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- Mon Mar 02, 2020 7:08 am
- Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
- Topic: Project SL 175 Motocrosser
- Replies: 24
- Views: 5321
Re: Project SL 175 Motocrosser
One of the best looking Hodakas I've ever seen is the 175 racer built up by Ron Liddle. I'm not sure who helped with the cosmetics.
- Fri Feb 28, 2020 6:02 am
- Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
- Topic: Mobile or Desktop on the Site
- Replies: 19
- Views: 3909
Re: Mobile or Desktop on the Site
Same as Matt; home computer..
- Mon Feb 24, 2020 6:27 pm
- Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
- Topic: ACE 90 engine
- Replies: 16
- Views: 4638
Re: ACE 90 engine
One in front of the plug and one behind have part of the fin missing.
- Mon Feb 24, 2020 1:11 pm
- Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
- Topic: Frozen Motor
- Replies: 43
- Views: 8565
Re: Frozen Motor
There is a better way. After all the chemicals and tapping, plus the cylinder heating then dry ice on the piston, you can try this. Block the engine under the front mount (a hardwood block works well) so that the exposed piston top is horizontal. Use a steel shaft about 1.5" to 1.75" diame...
- Mon Feb 24, 2020 8:23 am
- Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
- Topic: ACE 90 engine
- Replies: 16
- Views: 4638
Re: ACE 90 engine
A couple of broken head fins .
- Fri Feb 21, 2020 2:03 pm
- Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
- Topic: ACE 90 engine
- Replies: 16
- Views: 4638
ACE 90 engine
I recently picked up an ACE 90 engine. There are no 'Hodaka' markings on the R or L cases, only smooth area. When did the 90's start having 'Hodaka' on the sides? The serial # is P14573. Can we tell year of production or just general time of manufacture.
- Thu Feb 20, 2020 10:36 am
- Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
- Topic: Cylinder studs
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1821
Re: Cylinder studs
Harbor Fr(e)ight has a wrench specifically for removing studs. Pretty cheap and useful for other things.
- Wed Feb 19, 2020 4:28 am
- Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
- Topic: Black Paint DOES Run Cooler!
- Replies: 21
- Views: 5254
Re: Black Paint DOES Run Cooler!
Black paint vs unpainted not measured here. No likely significant difference.
- Thu Feb 13, 2020 4:44 am
- Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
- Topic: Frozen Motor
- Replies: 43
- Views: 8565
Re: Frozen Motor
Seems like anything that reacts to iron/steel would be tough on the cylinder.
- Mon Feb 10, 2020 11:31 am
- Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
- Topic: Frozen Motor
- Replies: 43
- Views: 8565
Re: Frozen Motor
I've tried and used all of the methods mentioned. If the piston is not at BDC, you can, as a last resort, use this tactic. Block up the front of the engine under the front mount with engine out of frame. Place a large steel 1 1/2"+ shaft about 3-4' long on top of the piston. Instead of a hammer...
- Tue Jan 21, 2020 6:17 pm
- Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
- Topic: Engine to shifter case stud repair.
- Replies: 28
- Views: 3989
Re: Engine to shifter case stud repair.
I hope you find a suitable fix for your problem. Meanwhile, I wonder how many Hodaka miles have been ridden with only 2 screws holding the side cover on.
- Thu Jan 09, 2020 9:17 am
- Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
- Topic: Hand surgery....
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3095
Re: Hand surgery....
Maybe sitting on a Hodaka and alternately squeezing the clutch and brake levers will help.
- Sat Jan 04, 2020 11:37 am
- Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
- Topic: Resonator
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1649
Re: Resonator
I too read and reread all of it. I even feel a little guilty when I don't contribute. Thanks for those who put in the great effort to get this out.
- Mon Nov 11, 2019 1:14 pm
- Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
- Topic: It Must Have A Number!
- Replies: 4
- Views: 731
Re: It Must Have A Number!
I'm thinking '119' for my 03. That's the total age in years of the bike and me....
- Mon Nov 04, 2019 7:51 am
- Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
- Topic: wtb aircan parts
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2922
Re: wtb aircan parts
Thrown -- PM me your address. I'll just ship it and you can pay me later...
- Mon Nov 04, 2019 6:05 am
- Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
- Topic: wtb aircan parts
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2922
Re: wtb aircan parts
I have an Ace air can you can have for the cost of shipping.
- Fri Sep 20, 2019 11:08 am
- Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
- Topic: 5th gear issue
- Replies: 43
- Views: 3996
Re: 5th gear issue
Ed, my emergency, one time, removal of the inner cover did not alter the shifting for that race. The 1mm- thickness of the cover apparently wasn't too much. A smaller rear sprocket would have been preferred. Bruce
- Fri Sep 20, 2019 3:33 am
- Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
- Topic: 5th gear issue
- Replies: 43
- Views: 3996
Re: 5th gear issue
I once rode a flat track race without the plate in place as conditions required using a 17 tooth sprocket and clearance was the issue. Shifting was not a problem.
- Wed Jul 31, 2019 1:36 pm
- Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
- Topic: ROAD TOAD CYLINDER
- Replies: 4
- Views: 650
ROAD TOAD CYLINDER
When reboring a Road Toad, is it necessary to relieve the exhaust bridge, an if so, how?
- Thu Jul 18, 2019 1:52 am
- Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
- Topic: Need 02 Road Toad Cylinder
- Replies: 6
- Views: 829
Re: Need 02 Road Toad Cylinder
I have a good cylinder I would part with.
- Wed Jun 19, 2019 5:35 am
- Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
- Topic: HD weather?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 896
Re: HD weather?
Whether the weather be cold, or whether the weather be hot, we'll weather the weather whatever the weather, whether we like it or not! =)
- Wed Jun 19, 2019 5:32 am
- Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
- Topic: Wombat rear brake mod
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1902
Re: Wombat rear brake mod
Another thing that might be considered is shimming up the pivot post on the 'other end' of the brake shoes. It also may even out the brake wear somewhat.
- Tue Jun 18, 2019 5:34 am
- Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
- Topic: How to clear a loaded up motor
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1763
Re: Just a fun poll here
socal, that sounds a lot like the old procedure following a submarine adventure in that river crossing. Plug out, foam air filter out and squeezed, bike upside down on bars and seat, 4th gear or so, spin engine to pump out H2O, new plug, filter in, turn over and go. Once had to do this numerous time...
- Wed Jun 12, 2019 11:31 am
- Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
- Topic: Combat running amazing...then not.
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1930
Re: Combat running amazing...then not.
Be sure your tank is vented properly.
- Mon Jun 10, 2019 2:49 am
- Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
- Topic: Road Toad Green
- Replies: 0
- Views: 4274
Road Toad Green
What rattle can green best matches the RT green?