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Suzuki Tempter
05/04/17 at 05:43:23

There is a Suzuki motorcycle that was produced from 1997 to 2003 that is a close cousin to the LS650/S40 called the Suzuki Tempter. Sadly, this motorcycle was not imported into North America. I've attached a photo to ponder, consider and otherwise drool over.

Is there interest in this community in importing a few of these from lands far away? If so, how much do they sell for? Are some years more desirable then others? What are crating and shipping fees? How do we license them in our states?

Or is this just a pipe dream?

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Ruttly Serious Thumper Offline Thumpers Rule Posts: 5094 Manteca , CA Gender:	Re: Suzuki Tempter Reply #1 - 05/04/17 at 10:14:38 Fly to a country where they were sold, buy it,take it apart ,ship the pieces to your self here in the states,torch off steering head off frame and the one off your Savage, weld savage steering head to the tempter, swap lic plates, call it done !
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Ruttly Serious Thumper Offline Thumpers Rule Posts: 5094 Manteca , CA Gender:	Re: Suzuki Tempter Reply #2 - 05/04/17 at 10:17:46 It's a very cool bike. It might just be worth it !
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philthymike Serious Thumper Offline Wallowing in my own crapulence Posts: 1413 Philadelphia Area Gender:	Re: Suzuki Tempter Reply #3 - 05/04/17 at 10:34:46 check this out! http://sbows.exblog.jp/17479144/ I'm so stealing the muffler idea... http://en.vintage-motorcycle.com/index.php?language=en&site=4&pid=7&id=159&li...
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Re: Suzuki Tempter
Reply #4 - 05/04/17 at 19:25:43

A few more of that bike sans can.

http://sbows.exblog.jp/16281551/

And looks like there's a nice selection available in Japan. But, I fear they'd be a bit difficult to import here into the colonies.

http://motorcycle.goobike.com/motorcycle/bike/suzuki__tempter/summary.html

I do like this site for a study of the various components. Those wheels and front brake are to die for...........

http://4phuong8huong.com/xe-may/suzuki-st400-1997/

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Re: Suzuki Tempter
Reply #5 - 05/04/17 at 21:21:33

Ok your sure they were sold in Japan ?
I know a company in Japan that has a location in Los Angeles and they ship bikes to the USA. They specialize in rare,vintage,race & cars too. I went thru the bikes they have sold , no Tempters. But if you want a bike I'm sure they will find it. All you need is a stack of cash , crated and put aside till they can fill a shipping container delivered to LA$$$ Customs$$$ CA Reg $$$ + price of bike & finder fee $$$
It is possible ! How bad do you want it/How much are you willing to spend to get it ! I like my first idea better ! Who is going to pony up ?
Then I will call and ask.

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Re: Suzuki Tempter
Reply #6 - 05/05/17 at 04:33:57

This forum has almost no members or participation from Asian countries - which is likely where the Tempter was sold. It seems the same is true for the internet...searches just don't seem to bring up links to content from Asian countries.

Likely the only way to get one affordably is to have a friend or relative that knows motorcycles - and is stationed or working in a place where they can find the Temper....and are willing to take the time to find a nice one and buy it for you. Then comes the problem of figuring out how to get it shipped!

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Re: Suzuki Tempter
Reply #7 - 05/05/17 at 06:14:01

Ruttly is on to something...we just need parts. If the ST400 frame can accept a LS650 engine (which it may if the LS650 engine is actually a punched-out LS400 engine), then a donor Savage along with key Tempter parts could result in a very unique bike.

ST Parts needed:
Frame
Swingarm
Tank
Seat
Rear Fender Assembly
Side Covers
Instrument Cluster
Hand Controls (if using 7/8" in Bars)
Airbox
Battery Holder (if separate from frame)

Parts from a Savage:
Engine
Forks
T-clamps
Wheel Hubs
Wiring Harness
Hand Controls (if using 1" bars)
Exhaust Header

A lot of finishing items (chain, sprockets, bars, BBK...) are readily available in the aftermarket.

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Ruttly Serious Thumper Offline Thumpers Rule Posts: 5094 Manteca , CA Gender:	Re: Suzuki Tempter Reply #8 - 05/05/17 at 06:53:26 You want a rolling chassis
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Re: Suzuki Tempter
Reply #9 - 05/05/17 at 07:47:36

Ruttly wrote on 05/05/17 at 06:53:26:
You want a rolling chassis

No, not really. An LS650 could provide most of what I need after the defining features of the ST are sourced (frame, swingarm, tank, side panels, fender assembly). If I can't get the defining items I might do a resto-mod version of an ST400 in which case I'm only interested in the frame, swingarm, tank and a few other odds and ends. I'm half thinking about a GSXR600 t-clamp and forks too, but finding a wheel hub that would accept spokes would be a challenge - not impossible, but a challenge.

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Re: Suzuki Tempter
Reply #10 - 05/05/17 at 10:01:11

For the record, the LS400 and early model LS650 frames have the same part number 41100-24B01-019.

Below is the link for the ST400 parts diagram. Scroll to the bottom to select that page you want displayed and it opens further down at the bottom. The frame appears to be quite similar to the LS models back to about the point where the tank ends, suggesting that the ST tank might fit the LS.

https://www.impex-jp.com/catalogs/moto/suzuki/9900b-70060-001.html

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Ruttly Serious Thumper Offline Thumpers Rule Posts: 5094 Manteca , CA Gender:	Re: Suzuki Tempter Reply #11 - 05/05/17 at 10:09:03 Tempter is also chain driven , no rubber band !
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Gary_in_NJ Serious Thumper Offline LS650 Cafe Racer Posts: 2633 Amongst the Twisty Roads	Re: Suzuki Tempter Reply #12 - 05/05/17 at 10:18:02 Excellent find! The Tempter frame number is 41100-07F00-019 and the swingarm is 61000-07F00-019. According to ronayers.com, the Savage (LS650P) part numbers are 41100-24B01-019 and 61100-24B03-019 respectively. They look similar, but don't look alike in the drawing either. They are actually significantly different.
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SALB Serious Thumper Offline FSO Posts: 668 Whittier, AK Gender:	Re: Suzuki Tempter Reply #13 - 05/05/17 at 10:35:46 The UK ebay has lots of parts and bikes. http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/sis.html?_itemId=171718313921&_nkw=SUZUKI+1998+SUZU...
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Re: Suzuki Tempter
Reply #14 - 05/05/17 at 10:48:08

One of my faves was for sale in Russia, albeit a cafe. Although I suspect it sold some time ago. However, as I recall from the Russian ST400 site he was showing 39 HP on the dyno using the Keihin FCR37 carb. And for the record, nothing was molested in converting it to a cafe. He had all the original parts to bolt back on.

https://auto.ru/mototsikly/used/sale/2092347-3546/

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