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Second Generation Ascots => The V-Twin Years: Stock To Lightly Modified => Topic started by: Woodguy on August 19, 2014, 11:53:15 pm

Title: Is the Frame identical between VT 500 FT US Version and VT 500 E Euro Version
Post by: Woodguy on August 19, 2014, 11:53:15 pm

Hi to all, kind of new here- I do have a question.

Since the frame on the VT 500 C shadow is different then the one that comes with the VT 500 FT Ascot, ( known as the PC 10 )
I am considering a frame swap..

My question is as follows:  Is the US VT 500 FT (PC 10) frame identical to the european VT 500 E (PC 11) frame? I have compared a number of pictures, and they sure do look the same.

Thanks-

Title: Re: Is the Frame identical between VT 500 FT US Version and VT 500 E Euro Version
Post by: J6G1Z on August 20, 2014, 10:41:18 am

I don't know if we have any members that would know that answer.

Here are a couple of sites on the Euro version of the VT500. Maybe someone there can help.
https://www.facebook.com/hondavt500
http://vt500-forum-uk.proboards.com


Good luck
J.

Title: Re: Is the Frame identical between VT 500 FT US Version and VT 500 E Euro Version
Post by: Woodguy on December 17, 2014, 05:38:52 am

I found an answer to my original question.

The frames are very similar, but not identical.. the major difference being where the front footpegs are mounted.

I ended up picking up a PC11 ( euro ) frame .. now I have something to do over the x-mas holidays..

Title: Re: Is the Frame identical between VT 500 FT US Version and VT 500 E Euro Version
Post by: J6G1Z on December 17, 2014, 08:06:03 am

Very cool! That's good information to know. Please let us know of any other differences that you run into.

Thanks
J.