I was 13 years old in 1976, a neighbor had a '74 TM400. I was riding a Honda SL100 at the time. We had a field and trails behind my house, begged him to ride it, he jokingly said "if you can start it, you can ride it". Put my Hi Point boots (complete with metal shinguards) on and kicked that thing like my life depended on it with all my 115 or so pounds. Managed to get it running, took it out in the field and experienced hand of God power that permanently warped my tender young brain. Been riding all kinds of fast street and dirt bikes since then, gone 186 mph on a Hayabusa and done 10 second quarter miles on a GSXR1100, but have never recreated that first childhood adrenaline hit. There really is only one first time. :)
@@detomasopantera1966very cool👊 I own a few sachs 125s, old 69 iron barrel 5a ,and 71 radial finned 5a, ripping fast bikes in there day, and my absolute favorite with the beautiful leading link front forks, I bet the sachs 250 hauled ass!
Got to ride a '71 when I was 15 yrs old (Dad was a Suzuki dealer). With a 4 speed trans you could literally dial it off the ground in 3rd gear - an absolute beast.
My dad had 2 of these when I was growing up in the early 2000's. Just sold the last one in 2018. We had wound up bending the frame on one we owned so we threw the motor on a 4 wheeler frame. Dumbest decision ever since how it was so powerful that it broke 3 chains, broke a motor mount, and would throw anyone who dared to ride it straight off the back. Would love to own another TM 400 now that my father passed away. Stupid fast, beautifully loud, and worthy of soiling fresh boxers.
The '71 through '74 models were the bikes classed as "widow makers" with a light switch ignition advance and flexy frame. The '75 version is an entirely different bike with a smoother ignition advance and frame geometry changes to improve handling. It still possesses ferocious power. If you can't handle the '75 cyclone then you aren't a motocrosser. You might consider a 125 trail bike.
ConquestingArts I have ridden all 5 model years. 1971-1974 were truly uncontrollable monsters. The 1975 model was very much tamed in comparison. Do you have one of the early versions? Have you even ridden one?
if you ride a 1971 to 1974 model that is all original as delivered. you might want to wear depends to keep from soiling yourself. the 1971 to 1974 TM400 was indeed a widow maker. the 1975 model had basically all the evil removed and is a great bike but they are the most rare of the TM400. the earlier model TM400 had such a evil reputation that no one really wanted the 1975 model even though they were great bikes by then.
@@thesawdustmaker I was riding MX back in those years and each year improved by leaps and bounds. Made the aftermarket companies a ton of money because aftermarket equipment could keep a year old bike competitive. After that you needed a new bike and the whole process started over.
I don't think the person behind this video fully understands the power in sound when riding a 1971 tm400. Next video, NO MUSIC. other than that TOTALLY AWESOME!!
I raced one a 1974 TM 400 in AHRMA. I installed a TS 400 flywheel and ignition on it and it made that bike very manageable. Essentially changing the small internal magnet and CDI with the heavy outer flywheel and CDI of the TS 400.
I had a '75 Suzuki TM-100 and it was the best bike I ever had. I rode it into the ground in 2 years. Had the coolest tank just like this bike with the green Japanese land of the rising sun logo with Suzuki going through it. Very fast bike and very smooth to drive.
Back then Cliff Showaker(sp) in Antioch, CA had one that he rode pretty fast. He had to use a walking cane to get around which is unusual for a 14 year old.
