Popular Post Truenotch Posted September 15, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted September 15, 2019 This year has been a real rollercoaster. I've had far too many projects on my plate (and a lack of motivation to finish them), not much expendable income and a huge life change with my 5+ year relationship ending... So I've been planning on thinning the hoard, moving somewhere else and starting a new life. So when an old, rare 2 stroke bike showed up, the logical thing to do would be to pass on it. Right? WRONG. Enter the Wolf. This piece of Suzuki engineering is 1969-1971 Suzuki T90 Wolf. It's very closely related to a T125 stinger. My dad and I missed out on a T125 last year and we were gutted. It was a green one in "barn find" condition- but appeared to be missing the carbs: Then a wee while ago, @SOHC happened upon this old T90 Wolf that he and his friend used to ride around 15+ years ago. He said it would be available, so a deal was struck and I went to collect it over the weekend. It's a quirky wee beast and has some cool features like a seat that hinges backwards - I've never seen this style before. The seat has seen better days and needs a trip to midnight upholstery so @64valiant can work his magic on it. The frame, forks and motor are all bit dirty and there's some corrosion, but it's surprisingly good for a bike that's been sitting for this long. It needs a headlight, indicators, speedo cable (the thread is broken on the underside of the speedo unit) and the forks will need a bit of love to deal with the peeling chrome. I think a strip and re-paint will be good enough for starters. Eventually I'll strip this bike down and give everything a proper clean up. The frame could do with a blast and re-paint, the tank needs a small amount of rust cleaned up and a re-spray. Overall it's a very solid bike though! And runs amazingly well for something that's been sitting in a barn. All it took was a bit of fuel and it fired into life. Jeah! Rare, old, small capacity, 2 stroke, twin cylinder radness. This should be fun. 29 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MACKAZ Posted September 15, 2019 Share Posted September 15, 2019 Sick. Sick, sick, sick.! Cool on a new level! As you were etc 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris.QCR Posted September 15, 2019 Share Posted September 15, 2019 Damn cool bike ! There is a old boy down here that has one that turns up on small bike rides and it sounds so cool ! Just sold a n.o.s headlight for one of these for $120 and that was probably pretty cheap compared to what I know others had paid for them 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truenotch Posted September 15, 2019 Author Share Posted September 15, 2019 5 minutes ago, Chris.QCR said: Damn cool bike ! There is a old boy down here that has one that turns up on small bike rides and it sounds so cool ! Just sold a n.o.s headlight for one of these for $120 and that was probably pretty cheap compared to what I know others had paid for them Awesome! I'm hoping to get to a ride or two before the end of the year. Hopefully I get it howling up to the original 68mph (best around the block was 70kph, but it'll get there). Found a headlight and gauge assembly from a T125 for $50. I've bought it and hope it will arrive this week. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris.QCR Posted September 15, 2019 Share Posted September 15, 2019 Choice ! Prob needa the pipes de coked to get back up to that orginal top end 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOHC Posted September 15, 2019 Share Posted September 15, 2019 That round headlight looks better than the flat bottom thing, Let me know if you want some chambers made. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xsinclairx Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 If you're like me and like magazines with articles on bikes you own here's a TM link for a magazine. Project Suzuki Stinger,part 10(4 pages),https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/parts-for-sale/manuals-magazines/listing-2349898071.htm?rsqid=925e97372052474c9bf82914046cadab-003 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theo Posted April 11, 2020 Share Posted April 11, 2020 I just got my hands on a T90 wolf. I wish it was as good a condition as yours so Ive got lots to do. Seat frame and cover buggered and pipes has bad surface rust. Engine is in bits so dont know how bad yet. only just started work but am enjoying it so far. Good luck with yours and maybe if parts come up for sale we can keep in contact. Theo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truenotch Posted May 15, 2020 Author Share Posted May 15, 2020 That’s awesome @Theo! They are very cool little bikes. Mine is very complete, which is lucky. It will still need quite a bit of love to get it back to its best and I’m looking forward to the resto. Mine will need a mild engine rebuild at least. It seems like at least one crank seal is misbehaving and I’m sure it could do with a set of rings or even oversized pistons. Is yours a high pipe or low pipe version? Definitely keep in touch if you find parts. I’ll do the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toycollector10 Posted May 25, 2023 Share Posted May 25, 2023 The green bike without the carbs was bought by me. It obviously needed a full restoration including a crankshaft rebuild with one new bearing and the three seals. Also fitted were last oversized pistons and rings +1 MM. I am guessing but I think it was parked up because the petrol tap filter was blocked with rust flakes from the petrol tank. Yes, parts are extremely expensive and so is polishing and plating. The model was only made for three years so yes, they're thin on the ground. Here is the video of it's restoration. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toycollector10 Posted May 25, 2023 Share Posted May 25, 2023 Might have to change my handle to "old boy"..... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Gruntfuttock Posted May 25, 2023 Share Posted May 25, 2023 That is one of the coolest tank shapes ever... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimjon Posted May 25, 2023 Share Posted May 25, 2023 Shit yeah, epic build. Late to the party...but hell yeah, so cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truenotch Posted May 25, 2023 Author Share Posted May 25, 2023 1 hour ago, toycollector10 said: The green bike without the carbs was bought by me. It obviously needed a full restoration including a crankshaft rebuild with one new bearing and the three seals. Also fitted were last oversized pistons and rings +1 MM. I am guessing but I think it was parked up because the petrol tap filter was blocked with rust flakes from the petrol tank. Yes, parts are extremely expensive and so is polishing and plating. The model was only made for three years so yes, they're thin on the ground. Here is the video of it's restoration. Well it obviously found a good home, because WOW, you've done an outstanding job with the resto! If I'd bought it, it would still be in barn find condition in my garage. I'm moving to the South Island, so the Wolf will go to my Dad's garage soon. He's pretty excited to start on restoring it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GregT Posted May 25, 2023 Share Posted May 25, 2023 I had a set of carbs - 18mm bore from memory. Which probably means 90cc model. Pretty sure I tossed them in one of the boxes i brought to the new place so may still have them. I'll keep my eyes open for them and if I find them they'll be giveaways. I was looking at using them on a bucket twin but they're too small. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truenotch Posted May 25, 2023 Author Share Posted May 25, 2023 34 minutes ago, GregT said: I had a set of carbs - 18mm bore from memory. Which probably means 90cc model. Pretty sure I tossed them in one of the boxes i brought to the new place so may still have them. I'll keep my eyes open for them and if I find them they'll be giveaways. I was looking at using them on a bucket twin but they're too small. I'd be very keen for spare carbs if you find them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goat Posted May 25, 2023 Share Posted May 25, 2023 @toycollector10, where did you get your chroming done? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GregT Posted May 28, 2023 Share Posted May 28, 2023 On 25/05/2023 at 16:23, GregT said: I had a set of carbs - 18mm bore from memory. Which probably means 90cc model. Pretty sure I tossed them in one of the boxes i brought to the new place so may still have them. I'll keep my eyes open for them and if I find them they'll be giveaways. I was looking at using them on a bucket twin but they're too small. Went hunting through boxes today looking for my die grinder and bits. No carbs sorry. Must have gone to scrap. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truenotch Posted May 28, 2023 Author Share Posted May 28, 2023 2 hours ago, GregT said: Went hunting through boxes today looking for my die grinder and bits. No carbs sorry. Must have gone to scrap. No drama. Thanks for looking! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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