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by bobwhitman
Tue Jun 29, 2021 5:15 pm
Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
Topic: Early Ace 90 (low) bars
Replies: 9
Views: 822

Re: Early Ace 90 (low) bars

Yes, seeking the bars shown with Kelly astride.
by bobwhitman
Sun Jun 27, 2021 1:58 pm
Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
Topic: Early Ace 90 (low) bars
Replies: 9
Views: 822

Early Ace 90 (low) bars

I'm seeking a set of bars for an early Ace 90 I'm beginning. I know I'm unlikely to find originals (that's OK, I'm not a perfectionist), but I'd like to achieve the "low bar" look the earliest 90's had. Anyone have a rusty/bent original you would sell? Or do you have an original (on or off...
by bobwhitman
Sat Apr 24, 2021 8:27 am
Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
Topic: Call for Help! Resonator Spring 2021
Replies: 0
Views: 1854

Call for Help! Resonator Spring 2021

Fellow Hodakaphiles: Time to pull together the spring 2021 Resonator Revisited. I need to ask for material by May 15th ! While the plague has prevented us from meeting in Athene for Hodaka Days this year, I know many of you are figuring out how to get vaccinated, roll the old scooter out and take ad...
by bobwhitman
Mon Jan 11, 2021 8:46 am
Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
Topic: Call for Help! Resonator Winter 2021
Replies: 7
Views: 1607

Call for Help! Resonator Winter 2021

Fellow Hodakaphiles: Time to pull together the winter 2021 Resonator Revisited. I need to ask for material by January 29th ! We’re off to a good start, with a historical piece by Leon Wilbanks, a couple of nice tech tips from Rick Buhite and… another amazing, novel restoration by Lee Fabry! Plus, ti...
by bobwhitman
Mon Jan 11, 2021 6:25 am
Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
Topic: Zerk fittings
Replies: 14
Views: 1641

Re: Zerk fittings

Dale
Good tip, could you send me a short text & photo for the Resonator?
Bob
by bobwhitman
Tue Dec 15, 2020 1:05 pm
Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
Topic: Rebuilding Ace 100 Kick Starter Levers
Replies: 6
Views: 1046

Re: Rebuilding Ace 100 Kick Starter Levers

Nice piece! If you send me the pix labeled (and any other pix or
Information you’d like to include), we’ll run it in the winter Resonator.
Bob Whitman,
[email protected]
by bobwhitman
Sun Nov 29, 2020 6:45 am
Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
Topic: Quick Tip
Replies: 5
Views: 748

Re: Quick Tip

Simple, valuable. Nice, Kelly!
by bobwhitman
Sun Sep 13, 2020 6:35 am
Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
Topic: Tight piston wrist pins
Replies: 16
Views: 1596

Re: Tight piston wrist pins

Matt
Congratulations! You just made the forthcoming Resonator “Hot Tech Tips “
Bob
by bobwhitman
Thu Sep 10, 2020 5:07 pm
Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
Topic: Steering Stem Ball Bearings model 98
Replies: 26
Views: 6695

Re: Steering Stem Ball Bearings model 98

Available at any bearing store, cheap.
Bob
by bobwhitman
Thu Sep 10, 2020 4:59 pm
Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
Topic: Hoping all our west coast members are safe from the fires
Replies: 9
Views: 1231

Re: Hoping all our west coast members are safe from the fires

We’re in Eugene, heavy smoke & ash for 3 days now. Fires are within 15 miles os town, entire small communities east of us are - literally- gone. We’re fine. Gregg & Jan Floren evacuated Monday night from their home outside of Newberg, OR, hope to return Friday (their home is ok so far, Fire ...
by bobwhitman
Mon Aug 31, 2020 2:58 pm
Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
Topic: 5 speed in 90 case
Replies: 5
Views: 519

Re: 5 speed in 90 case

I have the information; contact me, I’m happy to share.
No
[email protected]
by bobwhitman
Mon Aug 31, 2020 2:55 pm
Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
Topic: Best Time at Unadilla!
Replies: 6
Views: 815

Re: Best Time at Unadilla!

Terrific tale Pop! If you get more pix (tho what you have are good enough) how about writing it up for the Resonator?
Bob
by bobwhitman
Tue Aug 18, 2020 11:23 am
Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
Topic: September Resonator Revisited - Material due September 4th!
Replies: 0
Views: 2532

September Resonator Revisited - Material due September 4th!

Fellow Hodakaphiles: Despite the corona virus forcing cancellation of Hodaka Days 2020, tornadoes in Iowa, Death Valley (so appropriately named) hitting 130 degrees, and Trump threatening to shutter the Postal Service, life does go on… and what better way to “socially distance” than on a Hodaka? As ...
by bobwhitman
Thu Aug 06, 2020 12:38 pm
Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
Topic: VM20 carb rescues.
Replies: 2
Views: 501

Re: VM20 carb rescues.

