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Timing chain tension = non running FT500 on bike for sale?

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johnnymot1:
The little non-running ascot is in transit back to me as we speak. The seller was a good guy, and we agreed on the deal, and I sent my trailer with a friend of mine heading the sellers way to pick up. For me, when a bike is not running, the more interested I am in getting it back up and going again, as evidenced by the many sitting in my various storage places I have waiting to be brought back to life.

It should be interesting to see exactly what the "thunk" was once I start to investigate. The rest of the bike is all original, and one of my running motors awaits from my ascot hoarding/parts bikes collection if needed. I may be the unofficial ascot king of Utah, but I love the FT500s!

J6G1Z:
Good for you. I'll bet that Utah bikes are in pretty good condition as far as rust & exposure to the elements.

J.

Lefty:
YES! I kinda had a feeling you'd end up with it, haha!

Luke:
Congrats!  ;D

johnnymot1:
Like a neighbor who rolled by the other day while I was surveying 3 bikes on my trailer in various pieces awaiting resurrection said "you have a problem don't you, me too" and then the obligatory touching moment of shared sentiment of "there are worse things to spend your money on". I do love em though, and when you look at what we get compared to what a SR500 is commanding these days, these things are good deals.

That same neighbor is the "enabler" who is bringing it back home this evening. It should be interesting to investigate and find out what the "chink" and non running issue is. Now I have to stop speed dating and make some commitments to some of these machines!   I'll update on the exact issue of the new on on the coming days for posterity's sake.

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