First Generation Ascots > The Thumper Years: Modified To Full Customs
let the fun begin
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New shocks fitted today and made up a new Y piece from my metal stash behind shed. New seat arrived. First fit removed last bracket off frame to let seat sit on frame rails. Looks like a couple of inches will need cutting off back end.. original seat attaching brackets can be used on new seat. Sits nice against edge of tank.
Also dug a cb 900f swingarm out of the box of bits my mate dropped off - a quick measure and it looks like it will fit will be about a inch or so longer than the FTs and will need new shock mounts making. this will allow wider rear wheel and tyre to be used even has the same calliper and mount as the F.T. Most of the mods I'm going to be doing are for "looks" rather than performance. Going to try and use "bolt on" stuff from the 80s era of the F.T.
If I want speed I've got the Hornet 919, and If I want to go crazy I've got the CCM R30 Supermoto. At the age of 51 I should be calming down - I DON'T THINK SO !
wrk2ride_ride2wrk:
good stuff ;)
WTF304:
Would like to see that rear seat setup when it's all done, looks good. That rear end might be a bit heavier then you would like it to be, plus the bigger wheels. For what parts you took off and or tossed out, and what you are putting on or replacing with ..... might be a little more then what it was factory. It's only a single and the motor can only handle soo much. Most Japanese cars and bikes of that era were low HP, low curve weight, best handling/suspension available and very VERY ! Reliable
thumperdh:
If it were me personally, i would keep the stock FT rear end over the 900 rear end... but that's just me.
Curious to see how this turns out.
ex119x:
Just so you know, a 160-17 tire will fit in a stock Ascot swingarm. Any wider than that and the chain line will need to use an offset front sprocket to clear the tire. Even with the 160 rear, you need to use a 520 chain to clear the tire.
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