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- Fri May 17, 2024 11:03 am
- Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
- Topic: Road Toad contact points setting puzzle .....
- Replies: 14
- Views: 195
Re: Road Toad contact points setting puzzle .....
I have run into this as well. My guess is that this was a result of the piston seizures that were occurring on the Road Toads. There were multiple changes made to gearing, carburetion and the mod to relieve the exhaust bridge. My guess is that they also suggested a retarded points setting. That is j...
- Sat May 11, 2024 4:16 am
- Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
- Topic: Experimenting with new Wombat Pipe
- Replies: 6
- Views: 218
Re: Experimenting with new Wombat Pipe
Sounds like you are on the right path with your carb. It sure takes extra patience when one doesn't have boxes of needle and needle jet options on hand!
I will look forward to seeing you there!
I will look forward to seeing you there!
- Thu May 09, 2024 9:31 am
- Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
- Topic: Experimenting with new Wombat Pipe
- Replies: 6
- Views: 218
Re: Experimenting with new Wombat Pipe
Nice skills there Chris. Will we see this on the Bad Rock this year?
I don't have an answer on what jetting changes might be required. I would recommend going rich on the needle and the main and working back down to the correct jetting.
I don't have an answer on what jetting changes might be required. I would recommend going rich on the needle and the main and working back down to the correct jetting.
- Wed May 08, 2024 4:40 pm
- Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
- Topic: Combat Wombat Mystery
- Replies: 30
- Views: 825
Re: Combat Wombat Mystery
The number of the slide indicates the amount of the cut. So no, there is no way to transform a 2.5 to a 1.5.
- Tue May 07, 2024 6:55 pm
- Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
- Topic: ACE 100 Kickstart shaft clearance
- Replies: 7
- Views: 247
Re: ACE 100 Kickstart shaft clearance
What Clarance said...
I was hoping that Greg and Terry were your source. Either one will be able to answer any questions you might have.
I was hoping that Greg and Terry were your source. Either one will be able to answer any questions you might have.
- Tue May 07, 2024 6:50 am
- Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
- Topic: ACE 100 Kickstart shaft clearance
- Replies: 7
- Views: 247
Re: ACE 100 Kickstart shaft clearance
I would recommend talking to who you bought the shaft from and get their thoughts.
If it were mine, I would shim it up from both sides until you get the play that you are looking for. At the same time making sure that the starter gear is engaging the transmission in an acceptable place.
If it were mine, I would shim it up from both sides until you get the play that you are looking for. At the same time making sure that the starter gear is engaging the transmission in an acceptable place.
- Tue May 07, 2024 6:46 am
- Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
- Topic: Combat Wombat Mystery
- Replies: 30
- Views: 825
Re: Combat Wombat Mystery
Absolutely on all points!
- Tue May 07, 2024 4:01 am
- Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
- Topic: Combat Wombat Mystery
- Replies: 30
- Views: 825
Re: Combat Wombat Mystery
In the racing years we cut the slide ourselves. Just made it happen. ----- Clarence Right, but at $25 to $50 per slide, I can not bring myself to start grinding on one! I have come across a number of used slides that have been modified though. I'm always checking for that when I am selecting one to...
- Mon May 06, 2024 2:54 pm
- Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
- Topic: Combat Wombat Mystery
- Replies: 30
- Views: 825
Re: Combat Wombat Mystery
My track C/W is stock piston port. Also has the early flame thrower cross over pipe.
- Mon May 06, 2024 9:11 am
- Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
- Topic: Combat Wombat Mystery
- Replies: 30
- Views: 825
Re: Combat Wombat Mystery
We will be anxious to hear your progress.
I do keep good notes but then have to remember to look at them!
My notes showed that I had also tested 2.0 and 1.0 slides. The 1.5 was the ticket.
I do keep good notes but then have to remember to look at them!
My notes showed that I had also tested 2.0 and 1.0 slides. The 1.5 was the ticket.
- Mon May 06, 2024 4:33 am
- Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
- Topic: Combat Wombat Mystery
- Replies: 30
- Views: 825
Re: Combat Wombat Mystery
Well, I went back to my notes on my current carburetor settings. I have 2 Combat Wombats with OEM carbs and they both run the 2.5 slide. However, my track Combat Wombat, with the replacement carb setup, runs a richer 1.5 slide! In my notes, I was chasing an off idle lean condition as well. Hummm, I ...
- Sun May 05, 2024 2:35 pm
- Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
- Topic: Combat Wombat Mystery
- Replies: 30
- Views: 825
Re: Combat Wombat Mystery
The B8HS plug is just fine for the Combat Wombat. Actually recommended by Harry Taylor.
You said the pipe was a flame thrower style. Is it the correct cross over pipe for a model 95?
You said the pipe was a flame thrower style. Is it the correct cross over pipe for a model 95?
- Sat May 04, 2024 11:35 am
- Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
- Topic: Timing Light or Buzz Box?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 307
Re: Timing Light or Buzz Box?
