Named after Ascot Park, a former flat-track raceway in Los Angeles, the Honda Ascot had a cult following – an excellent Motorcycle Classics article suggests that it’s a “tight handling, urgent machine with seamless power and acceleration.”
Manufactured in February of 1982, this example is VIN: JH2PC0705CM010281. The seller purchased this example one year ago from the original owner.
The odometer shows 28,607 miles. The seller has put 300 miles on this example.
Maintenance:
Per the seller: “Rebuilt engine including splitting the cases, new bearings and seals, rebored cylinder, new Wiseco piston and rings, NOS camshaft, rockers and timing chain. Repainted engine, rebuilt carburetor, new air cleaner. New steering stem bearings, Replaced front fork tubes with new ones, serviced forks with new seals and fluid, new progressive suspension rear shocks,.
Replaced tires, wheel bearings and seals, new battery, rebuilt starter system. New drive chain and sprockets, Repainted in factory color with OEM decals then clear coated.”
Modifications:
The seller states this example is is “restored to factory OEM spec”.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Shinko tires with date codes of 0119 and 1019.
The sale includes one key.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Currently located in Lake Havasu City, Arizona, this Honda is offered on a clean Arizona title. Have any FT500 stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
Continental US: Haul Bikes will ship anything sold through Iconic for a starting rate of $750 in the Continental US (prices may increase in rural markets), and Iconic will handle the paperwork on your behalf. You do not need to crate your bike or drain the gas/disconnect the battery if you go with Haul Bikes. We are glad to work with the shipper of your choice as well, but you will have to arrange it.
Please note:
spares/extras will have to be shipped separately via FedEx or similar.
the fee includes $15,000 of insurance with a $500 deductible. Additional insurance can be purchased at a cost of $50 per additional $5,000 of value.
$5,000 for US to Europe/Asia is a VERY ROUGH ballpark which includes transport as well as customs fees and duties. Please contact Shippio for an exact quote.
