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Steve

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Xl 600 jug
« on: November 04, 2014, 08:55:06 am »
Hi all is it possible to fit the xl/ Xr 600 top end to my ft 500, if not is there any big bore kits to increase cc's.
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J6G1Z

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Re: Xl 600 jug
« Reply #1 on: November 04, 2014, 09:14:15 am »
I don't think they are interchangeable.

There are several big bore kits available from "XR's Only" http://www.xrsonly.com & also check with Mark at "ThumperStuff" http://www.thumperstuff.com

I've heard that the big bore kits will make the engine rev up a bit slower due to the weight of the larger piston. I think many of the folks who race the Ascot stay with as close to the stock bore as possible & raise the compression instead. Now the engine is more responsive & revs quicker. An aftermarket heavy duty connecting rod is usually a smart addition.

Here are a couple of links on modifying the FT Ascot.
http://ascot500.com/index.php?topic=74.0
http://ascot500.com/index.php?topic=5.0

The Honda XL/XR500 & the FT Ascot engines do have some interchange, but only amongst the versions from the same era. I think the 600cc engines have a different cylinder & head design.

Good luck
J.
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Steve

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Re: Xl 600 jug
« Reply #2 on: November 04, 2014, 09:57:27 am »
Many thanks for the info and links. We plan to use the motor in an off road sidecar to take on the xs 1000's wish us luck.
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J6G1Z

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Re: Xl 600 jug
« Reply #3 on: November 04, 2014, 12:42:30 pm »
Why are you selecting the Ascot engine? They only produce about 26 horsepower in original tune.

There may be better engines to use for your project.

Good luck
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Steve

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Re: Xl 600 jug
« Reply #4 on: November 04, 2014, 02:21:27 pm »
Just happen to have one sat in the garage.
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Re: Xl 600 jug
« Reply #5 on: November 05, 2014, 08:21:38 am »
Quote from: Steve on November 04, 2014, 02:21:27 pm
Just happen to have one sat in the garage.

where's ... the like icon?
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Re: Xl 600 jug
« Reply #6 on: November 05, 2014, 08:58:49 am »
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Steve

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Re: Xl 600 jug
« Reply #7 on: November 05, 2014, 01:12:47 pm »
? Not good with these computers  icons are magic pixie things to me,don't know how to find them sorry.
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Re: Xl 600 jug
« Reply #8 on: November 05, 2014, 02:10:58 pm »
Quote from: Steve on November 05, 2014, 01:12:47 pm
? Not good with these computers  icons are magic pixie things to me,don't know how to find them sorry.

The emoticons (I think that's what they are called) or icons/faces are located right above the window where you type in a post or reply. Wherever you leave the cursor that shows where you are in a sentence, a emoticon/face will appear after you click on one from the selection above. It won't look exactly like the emoticon/face until after you hit either Preview or Post. There is a Testing section at the bottom of the forum where you can make test posts, learn how to post pictures, etc, and not have to worry about goofing up.

Good luck
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