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by Bruce Young
Mon Nov 08, 2021 6:11 am
Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
Topic: Rebuilt Super Rat Compression
Replies: 38
Views: 8746

Re: Rebuilt Super Rat Compression

Victor, don,t dis par, this has happened to lots of two stroke mech., thru the years, you are not alone, most won,t admit it happened, so you a better person for talking about it. We all have had little embarrassing things like this happen. Take a deep breath and step back and think, and then go bac...
by Bruce Young
Sat Oct 30, 2021 6:15 am
Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
Topic: Used Bike Search
Replies: 17
Views: 2216

Re: Used Bike Search

Hello, it would help to know which model, and frame and engine numbers if they are on paperwork somewhere. Just a suggestions, Maybe old pictures would be helpful as well.
by Bruce Young
Sun Oct 10, 2021 3:22 am
Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
Topic: DIY zinc plating. Any success?
Replies: 7
Views: 2417

Re: DIY zinc plating. Any success?

Hello, all Zinc platters in Hodaka World, I think its a fun and interesting hobby to try this process, but would it not be less time consuming and etc. To Just bundle up what you want Zinc Plated and send to a Chrome shop, I know it might be expensive but much safer and quicker. Most good chrome sho...
by Bruce Young
Sat Oct 09, 2021 9:27 am
Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
Topic: 6v headlight lamps…
Replies: 15
Views: 3035

Re: 6v headlight lamps…

Victor get a hold of Roger Karen in Utah he has done a great deal of work on making lite adapt to Hodaka,s he is a club member so should be easy, Bruce
by Bruce Young
Fri Sep 03, 2021 5:30 am
Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
Topic: Ace 90 mystery machine
Replies: 6
Views: 1404

Re: Ace 90 mystery machine

Great find, that head is an A & A head, built by company that was in the SF bay area in the old day,s It built all kinds of racing parts for all brands of M/c, one of the owners and operators of the company was a would famous rider Chris Carter, whom later went on to be a top notch mx,er for fac...
by Bruce Young
Wed Sep 01, 2021 5:22 am
Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
Topic: Ace 90 Shocks
Replies: 1
Views: 405

Re: Ace 90 Shocks

Bob. I have some org. ACE 90 rear shocks, there are three styles, very early had a cover over the spring, rare, I don,t have any of that type, but I do have the two latter spring open type. . These are pre-owned shocks and would need to be cleaned up to use. Let me know the price will be good or may...
by Bruce Young
Mon Aug 30, 2021 11:16 am
Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
Topic: Ace engine numbers
Replies: 9
Views: 1494

Re: Ace engine numbers

Hello, I agree with Ed and Roger. There are no to my knowledge an exact list of eng. numbers versus month or year produced. There are several Modification charts that give eng., and frame number as well as "some" month and year info, And the Ken Smith book lays out how many frames and etc ...
by Bruce Young
Mon Aug 02, 2021 4:36 am
Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
Topic: Stripped idle [pilot] jet removal
Replies: 4
Views: 607

Re: Stripped idle [pilot] jet removal

Jpark can you send pictures of tool you made and how it fits into Pilot Jet, carb., part.
by Bruce Young
Wed Jul 21, 2021 9:17 am
Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
Topic: Road Toad Wiring Dilemma
Replies: 8
Views: 837

Re: Road Toad Wiring Dilemma

Hello, contact Roger Karen in Utah, he is a Hodaka wiring guru. 1--435 994 0534 And he know Road Toads. Hard sometimes to catch first call, so keep trying. Hodakapartsidaho.com
by Bruce Young
Tue Jul 06, 2021 5:59 am
Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
Topic: Zinc Plating Shop
Replies: 12
Views: 1601

Re: Zinc Plating Shop

Hello, here are two very good chrome shops whom also do zink plating as well.
Ogden Chrome, Salt Lake City, Utah, 801--395--9449
and Metal Plating, Azusa, Calif., 1-626--969--7932

Give ether a call and ask questions Good Luck. Hodakapartsidaho.com
by Bruce Young
Thu Jun 24, 2021 11:56 pm
Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
Topic: Wanted: Chain guard…
Replies: 5
Views: 402

Re: Wanted: Chain guard…

Victor, I think I have one, will check when I get back from Oregon run. Bruce N/C to you Bruce
by Bruce Young
Fri Jun 18, 2021 2:33 am
Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
Topic: Dead headlight wanted redux
Replies: 2
Views: 580

Re: Dead headlight wanted redux

Jerry, give me a call, may be able to help, need to know which model Hodaka head lite you want and lite, broken orunbroken, rusty or good. 1 208-- 571--2823 leave message if not able to answer Bruce Hodakapartsidaho
by Bruce Young
Mon Jun 14, 2021 12:46 am
Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
Topic: 77 03 Wombat side stand
Replies: 5
Views: 710

Re: 77 03 Wombat side stand

Greg, Please give me a call, you may be able to adapt another Kick Stand to the bike you have, some are real close in length and design, and with a little work by a good fabricator you could adapt, Give me a call I will check my inventory and have an suggestion, or try to find someone whom might hav...
by Bruce Young
Tue Jun 08, 2021 12:50 am
Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
Topic: "Foot Brake Lever Brush Guard"
Replies: 5
Views: 820

