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- Sun Feb 04, 2018 11:57 am
- Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
- Topic: Fuel cox Lapping
- Replies: 16
- Views: 4239
Re: Fuel cox Lapping
Try running thicker gas?
- Sat Feb 03, 2018 3:42 pm
- Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
- Topic: Vintage bikes at the Corduroy Enduro
- Replies: 0
- Views: 947
Vintage bikes at the Corduroy Enduro
If anyone here likes to race enduros: http://corduroyenduro.ca/blog/ This year will be the 65th running of the Corduroy. I am seriously considering entering on my Super Toad in the V100 class (rider and bike combined must be over 100 years old). FYI, the Corduroy Enduro was won by a Hodaka in 1972. ...
- Fri Feb 02, 2018 3:44 pm
- Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
- Topic: Ace 100 Clutch Cage question
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1430
Re: Ace 100 Clutch Cage question
I am in the process on installing an Ace clutch cage in my modified Toad, and I am finding that I need a lot of spacers under the clutch disk (the little thingy that sits on top of the clutch) to take up the free play. Conversely, you may have problems with too little play installing the Toad cage i...
- Fri Feb 02, 2018 3:31 pm
- Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
- Topic: tired tires
- Replies: 18
- Views: 6890
Re: tired tires
Duro has their HF313 in a 3.50 x 18 and 2.75 x 19. I just bought an HF311 in a 3.25 x 17 for my Dirt Squirt. They are a vintage style tire.
Brian
Brian
- Tue Jan 30, 2018 3:18 pm
- Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
- Topic: Forks: Stick a fork in them?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2142
Re: Forks: Stick a fork in them?
If you do decide to rechrome the forks, check out shops that specialize in repairing hydraulic cylinders. I know of a local (sort of) shop that will rechrome fork tubes for $100 (CDN) ea. Not cheap, but cheaper that replacements.
Brian
Brian
- Mon Jan 29, 2018 12:03 pm
- Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
- Topic: Punishment for Hodaka Thieves
- Replies: 24
- Views: 5031
Re: Punishment for Hodaka Thieves
These thieves remind me of raccoons. On our property anything left outside overnight is gone or messed with by morning. Trapping and punishing raccoons has no effect. After they got into a wild Wood Duck nest, my wife had a list much like the one above on how to punish, even do away with these guys...
- Fri Jan 26, 2018 2:41 pm
- Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
- Topic: R/H oil seal
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4704
Re: R/H oil seal
The crankcase pressure is constantly changing from high pressure when the piston is descending to to low pressure when it is rising. This is why the seals are double lip type.
Brian
Brian
- Wed Jan 24, 2018 6:44 am
- Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
- Topic: Old Shed full of motorcycles
- Replies: 35
- Views: 9591
Re: Old Shed full of motorcycles
Brian sure miss bidding against you at Hodaka Days! What you got to trade? I will look and see how straight the tank is. ------------------ Clarence E mail That was a fun time Clarence! It was my first and only visit (so far) to Hodaka days. I have a bunch of stuff I could trade. I have a close rat...
- Tue Jan 23, 2018 6:48 am
- Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
- Topic: Old Shed full of motorcycles
- Replies: 35
- Views: 9591
Re: Old Shed full of motorcycles
I could really use that orange Super Combat tank if it ever becomes available.
Brian
Brian
- Thu Jan 18, 2018 2:52 pm
- Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
- Topic: Seat pans
- Replies: 21
- Views: 6379
Re: Seat pans
Dale, you are right about the model 94, 95, and 96 having different foam than the model 97, 98, and 99. The later models have a flatter, slightly thicker foam and of course the seat cover is different as well.
Brian
Brian
- Sat Jan 13, 2018 1:18 pm
- Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
- Topic: parts interchangeability
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2282
- Wed Jan 10, 2018 6:41 am
- Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
- Topic: Etiquette on the Forum
- Replies: 17
- Views: 5028
Re: Etiquette on the Forum
I haven't been posting on this site as much as I used to, mostly because I am not doing as much restoration work as I used to. However; Max, I've followed your posts and appreciate the work you put into both your projects and your posts. There are occasions when I would disagree with the approaches ...
- Tue Jan 02, 2018 1:24 pm
- Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
- Topic: New Member Wombat Project
- Replies: 24
- Views: 6137
Re: New Member Wombat Project
Good eye Victor, that does look like a "D" in the frame number. It doesn't look like there is too much of the Combat Wombat left though. The rims look like chrome plated Wombat items and the front brake backing plate has holes for the brake light switch. Too bad the bike is not closer to O...