Road guys that lived next to me I was like 13 thought I was great cause my rm 100 had it mastered. This bike put me on my back. Head hit the ground before my hands! Put bike in the the fence perfect tho
You just got to know how to control the beast when you erase a TM 400 or even a TM 125. with a good set of gas shocks in the back give you a little bit more lift and a fork it out front you're just as competitive as some of these modern bikes. I used to whip up on Daddy's spoiled brat so when I was on the track and they had better and faster bikes and I did. however the days at cycle World USA in St Peters Missouri and st. Charles speedway long gone but they were fond memories I love that bike. 😎
As for the people who mad a comment abut the tm 400 Suzuki unless you ever owned one or ever rider one I did it's not yhst there uncontrollable it you just needed to be experiaced to ride he brute it was hurry fast u just needed to know when to hit the throttle people who never Riden one need to shut up until they know what there saying tm 400 grate bike
Yhe ones who were makeing up the stories.were the ones who were scared shittles of them the were real fast stock ifyou were afraid of the 400 cyclone than stay off it .I loved both of mine.light nimble quick ...it would plow dam auick
Light and nimble?! It was like 20 or 30 lbs heavier than the Maico and CZ 400s. I guess compared to like a Kawi Bighorn or a 4-stroke Honda it would have seemed light, but not among its direct rivals. They were drop-dead gorgeous though, and certainly very very powerful.
Yeah I dare you to ride a 71 400 with the light flywheel and the pei ignition that might come on at 4000 rpms or 4500 you never really new. Even the mild steel frame was completely different. Your dads 75 is cool but no way the same as a 71 Tm cyclone 400. Different animal all together
You ever owned one? Ive owned all but the 75 model,pre 75 all have the light inner rotor ignition.. great machines once a few bugs worked out..my 74 has 36mm carb and PFR chamber with a ported cylinder and 1pound flywheel weight...will blow a stocker out the water and it hasnt killed me yet..most the story's are a bunch of bs spread by people who never owned one or even ridden one lol my 71 is also a great machine, little spooky but so is my bultaco 360 bandido both ripping fast machines that require balls and throttle control😎 cheers friend🍻
All this wineing about it being uncontrolable it had so much work you had to keep a eye on it that's all add no.the frame wasnt weak the only issue I had was I had to install a compression release when first starting it it had so much compression you needed one to roll.it over I was bending.the steel shank in.my r motocross boots from.kickin it over it started fine they both were like a 1000 pound bull with twin turbo.s it was the king of tork monsters I loved mine ..all this b.s about it was a crazy bike a killer bike dangerous.. not safe all.bullshit stories they were fierce animal that I.loved indastuctable Fun bike that Suzuki produced I'll bet the tm 400.cyclone woud be a faster bike than the c.r 500 I dont care what any.one says the 400.cyclone was probably the best Suzuki I ever had.
cheap and they scream,early suzukes will scare ya,better learn to ride before ya twist the grip on an old one,suspension not up to date but the power is, I raced BULTACOS IN MY YOUTH DAMN NEARED KILLED MY SELF,THEY GO REAL FAST WHEN HOPPED
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I was 13 years old in 1976, a neighbor had a '74 TM400. I was riding a Honda SL100 at the time. We had a field and trails behind my house, begged him to ride it, he jokingly said "if you can start it, you can ride it". Put my Hi Point boots (complete with metal shinguards) on and kicked that thing like my life depended on it with all my 115 or so pounds. Managed to get it running, took it out in the field and experienced hand of God power that permanently warped my tender young brain.
Been riding all kinds of fast street and dirt bikes since then, gone 186 mph on a Hayabusa and done 10 second quarter miles on a GSXR1100, but have never recreated that first childhood adrenaline hit. There really is only one first time. :)
duken4evr exactly....I remember the first time I rode a Sachs GS250 the first time I opened thr throttle omg...never forget it
That's kind of how I felt when I rode the 1974 Honda CR125 for the first time, front wheel was always in the air.
@@detomasopantera1966very cool👊 I own a few sachs 125s, old 69 iron barrel 5a ,and 71 radial finned 5a, ripping fast bikes in there day, and my absolute favorite with the beautiful leading link front forks, I bet the sachs 250 hauled ass!
