Bout to bite on an 83 shadow 500 w/ 7k. This will make 3.

 

Below is a great forum for the Ascot VT500FT, there are many Shodow owners on there too. Nice bikes - lots of fun. Biggest issue seems to be the ignition coils go bad. Fortunately you can still get new coils from Honda, and aftermarket units exist too. JB

http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/...00enthusiasts/