Second Generation Ascots > The V-Twin Years: Modified To Full Customs
Custom VT500FT Ascot Pictures...
J6G1Z:
--- Quote from: Luke on July 16, 2014, 11:09:04 pm --- Apologies if this beauty has already been posted ... :-\
http://jokermachine.com/joker-racing/johnny-jumps-1984-honda-vt500ft-street-tracker/
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Hey, That's Johnny Jumps Ascot. He's a member of the Yahoo VT Ascot Owners Group. There are some pics on this forum of that bike somewhere, but I didn't have any build details to add. Now here they are:
1984 HONDA VT500FT – Street Tracker
•Renthal Bars
•CRG Levers
•CBR F4i Front Brake
•ODI Lock-On Grips
•Motion Pro Clutch, Speedo, Choke Cables
•Honda CB750 Front Headlight
•Twinline Customs Handmade Rear Cowling and Seat Pan
•Saddlemen Custom Suede Seat
•DynoJet Jet Kit
•K&N XSTREAM Series Air Filter and Custom High-Flow Intake Tube
•Accel Ignition Wires & Coils,
•D&D Exhaust 2-1 Megaphone
•Joker Machine – Brake Rod, Brake Tip & Bar End Mirrors
•Hammerhead Designs Shifter
•K&N Filters Handmade Side Panels & Speedo Mount
•Honda CBX250 Speedo
•Honda CRF450 Foot Pegs
•Progressive Rear Shocks
•Round Bulb type rear blinkers
•AirTech “Frenched” Rear Brake Light & License Plate Mount
•Stock Honda VT500FT Wheels – Powdercoated Gloss Black
•Avon Dystanzia Tyres
•Paint by: Gauvry Customs – Riverside, CA
It is one of the best looking VT Ascots that I've seen. I was supposed to receive a write-up & ride report, but Johnny is a busy guy.
Woodguy:
Hello, I am new here and just wanted to add, I think you all have done some nice work on your VT 500's.
I am in the process of getting my first VT 500 shadow, and hope to do some work changing the stock look of it. One of my biggest questions is where do you find the 2 in 1 exhaust systems that you use. I saw for example the machin from johnny jump has a D & D 2 in 1 megaphone exhaust, but on their website, there is no mention of such an exhaust system. I have also seen other bikes that have similar 2 in 1 systems on them,
Any help or info would be much appreciated.
J6G1Z:
--- Quote from: Woodguy on August 19, 2014, 10:39:23 am ---Hello, I am new here and just wanted to add, I think you all have done some nice work on your VT 500's.
I am in the process of getting my first VT 500 shadow, and hope to do some work changing the stock look of it. One of my biggest questions is where do you find the 2 in 1 exhaust systems that you use. I saw for example the machin from johnny jump has a D & D 2 in 1 megaphone exhaust, but on their website, there is no mention of such an exhaust system. I have also seen other bikes that have similar 2 in 1 systems on them,
Any help or info would be much appreciated.
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I believe that exhaust on Johnny Jumps bike was fabricated by the owner.
The VT Ascot came from the factory with a 2 into 1 exhaust. There are a couple of after-market offerings, but they are both a true dual exhaust system. Both systems are manufactured by MAC. The first set of pipes they produced for the Ascots in the 80's have been discontinued. Here is a link to the last NOS MAC pipes for the Ascot: http://ascot500.com/index.php?topic=33.0
The new system from MAC can be found here: http://ascot500.com/index.php?topic=34.0
Some Ascot owners have swapped over to the Shadow exhaust to gain a factory dual exhaust system with a pipe on each side of the bike. Often the mufflers are exchanged for a classic reverse megaphone, such as the first bike in this post: http://ascot500.com/index.php?topic=20.0
That's about it on readily available exhaust systems.
Here is a post that you might find inspirational. This member wanted an Ascot, but could not locate one. So he built his version of an Ascot out of a Shadow. I think he did an excellent job: http://ascot500.com/index.php?topic=25.0
Good luck
J.
cdntfindanAscot:
--- Quote from: J6G1Z on August 19, 2014, 11:57:56 am ---
Here is a post that you might find inspirational. This member wanted an Ascot, but could not locate one. So he built his version of an Ascot out of a Shadow. I think he did an excellent job: http://ascot500.com/index.php?topic=25.0
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aw shucks ;)
Originally mine had a 2 into 2, well two separate 1 inti 1's, we just found a random 2 into 1 collector and cut and welded at the furthest point that the two pipes ran parallel - this leaves just enough flex in the downtubes to be able to be pulled a little to enable fitting the exhaust to the heads (they sit in the sockets freely but need a little tug to clear the recess when removing, but nothing untoward.
and now painted black :)
Woodguy:
well, thank you both for your replies, I had already read the post about 'couldntfindanascot' and smiled, because , well mine is a shadow as well. I have seen some riders use the shadow exhaust system up through the collector beneath the bike, and then run megaphone exhaust tips from the collector to the rear. First I have to get the bike running, the PO had trouble with it only running with full choke, as soon as he shut off the choke, the bike dies,, thats where I come into the picture.
Well, I dont want to hijack this thread, I will start my own when the bike is in the garage..
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