My 2-stroke fav listing goes like this:-

1. Suzuki Shogun ( Black with Red ) ( Your Model )
2. Yamaha RX100
3. Suzuki Shaolin ( Blue )
4. Yamaha RX135 4-Speed ( Black )
and last but not the least the humble workhorse,
5. Suzuki MAX100R ( Red ) ( My Model )

I want to have atleast 3 (or) 4 2-Stroke bikes in my collection. I want to preserve 2-Stroke bikes for my lifetime...just take them and ride em once in a week and keep them safely in my garage and preserve them more than the richest jewel in the world...Yamaha RX100 and RX135 models are somewhat easier to get than Suzuki Shogun and Shaolin models...but the Shogun and Shaolin and more closer to my heart than their more popular Yamaha rivals.

Thanks Coolkar, as I already told you before, the Suzuki Shogun is my most fav 2-stroke bike. I would really like to buy an used one now but seeing what my both my mechanic and you are telling, It looks like even if I manage to get my hands on a shogun now, it won't be a true shogun...I'm mean the parts which make the bike what it truly is...as you've rightly mentioned, the 'Japanese ART piston' and also the Japanese Mikuni VM20SS Carb and the lubrication system which is taken from the Suzuki RC100 and ofcourse the tricone megaphonic silencer for that meaty roar to shock all other the bikers...I still haven't given up my mind on getting a shogun and then restoring and preserving her with me for my lifetime...so while the shogun is 'The Ultimate 2-stroke' for me, currently I'm looking to restore my MAX100R to absolute mint condition. I'm also looking to get my hands on a Yamaha RX100 or RX135.

Finally Once u finish building a Shogun with these vital elements.... U will have a Shogun that is bound to thrill at levels that u have never been to !... She'll take the abuse no matter what !......... Long Rides are a pleasure & as far as I know she doesn' charge much on maintenance too !....... Mine is a 5 speed because I & my bro managed to install the 5 speed gearbox from Shaolin (India's first) into the Shogun.....

One can find a used Shogun here in Chennai or in Coimbatore/Bangalore for that matter..... its hard to find her in unabused condition....even harder to find a first hand one with documents in order..... but once u do get a Shogun (an abused 2nd/third owner Shogun for less than 8k..... a well maintained first hand for 15-20k)....the cosmetics are very easy to source & rebuild as the Samurais & Shaolins too share the same..... but u will find it hard to find those parts which makes the Shogun unique..... the toughest of them is finding the Japanese ART brand piston (no other piston can take the beating from 12000+ RPM).... next is the Oil pump (a very vital part! this part bestows long ride reliability in the Shogun).....then the bore & crank (though these are relatively easier to get).....the speedometer & finally the megaphone silencer (with factory built expansion chamber)... but u can source them from dealers & individuals mostly in Bangalore at a premium price.....

Thanks coolkar...I'm not a writer but when speaking of something that I'm so passionate of the words just flow from my heart. Last week I got my MAX100R serviced from my local mechanic. I talked with him about the Shogun...how much a used Shogun would cost now, availability of spares etc...He told that the cost of getting a used shogun will vary depending on the location we live and getting spares for the bike is not easy...especially the core engine/gearbox parts...plz tell me about the availability of spares for your shogun...One more thing, you've mentioned your bike as 'My 5-speed Shogun' isn't the shogun a 4-speed one?. Did you carry out any modifications?...

I couldn't have put those in better words myself Prasath! ....My dad too used to have AX 100 during his days..... Suzukis have edge over other 2 strokes due to its reliable lubrication mechanism...... They can easily conquer the highways with ease without worrying about seizures...... I personally did several Chennai - Tirupathi trips non-stop on my Shogun @ an average speed of 80 kmph...... This just shows the nature of its rock solid engine...... U have a rock solid 2 stroker in MAX100 .... so nimble & easy to negotiate in our traffic..aint she? Truely...these strokes are machines to cherish for in our lifetimes... Cheers..

Actually the Blue colour Suzuki Shaolin is my fav 2-stroke during my school days bcauz it has 138cc, 5-Speed, Gear Indicator console etc...but an article in Overdrive mag about the Suzuki Shogun opened my eyes and changed my perception completely, it was an article completely dedicated to the shogun, why it was launched, and about its heavily ported screaming engine, 14bhp from 108cc!!! etc...all impressed me very much and the red and black colour shogun you have now took the 'Most-desired 2-stroke bike' crown in my heart...please maintain your bike in good condition and don't sell it for money under any circumstances...the Shogun is a brilliant 2-stroke its uniqueness known to only a few lucky souls like us...

Thanks coolkar, I love all Suzuki bikes, my dad is a Suzuki fan, he still uses his red colour IND-Suzuki AX100 bought before his marriage. During my school days the blue Suzuki Shaolin is my dream bike, but since its very rare, he bought me a used Suzuki Fiero instead which I still use today. I also got a used Suzuki MAX100R 4 months back...check out my pic album...

Thank you Prasath.... Shogun is still a machine very close to my heart... Good to hear from a Shogun fan.....

I'm a big fan of the Suzuki Shogun...and your Shogun is awesome...you've maintained it really good...