First Generation Ascots > The Thumper Years: Modified To Full Customs
Dutch FT project
FT500R:
It has been a while but I've been able to do some work on the bike :D
I wasn't really satisfied with the way my welds looked so I decided to try a special Bondo that is heat resistant.
I've bondo-ed the parts between the underside and the frameloop and between the batterybox and the framerails
I altered the original footrest holders to accept modern footrests
I managed to source the rear brake and mounting plate of a BMW funduro (I already had the complete rear wheel). I was able to install all this without to much alteration.
I also made a bracket for my cockpit but I don't have a good picture of it.
The oversized headlight I have was painted (rat)black by a previous owner. I used some steel wool to clean it up and I have to admit it looks pretty good. I'm actually contemplating to keep it bare metal (put some clearcoat on it though)
I had my frame and some loose parts coated.
Unfortunately something that I already anticipated actually happened. The underside curled up due to the heat and seperated from the frameloop.
I'm probably going to put some black kit or something in between to make sure no moisture can get in between.
The normal camera on my phone died so I had to take all these pictures with my crappy selfie camera so the pictures do not do the coated parts justice. In real life it looks better!
The parts that I bondo-ed (looks rough in the picture is actually very smooth and looks better than expected)
The rear part that unfortunately seperated a bit.
Time to start the rebuild!
J6G1Z:
Way to keep at it.
By any chance have you mocked up the final ride height & kick-stand length? I had to shorten my kick-stand so the bike wouldn't tip over to the opposite side.
J.
FT500R:
I did a mock-up before and due to the shorter front forks but longer rear shocks it works out. (as you can see later in this post)
Because it is build-up time!
Although I live on the 3rd floor I've started to assemble the bike (in my livingroom). This helps me to determine what I still need to do/order.
steering stem with new dust seals (already had the tapered bearings):
Complete tripple tree assembled including my new dashboard
Rear swing arm mounted.
Engine in.
Mock-up without wheels
And this is how she sits in the living room now.
It looks far more complete than it actually is.
I still need to do the complete wiring loom and make all the spacers for the front brakes and rear wheel.
Most of the stuff that I assembled now probably has to come of the bike a couple of times but I'm very pleased with the (intermediate) result
J6G1Z:
That is a nice looking "Shop" you have there!
J.
FT500R:
Hahaha yep.
Have to make due with the room that I have.
Bike looks a lot better with handlebars mounted.
Funny how much difference that makes.
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