It looks like I have inadvertently erased some reply’s .Don’t know how that happened .

True that the resonant intake theory is not applicable to Reed valves ( so I’m told) Ed I believe you are correct as far as air movement that’s why I went with the widest pod I could fit, granted it’s not as wide as most flatter filters but it’s not far off . I’m pretty sure none of this matters too...

Also on the go is a rebuild of the engine cases from V 1 of the case Reed design. I ran these cases for a year before I went to V2 that has the Reed block welded on to each half , it also allowed a larger Reed block. With the V1 redesign I’m making the Reed block from a KX85/100 fit so it’s slightly...

I also fabricated an alloy chain guide . I’m hoping this will allow me to remove the chain tensioner.

Well after some constructive criticisms sticking in my head I dumped the airbox and made up a new design. This one allows a larger filter and reduces weight . I made a version with an aluminium mikuni “trumpet mouth “ and then a short while after I came across a 35deg reducing rubber elbow that allo...

ossa95d wrote: ↑Sat May 22, 2021 1:39 am Kev, a 14 inch radius (28 inch diameter) drum would be pretty big for a motorcycle wheel.

Oh Lordy I got imperial and metric mixed up 14 cm diameter is what I mean

Thanks

edo1400 wrote: ↑Sat May 22, 2021 10:59 am Hi Kev

Send me your email address and I will send you some photo's. I live in the Southern Highlands NSW.

Cheers
Edo

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Hi Edo I have some spare Hodaka shoes new . Flick me a photo and measurements, like wheel drum diameter and brake shoe width . Also post a picture of the one you have snf the one you need . I’m on the lookout for a 14 inch radius 1 inch wide shoe for a husky wheel. We may be able to do a swap . I’m ...

Thanks Ed

Can anyone tell me what the difference is with the 03 Top end and a 97 apart from the port timing ?
For example Would a 97 top end fit and work on a 03 bottom end ?

Ok I think I’m done now, at least until I find a money tree. I’d really like to make a Chrome Molly frame and have some modern wheels but that’s a pipe dream . I’m really looking forward to riding it in a couple of weeks time . It’s been extremely fun to do even if I admit to more than usual swearin...

Bullfrog wrote: ↑Sat Feb 13, 2021 10:07 am I tried the YouTube link . . . and only got the notification that the video is "private".

Ed

Sorry , Try now its public

Ok guys this is the best I can do for now.

[youtube] https://youtu.be/agJ1wZ1eZzY[/youtube]

https://youtu.be/agJ1wZ1eZzY

After a day of fabrication I have the silencer sorted out. It’s a DEP KTM125SX from 2002.I had to completely disassemble it , shorten 1 inch and put back together. You would think an easy job as it’s “ re- packable however DEP had bonded it so no amount to persuasion worked except the hacksaw. I hav...

Very nice , I would be interested in more info as well specifically price and weight.

I’d say yes use something.
I would use Permatex form a gasket aviation sealant
https://www.permatex.com/products/gaske ... nt-liquid/

But as you see there are many ways to go about it.

I had the opportunity to make a adjustable pedal height for the brake pedal.
I think it’s worked well. Plenty of strength still on the footpegs mount as it’s solid not tube.

Completed swingarm pictures

Awesome great answer thanks. Springy is good / normal .

Does anyone know what the recommended swing arm nut torque setting should be ? Not in my manual. I’ve noticed that when I tighten the swingarm bolt nut using what feels enough torque, the swingarm bolt pinches the rubber bushes and the arm binds , becomes springy. Noted without shocks fitted. To get...

taber hodaka wrote: ↑Tue Jan 05, 2021 4:19 am Baggy/2strings. -----------Clarence

Never thought I would be Trolled on the Hodaka forum but there you go .

taber hodaka wrote: ↑Tue Jan 05, 2021 4:19 am Baggy/2strings. -----------Clarence

I have zero idea what that means

Ok I’ve done a bit of bracing in the frame area

Not pretty but functional. It’s a bit restricted in what can be done due to the seat mounting lugs.

Also attached is a picture of a Road Tiad frame. I can see what looks like extra bracing from the factory. I which I had seen that earlier .

Thanks guys, it’s about a drop an hour or longer. EZ turn isn’t something at the hardware shop . I’ll try blasting it with compressed air,maybe a bit of grit in the seal. I know it’s most likely an engine disassemble coming up.

gearyoliver wrote: ↑Sat Jan 02, 2021 8:18 am Uh yeah, about frame breaking. Here is another good place to gusset.
Screenshot_20210102-111546.png

Some nasty porosity in the factory welds in that area on my frame