1984 Honda VT500FT Ascot

Description

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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.”

This example is VIN: JH2PC100XEM104725. The seller purchased this example from a private party three months ago.

The odometer shows 12,735 miles. During their ownership, the seller has put roughly 500 miles on this example.

Maintenance:
The seller has installed a new tachometer cable, and new front and rear turn signal stems. They also replaced exhaust header gaskets, the headlight bulb, and the turn signal relay. The seller has also changed the oil, flushed the coolant, and cleaned the carburetor.

Modifications:
The seller states the previous owner had painted the motorcycle.

Inside of the tank:

It is riding on tires that have aged out.

The sale includes two keys.

Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:

Currently located Tacoma, Washington, this Honda is offered on a clean Washington title. Have any VT500FT stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!