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by Larry S
Fri Mar 01, 2024 11:40 am
Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
Topic: Hodaka Q&A
Replies: 201
Views: 307563

Re: Hodaka Q&A

Most rubber ducks are yellow. Is it a rubber duck?

Larry S
by Larry S
Mon Jun 05, 2023 6:43 am
Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
Topic: I need to message Bill Chapman
Replies: 2
Views: 646

Re: I need to message Bill Chapman

I figured it out. Email sent.
Larry S
by Larry S
Sun Jun 04, 2023 11:34 am
Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
Topic: I need to message Bill Chapman
Replies: 2
Views: 646

I need to message Bill Chapman

The title says it all. My computer guy( my grandson ) is now a Flight Engineer in the USAF. Now I have to learn to do this myself.
Larry S
by Larry S
Sun Jun 04, 2023 8:38 am
Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
Topic: Hodaka Days Play Day?
Replies: 5
Views: 944

Re: Hodaka Days Play Day?

Thank you everyone. I have decided to go with Greg and Dale's idea. The plan is to pay my entry fee and the AMA fee, but Not sign up for any races. This way, I can ride practice. Larry S
by Larry S
Thu Jun 01, 2023 12:31 pm
Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
Topic: Hodaka Days Play Day?
Replies: 5
Views: 944

Hodaka Days Play Day?

Why can't there be a "Play Day" for the riders who have no interest in racing but still like to play in the dirt? I know this comes up every Hodaka Days and the racers always win. There needs to be a middle ground. Maybe an extended "practice" before the racing starts. I'm 80. My...
by Larry S
Mon Mar 20, 2023 8:44 am
Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
Topic: I can't figuer out how sign up.
Replies: 2
Views: 513

Re: I can't figuer out how sign up.

Dale , thank you!
by Larry S
Sun Mar 19, 2023 12:02 pm
Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
Topic: I can't figuer out how sign up.
Replies: 2
Views: 513

I can't figuer out how sign up.

I spent an hour trying to sign up for the Bad Rock. Come 0n Man!
I am not computer savvy. Dale (or someone ) sign me up!
Larry S
by Larry S
Fri Dec 09, 2022 1:53 pm
Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
Topic: SURVEY SAYS
Replies: 12
Views: 1795

Re: SURVEY SAYS

I almost NEVER post. I do so when I feel I have something to contribute. I like to post when I'm doing a new build/restoration. I monitor FB but don't post on the site.. There is so much bullshit there.

Larry S
by Larry S
Sun Jul 31, 2022 9:00 am
Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
Topic: what is the fork angle for a pure road bike ?
Replies: 3
Views: 494

Re: what is the fork angle for a pure road bike ?

Google is your friend. I went on line and asked, "What is the fork angle for a Harley-Davidson Street Glide?" and went down a rabbit hole. It seems 29.25 degrees is the preferred angle. I run 29 degrees on my Super Rat and C.W. but I thought a road bike would be different. To get the front...
by Larry S
Sat Jul 30, 2022 11:14 am
Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
Topic: what is the fork angle for a pure road bike ?
Replies: 3
Views: 494

what is the fork angle for a pure road bike ?

The title says it all.
by Larry S
Mon Jun 20, 2022 12:00 pm
Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
Topic: I'm bummed - I can't make Hodaka Days
Replies: 6
Views: 645

I'm bummed - I can't make Hodaka Days

A family emergency requires that I stay close to home for the next couple of weeks. I've done the Bad Rock. I've done the Diamond Eye scrambles. What bums me out is the Poker Run. I rebuilt my Ace 100B into a pure road bike. I was really looking forward to riding with Phil Palmer, Jim Stein and othe...
by Larry S
Wed May 25, 2022 9:21 am
Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
Topic: The ACE 125 R is evolving
Replies: 8
Views: 715

Re: The ACE 125 R is evolving

Hi Matt - I'm not interested in clip-ons as I want to maintain a comfortable riding position, but I did lower the front one inch. It is still a bit high. To get it looking good, I need to lower it one more inch - but now, things start to get complicated. I have a handle bar-fork tube clearance probl...
by Larry S
Tue May 24, 2022 5:58 am
Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
Topic: The ACE 125 R is evolving
Replies: 8
Views: 715

Re: The ACE 125 R is evolving

Hi Al- The pipe originally was a Bassani high pipe. I wanted a low pipe for my project so I cut it up and remade it as a low pipe. The first three inches are the original Wombat pipe. The next three inches are exhaust tubing. The rest is the Bassani pipe I cut into wedges and re-welded to get the sh...
by Larry S
Sat May 21, 2022 11:26 am
Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
Topic: The ACE 125 R is evolving
Replies: 8
Views: 715

The ACE 125 R is evolving

I have four Hodakas. Three are serious dirt bikes. I wanted a serious road bike. My road bike started life as a 1970 ACE 100 B. The engine, wheels and air cleaner are '94 Wombats. The seat and fairing are generic cafe racer. I'm not finished. It is still evolving.

