FT500 Street Trackerish thing
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L4NE4
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Re: Ascot Tracker
Thats funny what you say about the mirrors because those are aftermarket shorter mirrors! I agree though, I was thinking about suicide mirrors? I might change the headlight, might, but i for sure want to change the brake light. I dont mind the squareness but its so big!
I want this bike to be my commuter until I can get the ball rolling on my CB750.
Any other ideas?
Thats funny what you say about the mirrors because those are aftermarket shorter mirrors! I agree though, I was thinking about suicide mirrors? I might change the headlight, might, but i for sure want to change the brake light. I dont mind the squareness but its so big!
I want this bike to be my commuter until I can get the ball rolling on my CB750.
Any other ideas?
Feed_Sparky
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Re: Ascot Tracker
That's what she said!!
I've been looking for an Ascot for a while now, nice bike. Should make a sweet tracker!
L4NE4 said:
That's what she said!!
I've been looking for an Ascot for a while now, nice bike. Should make a sweet tracker!
Re: Ascot Tracker
I use to have one of these. It was a great bike, lots of fun to ride but for some reason mine was very stubborn to get started. The engine is from the Honda off-road bikes of that era, both 500 and 650cc, and were known to be pretty bullet proof. I never figured out why they took the kick start of this one but left it on the off-road bikes, guess they were trying to be "civilized" or something. Like the other poster here, I hated the square headlight, too. Mine also had after market mirrors... just like yours. I left w/ a buddy in Alaska who was suppose to sell it for me and someone stole it.
I use to have one of these. It was a great bike, lots of fun to ride but for some reason mine was very stubborn to get started. The engine is from the Honda off-road bikes of that era, both 500 and 650cc, and were known to be pretty bullet proof. I never figured out why they took the kick start of this one but left it on the off-road bikes, guess they were trying to be "civilized" or something. Like the other poster here, I hated the square headlight, too. Mine also had after market mirrors... just like yours. I left w/ a buddy in Alaska who was suppose to sell it for me and someone stole it.
Re: Ascot Tracker
I just picked up a 1982 FT500 tagged and inspected to 5/11 with just 7100miles on the clock. She has new tires, progressive suspension shocks on the rear and springs in front forks and even got an extra tank and starter ...all for $400 !! I couldn't peel the money off fast enough ! Good luck on yours !
Rick
I just picked up a 1982 FT500 tagged and inspected to 5/11 with just 7100miles on the clock. She has new tires, progressive suspension shocks on the rear and springs in front forks and even got an extra tank and starter ...all for $400 !! I couldn't peel the money off fast enough ! Good luck on yours !
Rick
Feed_Sparky
Active Member
Re: Ascot Tracker
nice find, everytime I find one the guys think they are worth gold because they were only sold for two years... I'm jealous... I have been looking for a good deal on one for a long time.
ronin8451 said:I just picked up a 1982 FT500 tagged and inspected to 5/11 with just 7100miles on the clock. She has new tires, progressive suspension shocks on the rear and springs in front forks and even got an extra tank and starter ...all for $400 !! I couldn't peel the money off fast enough ! Good luck on yours !
Rick
nice find, everytime I find one the guys think they are worth gold because they were only sold for two years... I'm jealous... I have been looking for a good deal on one for a long time.
Dogboy
New Member
Re: Ascot Tracker
I am a bit surprised these never caught on in the same way the yamaha sr500 has, I live in Australia and a decent sr500 will cost around $4000 while a ft500 can be bought for around $1000.
There is a Jap company called "Move on garage" that's built a few up as street trackers and cafe racers:
http://www.moveon-garage.com/motor/ft400/index.html
I am a bit surprised these never caught on in the same way the yamaha sr500 has, I live in Australia and a decent sr500 will cost around $4000 while a ft500 can be bought for around $1000.
There is a Jap company called "Move on garage" that's built a few up as street trackers and cafe racers:
http://www.moveon-garage.com/motor/ft400/index.html
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L4NE4
Been Around the Block
Re: Ascot Tracker
Started taking everything off to get to the carb. Got the carb off and I am really surprised how clean it is... still needs cleaning but still.
Thats it for tonight. I will clean the carb and maybe figure out a different intake, the stock box is huge!
Started taking everything off to get to the carb. Got the carb off and I am really surprised how clean it is... still needs cleaning but still.
Thats it for tonight. I will clean the carb and maybe figure out a different intake, the stock box is huge!
Hoosier Daddy
Earache my eye...
Re: Ascot Tracker
I always loved them and wanted one since I saw my first one new on the showroom floor.
All this time I KNEW it could be done!!!
I always loved them and wanted one since I saw my first one new on the showroom floor.
All this time I KNEW it could be done!!!
thompsonmx100
Over 1,000 Posts
Re: Ascot Tracker
I almost had one of these. My dad found a sweet deal on one in NY. He was gonna give it to me but decided to trade it to my brother for a cb. I was gonna streettracker the thing. I was gonna use the stock tank and cut the tabs of the bottom of it. and then put a better lookin seat on it. Trim the fat. From what i have read they make a petty good dirt track bike. With the neck deraked a little they handle really well. I'm interested to see what you do with this bike.
I almost had one of these. My dad found a sweet deal on one in NY. He was gonna give it to me but decided to trade it to my brother for a cb. I was gonna streettracker the thing. I was gonna use the stock tank and cut the tabs of the bottom of it. and then put a better lookin seat on it. Trim the fat. From what i have read they make a petty good dirt track bike. With the neck deraked a little they handle really well. I'm interested to see what you do with this bike.