Gsxr was the machine in its day but the new kawasaki shut that down but the tm from zero to 80 that a wild beast hang on or your haveing a dirt burger
@@trumpobamasnewworldorderma2637 the powerbands on those 1st cr125's was insane..like a light switch and narrow as a knife blade
less music, we want to hear the bike
ruclips.net/video/MA5fPsMN8ps/видео.html
That link also hides the bike with music
Agreed, sounded like a sweet exhaust rippin.
Music ruined the video .......
Got to ride a '71 when I was 15 yrs old (Dad was a Suzuki dealer). With a 4 speed trans you could literally dial it off the ground in 3rd gear - an absolute beast.
71 is a 5 speed, I own one, along with a 74 model,did they offer a 4speed kit?
Out of the box, they were all 5 speeds. Open class riders were doing 2nd and 3rd gear starts as the seasons progressed.
Loose the music ruined a good sounding bike :(
My dad had 2 of these when I was growing up in the early 2000's. Just sold the last one in 2018. We had wound up bending the frame on one we owned so we threw the motor on a 4 wheeler frame. Dumbest decision ever since how it was so powerful that it broke 3 chains, broke a motor mount, and would throw anyone who dared to ride it straight off the back. Would love to own another TM 400 now that my father passed away. Stupid fast, beautifully loud, and worthy of soiling fresh boxers.
One badass zuki, not for the timid!
The '71 through '74 models were the bikes classed as "widow makers" with a light switch ignition advance and flexy frame. The '75 version is an entirely different bike with a smoother ignition advance and frame geometry changes to improve handling. It still possesses ferocious power. If you can't handle the '75 cyclone then you aren't a motocrosser. You might consider a 125 trail bike.
ConquestingArts
I have ridden all 5 model years. 1971-1974 were truly uncontrollable monsters. The 1975 model was very much tamed in comparison. Do you have one of the early versions? Have you even ridden one?
if you ride a 1971 to 1974 model that is all original as delivered. you might want to wear depends to keep from soiling yourself. the 1971 to 1974 TM400 was indeed a widow maker.
the 1975 model had basically all the evil removed and is a great bike but they are the most rare of the TM400. the earlier model TM400 had such a evil reputation that no one really wanted the 1975 model even though they were great bikes by then.
@@thesawdustmaker I was riding MX back in those years and each year improved by leaps and bounds. Made the aftermarket companies a ton of money because aftermarket equipment could keep a year old bike competitive. After that you needed a new bike and the whole process started over.
I don't think the person behind this video fully understands the power in sound when riding a 1971 tm400. Next video, NO MUSIC. other than that TOTALLY AWESOME!!
400 Suzy,
the rumble in da jungle!
I raced one a 1974 TM 400 in AHRMA. I installed a TS 400 flywheel and ignition on it and it made that bike very manageable. Essentially changing the small internal magnet and CDI with the heavy outer flywheel and CDI of the TS 400.
The GODZ!
Great. Video.
I love music and golden earring but I want to hear the two-stroke and nothing else.
Nice bike
I had a '75 Suzuki TM-100 and it was the best bike I ever had. I rode it into the ground in 2 years. Had the coolest tank just like this bike with the green Japanese land of the rising sun logo with Suzuki going through it. Very fast bike and very smooth to drive.
Back then Cliff Showaker(sp) in Antioch, CA had one that he rode pretty fast. He had to use a walking cane to get around which is unusual for a 14 year old.
Please do more videos on this bike
Sure will once we've done rebuilding it!
Road guys that lived next to me I was like 13 thought I was great cause my rm 100 had it mastered. This bike put me on my back. Head hit the ground before my hands! Put bike in the the fence perfect tho
Lol ive got a 1972 ts185, and that thing is quick! This thing looks like id delete myself on a tree 😂
Wow it was great looking at all these comments. Just a bunch of guys who know their stuff. Real dirtbikers
is that a circle F pipe or a pro form?
one thing,,,, it sure sounds good,
soo much better than the stock stinger type on there from stock.
circle F pipe
How is the power on the beast ?
where can i source parts for a TM400? help!!!!
