In 1982 Honda introduced the Ascot, a 500cc single-cylinder roadster that used the basic XR/XL powerplant developed for the '79 model year. And we just took a beautiful, unrestored example in. The engine came with up to-date technological features for the day; including a four-valve head and engine counterbalancers. More important, Honda fitted the street-going FT with electric starting and did away with the kick-start lever altogether. By taking this logical step, Honda produced a bike that appealed to "purists" for its straightforward design, and competed with other 400-500cc bikes in several categories of function. There were several good reasons for producing a single -- reasons which had nothing to do with fashion and everything to do with performance and practicality. As a rule of thumb, it's possible to make a single lighter than a twin; in fact, Honda gave validity to the rule -- the FT at 378 pounds weighed somewhat less than the 400-450cc twins, which weigh anywhere from 390 to 410 pounds, and significantly less than the occasional 500cc twin on the market; the Honda CX for example, weighed in at 486 pounds. Singles are also generally narrower than twins, which allowed Honda to produce a bike with more ground clearance. And in terms of maintenance, a single has one fewer carb and four fewer valves to maintain. Here's a great vintage example of Honda's state of the art for '82 ... in great condition for its age!

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9. Overseas sales of motorcycles:  Please note that the State of Ohio assesses a tax of 6% of the final sale price on all sales of motorcycles to overseas destinations.
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11. Shipping & Delivery:
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    2. Licensed Carriers are generally insured for $3,000,000.00. We assume no responsibility for damages incurred after the vehicle leaves our showroom. All shipping arrangements are provided by Thiel's Wheels as a courtesy. We are not affiliated with any carrier. Any claims or other communication regarding shipment of vehicles will be between you and the shipper, not with Thiel's Wheels.
    3. The amount of time it takes for delivery is dependent on the carrier, but is generally 7-14 days from the date the vehicle is picked up from our facility until it is delivered to your destination. Verify with the shipper for an Estimate Time of Arrival to be sure.
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