Re: "Foot Brake Lever Brush Guard"

There are some excellent products already on the market, to keep the brake pedal protected from bending or breaking off, or just keeping misc. stuff out the harms way on your bike. Go to the web, and look up products. Most the woods or trail riders whom use these sort of things, What I have seen are...
by Bruce Young
Mon Mar 29, 2021 5:12 am
Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
Topic: 2021 road or trail rides
Replies: 35
Views: 5110

2021 road or trail rides

Hello Hodaka World, we all know that Hodaka Days 2021 has been postponed until 2022, due to concerns about Covic 19 and its ramifications. I see several posts, of small groups or members of the Hodaka Club working on their own trail/road fun rides over the summer, If you do go on such a run, please ...
by Bruce Young
Tue Mar 16, 2021 4:28 am
Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
Topic: free superrat piston contest
Replies: 23
Views: 3888

Re: free superrat piston contest

Clarence, how are snow conditions, Hope this find you both in good health and staying safe, ok about the Rat contest, here is the number of the Rat #93 frame I have B 42217. Bruce Young
by Bruce Young
Sun Mar 14, 2021 3:34 am
Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
Topic: Source for complete bike?
Replies: 14
Views: 3564

Re: Source for complete bike?

I would place the want a Hodaka on the Hodaka Fan Club site that is on Facebook, run it a couple of times over lets say two or three week period, not just once, and also look to the Craig,s listed want ad,s in the Florida area. Good Luck
by Bruce Young
Fri Mar 12, 2021 2:55 am
Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
Topic: Possibly Problematic Engine Noise (Wombat engine)
Replies: 11
Views: 1164

Re: Possibly Problematic Engine Noise (Wombat engine)

Hello, Old two strokes with iron cylinders and steel exhaust pipes made a lot of extra alarming sounds, if you will note later Hodakas and other vintage bikes started to use items to suppress the sounds, rubber pieces in between the Cyl., fins and etc. And better baffling in the exhaust,s . These so...
by Bruce Young
Fri Feb 26, 2021 6:13 am
Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
Topic: Narrow My Build Please
Replies: 8
Views: 799

Re: Narrow My Build Please

Hello, please give me a call, Hodakapartsidaho, 1--208--571--2823 I may be able to help you with your decision. With little expense. Depending on what sort of riding you wish to do. Bruce Young
by Bruce Young
Wed Feb 17, 2021 3:13 pm
Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
Topic: You Know You're Having A Bad Day When . . .
Replies: 3
Views: 467

Re: You Know You're Having A Bad Day When . . .

Larry, that is called a "two-fer". I will bet that has happened to lots of motorcycle riders in the day. Most will say it was a riding accident, but you told the truth like your mother said you should. Good Story, sorry it happened. Bruce
by Bruce Young
Thu Feb 11, 2021 7:07 am
Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
Topic: !000 member presentation from Hodakapartsidaho
Replies: 2
Views: 434

!000 member presentation from Hodakapartsidaho

1000 Hodaka Club member, Hodakaparts of Idaho has sent to Mr. Brad Willett of Hannibal, Mo, his gift from their company of a pair of Scott USA goggles to enjoy while riding his Hodaka, Thank you Brad for the support and please enjoy the prize, along with the goggles, we also sent along, on behalf of...
by Bruce Young
Fri Feb 05, 2021 9:12 am
Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
Topic: Oil seal
Replies: 15
Views: 1371

Re: Oil seal

Danial, want some more just like that, Time is a Vintage bike enemy. HODAKA WORLD, TAKE NOTES, Dan is trying to point out something here. Don,t guess at it, replace it, is the quote of the day. Replace it, its cheap insurance. Bearings as well. Terry of Hodaka-parts inc has whole kits ready to go.
by Bruce Young
Wed Jan 20, 2021 8:19 am
Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
Topic: Ace 90 dirtbike build
Replies: 19
Views: 2408

Re: Next project? Ace 90

Victor re-chroming bars and other items, no need to do anything that's part of the price. they will pre-chrome everything in chemical baths. Since you are going to do the bars look around and make sure there may not be anything else you might need to be re chromed, The chrome-rs might give a little ...
by Bruce Young
Tue Jan 19, 2021 7:17 am
Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
Topic: Welding class...
Replies: 28
Views: 2746

Re: Welding class...

FYI----Now I know where to send all my welding problems, Victor do you have a picture of the certificate yet!!

Good Job, all the way, just joking, but please don,t stop learning. Its a good thing. You have come so far!
by Bruce Young
Thu Jan 14, 2021 1:58 am
Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
Topic: Welding class...
Replies: 28
Views: 2746

Re: Welding class...

Victor, goodf job, to go the extra step to learn how to weld and etc, let,s see the certificate when done, and lets see your first Hodaka project where you put to use what you learned. You have come a long way from when you started this whole Hodaka adventure several years ago. Good Job and keep it ...