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New Ascot owner
Oldhondaguy:
Just to update, I've been riding the Ascot to work everyday now for 3 weeks (40 mile round trip) it performs great, loves the twisty roads (so do I) getting about 60mpg. Found i never have to use the choke even on cool mornings it just fires up and idles great, i belive the jetts have been changed. Runs a little rich but not going to mess with it cause it runs so well. Also someone removed the pull/return cable on the carb, just has the one but still has stock carb. Finally found a right side cover, ebay, so it looks better too. Glad i picked this little bike up, its great fun!
J6G1Z:
That's what the FT Ascot shines at. Short, spirited rides along the twisty back roads. Anything that keeps the bike in the 35 to 75mph range.
I just noticed your seat. Is that a 2-tone upholstery job, or is there a hard cover over the back? Looks really cool either way.
Very nice Ascot! Looks like you found a real nice example.
J.
Oldhondaguy:
The seat is a Sargent, it is two tone upholstery, looks real good with the red piping and its comfy too. Havnt seen another like it anywhere. The more i ride this bike the more i like it.
J6G1Z:
Be careful, they can be addicting. Next thing you know, you will adding a black FT to the collection. And then there are the VT Ascots... They are great bikes also. You can collect at least 3 of those. A black one, a burgundy one & the '83 model came in a blue that I've never seen. LOL!
J.
Lefty:
That's one trick looking FT! That Short Supertrapp looks badass!
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