Forum: Old's Cool
04-23-2013, 05:20 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 587
Been There!
Hi!
OK, first of all insurance. Pretty sure you don't have to insure the bike itself, what you need to insure is the public. You will need Public Liability and Public Damage coverage (commonly...
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Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left
04-07-2013, 02:34 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 186
Spider!
I've bought pics from him before and they were always great. Just wondering if he was still around.
Too bad they couldn't just let a guy take pictures!
Thanks!
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Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left
04-07-2013, 07:15 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 186
Pictures on Ortega/Cooks Corner
There used to be a guy named Spider taking pictures of riders on Ortega Hwy and at Cook's Corner on Saturdays and Sundays. Haven't seen him in a while and his website isn't up anymore. Anyone know if...
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Forum: Pics, pics, pics...
03-11-2013, 12:44 PM
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Replies: 302
Views: 69,271
Temecula, CA
Just outside Temecula, CA
http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m308/wcimb/deadend1.jpg
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Forum: Old's Cool
03-11-2013, 12:40 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,373
1984 Ascot
This is my latest "old Honda" a 1984 VT500 Ascot. It now has 20K miles on it. It requires very little maintenance, always starts and runs, and is a kick to ride....
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Forum: Pics, pics, pics...
03-08-2013, 08:00 PM
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Replies: 135
Views: 18,697
1975
1975 during a So Cal desert race. '73 Yamaha 250MX.
http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m308/wcimb/scan0002.jpg
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Forum: Old's Cool
12-23-2012, 08:41 PM
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Replies: 165
Views: 25,407
My new favorite
1984 VT500 Ascot
http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m308/wcimb/image_zps18938372.jpg
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Forum: Old's Cool
05-30-2012, 10:49 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 813
Valva Clearances
According to the factory shop manual:
Intake - 0.05mm (.002")
Exhaust - 0.10mm (.004")
Good luck!
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Forum: Pics, pics, pics...
04-21-2012, 10:14 AM
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Replies: 195
Views: 39,439
!982 Honda Ascot
My current ride. Garage find with only 2400 original miles. Back on the road again!
http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m308/wcimb/IMG_6607800x600.jpg
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Forum: Road warriors
04-20-2012, 03:25 PM
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Replies: 200
Views: 29,141
Latest Aquisition!
Just picked up this little gem. Only 2500 original miles! I bought it from the original owner's son, who doesn't ride. His dad rode it off and on for about 10 years then parked it. It has never...
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Forum: Pics, pics, pics...
04-15-2012, 01:11 PM
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Replies: 365
Views: 168,713
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Forum: Pics, pics, pics...
02-05-2012, 07:33 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 3,623
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Forum: Old's Cool
08-12-2011, 10:30 AM
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Replies: 10,967
Views: 5,599,527
Handlebars?
I used to have a set of handlebars that looked like that! They weren't For racing, but the RESULT of racing!:lol3
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Forum: Pics, pics, pics...
06-27-2011, 04:07 PM
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Replies: 302
Views: 69,271
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Forum: Road warriors
03-23-2011, 11:34 AM
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Replies: 200
Views: 29,141
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Forum: Road warriors
03-05-2011, 08:56 AM
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Replies: 47
Views: 9,621
Ascot Street Tracker
I bought this a couple of years ago as a stock version that had been stored for a while. I went through everything and rode it a bit. Then my 19 yo son had someone turn left in front of him and the...
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Forum: Old's Cool
02-16-2011, 01:00 PM
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Replies: 194
Views: 65,935
'73 Yamaha
Not quite as old as most of these, but this was my first real desert racer. This was about '75/'76. 1973 Yamaha 250MX. Served me well for a number of years!...
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Forum: Old's Cool
11-05-2010, 07:28 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 436
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Forum: Old's Cool
11-05-2010, 04:25 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 436
Head Temp '82 Honda Ascot
I'm trying to set up a TrailTech Vector computer on my 1982 Honda Ascot. One of the options is Cylinder Head Temperature. The sensor is under the spark plug. What kind of temperature should I be...
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Forum: Old's Cool
10-18-2010, 05:29 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 699
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Forum: Thumpers
10-15-2010, 04:22 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 651
Thanks, guys!
So far it looks like just a valve...
Thanks, guys!
So far it looks like just a valve problem. We have gone through everything else and found everything in remarkable good condition. Frankly I don't think the PO used the bike very much,...
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Forum: Thumpers
10-15-2010, 09:42 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 651
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Forum: Old's Cool
10-12-2010, 07:02 PM
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Replies: 2,046
Views: 978,572
Wow!
This page has me drueling all over my keyboard!
Great pics!
Thanks!
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Forum: Thumpers
10-11-2010, 08:39 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 651
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Forum: Thumpers
10-10-2010, 09:12 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 651
Yam426 Needs Surgery!
My son's Yamaha WR426 is in need of some surgery!
Ran fine last weekend. This weekend he went to start it up and found very little compression, like the compression release was stuck open, but we...
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Forum: Old's Cool
09-29-2010, 07:42 PM
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Replies: 2,046
Views: 978,572
I used the stock seat and rear tail piece on my...
I used the stock seat and rear tail piece on my Ascot, but I took them apart and shortened them by cutting about six inches from them and bolted them back together. The fit is not exact, but I like...
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Forum: Old's Cool
08-28-2010, 05:02 PM
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Replies: 2,046
Views: 978,572
VT500 Ascot
The VT500 is the twin cylinder version. They are nice!
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Forum: Old's Cool
08-28-2010, 11:50 AM
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Replies: 2,046
Views: 978,572
Ascot Street Tracker
I always liked the Honda Ascots back in the early 80's and last year, after waiting only 27 years I finally got one! A nice 1982 FT500 Ascot....
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Forum: Old's Cool
08-15-2010, 09:30 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 3,199
'73 Yamaha 250MX!
This was taken in '76. '76! Damn I'm getting old!
1973 Yamaha 250MX! With a Preston Petty front fender and toolbox number plate! How many remember that stuff!...
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Forum: Old's Cool
08-01-2010, 08:39 PM
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Replies: 2,046
Views: 978,572
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Forum: Thumpers
07-10-2010, 12:30 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 969
2002
2002 640 Adventure
http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m308/wcimb/KTM4.jpg
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Forum: Thumpers
04-26-2010, 05:35 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,180
What If It's An Old, Cool Thumper?
Been riding this lately, a 1982 Honda FT500 Ascot. Not going to set your hair on fire, but a lot of fun to cruise on.
http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m308/wcimb/IMG_4179.jpg
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Forum: Vendors
09-11-2009, 08:40 PM
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Replies: 386
Views: 35,170
Disappointed?
I just received my copy and I have to say I'm disappointed...
... in my riding ability! These guys/girls make me look like a real candy-ass!
All kidding aside, very nice mag and I will be...
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Forum: Equipment
08-26-2009, 09:18 PM
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Replies: 49
Views: 6,602
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Forum: Thumpers
05-14-2009, 09:36 PM
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Replies: 58,909
Views: 5,412,310
Hi!
I'm new here and got back on a bike last...
Hi!
I'm new here and got back on a bike last year, after 28 years, with an '07 XRL. Overall love the bike. I did a few things to it to make it more comfortable for me. I did the Dave's Mods from...
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