1983 Honda Other

JH2PC1008DMO02502

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Very rare and very clean Honda Ascot VT500 FT only made for USA for 2 years. Modeled after the Ascot flat trackers Very dependable honda vee twin 500 motor with really low miles. Bike has been sitting for years. Just cleaned carbs and gas tank is clean no rust starts right up. running bike all lights/horn/etc work smaller rear turn signals on rear (not stock) tucked in more so passenger does not hang up on them. very stock condition would not take much to be complete restore in perfect condition. Gas tank has small scratch and dent see pictures. Pictures do not do justice as how clean this bike is . Gets lots of looks! Ultimate vintage cafe racer. This bikes don't come around very often so don't pass this one up if you have been looking. You wont be disapointed. Bought for my wife ,but she wants a dual sport now. Easy to ride lower seat height than most. Just had oil and filter changed and new UNI air cleaner installed and new battery. Lots of trick stuff you can do to these to make very nice one of a kind bikes. Can help on shipping but no crating. If you arrange pickup with shipper I can help load and secure. I have sold bikes all over USA and international with no problems contact me with questions if needed,but don't wait until last minute. Seen to many people miss out on deals from waiting. Bike has no License plate. (lost) has been in storage for several years but is clear of back reg. and any back fees out of DMV records ,last plated in California. Price reserve is low,please do not ask what reserve is ,to be fair to others. INCLUDED A PICTURE OF A CUSTOM VT500 THESE MAKE REALLY NICE CAFE RACERS (LAST PICTURE,RED TANK) not bike in auction just pic of what can be for not much cost. DO NOT BID ON BIKE IF YOU DO NOT INTEND TO PAY FOR IT. RELISTED DUE TO INTERNATIONAL FLAKE. IF YOU HAVE UNDER 50 DEALS ON EBAY OR YOU ARE OUT OF USA CONTACT ME BEFORE YOU BID ON THIS BIKE !!!!!! VT500FT Ascot Specifications Engine/Transmission Engine type Four-stroke, SOHC, 52-degree V-twin dry weight: 64 kg (141 lbs) Output 48 BHP @ 9000 rpm 4.5kg/m (32ft-lb) @7000 rpm Displacement 491cc (29.95cu in.) Bore and stroke 71.0 x 62.0mm (2.80 x 2.44in.) Compression ratio 10.5:1 Valve Train Chain-driven SOH cams; three valves per cylinder, adjustable rocker arms Cold valve clearance IN: 0.10mm (.004") EX: 0.10mm (.004") Cooling Pressurized radiator - 1.7l capacity (50% ethylene glycol antifreeze) Thermostat: 82 0 C (180 0 F) Electric Cooling Fan: Cycles on at 102 0 C (216 0 F) - Cycles off at 97 0 C (207 0 F) Ignition Solid state: battery-powered,Plugs: NGK DPR8EA-9 Gap: 0.8mm - 0.9mm (.031" - .035") Fuel System Two Keihin 32mm constant-velocity carburetors - Exhaust OE: Two-into-one Air filtration Oiled foam. Oil filtration Spin on disposable filter Honda Part 15410-MJ0-405 Purolator Pure One PL14612 Oil capacity 3.0L (3.2qts) Transmission type Six-speed, constant-mesh, wet-clutch Gear ratios (overall) (1) 16.90 (2) 11.52 (3) 9.16 (4) 7.56 (5) 6.32 (6) 5.14 Final Drive Shaft driven hypoid final drive. Chassis Type Double-downtube, full-cradle frame; box-section steel swing arm Suspension (front) Leading-axle, air adjustable fork with 37mm tubes and 6.0in (152mm) of travel Suggested Fluid - 15wt Fork Oil - 390cc per leg Suspension (rear) Two conventional shock absorbers, adjustable for spring preload, producing (4.5in / 115mm) of rear-wheel travel Wheelbase 58.3in (1481mm) Rake/trail 31.0 degrees/5.7in (146mm) Brakes (front) Hydraulic, single-disc with twin-piston caliper Brakes (rear) Rod-actuated, single-leading shoe drum Wheel (front) Comstar cast aluminum, 2.15 x 18 Wheel (rear) Comstar cast aluminum, 2.5 x 18 Front Tire OEM 3.50S18 Rear Tire OEM 4.25S18 Seat height 31.5in (800mm) Ground clearance 7.2in (183mm) Fuel Tank Steel tank with locking gas cap, gravity fuel feed, vacuum operated petcock Tank Capacity (main/reserve) 1.9gal/0.6gal (7.2L/2.3L) Curb weight, full tank 426.0lbs (193.2kg) Load capacity (OE tires) 384.0lbs (174kg) Performance Standing start 1/4mi 13.5sec. @ 95.94mph Engine rpm @ 60mph, top gear (indicated) 4342 Calculated speed in gears at 9,600 rpm redline 1st - 40 mph 2nd - 59 mph 3rd - 74 mph 4th - 89 mph 5th - 107 mph 6th - 132 mph ( Fuel consumption 50 - 60 mpg Approximate Range (main/reserve) 100 - 120 miles / 20 - 30 miles