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1972 Suzuki TC90J Blazer
This was my first motorcycle, purchased at a dealer in Wichita Falls before my 15th birthday. My older brother, 22 at the time, and I bought our motorcycles on the same day. He bought a Suzuki 185 that seemed awfully big to me.
- 90 cc two-stroke, one-cylinder engine (see detailed specifications below)
- Dual-range transmission (street, off road)
- Vehicle identification number TS 90 85394
- Purchased new for $445 on May 5, 1972 from Cycle World of Wichita Falls, Texas
- Sold to neighbor Earl Blair on August 9, 1974 in Iowa Park, Texas
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Original sales brochure (front; TC-90J Blazer model) |
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Original sales brochure (back; TS-90J Honcho model) |
Specifications (Blazer Model)
| Length | 73.8 inches |
| Width | 33.1 inches |
| Height | 42.5 inches |
| Wheel Base | 47.0 inches |
| Ground Clearance | 8.7 inches |
| Dry Weight | 199 lbs. |
| Engine Type | 2-stroke air-cooled aluminum, single cylinder rotary valve |
| Bore & Stroke | 1.85 inches by 2.04 inches |
| Cylinder capacity | 89 cubic centimeters |
| Compression Ratio | 6.7:1 |
| Carburetor | VM19SC |
| Maximum Output | 11 hp/7500 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | 7.8 ft.-lbs./7000 rpm |
| Speed Range | 60-65 mph |
| Transmission | 4 x 2, dual range, constant mesh |
| Clutch | Multi-plate, wet disc |
| Starter | Primary kick |
| Brakes: Front | Right hand, internal expanding |
| Brakes: Rear | Right foot, internal expanding |
| Suspension: Front | Telescopic, oil-dampened |
| Suspension: Rear | Swinging arm, oil-dampened |
| Tires: Front | 2.75-18 4PR full knobby; radius (18 + 2 x 2.75)/2 = 11.75 in. |
| Tires: Rear | 3.00-18 4PR Full Knobby; radius (18 + 2 x 3.00)/2 = 12.00 in. |
| Color | Morro Green |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 1.72 gals. |
| Oil Tank Capacity | 2.5 pts. |
| Instruments | Speedometer |
| Climbing Ability | 35 degrees |