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- Fri Oct 30, 2020 10:27 am
- Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
- Topic: Stale gas stink
- Replies: 9
- Views: 749
Re: Stale gas stink
Some will disagree, but I have had good luck with lacquer thinner to remove old gas crud.
- Thu Oct 22, 2020 11:08 am
- Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
- Topic: Looking for a Rat Tank...
- Replies: 21
- Views: 2093
Re: Looking for a Rat Tank...
I have a rat tank that developed pinhole leaks in the top of the tunnel. Seems like a weird place. I'm considering an external coating of Red-Kote. Any thoughts on this?
- Sat Sep 26, 2020 4:26 am
- Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
- Topic: Ceriani 32mm forks on CW?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1771
Re: Ceriani 32mm forks on CW?
My experience with the smaller Cerianis was not good in that they were prone to bending under hard use. I liked the lowers and the triple tree.
- Fri Sep 11, 2020 9:21 am
- Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
- Topic: Carbs...carbs....carbs...
- Replies: 21
- Views: 2783
Re: Carbs...carbs....carbs...
I have one of the 'boat anchor' carbs. What parts need to be replaced to make it work right?
- Thu Sep 10, 2020 4:10 pm
- Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
- Topic: fuel filter
- Replies: 6
- Views: 609
Re: fuel filter
Inline filters are available which have the intake & outlet at right angles. They can make the setup a bit 'cleaner' from tank to carb.
- Thu Sep 03, 2020 6:48 am
- Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
- Topic: Shifter mechanism in side cover
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1051
Re: Shifter mechanism in side cover
The spring (#31) that returns the shift lever can break where it rubs on the case and becomes thin. Plenty of grease and a grease soaked patch of felt can prevent this by reducing wear.
- Tue Sep 01, 2020 2:21 pm
- Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
- Topic: Rat vs Ace Cylinder
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1409
Re: Rat vs Ace Cylinder
Apparently an ACE cylinder can be ported to duplicate the 93 Rat. It can be modified for a reed valve with consideration for the 2 stud vs 4 stud intake port. The old 'Reed Carefully' bulletin applies to both.
- Tue Aug 25, 2020 5:17 am
- Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
- Topic: Clutch issues....
- Replies: 63
- Views: 6057
Re: Clutch issues....
No doubt, the best recovery therapy for that hand will eventually be repeated squeezing of the levers on Hodaka handlebars while viewing interesting territory.
- Fri Aug 21, 2020 12:35 pm
- Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
- Topic: A Presidential Proclamation
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1361
Re: A Presidential Proclamation
I learned a lot of great Hodaka history from Chuck, ps He's the only one in decades I've run into who knows what a Greeves 'blooey pipe' is. Plus, the ice cream socials have been great!
- Tue Aug 18, 2020 12:38 pm
- Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
- Topic: Swinging arm thread.
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2434
Re: Swinging arm thread.
Sounds like an obvious candidate for a Resonator article.
- Tue Aug 04, 2020 2:54 pm
- Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
- Topic: Frank Wheeler's ride to Alaska
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4798
Re: Frank Wheeler's ride to Alaska
I rode a 500 Suzuki solo to Anchorage and back in '76, The ALCAN had 1100 miles of dirt then; 400 miles of mud up and 700 mi of mud back. 4 1/2 days northbound and 3 1/2 back. Nothing as epic as Frank's ride but still a memorable adventure.
- Fri Jun 26, 2020 3:02 pm
- Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
- Topic: Time for rings?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1768
Re: Time for rings?
Use the next oversize ring and file the end gap to meet your specs,
- Thu May 28, 2020 10:46 am
- Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
- Topic: Bad landing?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1885
Re: Bad landing?
I suspect the unidentified substance behind the seat is a forebearer of things to emerge in larger quantities soon.
- Wed May 27, 2020 3:31 am
- Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
- Topic: Bad landing?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1885
Re: Bad landing?
Depends. If he didn't bail out and was lucky; yes. Other forces and vectors figure in too.
- Tue May 19, 2020 9:44 am
- Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
- Topic: HELP Yamaguchi with Hodaka motor
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2507
Re: HELP Yamaguchi with Hodaka motor
So was that old Maytag on momma's washing machine an engine or a motor?
- Sun May 10, 2020 4:15 pm
- Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
- Topic: Petcock
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2464
Re: Petcock
I've used Permatex Anaerobic Gasket Maker....
- Fri May 08, 2020 3:34 pm
- Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
- Topic: Petcock
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2464
Re: Petcock
The Resonator Revisited has an article I submitted on the subject. I've had good luck with refurbishing the classic brass.
- Thu May 07, 2020 6:50 am
- Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
- Topic: Cases won’t close together!!!
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2644
Re: Cases won’t close together!!!
Are the crank halves properly aligned?
- Thu Apr 16, 2020 12:49 pm
- Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
- Topic: Front fender airflow
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2653
Re: Front fender airflow
Victor, I had to quit using helium in the tires and sealed frame after I lost the bike to the clouds. =)
- Thu Apr 16, 2020 6:08 am
- Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
- Topic: Front fender airflow
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2653
Re: Front fender airflow
A 100B low mount front fender weighs 2.25 pounds with the mounting hardware but without the rubber mud flap.
- Thu Apr 16, 2020 2:57 am
- Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
- Topic: Carburetor vanes
- Replies: 1
- Views: 536
Carburetor vanes
Is there any information on creating and installing carburetor vanes out there? It sounds like an interesting project.
- Sat Apr 11, 2020 5:08 am
- Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
- Topic: Wombat side stand
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2430
Re: Wombat side stand
Interesting story, Hosk1956k. Never heard the word 'shonky' before but I think I have witnessed some.
- Fri Apr 10, 2020 5:34 am
- Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
- Topic: NGK vs Champion
- Replies: 21
- Views: 6966
Re: NGK vs Champion
I worked on Kawasakis for a while which had CDI and used NGK plugs that were flat faced with no extended ground electrode. What's the thought on those plugs?
- Mon Apr 06, 2020 6:05 am
- Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
- Topic: Reed and Respond
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1304
Re: Reed and Respond
I have some black reed I've used in a reeded Ace. They seem stiffer than the light colored ones. Any input? Which are preferred?
- Sat Apr 04, 2020 10:26 am
- Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
- Topic: Clutch disc spacers
- Replies: 23
- Views: 2599
Re: Clutch disc spacers
After 35 years a science teacher, I just couldn't resist this Will Rogers quote: 'Some people learn by listening, others need to be shown, and some people just have to pee on the electric fence themselves.' No offense intended for anyone.