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1967 Suzuki Scrambler 250 Enduro

by Kim Watson
(Columbia, MO)

Kim's '67 Suzuki

Kim's '67 Suzuki

My uncle bought this bike when it was brand new, then he was drafted. He did not ride the bike much when he returned so it has been sitting in his garage for many years. I asked him, if you ever want to get rid of the bike, could I please have it. Growing up I would find myself out in his garage staring at this motorcycle. I could not get over how beautiful it was. In 1992 he gave me the bike. I was pregnant with my second daughter at the time, so did not think it was wise to start riding it right away. It took me 16 more years before I could find someone to work on it with me. All it took was some cleaning up and now, at the age of 45, I'm riding the bike daily. This bike sat for 37 years without being started. Had only 1600 original miles on it. The only new parts are spark plugs and a battery. It is completely original. Someone recently told me that the paint job on it makes it even more rare. I have no intention of selling the bike. I just feel so privileged to own it and able to ride it. I sure love this bike. Oh, and my uncle is amazed that it's running now too. I'm old enough now to be his mother when he first bought it. Ha!

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1967 Suzuki Scrambler 250 Enduro

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Feb 03, 2010
WOW
by: Dave

Great to see a TC250 in such original condition. I brought mine home from 10yrs of storage last weekend and the restoration is about to start. I would love to see some photo's of yours so mine can shape up near as good.

Dec 26, 2009
Classic
by: Gulapa The Magic Man

What a classical piece of bike!

Jul 17, 2009
So Nice
by: Anonymous

How fortunate you are to have such a wonderful bike with a family history to boot. I hope you take good care of her!!!

Oct 13, 2008
oops
by: ME

I did not mean to leave my comment annonymous, sorry. One more thing...no, I have not named the bike yet. I want it to have one, but nothing has come to mind yet. I'll let you know if I do name it.
Thanks!
Kim

Oct 13, 2008
Thanks Everyone
by: Anonymous

Wow, I did not expect so many wonderful comments so quickly. Thank you everyone. Yes, it is a two cylinder. Sorry, I'll never sell it. And as of now, I'm not sure which of my two daughters or nephews or nieces would want to take it after I'm gone. I'm actually creating a work of art around the bike and it's story. Perhaps I'll upload the print after I'm finished creating it.

Thanks again and keep the comments coming. It's so wonderful to hear from folks with the same interests as well as learn more about what you may know about this bike. Matter of fact, part of the work of art I'm creating mentions the creation of new relationships that this bike will bring to me.

Thanks!

Kim

Oct 12, 2008
Suzuki Scrambler
by: Laura

And some girls have all the luck!!! I'm sure it is due to your awesome Karma, and remember timing is everything. Enjoy that beauty! Ride On!

Oct 11, 2008
SWEET!
by: Lizz

The way you describe this bike shows how much you love it. It is one SWEET lil bike. Nice job on the upkeep.
Enjoy!

LizZ

Oct 11, 2008
OH. MY. GOD.
by: Quicklimegirl

Damn! How lucky can you get. Not only is it beautiful, I believe it has the same engine as the "T20" low pipe, street only version otherwise known as the X-6 Hustler.

The T20/X-6 was truly the first asian Giant-Killer, and I've read of incidents where it was timed on radar at 105mph!

I don't know enough about this edition or can see well enough in the picture whether it's a twin, but if so it may not have the same gearing.

The thing about 2-strokes is they're a lot simpler to work on, w/o valves & cams up top. That's beautiful, and as a vintage two stroke nut that LOVES bikes like that and my RDs (Yamaha 2 stroke street bikes from early 70s) I would be first in line if you EVER changed your mind about selling it. I'm turning green right now even though I have nearly all the bikes I ever wanted!

Oct 11, 2008
WOW
by: gina

Kim what a beautiful motorcycle and how lovely that it is still in the "family". Did you name your bike? It seems it should have a fitting name. I hope you have many more years on your mc and who know it may be around for your daughter or son. :)

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