You have to manually set your dial indicator to 0 at TDC. Once set you can now verify where the points break using a lamp or buzzbox.
.114" for an Ace100.
.114" for an Ace100.
- Sat May 04, 2024 11:03 am
- Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
- Topic: Combat Wombat Mystery
- Replies: 30
- Views: 825
Re: Combat Wombat Mystery
Two new carburetors with the same result. You certainly have described checking and eliminating the right things. I run this same carb setup and it is great. Mine is actually set up a little leaner than how it is equipped but yours seems to already be too lean. Did your carbs come with new slides or...
- Sat May 04, 2024 10:47 am
- Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
- Topic: Timing Light or Buzz Box?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 307
Re: Timing Light or Buzz Box?
Great points Clarance (no pun intended)! I have always set my points on the retarded side rather than the advanced side. That said, I know that it is considered safe anywhere between .012 and .015. So, by setting to .012, I think it is important to check it routinely and keep the armature lubed. As ...
- Fri May 03, 2024 3:41 pm
- Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
- Topic: Timing Light or Buzz Box?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 307
Re: Timing Light or Buzz Box?
I have used a buzzbox and a lamp. Found them to be a pain. This is what works for me. I use a dial indicator to verify both marks. Yes, some of them are off slightly from the factory. If you dont have a dial indicator you can use a clean piece of wooden dowel in the spark plug hole and visually dete...
- Wed Apr 17, 2024 12:32 am
- Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
- Topic: New Member - 1974 Super Rat (98) Ran for 30 min and then NO SPARK . . .
- Replies: 14
- Views: 937
Re: New Member - 1974 Super Rat (98) Ran for 30 min and then NO SPARK . . .
Group, I found this 'Testing For No Spark' topic from 2019. https://hodakaforum.com/viewtopic.php?t=3655&sid=3a1f7b6c67ffb2a686b95bfc5d803da6 It seems very useful and shows a 2 D-Cell battery device that you can use to help in the diagnosis. Plus I have two more questions using the Super Rat Wi...
- Sat Apr 13, 2024 4:40 am
- Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
- Topic: For the upcoming rally submission
- Replies: 1
- Views: 387
Re: For the upcoming rally submission
Great story! Look for the post titled "Resonator Revisited - Spring 2024". The post is a request for material to include in the next issue of the club newsletter The Resonator Revisited. The cutoff date is April 22nd. I can help you get your pictures posted here as well. Start by selecting...
- Fri Apr 12, 2024 3:35 am
- Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
- Topic: Hodaka 250 Clutch (fiber) plate thickness
- Replies: 7
- Views: 978
Re: Hodaka 250 Clutch (fiber) plate thickness
Hodaka fans are so fortunate to have folks that have invested so much time, effort and money to make parts available for our machines! Terry and Bev, Paul, Greg, Jamie, Bruce, Scott come to mind immediately. Thanks to all of them!
- Sat Apr 06, 2024 2:23 pm
- Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
- Topic: Hodaka days
- Replies: 2
- Views: 394
Re: Hodaka days
The schedule of events has not been posted yet, but it will be similar to last year.
Thursday - Poker Run
Friday - Bad Rock
Saturday - Trials, Parade and Bike Show
Sunday - Scrambles
Thursday - Poker Run
Friday - Bad Rock
Saturday - Trials, Parade and Bike Show
Sunday - Scrambles
- Sat Mar 23, 2024 3:51 am
- Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
- Topic: combat wombat barn find
- Replies: 94
- Views: 9539
Re: combat wombat barn find
Fun ahead Albert!
- Mon Mar 04, 2024 5:16 am
- Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
- Topic: New video
- Replies: 5
- Views: 682
Re: New video
Kelly, I need to have a conversation with Greg to determine exactly which bike he had there. It's possibly the same bike that I stored and not a 2nd bike. More to learn on this...
- Tue Feb 27, 2024 6:53 am
- Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
- Topic: New video
- Replies: 5
- Views: 682
Re: New video
Ya know, I stored that 2nd race bike for several years. Probably best that I didn't have a clue about this mod or I would have been tempted to take a peek at it!
- Fri Feb 16, 2024 9:39 am
- Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
- Topic: combat wombat barn find
- Replies: 94
- Views: 9539
Re: combat wombat barn find
Albert, Do you have a spacer that replaces the speedo drive or the actual speedo drive? If the latter, then I would completely disassemble it, clean it up and then pack it with waterproof grease.
- Sat Feb 10, 2024 5:04 am
- Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
- Topic: combat wombat barn find
- Replies: 94
- Views: 9539
Re: combat wombat barn find
For new options (not NOS) Cheng Shin C755 4.10-18 is a great choice. It is the narrowest 18in knobby that I have measured. I have not personally used these, but other possible options are: Dunlop K990 90/100-18 (Old pattern being remade with modern rubber) Dunlop MX33 90/100-18 (Slated to be availab...