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Home Come Back Any Time 2008 February 1974 Suzuki TC125 Prospector

1974 Suzuki TC125 Prospector

The Suzuki TC125 is a really cool little bike. I bought this as a project to fix up but decided to sell it because I have too much going on in the garage right now.

Suzuki made this bike in a number of different sizes and gave them all interesting names like “Prospector”. I am blanking on the other models, but I believe it was a TC100, a TC125, a TC185, and a TC250.

These bikes are very cool, great little reliable 2 smokers that pump out a reasonable 13 horsepower. They are extremely easy to work on, get great gas mileage, and they are even able to cruise at highway speeds. This TC 125 has an 8 speed gearbox. It’s actually a standard 4 speed transmission with a reduction gear which can be put into use to create a High and a Low operating range. It’s designed that way to match the demands of both off-road and highway use.

Really, the only downsides to this bike are that it uses a 6 volt electrical system. The perfect bike for running errands and cruising around back roads and trails. I love it.

Feb 27, 2008Evan Fell
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Comments: 26
  1. Road Captain
    15 years ago

    Is there a bike you don’t like?

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  2. Evan
    15 years ago

    Not really. I’m not a fan of Honda CM’s. Or any production bike that uses the motor as a frame support.

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  3. Bill
    15 years ago

    Hi –
    Do you still have the 125TC? If so, is it for sale?

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  4. Anonymous
    14 years ago

    I just bought on like this tc125 one for my 15 year girl to ride. her first bike…it is nice but still needs some work…

    K

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  5. Crisis
    14 years ago

    Hey I have one of these bikes that I had when I was 14 (27 now) it has been sitting in the garage this whole time and I have decided to pull it out and get it going again. Do you happen to have the manual or suggestion where to get a manual for it? thanks.

    Crisis1837@cox.net

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  6. Ryan Griego
    13 years ago

    i just bought one of these bikes and am looking forward to getting it running. right now i’m having trouble with the spark plug. the bike is not putting enough power to make the plug actually spark. It has a batery on the bike and i was wondering if the battery has to have a full charge to start the bike?

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  7. Evan Fell
    13 years ago

    Hi Ryan – The TC125 does not require a battery to run. The battery is used as a ballast for the lights.

    If the plug isn’t sparking then you’re going to need to run some checks on your coil and magneto. Make sure your plug is new!

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  8. Steve N
    12 years ago

    I’m fixing up a TC125 and having trouble finding the 3.25-18 rear tire.

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  9. Evan Fell
    12 years ago

    @Steve

    You can run a 3.50 width tire without issue. A metric 80/100 or 90/100 tire should also be fine. I know Cheng Shin has at least a couple options available. I typically buy my tires at TiresUnlimited.com – but there are many other good sources in the links on the right.

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  10. Roy
    12 years ago

    Wiring diagram for a 1974 Suzuki 125TC

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  11. Pierre-Jean
    12 years ago

    Hi 🙂 i have a TC 125 😛

    But the problem, it don’t want to start… and i have the Gas tank don’t want to be close!

    I have just a low problem too with the Petrol Tap… It pours :S and i don’t know how repair it… Can you help me?

    Thanks!

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  12. Brian
    12 years ago

    Santa brought me a 1975 Prospector for Christmas. It was a great bike for my paper route and the logging trails in Alabama. I wrecked it countless times (minor) and still have the pavement nick’s on my legs and arms. A great bike! Sold it and used the cash to buy my first car.

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  13. bart
    11 years ago

    where can I get a free wiring diagram for a 74 prospector suzuki ts125.download?

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  14. batr
    11 years ago

    i got your reply AND DID THE LINKS ABOVE AND GOT NOTHING??/ HELP ME

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  15. bart
    11 years ago

    what I am saying is there is no tc125 suzuki prospector diagram.can you confirm this model please?

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  16. paul
    9 years ago

    hi i have a tc125 which appears to have a gearbox problem and will require splitting the cases do you have a schematic of the gearbox or a manual as i dont want to dive in without any information ,i have repaired a few bike gearsets but i havnt come accross a dual range before thanks aussie paul

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  17. brent
    8 years ago

    i have a 74 tc 125 wont spark everything seams to be connected properly i replaced points condensor and rectifier, when i turn on the key the only thing that works is the rear break light, nothing else i have connected the battery directly to horn and headlight and they all work but can’t get it to do so when i connect the battery properly??? and ideas

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  18. Alan Kwak
    6 years ago

    I had one of these in high school. Had a 2 stroke oil reservoir which sure made it easy to own. Wasnt a fan of the high/low trans but I drove the tires of it and it got me around. Many great memories………

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