Second Generation Ascots > The V-Twin Years: Modified To Full Customs
VT500 Resto-Mod-Tribute
Luke:
Maybe if I would have called it by it's proper name "electrical conduit nut" ;) They make great spacers (1/8") around the bottom of a coil-over.
In other news ... Received my new (used) airbox and filter today. Major score at $10 shipped!
On the bad side .. upon removal I found a gaping hole in the exhaust chamber which looks like it was previously repaired. :(
Luke:
Here's a nice rusty shot... ;) 30 years of oxidization...
J6G1Z:
There are a couple of after-market exhaust systems available for the VT Ascot.
http://ascot500.com/index.php?topic=33.0
http://ascot500.com/index.php?topic=34.0
I like the NOS system better, but they are only available in chrome now. Plus you have to be careful that they are not dented. I don't know much about the second system. Of course you could use the original head-pipes, extend them back & then install the mufflers of your choice.
J.
Luke:
I'm thinking ... it's time to learn to weld. ;D While I mull that end over ...
I've switched to that rats nest of wires that the engineers put directly behind the headlight bulb ... must have decided that on a Friday. ;)
"Lets just shove all the connection points in here so you have to take the headlight apart to do anything... K ?" ... lol
J6G1Z:
All the Japanese bikes are that way. Some worse than others. At least all the wires are color coded & fairly easy to trace.
On my FT Ascot, I was able to shove the fuse panel inside the headlight bucket also.
J.
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