- Mon Jan 01, 2018 2:07 pm
- Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
- Topic: New Member Wombat Project
- Replies: 24
- Views: 6137
Re: New Member Wombat Project
A couple more observations: The front forks are non-stock and they don't appear to be late model Hodaka forks either. It would be interesting to know what they are from and what size the tubes are. The rubber foot pegs are non-stock and are from an Ace or Super Rat. You Wombat should have steel clea...
- Mon Jan 01, 2018 1:15 pm
- Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
- Topic: New Member Wombat Project
- Replies: 24
- Views: 6137
Re: New Member Wombat Project
Welcome to the Hodaka community! Your bike looks like a model 94 125 Wombat. What is the frame number? The Combat Wombat will start with a D. Judging by the stator and longish cylinder studs I would say the engine in the frame is a cast iron cylinder 100, either Ace or Dirt Squirt. The spare engines...
- Tue Dec 05, 2017 6:34 am
- Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
- Topic: case repair?
- Replies: 24
- Views: 6222
Re: case repair?
I have had several cases repaired using a piece of 1/2" aluminum bar stock. Cut a piece to the size you need, drill and tap one end and secure it to the shifter cover. Using the shifter cover to hold the piece of bar stock in place, tack weld the bar stock to the case. Remove the shifter cover,...
- Thu Oct 05, 2017 5:38 am
- Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
- Topic: B+ exciter coil problem?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 5041
Re: B+ exciter coil problem?
Hi Ken; I would be hesitant to rely on a digital meter to record the maximum output voltage. These meters sample the voltage periodically and record the result. Since the coil output is AC, the voltage the meter reads would depend on when it sampled the voltage, and how often it samples (sample rate...
- Wed Sep 06, 2017 2:46 pm
- Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
- Topic: Crank bearings
- Replies: 15
- Views: 5243
Re: Crank bearings
I always heat the cases in the oven to remove the bearings. 250 degrees and a gentle tap is usually enough.
As for installation, heating the cases and freezing the new bearings will allow the bearing to pretty much fall into place.
As for installation, heating the cases and freezing the new bearings will allow the bearing to pretty much fall into place.
- Wed Aug 23, 2017 5:52 am
- Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
- Topic: 1974 Super Combat Swing Arm Bolt
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1386
Re: 1974 Super Combat Swing Arm Bolt
There were two version of the swing arm bolt. I am assuming yours is the later version in which case the left side resides in a clamping arrangement that is part of the frame. The clamp has an allen key bolt that needs to be snugged up to prevent the swing arm bolt from turning. It's similar to the ...
- Wed Aug 23, 2017 5:46 am
- Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
- Topic: case paint?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1248
Re: case paint?
All the Ace center cases I have seen are bare metal.
- Sun Jul 02, 2017 5:07 am
- Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
- Topic: I want to know a bout home zinc plating
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2491
Re: I want to know a bout home zinc plating
I do a lot of zinc plating with a Caswell kit. It works really well once you get the hang of it. Unfortunately, "getting the hang of it" takes a fair bit of experimenting. The best advice I can give is to adjust the plating current until the part give off some bubbles. In addition it needs...
- Wed Jun 21, 2017 4:13 pm
- Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
- Topic: Tiny Hole
- Replies: 35
- Views: 7911
Re: Tiny Hole
There has been a lot of speculation about the purpose of the blind hole, but so far no one seems to have come up with an explanation. Regardless, it should not leak. If it does leak the case are not sealed properly, either due to damage or not enough sealant. If it is a very minor leak I am in agree...
- Fri Jun 16, 2017 12:48 pm
- Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
- Topic: Another Paint Question
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1383
Re: Another Paint Question
I don't know anything about Preval sprayers, but I do know the plastic fenders came unpainted.
Brian
Brian
- Tue Jun 13, 2017 3:36 pm
- Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
- Topic: Nice Ace for sale
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1256
Re: Nice Ace for sale
I can attest to this bike being a "nifty little Ace 100", as Bob was kind enough to let me ride it in the Bad Rock 50th anniversary ride. The little bike got me there and back with no drama and great memories!
Brian
Brian
- Tue Jun 06, 2017 12:20 am
- Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
- Topic: 100 cc late models
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1639
Re: 100 cc late models
A model 93 piston with holes cut for reed operation will work.
Brian
Brian