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I always liked the Norton Singles but considering the astronomic price of a Manx Norton I did the next best thing and picked up a 1983 Honda FT500 Ascot for the price of hauling it from San Antonio to Dallas. After getting it back in one piece and making it go "varoom" I can honestly say that it is a great make believe Manx for a lot cheaper. It makes all the right sounds plus it has electric start and it idles too. It also leaks oil (they all do) so ya gotta love that.

[QUOTE="Big_Jim59, post: 138661, member: 2515"] I always liked the Norton Singles but considering the astronomic price of a Manx Norton I did the next best thing and picked up a 1983 Honda FT500 Ascot for the price of hauling it from San Antonio to Dallas. After getting it back in one piece and making it go "varoom" I can honestly say that it is a great make believe Manx for a lot cheaper. It makes all the right sounds plus it has electric start and it idles too. It also leaks oil (they all do) so ya gotta love that. [/QUOTE]