First Generation Ascots > The Thumper Years: Modified To Full Customs
Grittty not pretty build
J6G1Z:
That's a pretty gnarly looking tire for the street. Please let us know how it rides & corners.
J.
wrk2ride_ride2wrk:
Tire answers here J
First good tryout for ma project;
100klm/80mph on the slab; comfortable
80klm/30~50mph on twisties; Carved really well, could go in and out hot on most corners. Good rake on the FT500. Both tires spot on. Frnt forks a little soft, Rr was ok
50klms on back roads & fire trails; A ton of tourque, Rr tire great, Frnt bigger blocks needed. Stiffer forks/shocks. Need to grow 3 teeth on the back sprocket ( 6.75 tourque increase & 9mph drop in top speed/85mph ) could be about right, we'll see?
Wheels & brakes; Good, thought they's be too heavy & I'd change the out, but power to weight is great, might stick with them
wrk2ride_ride2wrk:
more pics of a great day out
J6G1Z:
I installed an '89 CBR600 Hurricane forks on the front of my FT & Hagon shocks on the back. It handles excellent on the street. I would not recommend the CBR forks for an off-road bike, due to them lowering the bike & reducing ground clearance by about 2". Maybe some Progressive or RaceTech front springs & experiment with the fork oil viscosity. That should straighten out the front end.
Good luck... I still think that classic bike looks too clean to be out in the dirt, but it looks like you take good care of it.
J.
Lefty:
Looking killer! I love that rear tire & the front fender looks sweet trimmed up, very nice!
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