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Re: Suzuki Tempter
Reply #15 - 05/05/17 at 16:03:46

Dave wrote on 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!

That's why companies like this exist.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BkcCB8DFMsI

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Reply #16 - 05/05/17 at 20:19:44

Yeah that company might be a tad more affordable than the company I know of. The only phone number is in Japan or contact by email , and no walk ins by appointment ONLY ! I was going to buy a vintage Honda trials bike from them a few years back but the cost of shipping killed the deal. But that's just me champagne tastes on a beer budget. But you guys need to check it out , some serious high dollar stuff here.

Just goggle RMD Motors

Awsome stuff my favorite is the 1955 Honda Dream

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Reply #17 - 05/07/17 at 10:08:13

Gary, all the parts you desire including frames and tanks etc. are readily available in Japan. Getting them imported and titled in the US is quite another matter. Note the ST400 is also known in Japan as the NK43A

http://tinyurl.com/kzdykqt

It appears the routine in Japan is to add the 650 components to the 400 engine. Curiously though, they keep the 400 head sans compression release with little mention made of problems starting. Even so, your LS engine should bolt right in.

http://tinyurl.com/le4pqod

http://tinyurl.com/lxoj2hc

http://tinyurl.com/knmzm6g

I do like this attempt at the Goldstar.

http://yokohamakougabu.blog.fc2.com/category12-3.html (keep scrolling)

As well as this rendition.

http://pds.exblog.jp/pds/1/200802/26/32/b0076232_7483030.jpg
http://pds.exblog.jp/pds/1/200802/26/32/b0076232_7493889.jpg

And finally, I would argue that the ST400 Tempter makes a better bobber than does the LS frame.

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-JKPldzx3TTU/UGHQ7k-NxXI/AAAAAAAABoY/eZOhAuZqcn4/s16...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C7CvS7VlHJc

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gizzo Serious Thumper Offline SuzukiCabbage. It's Savage. Posts: 1318 Australia	Re: Suzuki Tempter Reply #18 - 05/07/17 at 23:27:50 The last one (the bobber) has had it's frame modified so it almost IS a LS frame! Looks nice though.
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DieselBob Full Member Offline Thumper - One Who Thumps Posts: 189 Goshen, IN Gender:	Re: Suzuki Tempter Reply #19 - 05/08/17 at 04:58:04 Quote: "The last one (the bobber) has had it's frame modified so it almost IS a LS frame! Looks nice though." Very true, And I suppose purists would say it's technically not a bobber. Something more approaching a brat style maybe? http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mD_vi0Gu4z0/UA0PGt0i3VI/AAAAAAAABD0/plPXkKklcpQ/s16...
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Re: Suzuki Tempter
Reply #20 - 05/08/17 at 05:20:46

Those are good looking bikes Bob. I agree, that Goldstar-ish bike is beautiful.

My middle child is just finishing up his 3rd year of college. He has been taking Japanese this entire time and claims to be fluent in the language. I'm gonna get some value out of my education dollars and have him do a little research and see if he can locate a few frames and other necessary parts.

As far as registering the bike in my state, it will get registered as the donor Savage - I'll transfer the data plate to the ST400 frame.

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Ruttly Serious Thumper Offline Thumpers Rule Posts: 5091 Manteca , CA Gender:	Re: Suzuki Tempter Reply #21 - 05/08/17 at 10:12:34 But that's where they also stamp the vin number in the frame. In CA it's a felony, know a guy who got caught restamping vins 6 months pokey time & 5 years probation & huge fine !
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TheNaughtyLemur Junior Member Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 69 Carlsbad, CA Gender:	Re: Suzuki Tempter Reply #22 - 05/08/17 at 10:25:36 Ruttly wrote on 05/08/17 at 10:12:34: But that's where they also stamp the vin number in the frame. In CA it's a felony, know a guy who got caught restamping vins 6 months pokey time & 5 years probation & huge fine ! I think the moral of that story is don't live in California
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SALB Serious Thumper Offline FSO Posts: 668 Whittier, AK Gender:	Re: Suzuki Tempter Reply #23 - 05/08/17 at 11:45:49 I realize some states are stricter than others, but I'd think that if you had a complete frame, you could apply for a lost title and register it as a Tempter. There were no emission or safety standards for bikes of this era, so that would not be an issue.
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Dave YaBB Moderator ModSquad Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 18080 Camp Springs, Kentucky Gender:	Re: Suzuki Tempter Reply #24 - 05/08/17 at 12:09:55 Isn't Vermont the state you get a title from.....when no other state will issue one?
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Reply #25 - 05/08/17 at 12:34:39

Vin numbers are usually specific to the country its being imported to. Not so sure about Potato Land but in CA they would recognize that the bike was never intended to be imported to the USA and would require a bunch of forms & inspection & of course more $$$
Thats why I would remove steering head and weld on one from a Savage
and use that vin# & lic plate

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Ruttly Serious Thumper Offline Thumpers Rule Posts: 5091 Manteca , CA Gender:	Re: Suzuki Tempter Reply #26 - 05/08/17 at 12:47:54 Lemur , You have to be smarter than the state. More than one way to skin a cat !
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Reply #27 - 05/08/17 at 17:37:47

Ruttley's right about imported bikes. There are a bunch of Enfields and Urals in the states that'll never be titled and licensed for the very reason noted.

But, that Japanese version of Ebay is tempting when the Buy-it-Now price for a TS400 frame is $24.73. Especially when welding on your LS neck is a slam dunk.

https://page.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/c587777275

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Ruttly Serious Thumper Offline Thumpers Rule Posts: 5091 Manteca , CA Gender:	Re: Suzuki Tempter Reply #28 - 05/08/17 at 18:27:21 Take some time designing the jig but after that it would be like a assembly line. And if you take your time cutting the welds and rewelding it after media blasting & powder coating you wouldn't be able to tell the difference!
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Ruttly Serious Thumper Offline Thumpers Rule Posts: 5091 Manteca , CA Gender:	Re: Suzuki Tempter Reply #29 - 05/08/17 at 18:36:36 Bob , Shipping on that frame might be upwards to a grand or maybe more! Work on diesels ?
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