First Generation Ascots > The Thumper Years: Modified To Full Customs
Dutch FT project
FT500R:
That's strange, I think you might be right and as far as I can remember now I also ordered that XR one.
I do remember it not being in the FT parts list and looking exactly like this XR one.
Because I couldn't really remember anymore I looked up the invoice.
On my invoice it says 12316-473-000 as part number though...
J6G1Z:
I recall a few posts on converting to a kick-starter. They then had a problem with the kicker & foot-peg interference. I don't recall ever reading about or seeing a solution.
FT500R:
@J6G1Z.
I recall that too.
I've seen some bodged up fixes but nothing very fancy.
I have been offered some of the parts needed for the kickstart conversion for a very reasonable price so I am really thinking about doing that.
The specific FT500 starter gears that broke are just completely unobtainable or people ask top money.
If I am going to do the conversion I will do a detailed write-up in the tech section including the search for a decent looking and fitting kickstarter.
J6G1Z:
Please do. It would be nice to have a functioning kicker as a back-up. Good luck.
hellblom:
Yes, please do!
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