Any parts we got were of ebay
Kisco Dirt Pits off North bound SMP 2 1/2 kilo before Kisco exit
I wanted to hear the bike
No need for music. The bike is the music
I have one it's fucking wild bike
I knew the cyclones were very Fast because hurricane hanna cleaned house on one he even.put roger Decoster to bed
You just got to know how to control the beast when you erase a TM 400 or even a TM 125.
with a good set of gas shocks in the back give you a little bit more lift and a fork it out front you're just as competitive as some of these modern bikes.
I used to whip up on Daddy's spoiled brat so when I was on the track and they had better and faster bikes and I did.
however the days at cycle World USA in St Peters Missouri and st. Charles speedway long gone but they were fond memories I love that bike. 😎
No music, please. Can’t hear the bike.
I ppersonally had
Tm 400 cyclones all.this wineing anout
As for the people who mad a comment abut the tm 400 Suzuki unless you ever owned one or ever rider one
I did it's not yhst there uncontrollable it you just needed to be experiaced to ride he brute it was hurry fast u just needed to know when to hit the throttle people who never
Riden one need to shut up until they know what there saying tm 400 grate bike
Yhe ones who were makeing up the stories.were the ones who were scared shittles of them the were real fast stock ifyou were afraid of the 400 cyclone than stay off it .I loved both of mine.light nimble quick ...it would plow dam auick
Light and nimble?! It was like 20 or 30 lbs heavier than the Maico and CZ 400s. I guess compared to like a Kawi Bighorn or a 4-stroke Honda it would have seemed light, but not among its direct rivals. They were drop-dead gorgeous though, and certainly very very powerful.
Yeah I dare you to ride a 71 400 with the light flywheel and the pei ignition that might come on at 4000 rpms or 4500 you never really new. Even the mild steel frame was completely different. Your dads 75 is cool but no way the same as a 71 Tm cyclone 400. Different animal all together
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You ever owned one? Ive owned all but the 75 model,pre 75 all have the light inner rotor ignition.. great machines once a few bugs worked out..my 74 has 36mm carb and PFR chamber with a ported cylinder and 1pound flywheel weight...will blow a stocker out the water and it hasnt killed me yet..most the story's are a bunch of bs spread by people who never owned one or even ridden one lol my 71 is also a great machine, little spooky but so is my bultaco 360 bandido both ripping fast machines that require balls and throttle control😎 cheers friend🍻
All this wineing about it being uncontrolable it had so much work you had to keep a eye on it that's all add no.the frame wasnt weak the only issue I had was I had to install a compression release when first starting it it had so much compression you needed one to roll.it over I was bending.the steel shank in.my r motocross boots from.kickin it over it started fine they both were like a 1000 pound bull with twin turbo.s it was the king of tork monsters I loved mine ..all this b.s about it was a crazy bike a killer bike dangerous..
not safe all.bullshit stories they were fierce animal that I.loved indastuctable
Fun bike that Suzuki produced I'll bet the tm 400.cyclone woud be a faster bike than the c.r 500 I dont care what any.one says the 400.cyclone was probably the best Suzuki I ever had.
thats what i ride like just like you, long straights and gradual ciurves, and long
wheely's.
75 TM is one bitchen bike.
Hi guy thats what im getting too,
I think the TMs are better looking than the RMs
and easier to ride.
ruclips.net/video/MA5fPsMN8ps/видео.html
The music totally ruined the video
.... for a novice youngster he's controlling it fine.....
cheap and they scream,early suzukes will scare ya,better learn to ride before ya twist the grip on an old one,suspension not up to date but the power is, I raced BULTACOS IN MY YOUTH DAMN NEARED KILLED MY SELF,THEY GO REAL FAST WHEN HOPPED
ruclips.net/video/MA5fPsMN8ps/видео.html
If u use the massive tourque to your advantage its a blast to drive and it can be tamed if you know how if yiu were experianced no problem
O👀h, a gay music video..
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