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J6G1Z:
The biggest weak link on our FT Ascots is supposed to be the Starter System. So far, I have been fortunate enough to not have to tear into one. I'm sure that my day is coming though. Supposedly having a strong battery, plus a bike that is kept in a good state of tune & starts easily, will go a long way to preventing any starter problems.

Here is a link to the FT500 Ascot Yahoo Users Group "FILES" section on the Ascot starting system. It is the most complete & detailed information source that I am aware of on the Ascot starter.
https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/honda-ascot/files/Starter%20Issues

Good luck & don't grind on your starter for long periods.
J.

johnnymot1:
Once again, thank you for posting this. As a newbie owner of several FT500s I just bought, out of the 3 that "run" the two I have cranked sound horrific, with the "clunk" and the "whirrrrr" when the gears are not engaging......Fingers crossed on the third bike, which appears to look in the best shape, but she has been sitting, and I'm not ready to just try to fire it up without some due pre-start inspections to be sure it's got proper lubrication after sitting awhile.....

On the two I have started, I did fully charge both batteries, and cleaned the connection ends, including replacing a "home made" battery cable with a stock cable that was the proper gauge to flow the proper amps :o.....

Both of these starters are crying for some immediate attention by the way they sound......I'll post pics and comments as I start to diagnose and attempt to uh, repair them I hope.....I have read about where someone used a "needle roller bearing" on the starter pinion to improve it....Without having looked or gotten into them to see exactly what they meant (their comment was vague) has anyone  else gone this route?

J6G1Z:
Check out the FILE titled "solenoid asmbly maint.pdf". I think this is the problem with your starter.

I have not been inside the starter assembly yet, but from what I've read, the solenoid is usually dirty & binds up.

Good luck
J.

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