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Ascot 500 (Arizona)

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J6G1Z:
When you turn?

Are you leaning the bike, or turning the handlebars when it sputters?

If it happens when you turn the handlebars & the bike is more or less straight up & down, I would suspect an electrical problem. Look for a wire that has the insulation worn through & grounding out against the frame, forks, bars, etc.

Does the bike still have the center stand? If so, place bike on center stand & start. Allow the bike to idle & slowly turn the handlebars from steering lock to steering lock. If it dies, stop moving the bars & look at the wiring.

J.

PS. Buy a nice helmet & wear it. Beware of drivers from Sun City.  :o 

mintimiki:
Hahaha that picture of me riding was from Sun city! I wear a helmet 99% of the time. To clear up my sputtering issues, its when I lean on the bike thru turns, or during full open throttle. I wish I had the rear fender still...

J6G1Z:
I would look for a fueling issue.

https://www.randakks.com/ft500-ascot-randakk-master-carb-overhaul-kit.html
https://www.randakks.com/honda-ft500-ascot-single.html

Might be able to carefully clean the carb. Be gentle with the rubber intake manifold.

Have you replaced the spark plug?

J.

PS. Check E-bay for a rear fender.

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