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FT500 Cafe Racer Project

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Slyphon:
I plan to use this thread to track the progress of my FT500 Project. I will provide updates, with photos of where the project started shortly.

I wasn't planning on doing the CBR600 Front End / Rear Wheel swap. But, I found a sweet deal on craigslist and was able to pickup this parts bike for $200. The wheels, front shocks, and brakes all seem to function, now time to tear down and sell off the unnecessary parts!

J6G1Z:
That looks like a good score! Make sure you check the brake disk thickness. I had to replace mine.

You will like the way an FT Ascot handles with the CBR parts underneath. I just returned from a short shake down cruise that I really enjoyed.

Good luck with your project & please post plenty of pics. I always like a good build post.

J.

Slyphon:
Do you have the thickness specifications handy? I tried doing a quick search but maybe I'm not searching the right terms.

J6G1Z:
The minimum spec should be stamped on each disk.

I can't recall what they are at the moment. If your disks don't have the spec on them, let me know & I will go look at mine.


J.

Slyphon:
Thanks for the info! I didn't know it was there. I checked, Front ones are fine but the Rear one definitely needs to be replaced. It was 1mm smaller than Min. You could actually see cracks and warping on close visual inspection...

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