1982 Honda FT500

PC072003868

Salvage

1982 Honda Ascot FT500 Arrest Me Red Capital F for Fun! The Ultimate Hooligan Machine! XR500 engine in a flat track frame. 13,847 miles, upside down shocks on the rear, MAG wheels, slightly oversized high performance tires; 110/90-19 front tire and 130/90-18 rear tire. Long travel suspension, fork stabilizer, dual caliper disc brakes front and rear, two into one factory exhaust. Integrated tank, seat and tail section design, rare café / flat track style rear piece. A 1982 model that looks more modern, a timeless café racer design! A bullet proof Honda engine that is balanced with a counter balancer. Automatic cam chain tensioner, CDI ignition, CV carburetor and electric start. Has cast aluminum wheels, and disc brakes with dual piston calipers. This Ascot has a 5 speed gearbox and chain final drive. 370 dry lbs, it’s like a dirt bike on steroids! 33hp and Street legal with a café racer design. Twin port cylinder gives it good flow on the top end and great torque on the low end. Single carb, is easy to work on and fires right up with electric start! A 35 year old classic Honda that needs nothing; great tires, chain and sprockets, brakes work great. Only stored indoors, gauges are crisp and clear, great turn signals, high/low beam, everything works great. Previous owner was Flathead Jack, a 40+ bike collector in his 70’s. It says VT500 on the side because Naughty Jack ran the license plate on his VT500 rather than registering this bike. Ready for you to crack the throttle and wheelie your way into the summer! SOLD WITH SALVAGE TITLE. ______________________________________________________________________ Please check out our detailed video on this motorcycle: ASCOT SUMMER- Kaplan Cycles Special | 1982 Honda FT500 Ascot - YouTube Video will open in a new window [isdntekvideo] Video Link *May take a second to load if you are on mobile!* Here’s what some of our many customers have to say about Kaplan Cycles! “Great bike and great experience. Everyone I dealt with was helpful and made the transaction easy. The bike was just as advertised.” – John Gandy “Good guys to do business with.” – Mark Bonham “Very pleased with the motorcycle I purchased…would recommend.” – Mural Painter NYC ______________________________________________________________________ KAPLAN CYCLES RESOURCES & LABOR SUMMARY: 5 HOURS LABOR x $90/HR = $450.00 IN SHOP LABOR WE JUST INVESTED $450.00 INTO THIS MOTORCYCLE NOT INCLUDING THE PURCHASE COST OF THE BIKE TO GET HER READY FOR SALE AND SHINE HER TO PERFECTION! _________________________________________________________________ Please note before bidding: HAS SALVAGE TITLE, FEW DINGS ON THE TANK, A COUPLE OF SCRATCHES ON THE EXAUST PIPE, 35 YEARS OLD SO IT HAS SOME PATINA ON IT! __________________________________________________________________ Call our shop at 860-454-7024 if you have any questions! This bike is being sold to help raise funds to finish the New England Motorcycle Museum project (The historic Hockanum Mill in Rockville CT!!!) So along with hundreds of other bikes from our collection it will sell as-is!...our loss your gain! Any enthusiast of this era and more would appreciate this bike added to their collection. Attractively priced, this bike is a beauty and is ready for you. Don’t miss the opportunity to own her today, place your Bid Now! Either way, you won’t be disappointed she is waiting for you! There is more to see! Come and visit! All proceeds are going towards the New England Motorcycle Museum restoration project under construction now!! ____________________________________________________________ THE DEALER CONVEYANCE FEE ON THIS SALE IS: $150 The dealer conveyance fee is an industry standard, common dealer fee. It is to be included in the final payment of your vehicle. The conveyance fee includes; the option for a Q1 notarized bill of sale if needed, odometer discloser, sales agreement form, Cert. 125 tax form, dealer invoice, retail purchase agreement, buyers guide, customer support, transfer of title (if applicable) etc. ____________________________________________________________ *** THIS MOTORCYCLE IS SOLD WITH SALVAGE TITLE A CT DMV Q1 SUPPLEMENTAL ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP/BILL OF SALE*** We can provide a notarized bill of sale if necessary. **********THE STATE OF CT IS A NON-TITLE STATE FOR ANTIQUES. FOR MOTORCYCLES OVER 20 YEARS OLD, A PREVIOUS REGISTRATION AND A BILL OF SALE CAN LEGALLY SERVE AS THE TITLE. IF YOU HAVE ZERO EBAY FEEDBACK YOU MUST CONTACT US TO VERIFY THAT YOU ARE A LEGITIMATE BUYER ____________________________________________________________ AUCTION TERMS: Please read carefully! Motorcycle sales are FINAL: Qualified and Serious bidders only, please make sure this is the motorcycle you want and you have the money to buy it before committing! Kaplan Cycles takes pride in top-quality customer service; Please contact us prior to leaving feedback so we may resolve any issues, questions or concerns about our motorcycles, and let us know what we can do to resolve them before leaving feedback! We strive to do our best to make sure all our customers are 100% happy. We always provide top-quality service and motorcycles described as accurately as possible. We respond quickly between the hours of 9am and 6pm EST, 5 days a week. For our fastest service please call Kaplan Cycles at 860-454-7024. Warranty: All motorcycles sold "as is, where is" with no warranty unless written and implied. We encourage you or a third party to come and do a full inspection PAYMENT: ______________________________________________________________________ AGAIN, THE DEALER CONVEYANCE FEE ON THIS SALE IS: $150 ____________________________________________________________ Deposit Due Within 24 Hours of Sale: PayPal, cash (In Person Only! Do NOT Mail Cash!!!), and credit cards are accepted for deposit. The Deposit is nonrefundable. Final Payment is due within 72 hours / three days: We accept cash (In Person Only! Do NOT Mail Cash!!!), PayPal or wire transfers for payment in full on all motorcycles. Wire transfers are the preferred method of payment, we will email you the wire transfer form, simply print and hand it to or email the form to your banker, and call us when the wire is sent at 860-454-7024, we will confirm payment is received and tag the motorcycle “SOLD ~ PAID IN FULL, cleared for pickup or shipping”. Payment in full or other arrangements must be received within 3 days of close of auction or the motorcycle may be relisted. SHIPPING All shipping charges and arrangements will be assumed by the purchaser You can send a shipper to pick up your motorcycle, or you may pick up the motorcycle in person! We will assist with loading the motorcycle upon pickup at no charge to you We will provide ramps, and dock for loading, and assistance to load for free. We suggest Haul Bikes Daily Direct for the best service and pricing. ______________________________________________________________________ Photos: Kenny Ad: Geoff Video: Kenny