Second Generation Ascots > The V-Twin Years: Stock To Lightly Modified
A new Ascoteer
J6G1Z:
I've heard other riders say that about the rear brakes before.
I use both together or independently as required for whatever situation.
Grew up on a dirt/desert bike long before I ever road a street bike.
J.
triguyracer:
Though I ride a FT ascot Go for the stainless brake lines they make a great improvement in braking and brake feel they are not expensive I got some a while back for 36 dollars for the front line out of England with free shipping and they are good quality Heil lines probley a bit more now since its been a couple of years since I did mine and new brake pads they are dirt cheap,also myself putting some race tech fork springs did wonders for the suspension on my bike and I did away with the junk air suspension ,dont know if the VT uses air forks but in 50 years of riding and racing I have not found any air forks that work worth a damn,hopfully the previous owner put springs in your bike and not just a sticker.Good luck on your project
Wes Kootenay:
Thanks triguy.
I'm guessing you mean HEL Performance? I have contacted them in Calgary as I don't see the VT500FT listed on their site.
I will do a fork re-build, they need new seals anyway + 'inquiring minds need to know'. I'm hoping the springs have been upgraded, not just a 'sticker' job. I haven't had a chance to ride the bike much but the forks seem OK - just leaky!
Bought a new chainsaw today + busy rebuilding a neighbor's snow-blower. Bring on Spring!!
Bucko:
--- Quote from: J6G1Z on November 06, 2017, 09:25:19 pm ---I've heard other riders say that about the rear brakes before.
I use both together or independently as required for whatever situation.
Grew up on a dirt/desert bike long before I ever road a street bike.
J.
--- End quote ---
Me too. I find the older I Get the more rear brake I use. A reflection of significantly less aggressive riding I think.
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