HeyJ-
Can you send me some photos of the work? If you want enlarge on this post, that could be good too. If you send it, I’ll run it as a Tech Tip in the next resonator.
Bob
[email protected]
by bobwhitman
Sat Jul 18, 2020 3:53 am
Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
Topic: 02 Toad Oil Pump Delete
Replies: 9
Views: 1105

Re: 02 Toad Oil Pump Delete

Clever Dale. How about a short “Tech Tip” for the next Resonator Revisited?
Bob
by bobwhitman
Sun Jul 05, 2020 9:28 am
Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
Topic: 73 Dirt Squirt air filter
Replies: 15
Views: 2584

Re: 73 Dirt Squirt air filter

Ok all; let’s all take a deep breath and relax. The chat group site is “owned” by the Hodaka Club. It is managed by the Club board and volunteers who have limited time. At the present time, the Club and the volunteer managers have determined that we lack the staff time and knowledge to support parts...
by bobwhitman
Thu Jun 25, 2020 4:28 am
Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
Topic: Hodaka porn
Replies: 8
Views: 1555

Re: Hodaka porn

Several years ago my grandson and I were leaving Athena as Hodaka Days ended on a hot, sunny afternoon. We fueled up at a McDonalds & hit the freeway for our 6 hour drive home. Full bellies, 90 degree day. About 30 minutes out of Pendleton, I (literally) woke up to discover our trailer-pulling S...
by bobwhitman
Wed Jun 24, 2020 3:44 am
Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
Topic: Hodaka porn
Replies: 8
Views: 1555

Re: Hodaka porn

Might be a nice Resonator piece, Matt...
Bob
by bobwhitman
Sun Jun 21, 2020 5:20 am
Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
Topic: My first steps into the world of Hodaka
Replies: 13
Views: 1674

Re: My first steps into the world of Hodaka

What a score! That tank looks cleaner than when it left the factory. You have a real treasure, lots of fun to come.
Where are you located? Likely some fellow Hodakaphiles nearby.
Bob
by bobwhitman
Sun Jun 21, 2020 5:15 am
Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
Topic: Hodaka Days 2020 Virtual Event- June 15, 2020 Deadline
Replies: 5
Views: 1518

Re: Hodaka Days 2020 Virtual Event- June 15, 2020 Deadline

HD’2020 issue will be out this week. All edited, final layout being completed. Some nice stuff, including Hodakas in the age of coronavirus, Hodaka Days historical time line and technical advice from the Captain on potty training your piddling tiddler.

Arriving at your in-box by Friday!
Bob
by bobwhitman
Wed Jun 10, 2020 4:40 am
Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
Topic: 01 DS
Replies: 16
Views: 1952

Re: 01 DS

I too love 01s. Great as stock, currently have a racer. 03 forks & swing arm, 21/18 rims,opened up air box, tall seat. 98 motor, PVL ignition,HT3 pipe, Very competitive. Love the original motor, which can readily be built to match the 98, with the added joy of primary kick. Stock may be my favor...
by bobwhitman
Wed May 27, 2020 11:14 am
Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
Topic: Hodaka Days 2020 Virtual Event- June 15, 2020 Deadline
Replies: 5
Views: 1518

Hodaka Days 2020 Virtual Event- June 15, 2020 Deadline

Fellow Hodakaphiles- As we all deal with the stresses, stains and risks related to the coronavirus, it’s high time to strap on our masks, straddle our trusty mechanical steeds and ride off together (6’ apart, please) into (what we imagine to be) the Blue Mountains outside of Weston and Athena, Orego...
by bobwhitman
Thu Apr 16, 2020 6:14 am
Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
Topic: Front fender airflow
Replies: 15
Views: 2653

Re: Front fender airflow

Watch out Ed, Darrell’s a serious candidate for Tech Editor with the 8# recommendation!
Bob
by bobwhitman
Sun Mar 22, 2020 7:27 am
Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
Topic: Big (but not happy) news for All Hodaka fans - Regarding Hodaka Days 2020
Replies: 13
Views: 5060

Re: Big (but not happy) news for All Hodaka fans

Several excellent suggestions! How about pulling them together and creating the next Resonator? Post your ideas here or email/text me. I’ll try to coordinate “judges” where needed and special sections for related pieces. If we do that, we reach all 300+ club members, not just the ones who follow thi...
by bobwhitman
Fri Mar 20, 2020 3:13 am
Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
Topic: Dumb luck solves my clutch arm seal leak
Replies: 2
Views: 883

Re: Dumb luck solves my clutch arm seal leak

Bev
Send me any pix you have and a short write up (including the NAPApart #. It’s worth a Res article!
Bob