't have all-chrome rear shocks like this bike. I believe they came in 1964. Can anyone confirm this? |

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1962 Suzuki T 10 (TC250 El Camino)

Owner: Bil Ward,
Stateline, Nevada, USA
Comments: ”I own a T10 that is a restoration project. Here's some pictures and a brief history. It was sold to me as a 1962. It goes on the auction block, July 19th in Monterey California.

This is a 250cc, two stroke, electric start street bike. Suzuki recognizes 1963 as their first year of import, so this should be one of the first Suzukis brought to America and, hence, somewhat collectable.

One of the ingenuous features of this bike was it's electric start system. By reversing the polarity of the generator, they used it as a starter motor, also.
I found this bike in a scrap yard in 1993 and managed to buy it before it was totally stripped. Before I could retrieve the bike it had been stripped of it's tank badges, points, one side cover bolt, clutch cable and handle (perch remains). I would estimate this bike to be 95% complete and original. There is some minor damage from a spill or two (bent brake pedal, ball on brake handle broken), but no body damage. The seat has no tears and appears to be original. One toggle switch is broken on the left hand control. The chrome and rubber bits do show some of the ravages of time.
I purchased replacement points and fork seals, but never made it beyond that. I had intended to make this a cool ridable bike, but found original parts to be elusive and I found the gas tank to be unusable due to rust damage.
I did receive a bill of sale for the bike when I bought it (no title), but during the 13 years and many moves that I've owned it, that paperwork is hopelessly lost.
The odometer reading is just 9985. Serial numbers are: frame - 18579, engine - 18296. This is not a different engine. The engine number on the frame and stamped on the engine match. This bike is a good basis for a restoration project.”
Here's more pictures of Bil's bike.
Here's more Suzuki T10 info.
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Updated: June 29, 2006
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