Larry S
by Larry S
Sat Jan 22, 2022 12:53 pm
Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
Topic: Torque that clutch nut !!!
Replies: 16
Views: 672

Re: Torque that clutch nut !!!

The safety wire was pristine. After I removed it, I easily backed out what was left of the clutch screws.

After some clean up and polishing with the Dremel I think I can salvage the hub and cover.
by Larry S
Fri Jan 21, 2022 12:10 pm
Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
Topic: Torque that clutch nut !!!
Replies: 16
Views: 672

Re: Torque that cllutch nut 1 ! !

What I think happened - the clutch nut came off. My grandson rode it until it wouldn't go any further.

He is young, and had never ridden a two-stroke. The engine could grenade under him and he wouldn't know.
by Larry S
Fri Jan 21, 2022 11:45 am
Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
Topic: Torque that clutch nut !!!
Replies: 16
Views: 672

Re: Torque that cllutch nut 1 ! !

No. When I rebuilt this engine I also rebuilt the clutch with new metal and fiber discs from Terry. The screws were safety wired.
by Larry S
Fri Jan 21, 2022 11:01 am
Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
Topic: Torque that clutch nut !!!
Replies: 16
Views: 672

Re: Torque that cllutch nut 1 ! !

The clutch nut is striped. I think it happened while it was coming off. It was new when it went on.
by Larry S
Fri Jan 21, 2022 5:30 am
Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
Topic: Torque that clutch nut !!!
Replies: 16
Views: 672

Re: Torque that cllutch nut 1 ! !

Yes Matt. The clutch nut loosened up and fell off.
by Larry S
Thu Jan 20, 2022 5:00 pm
Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
Topic: Torque that clutch nut !!!
Replies: 16
Views: 672

Re: Torque that cllutch nut 1 ! !

It was wired.
Larry S
by Larry S
Thu Jan 20, 2022 12:46 pm
Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
Topic: Torque that clutch nut !!!
Replies: 16
Views: 672

Torque that clutch nut !!!

My grandson and I went for a ride. I had him on my CW and I was riding my SR. Half way through the ride, the clutch on the CW went out. Grandson was upset that he broke my bike. I assured him that he didn't break anything - he was just riding it when it broke. The next day, I pulled the clutch case ...
by Larry S
Tue Dec 14, 2021 11:17 am
Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
Topic: Zinc plating kits…
Replies: 12
Views: 725

Re: Zinc plating kits…

I use zinc roof flashing. It's 99% zinc and comes in a 3 inch wide roll. I use my shop scissors to cut off strips. 1 strip for small projects. 2 strips for larger projects, 180 degrees apart. 4 strips for large projects, 90 degrees apart.

Larry S
by Larry S
Mon Dec 13, 2021 2:29 pm
Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
Topic: Zinc plating kits…
Replies: 12
Views: 725

Re: Zinc plating kits…

Victor- For what you want to do I think you would be wasting your money on a zinc plating kit. Plating kits will only plate small stuff. You want to replate a sprocket. A zinc plating kit won't do that. If you want to get into zinc plating, I would recommend you watch a gazillion Youtube videos. The...
by Larry S
Thu Sep 30, 2021 12:27 pm
Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
Topic: DIY zinc plating. Any success?
Replies: 7
Views: 2422

Re: DIY zinc plating. Any success?

I have been doing my own zinc plating for a few years now and I have learned a couple of things. The only problem I can see with what you are doing is the electrolyte. I use straight white vinegar that has been ionized. To ionize the vinegar, pour one gallon of white vinegar into your plating tank. ...
by Larry S
Fri Jul 30, 2021 7:17 am
Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
Topic: login problelms
Replies: 3
Views: 649

Re: login problelms

THANK YOU DALE !
I'm computer illiterate but my grandson isn't. I put my grandson on the phone with Dale and Dale fixed the problem.

Larry S